said in Highlanders v Force:

Purely on vibes, I think the Landers may snot the Force here.

Should be a good open game, and I just think our backs are way too good.

Just to build on this - I think we need to as well. I’m not sure a close win does much for anyone’s confidence, except for, “At least we didn’t lose”

The last time we played the force at home it ended up being one of the worst wins I have seen from teams I support. Only trumpeted by an Otago 6-3 win over Auckland by Otago in the 2003 NPC

@SouthernMann yeah shit, if I remember correctly the final score was 7-6 and it snapped a long losing streak. Here’s hoping its nothing like that this afternoon

Landers look like they’re switched on

That’s until Fakatava fucks it up

Jiiiiiim. Beast

Hate when they aren't even on the ball

Looked like a forward pass atnthenstart

Clearly incredibly flat

Really good awareness from Millar.

Is that the 3rd disrupted throw.already?

@taniwharugby said in Highlanders v Force:

Is that the 3rd disrupted throw.already?

Not good is it

Jeez. Line out truly struggling without Fabian. I would of thought Dunshea and Haig would be able to operate the line out sufficiently but apparently not

@jimmyb not when 2 are in good attacking positions

@Landers92 said in Highlanders v Force:

Jeez. Line out truly struggling without Fabian. I would of thought Dunshea and Haig would be able to operate the line out sufficiently but apparently not

Who ever is calling it is making it way too complicated

Some of the throws has been absolutely dogshite though

Fuck Taylor is good around the park. If he can sort that throwing he is one hell of a player. Still only 22 years old

Force have a good kicking game...

Gee that was pretty cynical

What on earth is FF playing at? Fucks about at the ruck as though he's trying to get it turned over, so bizarre.

@Bones said in Highlanders v Force:

What on earth is FF playing at? Fucks about at the ruck as though he's trying to get it turned over, so bizarre.

I’m looking at Hasties delivery an box kicking and I
Know who I’d rather

@Bones said in Highlanders v Force:

What on earth is FF playing at? Fucks about at the ruck as though he's trying to get it turned over, so bizarre.

Thats him unfortunately

Outstanding from Jonah Lowe. Wow

Great work wo

@Landers92 said in Highlanders v Force:

Fuck Taylor is good around the park. If he can sort that throwing he is one hell of a player. Still only 22 years old

HIs throwing is normally pretty sound. Off day so far

@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders v Force:

@Landers92 said in Highlanders v Force:

Fuck Taylor is good around the park. If he can sort that throwing he is one hell of a player. Still only 22 years old

HIs throwing is normally pretty sound. Off day so far

He’s been quite below his standard so far this season at line out time. I have no doubt will come right

@Landers92 said in Highlanders v Force:

Outstanding from Jonah Lowe. Wow

Hilarious watching the oppo fullback deciding he can just watch.

@jimmyb his box kicks so far have been spot on

Really interesting interpretation of placing the ball immediately.

@Bones it was immediately after he realised it wasn't where he first thought it was

rucks are a shambles...

landers cleaning is woeful again...

Ref allowing all sorts of shanaghans from both sides

@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders v Force:

rucks are a shambles...

landers cleaning is woeful again...

Ref allowing all sorts of shanaghans from both sides

The first and second cleaners are so shit.

Yeah some very loose rugby, but that was well taken by the Force on the stroke of halftime

Fakatava almost always makes the worst decisions when it comes to which direction to pass. The amount of times we’ve been caught short by passing to players with no support

Nareki you twat.

Directly off your shit option carried out shitly, then you go for a miracle steal and get swallowed up by the ruck and leave defence exposed. Yank him

No locks, negative decisions on attack. Same old shit.

We’ll probably still win this game but I’ve seen enough.

The players just aren’t executing. Aimless kicking by Fakatava and then one from Nareki to end the half and it turns into points for the force. Coach killer. Sort the lineout out and put the boot away and we win this, problem is we dont look like we can execute today. Frustrating

You can’t blame the hookers when they have to throw to midgets. We are getting beaten at the jump.

You have an Argentinian international sitting in the stands, Tengblad might be taller than Holland, and we choose two midgets.

Everytime we get on attack we look for the chip kick. These piston wristed gibbons can’t tackle, keep it in hand.

Landers just rinsing and repeating there recent seasons "form".. moments of individual brilliance on attack followed up lack luster defense... just feels like there is no leadership .. no resolve in the defensive line.

How about a chip and chase

@frugby said in Highlanders v Force:

You can’t blame the hookers when they have to throw to midgets. We are getting beaten at the jump.

You have an Argentinian international sitting in the stands, Tengblad might be taller than Holland, and we choose two midgets.

Everytime we get on attack we look for the chip kick. These piston wristed gibbons can’t tackle, keep it in hand.

Agree. The balance is never going to be good when you’ve got one shortish lock, 2 6s, and a small 7 and 8 on the field

And to Jamie Joseph. You’re the man who narrowly missed out on the All Blacks.

Fix this shit.