v Otago
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good to see they are predicting an Otago win!
H2H TAB have Otago firm faves at $1.57 to our $2.30
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@taniwharugby always like it when they do that!
It seems like they are gauging it off their win over a poor Auckland side, who only days before beat Southland by meer 10 points!
One thing I'd like to see from us is a bit more impact from our bench, we need to up the tempo in the last 10-15 minutes rather than fall apart like we did the last two weeks.
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@taniwharugby that too! Less speculators and more solid basics.
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@j77 I think we will be stronger at scrum time with that pack, big in the line outs, and carry tough. The backs are looking good and just need to finish. If we play to our potential we will win well. Carry tough, hit hard and we will be too big and too strong.
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weather hopefully clearing for the match after a few showers...assuming the Metservice know what they are talking about...
If we play well, we will win.
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@taniwharugby said in v Otago:
If we play well, we will win.
If we score more points than them, we will win.
Sorry, couldn't help it....
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@taniwharugby I know what you meant, I was just being a smart arse...
I think our lads are due to click again, so here's hoping for lots of points and a win to the good guys.
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I reckon we took Manawatu too lightly. We looked far more dangerous but made silly little errors that we hadn't been making up until that game and I wonder if we got a bit over confident. Hopefully that's a good little wake up call for this game because Otago are much better than Manawatu. Also think we have a bit more balance with Matich or Bond in the starting lineup as they both get through a lot of tackles, so good to see both of them back. I understand starting Douglas for the extra lineout option but think we work better with a mobile loose trio - I would have had Douglas on the bench and either Ram or K Pryor starting.
It's good to see Tamati Tua back - Hohaia started shaky before improving, but I think Tua is going to be the main guy in the midfield next season so will be good to see him get plenty of game time this season. Hopefully throwing 2 intercept passes in 2 weeks doesn't put Goodhue off his passing game! Haha
Hasn't had much chat but I reckon Sam Nock has been a big improver this season, I reckon he will be putting a lot of pressure on Pulu at the Blues.
This is a very important game for us - lose this and we're not in great shape...
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@chiefy07 with Ranger leaving, Tua wil get a huge opportunity next year, although if Goodhue makes ABs, we may lose him too, so Hohaia-Tua next year, both pretty young.
I like the look of Hohaia, has some pace, strength and a step, will be much better for his appearances.
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Not sure what to make of that half.
Mostly untidy by Northland, but we go to half time up 19-6.
Our backs just aren't really in sync tonight, we are creating chances then an inaccurate pass will kill the movement.
Our defence was pretty good, as Otago did a lot of attacking.
Finish it lads!
