Hawkes Bay Schoolboy Rugby
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As expected, Napier Boys' were steamrolled by Hamilton Boys' in the semi-final.
HT score: Hamilton Boys' 24 - 12 Napier Boys'
FT score: Hamilton Boys' 52 - 19 Napier Boys'I didn't see the game, but I suspect that on top of Hamilton's better attacking skills, Napier Boys' main problem was again defence. I've seen in the previous games that tackling is a huge problem.
Lots of new, young guys in this team (they've lost way more guys from last year than Hamilton Boys') and early in the season, so they still have time to improve, but I don't expect miracles this year. Especially from starters (with a few experienced boys) to bench (mostly younger, inexperienced players), the step down seems quite big.I hope they can still win bronze at this tournament (the 3rd/4th play-off is on Friday), to get some confidence for Super 8.
We'll only know how good/bad they really are, if we've seen some games against other Super 8/Hurricanes opponents. Hamilton Boys' is a bad yardstick, because they're basically always at or near the top with the advantage that they have in attracting talent from elsewhere and the quality of their rugby programme. -
By the way, the second round of Tranzit 1st XV Festival will be played at Hastings Boys', this Saturday.
- Gisborne BHS v St Pat's Silverstream - 11.30am #2
- Feilding HS v St Pat's Wellington - 11.30am #1
- Palmerston North BHS v Rongotai College - 1.00pm #2
- Hastings BHS v Wellington College - 1.00pm #1
I'd really like the media (HBT or HB app) to do some decent reporting about these games, particularly the Hastings Boys' game. Not holding my breath. -
Hastings Boys obliterated Wellington College this afternoon: a 60 - 7 win!
It's a pity this isn't a proper tournament. Only two rounds. Even if there is a winner based on points differential, it doesn't mean much because teams have only played two of the 8 participating teams.
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@Stargazer ahhh looks like its back to the days when I was at Lindisfarne. We would play HBHS and NBHS 2nds the week before playing the firsts. Have a close game then set up to get smashed the following week. Thanksfully I remember week 5 we played flaxmere college (or is it high school). We lost 89-0 to HBHS then won against Flaxmere 92-0 to have +3 points diff for the fortnight.
Has Lindisfarne got any good players this year? I saw one of Taines kids is openside any good?
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@Magpie_in_aus I haven't seen any Lindisfarne game, yet, this year, so I don't know how good they are. Looking at the squad list, they've quite a few new players. So that's indeed Taine's son?
I hope the CNI will be streamed on the Sideline live platform, but I'm not holding my breath. Sideline live used to be good in the past, but the last two years (I think they changed owners) they were very unreliable and their comms isn't good, either. So I'm not sure whether I get to see any of their games, especially with Sky also not broadcasting 1st XV. Some schools use a YouTube channel without any commentary, so I'll keep an eye on that one, as well.
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Games Saturday 13 May 2023
- Rongotai College v Hastings BHS - 12.00pm
Wellington College v Napier BHS - 1.00pm
Apparently, Napier BHS defaulted. Not surprised. This game was scheduled a bit too soon after their return from Japan, I think.
CNI- St Paul's Collegiate v Lindisfarne College - 11.00am
- St John's, Hastings v Rathkeale College - 12.00pm at St John's #1
All other Hawke's Bay school (boys) teams are playing grading rounds. -
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@Stargazer said in Hawkes Bay Schoolboy Rugby:
Rongotai College 10 - 65 Hastings BHS
Thank god, all my picks (well bar the Warriors) this weekend have lost.
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Napier Boys' new head coach is Dave Russell, replacing Brendon Ratcliffe
Hastings Boys' new head coach is Karl Lowe. Assisting Lowe are Jason Shoemark and Sona Taumalolo.
First XV rugby ready to roll with new coaches
Both the Napier and Hastings boys high school first XVs have new coaches for 2023
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