Team v Broncos

[Thatwasnthighref]

I'm sure you're right.
But starting injured players in key positions is a risky manoeuvre

Did Metcalf start injured? He actually took first shot (for Ford's try) so I assumed he was fine at that stage.

If he came into the game injured then yea, absolutely agree that's a terrible decision. But I think he was fine initially.

 

[Izz]

Yeah, he didn't get the cook till midway through the game

 

[hitro]

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

Taine in but not IN is interesting. Smoke and mirrors and he's really still injured, or just behind BIG ED KOSI in the pecking order?

 

[hitro]

ok so
Capewell in 2nd row
Halasima to bench
Niukore seemingly ok
same for Metcalf
Berry back
Tuaupiki available but Kosi preferred
Graham Taufa not required- yay

I would prefer Metcalf to have a week off to get right and TMM replaces him and Healey at 14
Niukore did not look good and I wouldn't be surprised if he is replaced by Afoa
I would prefer Tuaupiki for Kosi but Kosi did play well one game and is bigger

 

[Penrose Warrior]

Taine in but not IN is interesting. Smoke and mirrors and he's really still injured, or just behind BIG ED KOSI in the pecking order?

I reckon he comes in late. If he's in the 23, surely it means he's fit enough to be considered.

 

[Izz]

Kosi did play well in Cup. Scored a couple, defended well...

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

FO Kosi

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

So apparently Niukore’s issue was a badly broken nose last week. Never broken my nose thankfully but that sounds like a bloody painful thing to play with only a week later. I know others have done it but still…

Interesting Laban starting over Leka this week, reversal from previous weeks. Tactical or form?