SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) 2022 - NZ & Drua matches with no match thread

[Dismal Pillock]

> 3 games in a week
> vs 0-4 Highlanders
> vs 0-2 Moana (twice)

Blues team seen here arriving in Dunners aboard
The USS Bluesmobile Bonus Point Boom Shacka Lacka Dream Destroyer MK 666

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Clan: Sam Gilbert, Ngatungane Punivai, Fetuli Paea, Scott Gregory, Mosese Dawai, Mitch Hunt, Aaron Smith (c). Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, James Lentjes, Shannon Frizell, Josh Dickson, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Jermaine Ainsley, Liam Coltman, Daniel Lienert-Brown. Reserves: Andrew Makalio, Ayden Johnstone, Josh Hohneck, Fabian Holland, Gareth Evans, Folau Fakatava, Vilimoni Koroi, Hugh Renton.

Fun fact about Clan's Dutch import Fabian Holland: "... learned English watching rugby and listening to Justin Marshall commentate [says Tony Brown]"

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[Hawko]

Clan: Sam Gilbert, Ngatungane Punivai, Fetuli Paea, Scott Gregory, Mosese Dawai, Mitch Hunt, Aaron Smith (c). Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, James Lentjes, Shannon Frizell, Josh Dickson, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Jermaine Ainsley, Liam Coltman, Daniel Lienert-Brown. Reserves: Andrew Makalio, Ayden Johnstone, Josh Hohneck, Fabian Holland, Gareth Evans, Folau Fakatava, Vilimoni Koroi, Hugh Renton.

Fun fact about Clan's Dutch import Fabian Holland: "... learned English watching rugby and listening to Justin Marshall commentate [says Tony Brown]"

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Fun fact: Fabian Holland still can't speak English.

 

[Dan54]

NZ postponed games all rescheduled etc;

Round 7: Sunday, 3 April: Hurricanes v Chiefs, Sky Stadium, Wellington, 3.35pm – Postponed from Round 5

Round 8: Friday, 8 April: Highlanders v Moana Pasifika, Forsyth Barr Stadium, 7.05pm – Postponed from Round 5. Saturday, 9 April: Hurricanes v Crusaders, Sky Stadium, Wellington, 4.35pm – Moved from Friday 8 April

Round 9: Tuesday, 12 April: Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika, Sky Stadium, Wellington, 7.05pm – Postponed from Round 4. Friday, 15 April: Crusaders v Blues, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch, 7.05pm – Postponed from Round 5. Saturday, 16 April: Chiefs v Moana Pasifika, FMG Stadium, Waikato, 4.35pm – Moved from Friday 15 April

Seems I will need to reschule my plan over nxt few weeks!

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Shame the no crowd reg wasn't lifted last night, I've got a feeling that MP (Moana Pasifika) at home with a decent crowd behind them could be a different proposition to what we've seen from them thus far, provided they don't get too carried away i.e. "be yourselves, boys, but ffs don't be the Warriors" should be the gist of Mauger's pre-match talk going forward.

Edit: Exhibit A: that tackle on JBar. Blatantly late & unnecessary, shoulda been a 'canes penalty.

Edit: Exhibit B...

 

[Upthenuts]

yellow card for head clashes in tackles seems a little too much, its still a contact sport

 

[Derpus]

yellow card for head clashes in tackles seems a little too much, its still a contact sport

Technically it's a red, mitigated down.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

yellow card for head clashes in tackles seems a little too much, its still a contact sport

Tackler too upright going into contact, they want to see tacklers at least dipping if not bending at the waist. Carrier also arguably too high going into contact but that's his right as the Laws & regs are currently framed.

Technically it's a red, mitigated down.

Dead set.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Nice work from PU-J & well finished by Moorby.

 

[Derpus]

So glad I watched that. What a finish.

 

[Dan54]

Well as a Canes man, I still not too disappointed with that result. It's a warning to everyone don't take MP (Moana Pasifika) lightly or you will regret it!
Only one thing that disappointed me is no crowd allowed in, that would of been so good for them.
I believe MP (Moana Pasifika) are stoll not allowing crowd in because of numbers of covid in Island community, I hope they rethink it!

 

[dru]

MP (Moana Pasifika). Wow.

Really thinking about Lealiifano right now. Yeah I know there's others. But what a life.

 

[Dan54]

MP (Moana Pasifika). Wow.

Really thinking about Lealiifano right now. Yeah I know there's others. But what a life.

You have to be pleased for Lilo so much don't you dru?

Personally I enjoyed just watching Sir Bee Gee Williams and the look of joy onhis face, ditti with Sir Iceman, a couple of gents who will feel lifes pretty good thei weekend.
One thing I will add, be a bit careful other teams, these buggers will start believing, and will be dangerous!!

 

[PhilClinton]

I wonder if all the Rebels fans who are chalking up MP (Moana Pasifika) as a win have started to rethink…

 

[Dctarget]

I wonder if all the Rebels fans who are chalking up MP (Moana Pasifika) as a win have started to rethink…

Don't think there were many of those

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

How did the caines 10 get away with dumping a bloke on his head and it being only a penalty. Red card everyday of the week

 

[dru]

You have to be pleased for Lilo so much don't you dru?

Personally I enjoyed just watching Sir Bee Gee Williams and the look of joy onhis face, ditti with Sir Iceman, a couple of gents who will feel lifes pretty good thei weekend.
One thing I will add, be a bit careful other teams, these buggers will start believing, and will be dangerous!!

Yes pleased. Hey Dan, you know I,m not minded to Kiwi positivity. But that was seriously important moment for Southern Hemisphere rugby. Thank you NZ.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

LOL Superhero Saviour Flapanara comes back................. and it all instantly goes to shit.

How did the caines 10 get away with dumping a bloke on his head and it being only a penalty. Red card everyday of the week

Bazza Pickerill was veering into Egon Seconds territory at times there.

 

[Wilson]

Just caught the highlights, awesome from Moana, but it was never going to be anything less in that jersey - an absolute classic.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Highlights