BOP v Manawatu
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Viljoen has made some great tackles on the edges. Pity the rest of the team isn't following his example.
TJ doesn't do his homework (re: Joe Johnston). He's played for BOP before Waikato.
I agree with Boss about those ruck penalties. It was obvious in real-time that Sangster took a long reach. You make your own luck though.
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21 missed tackles in one half alone speaks volumes about the mentality within the squad.
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Reon Paul in front of the kicker followed by clear forward pass by Narawa. Lucky for Manawatu there was a knock on. When you defend like they have been, no calls are going to go your way.
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@Donsteppa said in BOP v Manawatu:
Lands 68 - 14 with Trask unable to make it ten from ten. Bay even set up the 14 points for Manawatu....
12 try assists to nil.
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Kolose is probably the young hooker next in line for the Chiefs squad. He's part of the Dev team and has the size for SR.
Embarrassing for Manawatū. They produce so much young talent (check out recent Hurricanes U20 squads) but that doesn't convert to the NPC side.
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Howden, Vijoen, Iose probably the three standouts for Manawatu. Manawatu have no backs.
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@Canes4life Thought Filimone played well for the 50 minutes I watched
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Even taking the tries out of the equation Joe Johnston seems to have improved his game significantly this season. Would be surprised if doesn’t make someone’s super squad
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Both the Chiefs and Hurricanes head coaches were in the stands so you could be right.
As an aside it was an interesting game. I'm not sure BOP were good or made to look good by the quality of the opposition. Maybe a bit of both. Either way I liked the different game plan they had last night... none of the usual territorial percentage rugby and a lot more risky running and passing .
