Match thread

sparky

I always liked Hika Elliot and thought that he was another one who was treated rottenly by the All Blacks. Anyway, welcome to the Lions!

ACT Crusader

@sparky said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:

I always liked Hika Elliot and thought that he was another one who was treated rottenly by the All Blacks. Anyway, welcome to the Lions!

Why, because Mealamu and Hore were better players than him? And Henry and co thought Flynn was a better thrower?

On par with AdM and both got about the same opportunity given who were ahead of them.

Donsteppa

Still feels wonderfully unreal. We're in the Final.

Not the Championship Final
Not the Division 2 Final
Not the Promotion-Relegation Final.

The Final.

Stoked!!!

sparky

@Donsteppa Enjoy!

But, hopefully, not the result.

@Donsteppa bathe in it. We're on the plane mid morning

Canes4life

A grey day here today but no rain yet. It’s meant to hit around the afternoon so here’s hoping it comes in after the final whistle.

@Canes4life who do you think will adapt better to the conditions if the bad weather rolls in ?

Canes4life

@Steven-Harris said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:

@Canes4life who do you think will adapt better to the conditions if the bad weather rolls in ?

I think Sangster is a huge loss for BOP, but they still have a tough pack. Both starting sides look very good but I think overall Wellington might have the edge in these wet conditions. The loose forward trio of Delany, Kirifi and Shields will be key IMO.

In saying that Wellington’s bench looks pretty weak because of all the injuries in the forwards so if Wellington sustain injuries early then it could be adv BOP. Intriguing match for sure.

ARHS

Wellington loosies v BOP three quarters. Either could dominate the match. I think it will all come down to penalties conceded. If BOP can stop conceding avoidable penalties they should win. But it is a bit of a habit.
Bop bench is fizzing currently. Kolose Cashmore Fineanganofo Bartlett Paea are all adding sparks.

canefan

What date and time is the game?

8:05pm for me here in CO, perfect time
Then AB's and cricket all night in case I can't sleep.
I stream it all on firestick/kodi in case anyone ever needs to be able to watch sporting events.

Canes4life

Great timing, just started pissing here. 😑

antipodean

F U Stan. Just changed the time of the stream pushing it back by 30 mins.

Canes4life

Ffs they’ve got the two most annoying commentators for the final.

Nepia

@antipodean said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:

@Nepia said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:

@antipodean said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:

F U Stan. Just changed the time of the stream pushing it back by 30 mins.

Huh? My stream isn't back 20 minutes.

I'm in now. It originally said 1230h then said the stream was unavailable and the time moved to 1300h.

I never bother turning a stream on until a few minutes before kick off.

Canes4life

Savea in early. Good start by Welly.

antipodean

Is there a strong wind as Trask and Forbes aren't getting much distance with their kicks, giving Wellington territory.

@antipodean said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:

Is there a strong wind as Trask and Forbes aren't getting much distance with their kicks, giving Wellington territory.

Is there a strong wind in welly? Nah

Sideline said their umbrellas got turned inside out haha

How's that not a penalty?

Piss poor defence by welly, BoP in

antipodean

"I've got a grounding"

No you don't.

Canes4life

This ref is a turkey.

Yeetyaah

Refs hands were going up before Rossy had even got the ball near the line. Preemptive knock on, is this guy from Welly?

Canes4life

Fucking Apisai.

Yeetyaah

Good to see Hori Bop in the crowd.

Yeetyaah

Apisai is so shit lmao

antipodean

How's Higgins allowed to pick up that ball when there's clearly a fucking ruck?