Warhead-To-Warhead ! Brian Lima vs Sam Tuitupou

[Polynesian Warrior]

The man describe by former NZ Warriors(Tony Tuimavave) & St Helens (Apollo Perelini) hardmans as the best tackler in both league and union Brian Lima will be up against another hard hitting Sam Tuitupou .
They call him in union "The Chiropractor' because of the sound that comes out when he makes a hit .

Sam Tuitupou is no pushover as well and it should make great battle when he comes on as a replacement .

 

[ozbash]

great to see brian still going, the guy is a legend.

this is going to be a great game,, the AB,s have taken the Islanders very seriously.

AB,s by 14

 

[bayrep]

Its a bit disappointing that they have decided to play the game at North Harbour. The stadium is well known for having a slippery surface from dew when playing at night. Also the fact that they have moved the game to the other side of auckland from the fan base that they wanted to get at the game.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

That's going to be a great battle alright, shoulkd be an awesone game. I hope the AB's give Jerry Collins a good run too, he hits as hard as any of the Islanders. Mealamu and Umaga packs a punch as well.

 

[ThrashViking]

Has Tuitupou ever passed a rugby ball before?
I hope the islanders learn how to jump for the ball in the lineout this time.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Has Tuitupou ever passed a rugby ball before?

Howlett and the Rock seem to get the odd bit of ball so I guess he must

 

[Iafeta]

Makes 15 metres everytime he runs, why worry about passing? Although as Space says, Rocko and Howlett and Caucau have good try tallies in the Blues so one would suggest he does.

All Blacks by 34, but I think some quality passages from the Islanders. The odds in this test are incredibly long for the Islanders, you'd almost as a Kiwi like to put $50 on them and cheer them on.

 

[ThrashViking]

*Crash and barge, crash and barge, crash and barge* :roll:

And why isnt Tuipolotu in the starting 15 for the islanders? He had an excellent Super 12 in a mediocre Canes team. :evil:

 

[Ray]

Whoever says Tuitupou is one-dimensional obviously haven't seen him play at all.

 

[ThrashViking]

Does he jog as well as run these days?
Of coarse ive seen him play otherwise I wouldnt of made the comment :roll:

 

[Dirty Hoe]

ah sammy is the typical ex league player playing union.

go the tat boys!!

 

[Ray]

Tuitupou has a great kicking game.

 

[ThrashViking]

He sure hasnt used it very often.
The Boks - Islanders clash is set to be a stunner, it could be one of the games of the year.

 

[Polynesian Warrior]

Tuipulotu had a good game for the Islanders against Queensland Reds . Whats an ex league player playing union in NZ ?
I think everyone plays union at primary school level on wednesday and league for their club on saturdays .

 

[ozbash]

The Boks - Islanders clash is set to be a stunner

i think the island boys will win that.
i think in a 3 test series against aussie or england they would win at least 1 game, possibly 2.

the scarey part is what is going to happen to this team after the springbok game.
do they simply dissappear and SANZAR breath a sigh of relief or does the IRB show some balls and give these guys the support they deserve.

FFS, what i saw last night would put that team in the top 4 at last years world cup and mitch,s all blacks wouldnt be anywhere near them.

 

[Ray]

He sure hasnt used it very often.
The Boks - Islanders clash is set to be a stunner, it could be one of the games of the year.

Did you see the All Black trial? I guess you didn't then. Both well directed kicks from left and right foot. ;-)

Boks v PI won't be one of the games of the year. Fullstop.

 

[ThrashViking]

So because he kicked once in a All Black trial he's now all of a sudden a good kicker? He hasnt kicked very often like I said before.
Im gonna put a quiet $10-er on the Islanders to win but I think there forward pack will get smashed to pieces.
Shall be a good-un.