Hawkes Bay v Wellington (RS)
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@Stargazer said in Hawkes Bay v Wellington (RS):
The curtain raiser is:
Hurricanes Heartland Under 20 v Chiefs Heartland U20s
Kick-off 4.50pm at McLean ParkYou would expect the Hurricanes to win this game with a larger player pool from 5 PUs to choose from. The Chiefs are only TV and KC. BTW, Oli Mathis (Y12 Hamilton BHS co-captain) is in the Chiefs squad.
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For those coming up from points south for the game it is a normal HB day today with not a cloud in the sky and probably likely to remain that way until mid afternoon. Currently sitting on 20 degrees according to the thermometer in the sun on the back porch but probably around the 16 degree mark in the shade. Game time will see the temperature hover around the 10 degree area but with the easterly expected there will be a wind chill to it so dress as if it will be about the five degrees mark.
A slight northerly breeze is wafting through at the moment but that will more than likely turn toward the east later on as it does a lot here in Napier City.
Not sure of the expected crowd size but if you haven't got tickets yet factor in about a ten minute queue time to get yours at the Park and about the same or more to get past the security checks to get into the ground. In other words don't front up at 7.00pm and expect to see the kick off live!
If you are near Latham Street the ticket boxes will be open earlier of course so think seriously about buying yours then. Tickets are also available online, try either of these
Buy Tickets - Magpies v Wellington
The Magpies have had the better of the Lions over the last couple of years with was shown in the big Shield win in 2020, and backing that up by winning away in the Captial for the first time in 44 years. Book it in your calendar now, this Saturday night game is set to attract a big crowd and the...
The Magpies have had the better of the Lions over the last couple of years with was shown in the big Shield win in 2020, and backing that up by winning away in the Captial for the first time in 44 years. Book it in your calendar now, this Saturday night game is set to attract a big crowd and the...
Parking is not too bad in the streets around the park. You will find one somewhere but be prepared for a 15 to 20 minute walk if you leave it real late. The ground in the surrounding area is completely flat so it should not be too much of a physical exercise!
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Here is one person with his foot definitely in one camp! Not sure what is happening with my guys jerseys but they do not appear to have the HBRFU emblem on them.
Two Birds, one Shield: Magpies stalwart John Bird's advice to Ranfurly-hopeful son
Dominic Bird eyes Log o' Wood
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Even though he has an annoying face, Sapsford is quite a useful player at NPC. Did I read he has signed for an Aussie Super team?
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@Crazy-Horse he played for the Brumbies this year
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@Duluth said in Hawkes Bay v Wellington (RS):
@Crazy-Horse he played for the Brumbies this year
I think I knew that! Doh!
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Tight battle so far. Nothing much between the teams.
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Pretty enjoyable game so far. No love lost between the two Canes provinces.
All to play for in the second half.
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How good is Peter Lakai. Great carry by the bus aswell.
Perenara fired up.
