I just want Ratima to start man. Kinda glad Lansdown isn't playing he's been a bit shit recently, counteracted by Smith still starting. Idk it's hard to see Waikato winning but I'll still back my bois.
Hawke's Bay
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Waikato (RS)
@Yeetyaah Fullback seems to change every week. Is Waaka heading back to the US soon? I would have put Coombes-Fabling at the back and Tongia on the wing with this selection. No confidence to start Cook-Savage at fullback either.
If you look at the loose forwards Waikato started the season with, only Jacobson is left from the main 4.
@number10 What's the weather like up home today please? Fridge restocked and all my supporters gear laid out ready to go except the polo shirt which is already being worn. Is it too soon to have a nervous pee?
Magpies score in the corner from a maul drive.
Whaitari (the touchie) hasn't been skipping any meals.
This is a scrappy game.
Ref just gave Waikato an extra 5 to 10m on a penalty because he let the advantage go on.
Waikato score from the lineout maul.
Roe off. He looked alright but obviously something's wrong. Ratima does a better job anyway imo.
@yeetyaah said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):
Roe off. He looked alright but obviously something's wrong. Ratima does a better job anyway imo.
The games probably running about 3 minutes over due to the stoppages for him. 
Who's the tubster in 22?
@yeetyaah said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):
@nepia D'Angelo Leuila.
I thought he was a front rower and then he took the sideline kick.
Waikato nearly in.
