Ranfurly Shield - Waikato v North Harbour

[mariner4life]

<p>It's Harbour. And the Shield. I reckon the inbred bell-ringers will be alright</p>

[Hooroo]

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<p>It's Harbour. And the Shield. I reckon the inbred bell-ringers will be alright</p>
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<p>three thumbs up to this!</p>

[Tim]

<p>Here's a classic shield game to get you in the mood:</p>
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[Unco]

<p>Waikato named:</p>
<p>1. Loni Uhila (Hamilton Marist)</p>
<p>2. Hame Faiva (University)</p>
<p>3. Atu Moli (University)</p>
<p>4. Jacob Skeen (University)</p>
<p>5. Brian Alainu'uese (University)</p>
<p>6. James Tucker (Hamilton Marist)</p>
<p>7. Murray Iti (Otorohanga)</p>
<p>8. Jordan Manihera (Hamilton Old Boys)</p>
<p>9. Isaac Boss (Southern United) - captain</p>
<p>10. Sam Christie (Fraser Tech)</p>
<p>11. Sevu Reece (Melville)</p>
<p>12. Willis Halaholo</p>
<p>13. Nathaniel Apa (Fraser Tech)</p>
<p>14. Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara (Hamilton Old Boys)</p>
<p>15. Jordan Trainor (Fraser Tech)</p>
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<p>16. Steven Misa (Hamilton Marist)</p>
<p>17. Latu Talakai (Fraser Tech)</p>
<p>18. Sefo Kautai (Hamilton Marist)</p>
<p>19. Whetu Douglas (University)</p>
<p>20. Mitch Jacobson (Hautapu)</p>
<p>21. Pele Cowley (Hamilton Old Boys)</p>
<p>22. Jason Robertson (University)</p>
<p>23. Tevita Taufui (Melville)</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>North Harbour:</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.harbourrugby.co.nz/news/qbe-harbour-name-side-for-ranfurly-shield-challenge/'>http://www.harbourrugby.co.nz/news/qbe-harbour-name-side-for-ranfurly-shield-challenge/</a></p>

[Dice]

<p>Looking at both squads, I think Harbour have a genuine chance to win this one.</p>

[Higgins]

<p>Who is the number 19? He is not a player that I can't remember seeing before and as he does not have a club affiliation next  to his name maybe the North Harbour people are likewise struggling.</p>

[JK]

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Who is the number 19? He is not a player that I can't remember seeing before and as he does not have a club affiliation next to his name maybe the North Harbour people are likewise struggling.</p></blockquote>
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Collett is a loosie from Massey

[Bovidae]

<p>That was the Waikato back three I was wanting with Stevenson unavailable.  I'm puzzled why Iti is selected ahead of Jacobson again.  It's not that Iti isn't a decent enough player but that he wasn't considered good enough to make the main squad.</p>
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<p>Manihera needs a big game against his old team as his 2 dumb penalties cost Waikato the game vs Ta$man.</p>

[JK]

Dumb penalties and manihera....who would have thought!

[African Monkey]

<p>Could be a long day for North Harbour....</p>

[Higgins]

<p>But maybe not after they rattle on ten quick points after being under the pump big time and the score clsoes to Waikato 19 - 10 North Harbour after about 30 minutes, which remains the score when Mr. Fraser blows his whistle for half time.</p>

[African Monkey]

<p>They couldn't have made a worse start if they tried but have looked the better side after the first 20 mins. Mafileo is murdering the tongan bear at scrum time as well.</p>

[ACT Crusader]

Good come back from Harbour. <br><br>
Bit of a downer that first try with the missed knock on. <br><br>
Dare to believe though for Harbour.

[Immenso Rapido]

Omg. Have I just seen the slowest winger in history?

[African Monkey]

<p>Game on now. C'mon Harbour!</p>

[Higgins]

<p>A runaway intercept try (despite a dodgy looking final pass) makes thing very interesting as Harbour closed the gap to Waikato 19 - 15 North Harbour</p>

[ACT Crusader]

Try time after the intercept. <br><br>
Gatland another miss. <br><br>
19-15 Mooloo

[African Monkey]

<p>Bryn Gatland's goal kicking is horrendous</p>

[JK]

Yeah dodgy pass but prob fair given that knock before that first minute try