@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

Lovely run and offload by Lakai, Clarke sprints away.

@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.

And JGB perfect from the tee

Lakai making some nice touches.

Lakai is full of running atm. Good to see.

Who is this version of JGB? Playing well

@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

I think it’s a good time to bring Solomon on. JGB looking tired now after a good game.

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.

Christ the Waikato hookers are mud

@Yeetyaah said in Waikato v Wellington:

Christ the Waikato hookers are mud

And then one scores

Could be a tight finish. Wellington lead by 11 with 8 to go. All those missed conversions won't help Waikato

Harkin has made some poor decisions today. Looks rusty.

How is that not a penalty at that lineout? Clearly taken out in the air.

Great kick by the Mooloo 4

Weird game but deserved from Wellington. Fuck it's cold here.

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

Kick it out

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.

Mathis should concentrate on midfield, he's got it all for that, reminds me of Kriel. Cover wing and cover openside at a pinch.

@Bones

I was thinking the same. 13 in particular. He’ll still get to use his speed and he’ll get plenty of chances over the ball on defence

The wind was very strong, and Waikato struggled to get out of their half in the 1st half when kicking. We started the 2nd half well but handling errors and passive defence let in some soft tries. Hopefully we get some players back soon. Sinkinson didn't look very comfortable when he left the field, and the backline is already missing so many players.

@Yeetyaah said in Waikato v Wellington:

Christ the Waikato hookers are mud

Pita Anae-Ah Sue is OK around the field, and I said to my friends that the lineout would fall apart with him throwing. He's the 4th choice hooker at the moment but I would rather Filipo had picked a local.

Only based on highlights, but Numia seemed to have a good game.

@pakman said in Waikato v Wellington:

Only based on highlights, but Numia seemed to have a good game.

Yep he seemed back to his lively self. Carried strongly all game. Hopefully the Lions get Aumua back soon as he’s likely to play a full NPC with Wellington coming back from injury.