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Jason Little (69)
Hey Dan, I wouldn't have thought learning their trade would involve starting in the semi finals of the Mitre 10 Cup competition.
NZ domestic competitions 2018
- Thread starter waiopehu oldboy
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Two nice driving tackles that took the Wellington players over the sideline.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
^^^^^^ Alama Ieremia called it "a statement and a half":
https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/p...wered-his-challenge-with-standout-performance
Highlights thereof:
Also the Championship SF:
And the Women's Final:
Huge upset in the Meds Cup SF with Thames Valley knocking over Wanganui. Other results fairly predictable incl mighty 'nua marching into the Lochore Cup Final:
http://www.heartlandchampionship.co.nz/News/33299/thames-valley-provide-heartland-upset
https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/p...wered-his-challenge-with-standout-performance
Highlights thereof:
Also the Championship SF:
And the Women's Final:
Huge upset in the Meds Cup SF with Thames Valley knocking over Wanganui. Other results fairly predictable incl mighty 'nua marching into the Lochore Cup Final:
http://www.heartlandchampionship.co.nz/News/33299/thames-valley-provide-heartland-upset
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
I was watching, and thinking, why can't you do this more often you f***en plank!! There is no question of his ability , as I have said ad nauseam,it's his attitude that is his problem. All he needs to do is repeat this performance at super level a few times, and hit a couple of rucks and he will be in!! You cannot build a career with one good game a year, well not outside Auckland
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Mind you BR, but by christ you have to think these young fellas will learn bloody fast though
KiwiM
Arch Winning (36)
I was watching, and thinking, why can't you do this more often you f***en plank!! There is no question of his ability , as I have said ad nauseam,it's his attitude that is his problem. All he needs to do is repeat this performance at super level a few times, and hit a couple of rucks and he will be in!! You cannot build a career with one good game a year, well not outside Auckland
It's amazing what happens when he gets some decent coaching (same goes for a lot of the Auckland boys).
Thankfully with Coventry on board at the Blues next year (and MacDonald with the backs) the Blues players might actually have half a chance.
Overall - absolutely stoked to get a home final. As an Auckland fan this season has been so refreshing. An Auckland team that is well drilled, smart and tough. Whatever happens in the final it has been a great season.
Awesome work that the final at Eden Park is free entry - should make for a good crowd.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
You do have to pinch yourself to remind yourself it's Auckland you are watching sometimes don't you Kiwi? They certainly are a joy to watch, as I might add the other finalists in both divisions. Would be pretty happy toe see Auckland take it out, as I believe they have set the standard this year!
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
FINAL MATCH-UPS
Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Final
Auckland v Canterbury
Saturday 27 October
Eden Park, Auckland - kick off 4.05pm (Free Entry)
Mitre 10 Cup Championship Final
Waikato v Otago
Friday 26 October
FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton - kick off 7.35pm
Mitre 10 Heartland Championship – Mead Cup Final
South Canterbury v Thames Valley
Saturday 27 October
Alpine Energy Stadium, Timaru - kick off 1.05pm
Mitre 10 Heartland Championship – Lochore Cup Final
Horowhenua Kapiti v Wairarapa Bush
Sunday 28 October
Levin Domain, Levin - kick off 2.35pm
Coupla strange KO times in there, presumably Eden Park have used up their quota of after-dark finishes for the year (nice one, Residents or Neighbours Ass'n, whichever is the anti- one) & why would you start thevMeads Cup before the Lochore?
Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Final
Auckland v Canterbury
Saturday 27 October
Eden Park, Auckland - kick off 4.05pm (Free Entry)
Mitre 10 Cup Championship Final
Waikato v Otago
Friday 26 October
FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton - kick off 7.35pm
Mitre 10 Heartland Championship – Mead Cup Final
South Canterbury v Thames Valley
Saturday 27 October
Alpine Energy Stadium, Timaru - kick off 1.05pm
Mitre 10 Heartland Championship – Lochore Cup Final
Horowhenua Kapiti v Wairarapa Bush
Sunday 28 October
Levin Domain, Levin - kick off 2.35pm
Coupla strange KO times in there, presumably Eden Park have used up their quota of after-dark finishes for the year (nice one, Residents or Neighbours Ass'n, whichever is the anti- one) & why would you start thevMeads Cup before the Lochore?
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Yep but then adds he still got things to work on to get to next level!
"Yes, he's still got areas to work on for the next level, but hopefully today is an endorsement of the potential he can offer a team. " Couldn't agree more, so Alama agrees with me!
In a good note ARU are allowing free entry to final next week. Great stuff!!
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...emiership-final-declaring-our-fans-deserve-it
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Geez WOB, I going to be in Levin a couple of weeks late
. Just throwing in a quick trip over to NZ Levin via Chch as I seem finally found I am great at something, even if I could only do it by becoming a Great Grandfather, but can't get over to explain the meaning of life, the importance of body position when entering rucks etc until early November because of work !!
KiwiM
Arch Winning (36)
The issue is there are a heap of loose forwards currently in the ABs that have just as much to work on in their games as Akira does.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
For sure, but I still think Akira's main work on, only Akira can sort out, not something that can be coached. And that's to stop being a lazy bastard! I was just pointing out even his own provincial coach pointed it out he needs to work on it BEFORE he makes the step up!
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Yep & anyone who goes to the Final can stick around & watch it on the big screen(s) - on the ground if they so wish:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12148362
Great promo from Auck RU who I'm sure coulda used the gate money esp if they're still paying ground hire.
KiwiM
Arch Winning (36)
Graham Henry on Sumo Stevenson's podcast this week.
He has a dig at the All Blacks for not picking Akira.
Sumo himself then also gets stuck into the ABs for not picking Akira.
Excellent stuff.
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/watch-the-short-ball-s03e40-sir-graham-henry-pops-in-for-a-chat
He has a dig at the All Blacks for not picking Akira.
Sumo himself then also gets stuck into the ABs for not picking Akira.
Excellent stuff.
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/watch-the-short-ball-s03e40-sir-graham-henry-pops-in-for-a-chat
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
I found the most interesting thing was Henry saying how the coaches have developed such a good culture for the players to thrive and use their skills, same as what I have read about Razor Robertson at Crusaders, giving the players ownership of their game seems to pay dividends!
KiwiM
Arch Winning (36)
Canterbury:
George Bridge, Josh McKay, Braydon Ennor, Phil Burleigh, Caleb Makene, Brett Cameron, Mitchell Drummond (captain), Luke Whitelock, Billy Harmon, Reed Prinsep, Mitchell Dunshea, Luke Romano, Sef Fa'agase, Nathan Vella, Alex Hodgman
Reserves: Brodie McAlister, Harry Allan, Chris King, Tom Sanders, Tom Christie, Ere Enari, Sam Beard, Ngane Punivai.
George Bridge, Josh McKay, Braydon Ennor, Phil Burleigh, Caleb Makene, Brett Cameron, Mitchell Drummond (captain), Luke Whitelock, Billy Harmon, Reed Prinsep, Mitchell Dunshea, Luke Romano, Sef Fa'agase, Nathan Vella, Alex Hodgman
Reserves: Brodie McAlister, Harry Allan, Chris King, Tom Sanders, Tom Christie, Ere Enari, Sam Beard, Ngane Punivai.