Canterbury vs Manawatu

Stargazer

Liam Mitchell scored against the post and Manawatu are now leading 13 to 7. From what I've seen from him during this game, he seems to be a good signing for the Canes.

Stargazer

Pleasants-Tate scores from a line-out maul. Manawatu still in front: 12 - 13

Stargazer

Canterbury is not playing well, but Manawatu isn't good enough to take advantage of it.

Half time: Canterbury 12 - 13 Manawatu

Now switching to radio commentary before I throw something at the tv because Justin Marshall is so annoying.

Stargazer

That was a very good try from Makene. Speed.

Stargazer

Cameron misses the conversion.

17 - 13 Canterbury

Stargazer

If Cameron is the 3rd first five-eighth for the Crusaders next season, they should get worried if either Mo'unga or Hunt goes down. Now I think of it, Mo'unga will have mandatory rest days ...

Stargazer

Haha, it's like he read my comment! First a good kick at goal, and now Cameron scores a great (bonus point) try!

Canterbury leads 27 - 16.

shark

Yep I like what Cameron is doing tonight. His kicking out of hand has been good as well.

Pity Nisbo can't tell which of our locks is which.

Stargazer

Haha, the radio commentators (including Corey Flynn) are commenting on the huge size of Romano's chest. "Massive".

shark

Laney also just referred to Dalziel as Dunshea. Is there a problem with the numbers or something?

Stargazer

Bridge is excellent under the high ball.

Stargazer

Good passage of play (good ball handling) there from Canterbury. Very good try from Romano.

34 - 16 Canterbury

Stargazer

Good try from Manawatu. That brings the margin where I want it to be.

34 - 23 Canterbury

Stargazer

Cameron off for a HIA; Makene to 10.

shark

Uh oh marshy talking about McKay being a natural first five. That might upset a poster who doesn't like that kind of talk. However it was Makene who went into 10 for Cameron.

Stargazer

Full time: Canterbury 34 -23 Manawatu.
No bonus point for the Turbos.

shark

Christie made a heap of tackles after he came on. None of them particularly telling, and nor did I notice him securing any turnover ball, but good work rate.

Stargazer

Romano was awesome from the moment he came on. If they take a 4th lock on the EOYT, he should be in the ABs squad again.

Gumboot

@stargazer said in Canterbury vs Manawatu:

Romano was awesome from the moment he came on. If they take a 4th lock on the EOYT, he should be in the ABs squad again.

Yes and looking further to the RWC it's reassuring that he's in such good nick. Would be great if Tuipulotu comes right as well.

ACT Crusader

@stargazer said in Canterbury vs Manawatu:

Romano was awesome from the moment he came on. If they take a 4th lock on the EOYT, he should be in the ABs squad again.

Not sure about that. I think Romano will only be in the mix if one of Whitelock or Retallick get injured and they need experience as insurance.

If they want to take a 4th lock they should look at a younger player as development opportunity.

The Silver Fern

Canterbury vs Manawatu