NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry)
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Canterbury tight five was dominant in the 1st half, and Ioane barely saw the ball. 2nd half a different story.
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@tim said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):
Canterbury tight five was dominant in the 1st half, and Ioane barely saw the ball. 2nd half a different story.
You know that it's only rucks leant on that counts when comparing Akira and Luke.
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Well akira is -2 points atm, compared to Luke's 0 😉
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Sick family scuppered my plans to go, which is probably a good thing given the rain now. Shame about the weather, would have put a lot of people off - still a good crowd though.
Long way back for Auckland, going to need some magic. Closing out a game in shitty weather is the most Canterbury thing ever.
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We really miss Papalii - not getting turnovers today.
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Watching Akira closely. Canterbury almost get a turnover because Akira is the first to the ruck but just watches everyone else do their job. The ball spills lose and he kicks it ahead causing havoc. What an enigma!
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Yes, finally! Try Trainor. Maybe we're getting a real contest now.
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Looks like the say my name promo didn't work for nisbo. Rooroo, soo.
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Clarke on for Rayasi, who didn't have his day.
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That try was due to Ioane's pressure at the ruck then his ball carrying.
Guy is certainly not finished, but who wouldn't want him on in the last 30 minutes in a World Cup knock out game?
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Jesus, they need to pull Ruru, his game has fallen apart this week.
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Official attendance 20,130.
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@stargazer said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):
@nepia They have!
Hopefully Fukafuko isn't worse
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Starting to get exciting!
So when was the list npc north of 20k at the ground?
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More ruck pressure from Auckland got that penalty. One of those players was Ioane.
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@tim said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):
More ruck pressure from Auckland got that penalty. One of those players was Ioane.
Geez, man, stop the fluffing.
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Must be a yellow card coming.
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@stargazer Still think he was "dominated"?
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Score? Time?
Bloody foxtel -
McAlister looks handy.
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Akira had no right to even go close there... wonder if Mr Hansen has noticed this guy?
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@stargazer said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):
@booboo 26 - 19 Canterbury with 8 minutes to go.
Thanks Gazer
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How is that not a yellow card?
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Clarke in for the try. This is the excitement we're looking for. Well, as neutrals anyway.
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And it's 26 all with 6 minutes to go!
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What a comeback! Ioane at the forefront.
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Great turnover Auckland, and Akira had nothing to do with it
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Great fucking kick.
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Yeah Ioane has really upped, and the rest of AKL too! Love this as a neutral
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Akira droppy to win it?
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For the record, I don't have anything against Akira but I hate the fluffing. I think he's generally more exciting than L Whitelock, but not necessarily ready for the ABs. The first half illustrated that clearly. I trust Hansen's judgement.
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How do you award a penalty to player who gets the ball on first go but then can't clear it because others have joined the ruck?
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Faiane has been Auckland's best player by far.
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Yes, extra time. Awesome!
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Fuck me right when the droppie was on. Great rugby in the wet from both sides.
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@stargazer LOL! You are never able to credit him with anything. I've never seen you rate his game.
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