NZ Domestic Rugby Competitions 2016

[2bluesfan]

FWIW,
Otago to beat the BOP by 8
Wellington to prevail over North Harbour by 14
Canterbury to trounce Counties by 16
Tasman to sneak past Taranaki by a point or two

Going to be a cracking weekend of Rugby - Mitre 10, NRC, Wallaroos v Black Ferns and of course the Bledisloe. Too much Rugby is never enough.

 

[galumay]

Yes, NZ is dealing up a smorgasbord of rugby this weekend. 2BF, fwiw, I think BOP just over Otago, Wellington and Canterbury comfortably, Tasman over 'Naki according to my heart, very hard to call though. Black Ferns by very many, AB's by even more.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Lalakai Foketi - familiar?

Pretty sure he is the former Manly Centre (& NSW/Aust U20, 2012 Schoolboy). Think he landed a contract in France soon after the Junior RWC.

Yep, that he is.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lalakai_Foketi

Wikipedia lists him as a Bally Boys graduate, but I seem to recall him playing for Kings 1st XV.

 

[Highlander35]

2 games for the Rebels I think too.

 

[Brumby Runner]

And a pretty promising player also from what I recall.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Not sure about the Jerry Collins tribute haircut

 

[Highlander35]

It's his second year with BoP anyway.

If there was serious interest, he'd be with a Super Side, whether Australian or New Zealand by now.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

BoP hanging in there, 6-14 at HT, but if Otago stop trying to force the pass that isn't on the floodgates could easily open.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Quality control not quite what it used to be.

The Ball from the Otago vs Bay of Plenty. WTF?

 

[2bluesfan]

Excellent match resulting in a deserved victory to Otago. These boys live to tackle.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Franklin getting binned (for which he should miss the GF) kept BoP in it but the result was never seriously in doubt.

 

[Dan54]

Geez that was a bloody good game I thought.

Excellent match resulting in a deserved victory to Otago. These boys live to tackle.

Too right 2blues, geez they were pretty keen on knocking over anything in a hooped jersey!!

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Teams for Premiership SF1. Counties clearly with some injury concerns given all the bracketed players:

Canterbury: 15 Johnny McNicholl, 14 Nathan Earle, 13 Jack Goodhue, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 George Bridge, 10 Richie Mo'unga, 9 Ereatara Enari, 8 Luke Whitelock (c), 7 Tom Sanders, 6 Reed Prinsep, 5 Dominic Bird, 4 Scott Barrett, 3 Siate Tokolahi, 2 Ben Funnell, 1 Alex Hodgman
Replacements: 16 Nathan Vella, 17 Daniel Lienert-Brown, 18 Oliver Jager, 19 David McDuling, 20 Billy Harmon, 21 Jack Stratton, 22 Inga Finau, 23 Ben Volavola

Counties Manukau: 15 Luteru Laulala/Toni Pulu, 14 Sione Fifita, 13 Sam Vaka, 12 Cardiff Vaega, 11 Sherwin Stowers, 10 Jonathan Taumateine/Luteru Laulala, 9 Richard Judd, 8 Sootala Fa'aso'o, 7 Jordan Taufua, 6 Jimmy Tupou (c)/Matt Vaai, 5 Matiaha Martin, 4 Viliame Rarasea,3 Sean Paranihi, 2 Gafatasi Su'a, 1 Pauliasi Manu. Replacements: 16 Hika Elliot, 17 Sean Bagshaw, 18 Sione Faletau/Kalolo Tuiloma, 19 Matt Vaii/Viliami Taulani/Cameron Skelton, 20 Onosa'i Auva'a, 21 Jonathan Taumateine/Augustine Pulu, 22 Joe Ikenasio, 23 Toni Pulu/Nathan de Thierry

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Teams for Premiership SF2:

Taranaki: 15 Stephen Perofeta, 14 Declan O'Donnell, 13 Seta Tamanivalu, 12 Johnny Fa'auli, 11 Latu Vaeno, 10 Marty McKenize, 9 Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, 8 Toa Halafihi,7 Mitchell Crosswell (c), 6 Mitchell Brown, 5 Leighton Price, 4 Ben Matwijow, 3 Ryan Cocker/Reuben O'Neill, 2 Rhys Marshall,1 Mitchell Graham. Replacements: 16 Sione Lea, 17 Jared Proffit, 18 Ryan Cocker/Reuben O'Neill, 19 Iopu Iopu-Aso, 20 Lachlan Boshier, 21 Cody Whittaker, 22 Sean Wainui, 23 Waisake Naholo

Tasman: 15 Mitchell Hunt, 14 Viliami Lolohea, 13 Kieron Fonotia, 12 David Havili, 11 James Lowe, 10 Marty Banks, 9 Billy Guyton, 8 Pete Samu, 7 Shane Christie (c), 6 Tevita Koloamatangi, 5 Alex Ainley, 4 Pari Pari Parkinson, 3 Ross Geldenhuys, 2 Jesse MacDonald, 1 Tim Perry. Replacements: 16 Brendan Asomua-Goodman, 17 Kane Hames, 18 Siua Halanukonuka, 19 Shannon Frizell, 20 Ethan Blackadder, 21 Finlay Christie, 22 Alex Nankivell, 23 Caleb Makene

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Highlights:

There's also a 20 minute version, search "Otago v Bay of Plenty 2016".

 

[Brumby Runner]

WOB is Stephen Perofeta your U20s No 10 from this year? He looked the goods in the U20s.

Also, is Ethan Blackadder a relo of Todd B?

 

[zer0]

WOB is Stephen Perofeta your U20s No 10 from this year? He looked the goods in the U20s.

One and the same. He's 19, so I think would still be eligible for them next year. Has also signed with the Blues.

Also, is Ethan Blackadder a relo of Todd B?

Yep. He is the son of Todd.

 

[galumay]

Well NH turned up to play and got the jump on Wellington before a wealth of possession eventually turned the tide Wellingtons way. NH defended their hearts out, Wellington failed to translate enough opportunities and a late try and then a penalty to NH gave them the game. 40-37

 

[Hugh Jarse]

^^^ Israel Folau got yellow carded for batting the ball dead like the NH halfback did at scrum at the death.

Interesting call from TMO and Sir.

 

[Lindommer]

Pretty sure he is the former Manly Centre (& NSW/Aust U20, 2012 Schoolboy). Think he landed a contract in France soon after the Junior RWC. Wikipedia lists him as a Bally Boys graduate, but I seem to recall him playing for Kings 1st XV.

Correct. After leaving King's in 2012 he's played for quite a few clubs since: Manly, GWS Rams, Bayonne, Rebels, Bay of Plenty + rep duties for Oz under 20s. What was his club during 2016? Why so many? Isn't he any good? Played Oz Schoolboys and under 20s so he must have some talent. Poor trainer? Chasing coin?

The fatherly advice I'd give you young man is to pick a club which suits your needs and settle down.