Auckland vs Otago

[KiwiMurph]

You have to wonder what the hell these coaches are doing when this Otago 9 hasnt been starting. Cripes.

[Dice]

@kiwimurph Also, Otago getting over the gain line easily.

Matavao is having a massive game for Otago.

[Anonymous]

Higgins said:

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Higgins said:

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taniwharugby said:

@higgins they would then just go back to the first offence, which is why there was an advantage?

Technically they could reverse it as it could be classified as foul play. But carding them without it being a repeat infringement would be a bit harsh.

So Collins' infringement was a first offence and not a repeat one but still earned a yellow. Surely a deliberate infringement is a deliberate infringements and be met with equal sanction no matter how many times it has previously occurred.

Collins' infringement was classified as cynical though since Otago was in a compromised position.

And so are any deliberate knock ons to bring penalty advantage play to an end.

By the defending team, yeah. But by the attacking team not really.

But a ref who lets them intentionally knock it forward then take a quick tap is stupid.

[KiwiMurph]

Good defence there at the end.

Its a joke Michael Collins is a super rugby starter - he cant even stand out in this game - he lools like a club player.

[African Monkey]

@dice Our defence has been very passive so far. Gonna be a good 2nd half.

[Stargazer]

Very good first half from Otago; probably their best 40 minutes of the season.

[Dice]

@african-monkey defense needs to get back up to standard next week because Wellington have made by far the most tackle busts and linebreaks in the comp.

[Steven Harris]

@kiwimurph no argument from me on Collins,I can see why Joe Ravouvou has not cracked the Auckland top side,the guy is seriously thick..he tried an offload to a player who was never in a position to receive the pass..he ran over the sideline when should he should have stayed away from the touchline,first instinct is to try and offload..stick to sevens joe..!
Really like the look of Jacob Umaga,seems to have great game sence,displayed several brilliant touches in the first half..Akira please wake up ..!,

[taniwharugby]

damn and I went and increased my margin pick for Auckland in this....pull finger lads!

Ted, give them the look!

[KiwiMurph]

Collins off...bugger.

[Steven Harris]

@kiwimurph might have been before Auckland’s chances if he stayed on..!

[Dice]

Why are we kicking so much? They can't defend us.

[KiwiMurph]

Thats twice Auckland players havent got back to their feet after diving on a ball. That's poor

[KiwiMurph]

Faddes is the difference in this game. Class.

[Dice]

We're getting punished for being stupid. Stop kicking.

We're lacking a bit of leadership out there.

[KiwiMurph]

@dice can't take a trick tonight. Think we will pay the price.

[Steven Harris]

Mike Fraser just does want to penalise Otago,warns the Otago player not to come through the maul,then says he’s ok..Rob Abel gets cleaned out past the ruck which seems to be a big focus this year..!.,

[KiwiMurph]

@steven-harris Ive been watching Ravouvou since your comment and you are right - he just has zero awareness and is full of errors.

[Steven Harris]

@kiwimurph spoke the coaches who are involved with the Ak Dev team,got a shit attitude to go along with a big head..!,thoughts on Umaga..?

[Stargazer]

Wow, what a try from Faddes! Brilliant!