Auckland v Hawke's Bay

[Duluth]

Isi Tu'ungafasi, Josh Kaifa, Lolagi Visnia & Stacey Ili all played for Auckland in 2016 (I wasn't sure if they were all around at the same time)

[Higgins]

I still remain ever hopeful as the starting lineup overall looks serviceable, with question marks still over the midfield. Wouldn't want too many injuries either, particularly in the front row. With the all important matter of the clash between two of the unbeaten Tipping Teams (HB V Wai-Bush) I may have to seriously consider tipping against HB as I have not got super positive vibes about this one. Will still be vigorously supporting HB on the playing field naturally.

Just a reminder to @stargazer @Paj @Propiscle @stockcar86 to get your tips in so we hve a full muster again to give us a decent chance of victory as I don't want to have to face the consequences of the text messages and phone calls I get if the Bush mob fluke a win over us. It promises to be a tough week with a number of games that could go either way so all the best of luck with your deliberations. Tips in by 7.05pm tonight please.

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[george33]

Sione Tuipolotu on bench

[Duluth]

Thanks, corrected the earlier post. Auckland has put the team up on social media now. Sione Tuipulotu is on the bench not Dalzell

[Stargazer]

[Stargazer]

Changes to the Auckland squad: Plummer out, Heem to 12, Corey Evens starting at 13. Not sure who has come onto the bench.

[Duluth]

@Stargazer McKenzie

[Duluth]

More pressure on Sullivan’s kicking game. Plummer has been doing a decent chunk of the kicking from hand

[Duluth]

Powerful and accurate start

[Nepia]

Eek, not a good start in the big match of the day.

[Stockcar86]

Magpies defence is a bit passive

[KiwiMurph]

Wonderful try Auckland. Smooth.

[Duluth]

Nice

Auckland backs are at a deep angle today. Seems to be working

[KiwiMurph]

Hey look - a 10 who can exit.....

[Duluth]

Choat has been running well today. Not normally a strength of his

[Stargazer]

Geez, not another one of our props injured, please.

[KiwiMurph]

If I was Blues I would be trying to get Thomas out of his Reds contract and convince him to do a Steve Devine.

[KiwiMurph]

Brilliant by Fakatava

[Stargazer]

Beautiful try.

[Nepia]

Nice try to the Magpies.

I thought they were going to spare my dicky heart this week by meekly succumbing early, but I'm glad they're showing some fighting spirit.