Southland vs Auckland

[Dice]

Much better rugby by us in this 2nd half.

[nzzp]

@dice said in Southland vs Auckland:

Much better rugby by us in this 2nd half.

Reckon Graham looking grumpy would do it.

Also, Southland have played better than the scoreline indicates.

[Kirwan]

What a bounce, evil

[African Monkey]

I swear every time Broc Hooper touches the ball he kicks it no matter what the situation is in the game.

[Steven Harris]

Gotta give the Southland boys their dues,from what I believe they have no super rugby players, apart from Tony Lamborn who played a couple of games for the Canes ,they have hung in there without looking like they were ever gonna win.
Been really impressed with Selby Rickett he is right up there in the lineout stats throughout the Mitre 10cup..Also wish Nico Costa had stayed in Auckland,has looked really good behind a beaten pack.

[Kirwan]

Try of the night, finally got it wide.

[Tim]

@steven-harris They have Matt Johnson, although he didn't actually get on the field for the Blues.

[Dice]

Didn't think we'd see Clarke in at centre this season. He played almost all of his last year of school there, but I don't think he's played there since.

His pops also started out on the wing for Auckland before moving in.

[Tim]

How has Choat played? Sotutu?

[Steven Harris]

@tim that’s a good point,.

[nzzp]

What I like is flat passes in front of players running onto the ball. Surprisingly, it gives people momentum on the advantage line.

[African Monkey]

@steven-harris At the same time it's good that Costa is playing instead of being stuck behind Ruru and Fukofuka. I liked what Costa bought to the Auckland side towards the end of last season.

[nzzp]

@tim said in Southland vs Auckland:

How has Choat played? Sotutu?

Choat just scored a try - generally played well I think

[African Monkey]

@tim And Andrew Ready is a regular for the Reds.

[KiwiMurph]

Liaina has looked tidy at 9 since he has come on.

[Kirwan]

@tim said in Southland vs Auckland:

How has Choat played? Sotutu?

Choat just scored a try, and worked hard all game. Sotutu has been fine too, some good carries. It’s been one off the ruck stuff all game, thanks to the rain.

[Steven Harris]

@african-monkey personally I think he is more dynamic than Fukofuka..

[Dice]

I think all the young backrowers have done well tonight.

[Stargazer]

@steven-harris said in Southland vs Auckland:

Gotta give the Southland boys their dues,from what I believe they have no super rugby players, apart from Tony Lamborn who played a couple of games for the Canes ,they have hung in there without looking like they were ever gonna win.
Been really impressed with Selby Rickett he is right up there in the lineout stats throughout the Mitre 10cup..Also wish Nico Costa had stayed in Auckland,has looked really good behind a beaten pack.

Other players with SR experience: Matt Johnson, Brayden Mitchell and James Wilson.

According to the Otago Daily Times, the Chiefs and Highlanders have shown interest in Selby-Rickit.

Oct 7, 2018

Selby-Rickit stands out in narrow loss

Southland's run of Mitre 10 Cup losses has increased, but the bright side is lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit looks to be Super Rugby-bound. Southland...

I didn't know anything about him, so when I googled him, I found out he's the son of of former All Black Hud Rickit, and younger brother of two Southern Steel players, Te Paea and Te Huinga Reo.

stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/92676059/another-selbyrickit-sibling-heads-south-to-chase-sporting-success

[nakosi]

damn it must be depressing to be a part of this organisation..either a fan or a player...no way out