@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.

What date and time is the game?

@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

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.

Great timing, just started pissing here.

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

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

@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.

Up da BOP

Savea in early. Good start by Welly.

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

"I've got a grounding"

No you don't.

@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

This ref is a turkey.

@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?

7 all

Fucking Apisai.

Good to see Hori Bop in the crowd.

Apisai is so shit lmao

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

@Canes4life said in NPC Final: Wellington vs Bay of Plenty:

Fucking Apisai.

Yeah it's pretty bad

Higgins very good

10-7 after 26 mins

Kirifi on the floor impeding the cleaner

Naitoa having a field day at the lineout

This standard of refereeing simply can't be the best available for a final.

Lol high tackle right in front of ref missed

I know the conditions aren't great - but the throwing and options at line out time by the lions are not great so far.

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

Lol high tackle right in front of ref missed

Yeah that was a shocker.

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

This standard of refereeing simply can't be the best available for a final.

Two international refs running the sideline

Why is Tahuriorangi kicking high from the base of rucks into this wind? Just dumb rugby.

If we can’t throw into the lineout, get Hika on.