Ref is struggling to maintain control out there. Seems unsure of himself, so the players (from both sides) are trying everything.

With the conditions and that has made for a messy game.

Auckland defence has been excellent.

Interesting to hear the ref ask the teams to stop shouting at the lineout, and use the term from the commentary.

Did Goldie have a word? Not sure that’s cool.

Nice try, Auckland hold the ball for a few mins and split them open.

Blues are going to miss Caleb Clarke next year.

More good play in 4mins of this half than the previous 40

Good to see a quality kick from TJ in the lead up to that try. Kicking from hand was a feature of last season, it’s been poor so far this year

Ffs, another yellow.

Dumb ass play.

@Tim yeah, why even do that?

Auckland culture this year seems all over the shop.

Mouthy, dumb offloads, foul play

Silly from Manu

This is where I think judging on the outcome is wrong. If the player hadn’t put his arm out it would have been a red.
That’s not a good incentive.

Comedy hour from Counties there. Bombed a certain try

Faiane held by the jersey.

Perfect game for Ruru.

Counties should back themselves to win from here.

This Auckland side is mud.

There is nothing in that at all

@Kirwan Yep, that was fine. 10 of those every game.

The right decision. No foul play.

Contact is mostly arm on shoulder.

What is mud is this ref. Another yellow card

@Kirwan said in Counties vs Auckland:

Perfect game for Ruru.

Or not.