Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS)

Well deserved winners Hawke's Bay. Best team in the NPC all year.

@yeetyaah said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

Time for a captain's referral in the NPC.

It's really not! Such a terrible law, just gimmick,

Decisions decisions eh Tongia. That's gold.

@yeetyaah said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

Well deserved winners Hawke's Bay. Best team in the NPC all year.

Was a spirited challenge by Waikato despite the currently odd scoreline. Had to overcome some injury trouble too.

@yeetyaah said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

Well deserved winners Hawke's Bay. Best team in the NPC all year.

When they get their counter attack going, they are fun to watch too.

Geez that was the most physical game of the npc. Well done HB. Waikato severely beaten up.

@yeetyaah said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

Hawke's Bay. Best team in the NPC all year.

Taranaki would like a word.

That last shoulder charge pisses me off in general.. That's what a red card should be for.. dirty cheap shots..

Take a shot every time McClutchie says "boys"

@kiwimurph Mickey mouse teams don't count.

I hope Cridge's ankle is OK, otherwise we may see Flanders at lock next game...

@yeetyaah said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

@kiwimurph Mickey mouse teams don't count.

@tim my point being they're in the championship division lmao

@nepia sign of a good team when nowhere near their best , but still get the job , not just done , but out of the park on the scoreboard ..
Linclon McClutchie despite his team not at their best never dropped his standards in the whole 80 .
Congratulations to the Magpies on a stellar Ranfurly Shield season.

@steven-harris said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

Linclon McClutchie

Most weekends my Dad messages me to ask what Super Rugby team he has a contract for. He can't understand why he wasn't picked up by the Hurricanes.

@tim said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

@steven-harris said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

Linclon McClutchie

Most weekends my Dad messages me to ask what Super Rugby team he has a contract for. He can't understand why he wasn't picked up by the Hurricanes.

Nobody who doesn't know about Wellington owning a share in the Hurricanes franchise does.

Mood:

@williethewaiter said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

That last shoulder charge pisses me off in general.. That's what a red card should be for.. dirty cheap shots..

Add to that Toala putting his hands up and asking the the ref “what did I do?”. Clear as day shoulder charge with no attempt whatsoever to wrap arm(s) around. Should always be a red.

Any update on Tongia? He was down for a bit

@act-crusader I'm happy with yellow, Tongia clearly changed direction to run straight at Toala, cutting down Toala's time. If that hadn't happened then maybe he gets a wrap. So, reckless/dangerous for me, but not completely malicious.

Wouldn't have moaned about a red though.

If a no-arms tackle doesn't make contact with the head-neck area, it's not going to be a red.

Enari and Ratima with far better halfback displays than Perenara for the ABs.

@act-crusader said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

@williethewaiter said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

That last shoulder charge pisses me off in general.. That's what a red card should be for.. dirty cheap shots..

Add to that Toala putting his hands up and asking the the ref “what did I do?”. Clear as day shoulder charge with no attempt whatsoever to wrap arm(s) around. Should always be a red.

Any update on Tongia? He was down for a bit

You're rubbing it on a bit thick, he slightly put his hands up at the time and then acknowledged the card with a gesture to the ref as he walked off.

On replay I think @Bones is correct Tongia cut in just as Toala was setting for the tackle.

I would post diagramed pics if I was Australian and/or not lazy.