Northland vs. Auckland
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@Dice It's funny because yes it's only his 2nd game at this level, but like Tusitala last week, they've both played club rugby for 5+ years and played a number of tests for Samoa as well so they've both served long apprentiships.
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@African-Monkey I forget that Leuila is still only 22. I say we extend him while his stocks are still low.
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Renata's handling has been poor at times tonight.
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@African-Monkey Same with Ruru under the high ball.
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A few thoughts.
Leuila looks really good at 10.
Nock's game looks far better suited to higher levels than Ruru.
Jack Debz wasted at 15.
Apisai is one average footballer.
Rayasi's handling has been suspect again this week.
Sotutu continues to look good.
Renata's handling has always been really shit.
How the heck did Matt Johnson ever get a Super gig?
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Important 2nd half coming up. We fell away last week (understandably for some of them) but we need to keep the intensity high. Our defence has been very impressive so far. We've been far more aggressive this week and our linespeed has been very good, forcing them into mistakes.
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@African-Monkey Breakdown work has been good too. Northland can't string many phases together because we keep getting turnovers.
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@African-Monkey yep bum move. Has no tactical awareness. This Leilua for you blokes looks good.
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@African-Monkey he sure gets some distance.
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Great defence from Auckland, Ruru being a real nuisance in close.
