@ACT-Crusader said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
@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!
On par with AdM and both got about the same opportunity given who were ahead of them.
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!!!
@Donsteppa Enjoy!
But, hopefully, not the result.
@Donsteppa bathe in it. We're on the plane mid morning
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 ?
@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.
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 said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
What date and time is the game?
Today. 12.05 AEST, so 3.05 NZT
@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.
@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.
@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.
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
@antipodean said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
"I've got a grounding"
No you don't.
Lol, yeah the player hit the ground
@Machpants said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
Piss poor defence by welly, BoP in
Great defence more like by Preston there
@Canes4life said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
@Machpants said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
Piss poor defence by welly, BoP in
Great defence more like by Preston there
Yeah that was good, but it was the red sea before that
@Canes4life said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
@Machpants said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
Piss poor defence by welly, BoP in
Great defence more like by Preston there
That kick not so good lol
Good grinding by BoP, but knocked again... Maybe?
Refs hands were going up before Rossy had even got the ball near the line. Preemptive knock on, is this guy from Welly?
@Canes4life said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:
Fucking Apisai.
Yeah it's pretty bad
Higgins very good
