Manawatu v Counties
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Looking forward to watching Cameron in particular
He was an abysmal All Black selection, but that's not his fault. At this stage of his career he probably isn't SR level either
However maybe he can turn things around now he's in a different environment with very little expectation
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@duluth Him coming back into the Canterbury side last year saved them from relegation imo with 2 big performances against Ta$man and Auckland at the end of the season. Surprised they let him go tbh, as I think he's better than Burke at this stage.
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PIC Steelers:
- Ezekiel Lindenmuth,
- Joe Royal,
- Sekope Kepu,
- Matiaha Martin (co-capt),
- Viliame Rarasea,
- Sam Slade,
- Alamanda Motuga,
- Nili Latu,
- Cameron Roigard,
- Orbyn Leger (co-capt),
- Jarrod Halliday,
- Tanielu, Teleāa,
- Asaeli Tikoirotuma,
- Jared Page,
- Luteru Laulala.
Reserves:
Zuriel Togiatama, Suetena Asomua, Kalolo Tuiloma, Viliami Taulani, Hoskins Sotutu, Jonathan Taumateine, Riley Hohepa, Amanaki Savieti. -
@mikedogz said in Manawatu v Counties:
PIC Steelers:
- Ezekiel Lindenmuth,
- Joe Royal,
- Sekope Kepu,
- Matiaha Martin (co-capt),
- Viliame Rarasea,
- Sam Slade,
- Alamanda Motuga,
- Nili Latu,
- Cameron Roigard,
- Orbyn Leger (co-capt),
- Jarrod Halliday,
- Tanielu, Teleāa,
- Asaeli Tikoirotuma,
- Jared Page,
- Luteru Laulala.
Reserves:
Zuriel Togiatama, Suetena Asomua, Kalolo Tuiloma, Viliami Taulani, Hoskins Sotutu, Jonathan Taumateine, Riley Hohepa, Amanaki Savieti.Consistent with the trial team that lost last week. Here's hoping they sorted out a few things.
Looks good on paper with an interesting loosie selection. Presumably they will switch at some point to Slade at lock, Taulani on at 6, Sotutu on at 8.It's the midfield that needs to start gelling quickly. Probably the least firepower on the wings in a CM side for a very long time. We need ENS out of isolation fast.
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@mikedogz What about the Legend Nili Latu - starting Number 8 at 39 years old! And keeping and All Black on the bench
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@daffy-jaffy said in Manawatu v Counties:
@mikedogz What about the Legend Nili Latu - starting Number 8 at 39 years old! And keeping and all Black on the bench
He would be the shortest 8 in the comp wouldnt he?
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@bayimports At 1.82 I would say so, even shorter than Ardie at 1.88! Also with Joe Royal starting at 36 years old there certainly going for experience for game one.
Edit: although not as short as Kwagga Smith who played 8 for the Boks recently at 1.80m according to wiki. -
@daffy-jaffy said in Manawatu v Counties:
@mikedogz What about the Legend Nili Latu - starting Number 8 at 39 years old! And keeping and All Black on the bench
I wonder if the coaches instructions are ājust go hard for twenty minutesā?
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@kiwimurph said in Manawatu v Counties:
A 50-22 kick within the first minute of play.
Right away we see why this is a bad idea. Weāll lose counter attacking rugby.
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@duluth said in Manawatu v Counties:
Didnāt see many successful ones in SR AU. Surprising that there has been two in this game already.
The theory is that more defenders will need to drop back and that will create space.
I understand but i think it is too easy to just use it when the opposition drops it or isn't in position - then line out, maul, try, bye viewers.
Perhaps we might get more set play rugby but we'll get less counter (at least, that's my bet).
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@duluth said in Manawatu v Counties:
It was rare in SR AU but they had plenty of attacking play. Maybe it worked?
We'll find out I guess, but I think they have a different mindset. At a meta level, this will just make test match rugby more boring - imagine if the Lions or SA could get rewarded for that in this series? Neither of those teams would see the attacking potential.
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Nice try against a bad defensive line from set piece. Big hole from someone shooting up out of alignment.
