Weber in for the Pies 3rd try, 24 - 0.
In other years I'd feel comfortable, but not this year.
Hawkes
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Manawatu
@Nepia said in Hawkes v Manawatu:
In other years I'd feel comfortable, but not this year.
I think you’ll be ok
Just turned the TV on. Has Manawatu got off the bus yet, or is this going to be 100 runs in the opening session from Hawkes?
@Duluth said in Hawkes v Manawatu:
@Nepia said in Hawkes v Manawatu:
In other years I'd feel comfortable, but not this year.
I think you’ll be ok
I'm not comfortable, Tiatia is on the field. 
@Stargazer said in Hawkes v Manawatu:
The comeback is on?
Yep, if we have the ball then we're all good, when we don't have the ball we're keystone cops. They haven't listened to me when I've said they should just be training defence each week.
@Steven-Harris said in Hawkes v Manawatu:
Jordi Viljoen is the closest thing to Aaron Smith coming through , the length and speed of the pass is outstanding ..
Accuracy could be worked on, but the raw skills are certainly there.
@Steven-Harris Absolutely. Thought the U20s weirdly looked better with him than Hotham a lot of the time.
@Steven-Harris said in Hawkes v Manawatu:
Jordi Viljoen is the closest thing to Aaron Smith coming through , the length and speed of the pass is outstanding ..
Much like posters used to disregard Fakatava's claims due to his terrible haircut I'm doing the same with Vijoein, no ABs for him until he gets that cut.
@frugby totally agree, personally i think Hotham is a bit overated , has played with good packs at HBH , Ta$man and the Saders , has looked vunerable when the pack is not going so well , to give Jordi his dues he looks good in a Turbos team which is saying something ,good defender as well , looks fearless
@Steven-Harris said in Hawkes v Manawatu:
@frugby totally agree, personally i think Hotham is a bit overated , has played with good packs at HBH , Ta$man and the Saders , has looked vunerable when the pack is not going so well , to give Jordi his dues he looks good in a Turbos team which is saying something ,good defender as well , looks fearless
Hotham possibly just doesn't quite suit the traditional NZ style of game. Akin a little bit to TJ, a little bigger and slower compared to a Smith, which just means he is not always as present at the ruck. Would probably go really well with the Boks for example (though obviously they have the good pack).
I really hope the Magpies don't let them come back into the game. We need to build some confidence after the recent losses.
@Stargazer said in Hawkes v Manawatu:
I really hope the Magpies don't let them come back into the game. We need to build some confidence after the recent losses.
Even if they 'let' them, Manawatu actually have to be good enough to do so. That seems unlikely.
Enjoy Ken still talking about 'Land Rover' 1st XV Rugby, despite the fact that has been discontinued.