Auckland v Northland

[Gunner]

Ref is a fluffybunny but the way we're playing it won't make too much difference.<br><br>
Another mistake.

[Chiefy]

<p>Our scrum has looked dominant and I think we've been a bit unlucky with some of the decisions against us at scrum time.</p>
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<p>Handling is letting us down big time. Auckland are playing to the conditions so much better</p>

[Chiefy]

<p>Jack Ram must be pound for pound one of the strongest ball carriers going around.</p>
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<p>We need more of that pick and go rugby! Clearly working for us. No more lineouts - lets just keep dominating the scrum!</p>

[Gunner]

Why did it take them 36 minutes to work out that flash harry passes in the howling wind doesn't work..<br><br>
Keep it tight fullas, and we've got a chance.

[taniwharugby]

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<p>Why did it take them 36 minutes to work out that flash harry passes in the howling wind doesn't work..<br><br>
Keep it tight fullas, and we've got a chance.</p>
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<p>thats if we have a forward pack in another 20 mins at this rate! </p>

[African Monkey]

<p>Northland a chance if they keep it close. Wasn't too impressed with us kicking so much. Forwards going ok so far apart from Isi Tu'ungafasi getting smashed at scrum time as expected.</p>

[Higgins]

<p>Isi Tu’ungafasi finally replaced after failing miserably in this examination conducted by<span style="font-size:14px;"> <span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Namatahi Waa who has improved out of sight since becoming a full time professional. </span></span></p>

[Gunner]

Why take the bloody lineout, we've struggled to win them all game.<br><br>
We're obsessed with taking dumb options.

[Gunner]

One thing that really pisses me off with the new ruck laws is the defending team stepping over the tackled player well before he's even had a chance to play the ball.

[Blackeye]

Score, power went out before halftime. Thanks

[Gunner]

23-8

[Tim]

Can't understand why Northland is kicking penalties to touch for lineouts. <br><br>
Am not enjoying the new rules. Scrapy, and lacking the physical contest at the ruck.

[Gunner]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Tim" data-cid="609232" data-time="1472202202"><p>
Can't understand why Northland is kicking penalties to touch for lineouts. <br><br>
Am not enjoying the new rules. Scrapy, and lacking the physical contest at the ruck.</p></blockquote>We're obsessed with taking poor options.

[African Monkey]

<p>As has been said, northland going to the lineouts really cost them any chance of victory. Forgettable game of rugby, good to get 5 points but that was about it. Concerned with our midfield as we are missing Moala badly from last season. Forwards went ok, and Renata looked a lot better than Tu'ungafasi when he came on.</p>