NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty
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@Canes4life said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
Confirmed, it is Hikawera Elliot.
Lions debut at 38?
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@Canes4life Very surprised the Lions did’nt look at Wairarapa Bush hooker Bruce Kauika Peterson who has been a stand out in heartland rugby this year
also lets not forget hes played 2 season with Northland and has a handful of games for Wellington
Its a great storyline for Hika Elliot but i personally think it would have been an even better storyline for a heartland team thats part of the Canes franchise. -
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@Duluth said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
Or if the NPC was a rep competition they could pick the next best hooker out of Wellington club rugby
Pretty sure most of them are unavilable. O'Reilly, Poasa, Aumua (with ABs), Press, Tuiloma and Gaulalofa are all injured.
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yet another piece of evidence to show how our structure makes no sense
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This explains what happened:
Former All Black reveals SOS call that led to shock call-up for NPC Final
Former All Black Hika Elliot has revealed the SOS call he received to play in this weekend’s NPC Final at Sky Stadium.
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@Bovidae said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
This explains what happened:
Former All Black reveals SOS call that led to shock call-up for NPC Final
Former All Black Hika Elliot has revealed the SOS call he received to play in this weekend’s NPC Final at Sky Stadium.
I was already cheering for the Bay, now I want them to win even more.
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@sparky said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
I always liked Hika Elliot and thought that he was another one who was treated rottenly by the All Blacks. Anyway, welcome to the Lions!
Why, because Mealamu and Hore were better players than him? And Henry and co thought Flynn was a better thrower?
On par with AdM and both got about the same opportunity given who were ahead of them.
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@ACT-Crusader said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
@sparky said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
I always liked Hika Elliot and thought that he was another one who was treated rottenly by the All Blacks. Anyway, welcome to the Lions!
On par with AdM and both got about the same opportunity given who were ahead of them.
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A grey day here today but no rain yet. It’s meant to hit around the afternoon so here’s hoping it comes in after the final whistle.
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@Canes4life who do you think will adapt better to the conditions if the bad weather rolls in ?
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@Steven-Harris said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
@Canes4life who do you think will adapt better to the conditions if the bad weather rolls in ?
I think Sangster is a huge loss for BOP, but they still have a tough pack. Both starting sides look very good but I think overall Wellington might have the edge in these wet conditions. The loose forward trio of Delany, Kirifi and Shields will be key IMO.
In saying that Wellington’s bench looks pretty weak because of all the injuries in the forwards so if Wellington sustain injuries early then it could be adv BOP. Intriguing match for sure.
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Wellington loosies v BOP three quarters. Either could dominate the match. I think it will all come down to penalties conceded. If BOP can stop conceding avoidable penalties they should win. But it is a bit of a habit.
Bop bench is fizzing currently. Kolose Cashmore Fineanganofo Bartlett Paea are all adding sparks.
