Kiwis v Tonga

[Beavers Headgear]

 

[Matua]

Is Nikorima really a better 6 than Martin?

 

[ZEROMISSTACKLES]

Adam Blair should'nt have opened his mouth.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...tory/35ffbfca23d94ec5cb1935fd739a4260?login=1

 

[Beavers Headgear]

Is Nikorima really a better 6 than Martin?

Think it's a half a dozen of 1, 6 of the other sort of scenario. Not much splits them really so I'm happy either way

Have we ever had a better prop group in NZ Rugby League ? Taupau, JWH, NAS, Packer, Fonua-Blake, Bromwich, Matulino is pretty formidable when all are available

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Is Nikorima really a better 6 than Martin?

I'd give Nikorima a slight edge.

I feel Martin is similar to SJ.

Nice to have options in halves.

 

[Matua]

Think it's a half a dozen of 1, 6 of the other sort of scenario. Not much splits them really so I'm happy either way

Have we ever had a better prop group in NZ Rugby League ? Taupau, JWH, NAS, Packer, Fonua-Blake, Bromwich, Matulino is pretty formidable when all are available

Annoyingly the best two (when in form for Muts) aren't there.

 

[Beavers Headgear]

Annoyingly the best two (when in form for Muts) aren't there.

Taupau and Bromwich starting with NAS and Matulino coming on after 20mins would be a nightmare for the opposition

I might be biased but I rate Taupau as a top tier front rower now, was close to the best in the NRL this season, when in beast mode is near unstoppable. Imagine opposition getting through Taupau then having NAS coming on to terrorise them

 

[BLN2]

No doubt, Marty is the player Matulino wishes he could be. He's a beast.

 

[Leber]

I really really hope vatuvei doesn't play.

It will be unnatural having him play against us.

 

[Wheeled Warrior]

It's a really good year to be a KIwi Fan. Our depth in every position is top notch. Can't wait for the Match against the Tongans/Defectors.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Im expecting a evenly matched game with both forwrds not giving an inch. Then about the 60 minute mark we pull away and get a couple of late tries.
Exactly the hard game we need going into the finals

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

I really really hope vatuvei doesn't play.

It will be unnatural having him play against us.

f**k him

Whoevers got a tongan jersey on i hope we bash and flatten them

 

[Beavers Headgear]

Hurrell worries me today

Strangely I am fairly confident about this one, which isn't always a good sign !!

 

[Philip_Smith007]

f**ken good Haka.
JT leading Tongans!

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Best Haka since world cup final 2008.
Crossing the line early by Nikorima.
Tongan reply respectfully never crossed line.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Tonga got the breeze this half.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Tonga penalty.
Kiwis to long in tackle.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Hingo staying down after Rapana brings down around shoulder, hand slapping at jaw.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

6 more for Tonga, ball bounces off Mannering and Kapow can't tidy it up and Tonga regather.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Tonga penalty, Kiwis to long intackle.
Blair and Tarpine in there
Tonga take 2.
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