Auckland v Harbour

[shark]

Actually looking forward to this game. Both sides have a level of quality to them, and look fairly evenly matched. Four guys with AB experience for Harbour (and my wifes' bosses' son on the bench for extra interest) while Auckland doesn't have any ABs but they have a heap of SR players.

[Duluth]

That Harbour side is almost their best lineup. I think the only one missing is Parsons?

[DrivingMaul]

@Dice Looks like the threat of Spark Sport is encouraging some changes by Sky

[DrivingMaul]

Really looking forward to this game! It's my first game of the Mitre 10 Cup season
Also looking forward to the Waikato and Bay of Plenty games

[Duluth]

Crappy weather. That probably helps Harbour more.. that scrum looks strong

Does anyone know much about Jared Page? I remember he was rated a few years ago at Counties. Has he been injured? Or did he fall out of favour?

[nzzp]

@Duluth looks like ve the rain is here to stay too.

I'm really enjoying watching rugby again, the game last night was a cracker, and tonight should be a good grudge match

[Tim]

I take it that it's been wet.

[Nogusta]

Think I can see Mat Storm warming up for Auckland in full kit

[Kirwan]

What happened to Ruru? Injured in the warmup?

[Kirwan]

Beautiful hands in tough conditions!

[African Monkey]

Tusitala's kicking from the base has been good so far.

[Kirwan]

Shit we look organised. Great work around the ruck.

Two trys already.

[Kirwan]

Good kicks from Plummer too.

[Kirwan]

Some good scrum pressure and NH respond.

[Kirwan]

14-7

[Stargazer]

Deserved try for Harbour. Their scrum has been good. Stevenson and Hall have been good, too, thus far.

[Kirwan]

Almost a professional foul there in the 22 by Habour. Lucky

[Kirwan]

Woohoo, penalty try! Our forwards are looking really good.

[Kirwan]

Yellow card for Hall, taking one for his forwards.

[African Monkey]

Bryn Hall binned for that too.