Magpies - 2019 Mitre 10 Cup
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14-12 HB HT. Lineouts shambles for both teams with the wind. Auckland misthrow on there 30, Fakatava breaks 20. 7 or so phases in tight & Evans scores.
Rayasi standout for Auckland, breaking tackles at ease & constantly looking a threat. O'Connor impressive for HB, outstanding in the tackle & jackal space. Auxkland got the better of them in the backs, HB winning up front apart from scrumtime. -
Weather was cold and wet in the first half. Sun trying to break through now, hopefully sticks around for the second.
Both teams using the ball despite the conditions.
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@Stargazer 14-12 to HB is what one if the Orc fellas told me.
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@ACT-Crusader Yeah, I see they have corrected it now on FB, too.
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And I’m pretty sure it was the HB 1st 5 that took the conversion.
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@ACT-Crusader Good, that's what I hoped.
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Orcs dominating field position so far in the second half. HB a little loose with the ball and not making first up tackles.
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Nice break from one of the HB backs (no number and short blonde hair).
However the number 8 who’s been camping on the wing didn’t run a good line in support.
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HB lacking a bit of punch in the midfield.
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@ACT-Crusader We're still missing the Bucktruck (Richard Buckman).