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@sparky said in Waikato v Wellington:
No Lima Sopoaga for Waikato.
He's on a play as needed $1 contract. 
@sparky said in Waikato v Wellington:
Peter Lakai starts, even he's going with the ABs to Argentina
No Lima Sopoaga for Waikato.
He’s one player that’s desperate for game time to try and get back into some sort of form, especially after a knee injury which are always niggly.
Wellington looking strong up front. If not for a dropsie by Proctor they could have been in again
Now the Bus crashes over near the posts. JGB with the extras and Wellington lead 21-0 at the 35 minute mark. Julian highly engaged right now
Promising to see JGB actually starting to look a little bit more like a professional athlete.
@Bones said in Waikato v Wellington:
Promising to see JGB actually starting to look a little bit more like a professional athlete.
He scored the second try running it into the corner! Amazing
Wind looks pretty strong, the Mooloos will have it in the second half. Wellington lack the discipline to shut Waikato down until the half. They will have one more chance to score after the hooter. Wellington stop the bleeding and hold Waikato out
@canefan said in Waikato v Wellington:
@Bones said in Waikato v Wellington:
Promising to see JGB actually starting to look a little bit more like a professional athlete.
He scored the second try running it into the corner! Amazing
I probably wouldn't be commenting on his appearance without actually being sat watching the game....
@Canes4life said in Waikato v Wellington:
Chiefs losing a very good player in Mathis. Made some brilliant runs today.
I'm only 23 minutes in but hasn't impressed me so far, nothing ground breaking and man he's a midget for a loose. Looks smaller than that highlanders midget.
TCS is an interesting one for me, would be good to see him get a shot in SR - one player covering the whole backline is pretty bloody useful.
@Bones said in Waikato v Wellington:
@canefan said in Waikato v Wellington:
@Bones said in Waikato v Wellington:
Promising to see JGB actually starting to look a little bit more like a professional athlete.
He scored the second try running it into the corner! Amazing
I probably wouldn't be commenting on his appearance without actually being sat watching the game....
Wasn't disputing you. Just mentioned that he scored, and had to run more than a few metres to do it.
And after a strong second half start from Waikato, Wellington score against the run of play to restore some breathing space at 28-17
@Canes4life said in Waikato v Wellington:
Lovely run and offload by Lakai, Clarke sprints away.
Took us 10 or so minutes to emerge from the sheds for the second half. Now we are firing again
Akira goes in. Man I wish he stayed in NZ for super. Has quality skills for a lock. Learnt them from his old man.
@canefan said in Waikato v Wellington:
Who is this version of JGB? Playing well
Damn, put the mockers on him. Wellington hot on attack and he comes up with a nothing chip kick that allows Cruden to clear. Cost us over 50m of territory
FFS guys, let's shelve the chip kicks. Harkin gets one charged down near half way and puts Waikato hot on attack
@canefan said in Waikato v Wellington:
FFS guys, let's shelve the chip kicks. Harkin gets one charged down near half way and puts Waikato hot on attack
Just need to keep the ball in hand and kill the clock. Don’t give them an opportunity.
Could be a tight finish. Wellington lead by 11 with 8 to go. All those missed conversions won't help Waikato
Waikato have run out of time. The way they started the second half, I thought they would overrun Wellington inside 20 minutes. But Wellington came back and take the bonus point win. Last task is to prevent them scoring and gaining a bonus point
Solid win by Wellington. Lakai was very good, a welcome sight but the Lions probs won’t see much more of him this year.
Nice touch by Lakai giving his boots away to a fan.