Wednesday 12 July 2023
Levin Domain
K/o 2.05pm
Posting this now, in case I forget:
:television: Live in NZ on Sky Sport 1
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For viewers outside NZ, they're trying to get a livestream up, according to the Horo-Kap Facebook page. More info to follow.
Also, if you can't watch live, but would like to listen to live commentary, then Te Upoko o Te Ika is the radio channel to listen to (1161AM, 87.6FM & streaming via iHeartRadio, and here).
From instagram:
wgtnrugby Our 23 to defend the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in 2023, against Horowhenua-Kapiti in Levin tomorrow.
11 players in line for their Lions debut!
@Stargazer I wonder if Aumua even travelled. Didnāt see him in any of the pics that the All Blacks XV page promoted.
Good to see him in the Wellington side.
Also good to see TJ Clarke at fullback. Heās been electric for Petone.
@Canes4life said in Horowhenua-Kapiti v Wellington (RS):
I wonder if Aumua even travelled. Didnāt see him in any of the pics that the All Blacks XV page promoted.
He was in Japan.
@Stargazer good spot, thatās interesting.
4 from Paremata Plim
First game for Plummer and Henry to show if they might have the goods for a super rugby contract. Maybe even the replacement hooker
@foobaNZ said in Horowhenua-Kapiti v Wellington (RS):
@Winger respect to Horowhenua but not sure performing well against them is really a gauge towards Super selection.
Consistency over NPC proper will be a better guide.
Agree. The first 2 are already in the running. Now they just need to perform at NPC level. This is just the first game.
Sheck might be another contender but he has already had games last NPC. But he too needs to perform again this year.
These three need to initially lock down a starting spot. That night be hard for a lock unless there are injuries. Performing in these two shield challenges even though against weaker teams will help of course
Well being from the mighty Nua originally, was going to wander down and watch game, but have got tied up bugger it all. So will have to go down to Levin on the Nua's first defence I guess!
If you're outside NZ, you may be able to view this game via the Rugby Network. Registration required, but it probably won't cost you anything.
I haven't checked it, because it will be geo-blocked in NZ.
HT: Horo-Kap 0 - 35 Wellington
Wellington first half tries: Halalilo, Bird, Aumua & Saumaki (2x); conversions Morgan (5x)
Whoever makes the graphics for Sky Sport hasn't received the news that Wellington have a new head coach, this season. :man_facepalming_medium_skin_tone:
