Farah Palmer Cup 2022
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@Crucial Reserve Backs are all on the smaller side so defence will be an on-going issue but they only had one pre-season game so hopefully they can improve their connection over the next few weeks. 5 of those 6 debutants were backs, reserve HB & 12 are in their first year of rugby so it'll take some time adjusting to the big step up in skill-level from club rugby. Loved that kick pass especially doing that when we were tightening up & starting to lose the match.
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Match reports with highlight videos
Farah Palmer Cup: Round 2 Review
Fans were treated to an entertaining weekend of Farah Palmer Cup action, with Canterbury going two from two to kick start the competition.
Table after two rounds
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Watched all the highlights after catching Cant v Akld on the weekend. Men's or women's game, you can spot the players who have time and space. Some great tries and some cliff hanger results as well.
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Farah Palmer Cup Round Three: Team Lists
The action heats up in round three of the Farah Palmer Cup presented by Bunnings Warehouse with all teams jostling for ascendancy on the Premiership and Championship ladders.
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This could be interesting.
After watching through the BOP game against the Poo as televised, they looked much better than I thought at the ground. Initially I thought Auckland may be a big class above but BOP forwards are very good and have a strong scrum. The young backs should have shaken off some nerves and having Wickliffe at the back directing them could really help. She's not shy at yapping and hopefully we will see better decisions in defence. The youngsters will feel more comfortable playing at Blake Park too. Home ground for the Mount players. -
Well, a very ugly win for BOP but have to admire the defensive effort. Much better alignment and communication in the backs meant that Auckland had to go up the middle and the mistakes and turnovers happened. Big confidence boost for the team although they may suffer from BF call ups.
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@Donsteppa said in Farah Palmer Cup 2022:
That was heart in mouth stuff watching the Volcanix forever running the ball out of their own 22, given the potential for breakdown penalties at any time. But it worked!
I dont think the coaches have confidence in the clearing kicks tbh and I can see why it's not a huge option. Handing the opposition a lineout on the 22 isn't great, but yeah they need to be a bit more organised with the recycles if they want to wait for an opportunity to relieve pressure. Connor is a smart player though. She changed up the tactics on field which is great captaincy and realised that the best tap options are the ones you keep direct and close. Don't pass it one or two out and make no ground.
I'd be very happy for her to captain the BFs to be honest. Would be one of the form players in the country at the moment. Makes ground every carry, accurate when she goes to ground, big hits. Kind of a white girl version of Sami T. -
This is a pretty cool story. It's unfortunate for the Tui that she was only available for the first two games and now has to move on, but it's awesome that she got this opportunity to play here in NZ, including two FPC games (and that the Tui got to learn from her).
Spanish captain Bimba lives rugby dream with Tui
Spanish rugby captain Laura Delgado Dueñas has followed her dream to play in the Farah Palmer Cup - the hammer thrower turned professional prop turning out for the Hawkes Bay Tui
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Impact from the BF selection to teams this week. Thanks to @Stargazer for the list in the BF thread. As you'd expect Waikato and Canterbury lose quite a few so squad depth will be tested. BOP lose two hookers (although both have also played at 8 this year ) and a Prop so their recent scrum dominance could go. Auckland lose their captain and Wellington their best scoring option.
Good luck picking winners this week!Auckland
Lock
Maiakawanakaulani Roos
Loose Forward
Tafito Lafaele
Charmaine McMenamin
Inside Back
Sylvia Brunt
Ruahei Demant
Theresa Fitzpatrick (Sevens)BOP
Hooker
Luka Connor
Natalie Delamere
Prop
Santo Taumata
Loose Forward
Kendra ReynoldsCanterbury
Hooker
Georgia Ponsonby
Prop
Pip Love
Amy Rule
Lock
Chelsea Bremner
Loose Forward
Alana Bremner
Halfback
Kendra Cocksedge
Inside Back
Amy du Plessis
Outside Back
Grace SteinmetzCounties Manukau
Halfback
Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu
Inside Back
Hazel Tubic
Outside Back
Ruby TuiManawatu
Loose Forward
Kaipo Olsen-BakerNorthland
Prop
Krystal Murray
Outside Back
Tyla Nathan-Wong (Sevens)Otago
Inside Back
Victoria Subritzky-NafataliWaikato
Prop
Tanya Kalounivale
Awhina Tangen-Wainohu
Loose Forward
Kennedy Simon
Halfback
Ariana Bayler
Inside Back
Chelsea Semple
Outside Back
Renee HolmesWellington
Lock
Joanah Ngan Woo
Outside Back
Ayesha Leti-I'iga -
