NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry)

Stargazer

For the record, I don't have anything against Akira but I hate the fluffing. I think he's generally more exciting than L Whitelock, but not necessarily ready for the ABs. The first half illustrated that clearly. I trust Hansen's judgement.

Nepia

How do you award a penalty to player who gets the ball on first go but then can't clear it because others have joined the ruck?

Stargazer

Faiane has been Auckland's best player by far.

Stargazer

Yes, extra time. Awesome!

No Quarter

Fuck me right when the droppie was on. Great rugby in the wet from both sides.

Tim

@stargazer LOL! You are never able to credit him with anything. I've never seen you rate his game.

akan004

Will NZ teams ever learn. Take the droppie.

Tim

Still back Canterbury's experience to win this. 20 mins is a long time now.

Machpants

Wahoo extra time, great handling in the wet vs awesome discipline on defence. How many phases? Thirty ish?

So AKL need a draw to win!

Stargazer

@tim I have, but usually those posts disappear amidst the other posts from happy Auckland fans, so you haven't noticed.

Stargazer

Uncontested scrums because Canterbury has lost both hookers to injury.

Stargazer

Try Tom Sanders for Canterbury.

Machpants

, rules chaos!

Cyclops

@stargazer said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):

Uncontested scrums because Canterbury has lost both hookers to injury.

Also down to 14 as no subs available.

Scrap that, I'm wrong there is a sub on.

Stargazer

Converted. 33 - 26 Canterbury.

Tim

Shit play from Sotutu and Ioane. Accuracy lacking.

Tim

Might be an idea to get Ruru on for leadership.

hydro11

@cyclops said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):

@stargazer said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):

Uncontested scrums because Canterbury has lost both hookers to injury.

Also down to 14 as no subs available.

Scrap that, I'm wrong there is a sub on.

Really? I thought if you make it go uncontested you have to lose a player?

Yeetyaah

Someone get Jordan Trainor a new pair of boots.

Stargazer

Try Sosene-Faegai! Close to the posts, so that should be converted. First half of extra time over.

The Silver Fern

NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry)