Waikato vs Counties

[Duluth]

Zac Guildford, Tyler Campbell, Bailyn Sullivan, Dwayne Sweeney (c), Sevu Reece, Sam Christie, Pele Cowley; Jordan Manihera, Mitch Jacobson, Luke Jacobson, James Tucker, Jacob Skeen, Sefo Kautai, Hame Faiva, Loni Uhila

Reserves: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Ayden Johnstone, Joshua Iosefa-Scott, Leva Fifita, Adam Burn, Harrison Levien, Tevita Taufui, Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/96063265/waikato-welcome-back-loni-uhila-with-jacobson-brothers-starting-against-counties-manukau

[Bovidae]

Christie better not continue with those aimless kicks.

The conditions will be great for running rugby, which will suit both teams.

[Duluth]

15 Luteru Laulala, 14 Nigel Ah-Wong, 13 Sam Furniss, 12 Stephen Donald, 11 Tim Nanai-Williams, 10 Baden Kerr, 9 Augustine Pulu (c); 8 Sam Henwood, 7 Fotu Lokotui, 6 Ronald Raaymakers, 5 Matiaha Martin, 4 Jimmy Tupou (c), 3 Kalolo Tuiloma, 2 Gafatasi Su'a, 1 Pauliasi Manu

Reserves: 16 Joe Royal, 17 Sean Bagshaw, 18 Coree Te Whata-Colley, 19 Leroy Jack, 20 Viliami Taulani, 21 Jonathan Taumateine, 22 Orbyn Leger, 23 Tevita Nabura

http://www.steelers.co.nz/news/article/1694/

[Bovidae]

Two 33-yr olds clashing in the no.12 jersey. Sweeney won't fall for the show and go.

[Hooroo]

@Bovidae said in Waikato vs Counties:

Two 33-yr olds clashing in the no.12 jersey. Sweeney won't fall for the show and go.

Really should be renamed the SToG - Show, Tuck and Go! It really is a signature move. Even when it doesn't work, it makes me smile

[cgrant]

Uhila (1.80 m) vs Tuiloma (1.95 m) should be an intriguing contest in the scrums.

[Crucial]

Lokotui impressed last week. Has some rough edges but hard and skilled.

[Crucial]

I think most rugby journals have this phrase locked in as a typing shortcut

"Not considered because of injury: Glen Fisi'iahi"

[Gunner]

@Crucial said in Waikato vs Counties:

I think most rugby journals have this phrase locked in as a typing shortcut

"Not considered because of injury: Glen Fisi'iahi"

Has he even played one game of rugby since he switched codes?

[Bovidae]

@Gunner He has taken the field a few times, mainly last season. I think he was a permanent food bill this year.

[chimoaus]

Manihera scores early, now 4 tries this season. He appears to be pretty solid at the moment.

[Tim]

@chimoaus He's got a good pedigree (NZ U20, Westlake Boys).

[KiwiMurph]

Classy from Sullivan.

Henwood is a bit of a munter - 2 yellows in 2 weeks.

[chimoaus]

Waikato on top 14-0 up, penalty count very lopsided in Waikato favour. Waikato in again 19-0.

[chimoaus]

Manihera gets another one and it's 5 for the season. Guilford has been super busy from 15. Tucker at lock for Waikato very prominent also. 26-0

[Crucial]

I don't know how much of this is good from the Moooloo/Shit from us.

Also begs the question on how crap Auckland are.

[KiwiMurph]

Defensively Pulu has been bloody impressive - not just the number of tackles but the ferocity

[Tim]

Different reffing style this week too. Much more open game.

[chimoaus]

@Crucial They are just giving the ball away too easily via penalties, errors and poor kicking. Waikato seem to have more time, forwards are very effective in making ground.

[chimoaus]

@Tim said in Waikato vs Counties:

Different reffing style this week too. Much more open game.

Yep very short advantages and asking the 9 to clear quickly from mauls and rucks.