Taranaki v Otago
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Fiti Sa out for the Naki. Jackson Morgan to start and Jesse Parete now on the bench.
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Good performance so far, especially with both Holland and Hurley off injured.
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Generally a good performance. Was a bit tough with the two yellows, a couple of unfortunate injuries and some missed opportunities. Certainly shows the team is at the right level to compete with the best teams.
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Just got home from game a little while ago. Was enjoyable game. pretty scratchy in first half by Naki boys, but came home with a combination of good fortune and good play.
I am somewhat doubtful if we would of won if Holland hadn't been injured, he was huge in lineouts and really just works his arse off around field.
The good guys certainly looked better when Jacomb was back at 10 (got the makings of an AB in future years), and also Kneepkens went to 15. Also think Lennox made differece at 9.
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right, a question, i noticed in the second half that hastie would several times move the ball to the back of a ruck with his hands, once even picked it up to put it on the other side of someone legs....as soon as he plays it with his hands its out is it not...definitely when he picks it up
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@Kiwiwomble No idea what he’s doing there. Probably a bit of comfort knowing halfbacks can’t be touched having something to do with it.
While on the topic, he has been terrible coming off the bench the last 2 games. Slow getting the ball out, premeditated and inaccurate box kicks, 2 weeks in a row they have gone out on the of full in important moments. A strange technique too, very slow at doing it. I have no doubt he’s on thin ice this weekend before Pledger is given a shot. Wouldn’t be surprised if that’s already the case. Young fella needs to step up, he’s been around long enough.
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@Landers92 i need to find out a bit ore about the halfback protection, i get it before the ball is players, cant drag the half back in or drive past and take them out.....but if theyre playing the ball....they should be fair game
