Manawatu v Counties Manukau

[Frank]

Last try saw the Counties defenders hanging off expecting Roigard to go himself.
Shows the value of having a true running halfback.

[KiwiMurph]

Has Vernon Bason switched from hooker to loosie?

[Frank]

"Get your dancing shoes on and start flicking some hoof" - a Kiwi commentator.

[Bovidae]

@KiwiMurph said in Manawatu v Counties Manukau:

Has Vernon Bason switched from hooker to loosie?

Injuries meant he was named as a reserve loose forward.

[Frank]

Papalii off with what looks to be a (hopefully) minor injury.

[Dan54]

@KiwiMurph was wondering about Bason too mate, his brother is a loosie

[Dan54]

The extra good thing is with Counties (hopefully) making finals now Roigard will get another run before ABs assemble for EOYT!
Glad to see Brash got MOTM , geez he played bloody well.

[Bovidae]

Here is some info about their injuries. Note the knee injury to Cameron.

Meanwhile, it wouldn’t be the Turbos without injuries. Brett Cameron has a knee injury which might be a concern for the Hurricanes and game-breaker Reece MacDonald dislocated his shoulder again at Taranaki and will require surgery. Young forward Mosese Bason (hip) is out as is lock Stan van den Hoven (shoulder). Naming three hookers is surely a Manawatū record, with Vernon Bason likely to cover the shortage of flankers.

Shaw is from the Brumbies. He has looked a decent young lock.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350439404/australian-lock-shaw-thing-manawatu-turbos

[Chris B.]

@Frank said in Manawatu v Counties Manukau:

Ridiculous skills from a halfback - looks like a wing in space

He looks like a very big unit for a halfback - someone needs to update his internet stats!

Very good outing for his first game in months. Papalií very good, as well - hopefully that injury isn't serious - Dalton didn't look thrilled about it.

Didn't think Hoskins had a great outing. If he needed a big game to put pressure on Ardie and Sititi Ratima, I don't think that was it.

[KiwiMurph]

@Chris-B said in Manawatu v Counties Manukau:

hopefully that injury isn't serious - Dalton didn't look thrilled about it.

I noticed he was shaking hands at the end without any ice or strapping or brace - hopefully a good sign

[Frank]

@Chris-B said in Manawatu v Counties Manukau:

If he needed a big game to put pressure on Ardie and Ratima, I don't think that was it.

Bloody strong for a halfback they say.

[Duluth]

@KiwiMurph said in Manawatu v Counties Manukau:

Dalton showing his speed there

[Duluth]