2017 Super Rugby - Preseason games

[Stargazer]

Taqele Naiyaravoro scores the try. Incredibly bad defence from the Highlanders. About 5 players couldn't tackle Folau.

[NTA]

@MajorRage said in 2017 Super Rugby - Preseason games:

@NTA critical of Gardner? I thought was arguably top of the shelf last year.

He's improved, but just needs a bit more confidence.

[MajorRage]

Poor defence continues as Folau runs 80 odd metres right through the Clan - great run. Tahs then score via about a 5 metre forward pass (Tom Brady pass according to the comms).

[NTA]

Only a couple of forward passes there, but a good run by Folau after some good leadup work.

Kick is good. 23-40 in favour of the visitors

[Stargazer]

Robinson converts the try and it's 25 - 40 to the Landers after 58 minutes.

[NTA]

Robinson might have to be our first-choice kicker anywhere inside the 22

[Stargazer]

A few more subs for the Highlanders.

[Stargazer]

@NTA Yes, he's going well; even on target from the difficult angles.

[NTA]

@Stargazer said in 2017 Super Rugby - Preseason games:

@NTA Yes, he's going well; even on target from the difficult angles.

And its a bit windy, too

[Stargazer]

The Highlanders really need to work on that line-out. It's been bad all evening.

[Stargazer]

Good try from Irae Simone for the Tahs. Weak defence from the Highlanders again.

[NTA]

@Stargazer said in 2017 Super Rugby - Preseason games:

Good try from Irae Simone for the Tahs. Weak defence from the Highlanders again.

Don't think it was that - they ran two guys (one of them Skelton) at a hole and Hegarty delayed the pass just enough to suck in another guy.

[Stargazer]

Reece Robinson again converts the try and it's 32 - 40 to the Highlanders after 60 minutes.

[NTA]

Brookvale turf breaking up

[Stargazer]

Buckman sitting in the stands. It's a pity he isn't playing tonight.

[Stargazer]

Naiyaravoro, unstoppable. Another try to the Tahs. 37 - 40 Landers

[NTA]

Jeez. A try to Taqele where he didn't bump anyone. Bit sloppy from the Clan and they couldn't catch him.

[MajorRage]

Tahs big Fijian winger looking a bit more Rupeni circa 2008 than Rupeni circa 2003. Needs a bit of cardio!

Highlanders looking a completely different team this half - Tahs are destroying them. I think it's because they are a completely different team.

[NTA]

@MajorRage said in 2017 Super Rugby - Preseason games:

Tahs big Fijian winger looking a bit more Rupeni circa 2008 than Rupeni circa 2003. Needs a bit of cardio!

Every. Fucking. Year.

Going for posts? Bullshit.

[Stargazer]

Reece Robinson's penalty kick makes it 40 all.