BOP v Counties

[Crucial]

TJ needs to step aside at the Canes for Roigard. One of the form players in NPC.

[KiwiMurph]

Jersey clash isn't ideal.

[Steven Harris]

Well done Counties Manukau .

[Crucial]

@KiwiMurph said in BOP v Counties:

Jersey clash isn't ideal.

Are you watching a black and white TV?

[ARHS]

Hoped to get to this on way back from an event in Hampton Downs. Glad I did not. Hugely uninspiring. Bright point. Is there a better defensive 9 in NZ than Cam Roigard? He made the difference in this one.
BOP spine was horrid in second half. Poor Rangi had a mare. Triple T lost his rhythm and the BOP 10s had none today. Narawa Walton and Broughton tried hard but Counties deserved that. Brash looks interesting.

[Crucial]

I have to admit not having the faith to tip CM in this one. BOP have been a bit of a bogey team for us over the years and with no ENS I wasn’t confident.
They aren’t contenders but I do like what this coach and approach of backing locals is doing

[mikedogz]

@Crucial said in BOP v Counties:

I have to admit not having the faith to tip CM in this one. BOP have been a bit of a bogey team for us over the years and with no ENS I wasn’t confident.
They aren’t contenders but I do like what this coach and approach of backing locals is doing

I always back Counties for a close win. One game I don't think with my brain.

[mikedogz]

[Bovidae]

Is the The Chiefs Country Cup only on the line for home games? I can't remember. CM have already played Waikato and play Taranaki away.

[mikedogz]

Going by this, it is at away games as well. Counties first time I think.

https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/taranaki-to-challenge-bay-of-plenty-for-chiefs-country-cup

[Bovidae]

@mikedogz The reason I ask is that Waikato beat BOP in Tauranga last year but obviously didn't get the Cup. Maybe covid meant it wasn't on the line in 2021.