Auckland v Taranaki

taniwharugby

He needed to put that kick deeper i reckon

Crucial

@Winger so ref doesn't get confused?

It’s Pickerell. He gets confused anyway.

taniwharugby

@Crucial ok, more confused...

So that clearly points to abs on restricted minutes, otherwise wtf take Perofeta off...

Winger

Perofeta off. 63 minutes

broughie

Another bone head play. No chance of catching a wet ball with extended arms. Why try?

taniwharugby

Despite the white line fever, Auckland get over the line to take the lead

Winger

@Crucial ok, more confused...

So that clearly points to abs on restricted minutes, otherwise wtf take Perofeta off...

Agree. Strange decision

Auckland scrum is too good now. It should win them this game. 31-24

taniwharugby

@Winger given how little he played for the ABs, I assume he has been pulled for AB reasons, it is a bloody joke.

Auckland well in the box seat now

Crucial

With Hickey there I wouldn’t be too comfortable yet.

kev

Despite the white line fever, Auckland get over the line to take the lead

Auckland can always role out 2 forward packs of equal ability. Really hurts sides without strong reserves.

taniwharugby

@Crucial given the conditions, any scrum will help Auckland

kev

Got to stop throwing the ball away. Poor kids having to chase those.

Duluth

Off the knee

Hickey creates the try

taniwharugby

@Duluth looks like a hand first

taniwharugby

That dude standing on the sideline obscures the required view...

kev

@Duluth looks like a hand first

I thought his wrist hit the ball into ground just before it bounced back. So knock on.

Winger

Off the knee

Hickey creates the try

Agree. Looked a clear knocking on first viewing
Very good try

38-24. 2nd half 35-7

1st 3-17

kev

Threw the ball away

taniwharugby

Sensational 50-22 into the wind

Stargazer

Did Ta'avao go off with an injury?

The Silver Fern