Wellington v Tasman

[Chris B.]

@Stockcar86 said in Wellington v Ta$man:

How many points is that wind worth

That's the million dollar question really.

Lots of breaks in play - tough to execute much, but I'd have been a lot happier if Ta$man had another 7 points to go with a half they largely dominated.

See what happens when the teams turn round - playing into a gale in the wet....

[mikey07]

Blackwell’s proving he’s well deserving of that Canes contract extension made -10 metres and knocked the ball on in a stupid position on the 22.

[mikey07]

Ta$man doing a good job of getting away being offside 3rd of 4th defender off the ruck. But hey still really good d regardless we’re struggling big time.

[KiwiMurph]

@Chris-B 11 point lead in the wet with the dominant scrum is nothing to sneeze at.

[mikey07]

@KiwiMurph I agree especially as Wellington look toothless.

[mikey07]

You think JGB would be controlling the game considering it’s his home ground there playing at. Just goes to show how rubbish he is I can’t wait for Morgan and Love to develop.

[KiwiMurph]

Proctor trying to outdo Savea in the stupidity stakes.

[Winger]

@mikey07 said in Wellington v Ta$man:

@KiwiMurph I agree especially as Wellington look toothless.

Its a poor game by Wellington

[mikey07]

Hopefully Savea starts doing something at 12 considering he’s done nothing all game except cost his team 5 pts.

[Winger]

Well scrum is awful today

[Chris B.]

Jeez - that Wellington prop went straight to ground under the posts. Ref gives him a homer!

[Winger]

Connor Collins is playing well

[Winger]

More dumb play by Wellington

[KiwiMurph]

Why would you take the shot in that situation. You are still down 2 scores if you kick it.

[Winger]

Good well scrum with two new props

[Winger]

11-3 but Ta$man are easily the better team

[Winger]

Ta$man score. Rubbish display by Well

[Bovidae]

Hunt >>> JGB in controlling the game.

[Chris B.]

Yeah - that was a good effort, especially by the forwards. Dominant scrum, dominant maul - a few problems with lineout throwing in the gale, but to be expected really.

Shout out to Isaac Salmon, who I thought might be a weak link, but he was excellent in the scrum.

Defense was really aggressive and much of the time Wellington was losing ground with ball in hand.

Hope Havili is OK - not sure there were many arms in the tackle that took him out, but requires a closer look.

[Dice]

Ta$man was more equipped to play in these conditions.

Sione Havili was probably Ta$man's best, while Goosen was Wellington's best.