Otago v Wellington (non-competition game)

[Stargazer]

He's taller than the pads around the sticks!

Millar converts.

30 - 21 Otago

[Steven Harris]

Fabien Holland at 2.06 metres must the tallest lock running around in the NPC..good pace for a big man

[Stargazer]

@steven-harris Same as Dom Bird.

[Steven Harris]

Terrible option from Koroi with the unneeded kick

[Stargazer]

Good individual try to Patafilo. Love converts.

30 - 28 Otago with about 5 minutes to go.

[Stargazer]

Gilbert back on. Passed his HIA.
He's been the best on the field IMO.

[Steven Harris]

Wonder if Wellington have another get out of jail free card ..?

[Stargazer]

@steven-harris They really don't deserve the win.

[mikey07]

I feel sorry for MP picking up Alosio as he offers nothing and is greedy as anything.

[Steven Harris]

@stargazer i agree,they are all the over the shop

[Steven Harris]

Deserved win to Otago ,made more impressive with some boys that were spotted at the under Super rugby tournament this year

[Stargazer]

Hmm, that off-the-ball push from the Otago player on Love. I really hate it when players do that. Ref should have reversed the penalty IMO.
Instead it's a penalty goal to Millar.

Full time: Otago 33 - 28 Wellington

[bobily2]

@mikey07 said in Otago v Wellington (non-competition game):

I feel sorry for MP picking up Alosio as he offers nothing and is greedy as anything.

They did make the decision to sign him, though

[Stargazer]

[Kiwiwomble]

Just watched the highlights, koroi looked like he was limping for most of the second half, any words on an injury ?

[SouthernMann]

Really impressed with Lio-willie every time I have seen him play. I'd take a punt and get him in the Highlanders environment.

Fabian Holland is an absolutely massive rig, looks like he has a massive future.

The best game I have seen Sam Gilbert play. Looks like he is really hitting his straps. I was a bit dubious about the hype coaches had for him. But, he is looking like quite a talented player. Could be quite a battle between him and CGB for the Highlanders 15 role.

[Kiwiwomble]

@southernmann dont forget alaimalo, hows he looked for Southland?

wonder how gilbert would go in midfield...

[Stargazer]

@kiwiwomble IMO Gilbert has been much and much better than Alaimalo. I'd keep him at fullback.

[SouthernMann]

I'd have Gilbert on the wing. CGB should get the first crack at fullback.

I think that Gilbert can still provide plenty of impact from the wing.

[cgrant]

Is it an impression or Holland has put a good number of kgs on his frame since the Super Rugby U20 ? His try was really impressive. He is one to watch in the next SR season. I hope he will get enough playing time to gain more experience.