Auckland v Northland
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Gunner" data-cid="609196" data-time="1472200108">
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<p>Why did it take them 36 minutes to work out that flash harry passes in the howling wind doesn't work..<br><br>
Keep it tight fullas, and we've got a chance.</p>
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<p>thats if we have a forward pack in another 20 mins at this rate! </p> -
<p>Northland a chance if they keep it close. Wasn't too impressed with us kicking so much. Forwards going ok so far apart from Isi Tu'ungafasi getting smashed at scrum time as expected.</p>
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<p>Isi Tu’ungafasi finally replaced after failing miserably in this examination conducted by<span style="font-size:14px;"> <span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Namatahi Waa who has improved out of sight since becoming a full time professional. </span></span></p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Tim" data-cid="609232" data-time="1472202202"><p>
Can't understand why Northland is kicking penalties to touch for lineouts. <br><br>
Am not enjoying the new rules. Scrapy, and lacking the physical contest at the ruck.</p></blockquote>We're obsessed with taking poor options. -
<p>As has been said, northland going to the lineouts really cost them any chance of victory. Forgettable game of rugby, good to get 5 points but that was about it. Concerned with our midfield as we are missing Moala badly from last season. Forwards went ok, and Renata looked a lot better than Tu'ungafasi when he came on.</p>
