2012 National Provincial Championship (ITM Cup) Thread

Discussion in 'Rugby Union Discussion' started by HeathDavisSpeed, Apr 6, 2012.

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  1. HeathDavisSpeed HT Davis

    Hope so. Would be superb for them.

    Now that King Country have missed out, anyway.
     
    HeathDavisSpeed, Aug 13, 2012
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  2. Hurricane JD Hurricane

    Wait - I think Gazza is from Tasman - your from Blenheim right? Sorry I just have a thing against them as they seem to be such a spread out province and I always wonder where the centre of their support comes from. Makes it hard to figure them out.
     
    Hurricane, Aug 13, 2012
    #82

  3. HeathDavisSpeed HT Davis

    Seriously, it's not hard.

    Nelson + Blenheim.

    Less major population centres in Tasman than there are in Wellington, for example. Or Waikato.
     
    HeathDavisSpeed, Aug 13, 2012
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  4. Rego RS Hutchinson

    If Tasman actually played decent rugby I wouldn't mind them but their squad always lacks depth. Very, very weak.

    Dem Tasman supporters :laugh:
     
    Rego, Aug 13, 2012
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  5. HeathDavisSpeed HT Davis

    Some of the best games of NPC rugby in recent years have involved Tasman turning over one of the 'major' unions. The over-time drop goal to defeat Waikato being a particular highlight. Was cheering that one.
     
    HeathDavisSpeed, Aug 13, 2012
    #85

  6. Rego RS Hutchinson

    The Turbos beating Canterbury 25-24 back in 2008 stands out for me tbh.
     
    Rego, Aug 13, 2012
    #86

  7. Roaddogg AJ Izett

    if tasman or HB win the shield will that keep it away from canterbury and waikato?

    or do they have home games against them as well?
     
    Roaddogg, Aug 14, 2012
    #87

  8. Rego RS Hutchinson

    If Tasman got it, Canterbury couldn't get it. If HB get it, Canterbury could get it.
     
    Rego, Aug 14, 2012
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  9. Roaddogg AJ Izett

    go tasman then
     
    Roaddogg, Aug 14, 2012
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  10. Somerset SC Somerset

    If Tasman win it theres still ways for Canterbury to win the Shield, e.g. Tasman lose to Northland who lose to Canterbury, or if it goes via Southland.
     
    Somerset, Aug 14, 2012
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  11. Somerset SC Somerset

    That moment was absolutely brilliant. They beat Auckland a couple of years back as well in what was a great underdog victory.
     
    Somerset, Aug 14, 2012
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  12. Rego RS Hutchinson

    Reckon the best bet is the Naki beating Canterbury tbh.....which I hope they do.

    It'll be a killer of a match no doubt.
     
    Rego, Aug 14, 2012
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  13. Somerset SC Somerset

    Yours was 69.6% (would've been 70.4% had you backed the Chiefs for the final which I assume you would've done had you not backed the Sharks in an attempt to pass me). Mine was 72%.
     
    Somerset, Aug 14, 2012
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  14. Hurricane JD Hurricane

    cheers
     
    Hurricane, Aug 14, 2012
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  15. Roaddogg AJ Izett

    oh yeah of course, im just assuming that if it only goes once and not bounces around everywhere.
     
    Roaddogg, Aug 15, 2012
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  16. HeathDavisSpeed HT Davis

    A few new laws to look out for in the NPC this year:

     
    HeathDavisSpeed, Aug 15, 2012
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  17. Rego RS Hutchinson

    That 5 second rule will speed the game up dramatically but reckon there's gonna be inconsistency from ref to ref.

    Some of those rules are a tad weird but anyway.
     
    Rego, Aug 15, 2012
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  18. Jabba HJ Bots

    I like all the new laws, most of them speed the game up dramatically which is needed considering League is at a much better place in terms of constant action in the eyes of their target audience
     
    Jabba, Aug 15, 2012
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  19. Henry Marshall H Marshall

    Watch out for Salesi Manu at the mighty North Harbour. He plays for my club in the Shute Shield and he dominates. Apparently Pocock is filthy cause he squats more than him hahaha.
     
    Henry Marshall, Aug 20, 2012
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  20. Rego RS Hutchinson

    I would post all the squads but meh cbfed. These are the two teams I care about (obviously playing each other first) Wellington definitely looking strong but we're definitely weakened by the injuries and lack of back up at first five.

    Wellington

    Hookers: Dane Coles (Poneke), Motu Matu'u (Oriental-Rongotai)

    Props: Reggie Goodes (Poneke), Solomona Sakalia (Marist St Pats), Arden David-Perrot (Marist St Pats), Jeffery Toomaga-Allen (Marist St Pats), Whetu Henry (Oriental-Rongotai)

    Locks: Jeremy through (filt0wned because I can't spell, btw)sh (Hutt Old Boys Marist), Mark Reddish (Oriental-Rongotai), Ross Filipo (Petone), Lua Lokotui (Marist St Pats)

    Loose forwards: Scott Fuglistaller (Wests Roosters), Serge Lilo (Northern United), Ardie Savea (Oriental-Rongotai), Genesis Mamea (Wainuiomata) Halfbacks: Frae Wilson (Wainuiomata), Kayne Hammington (Upper Hutt)

    First five-eighths: Tim Bateman (Old Boys University)

    Midfield: Shaun Treeby (Tawa), Ope Peleseuma (Hutt Old Boys Marist), Alapati Leiua (Northern United) Charlie Ngatai (Poneke)

    Outside backs: Matt Proctor (Oriental-Rongotai), Jason Woodward (Upper Hutt).

    Also included, but injured: TJ Perenara (Northern United), Brad Shields (Petone), Lima Sopoaga (Old Boys University)

    All Blacks named in squad: Hosea Gear (Hutt Old Boys Marist), Cory Jane (Upper Hutt), Ma'a Nonu (Oriental-Rongotai), Julian Savea (Oriental-Rongotai), Conrad Smith (Old Boys-University), Victor Vito (Marist St Pat's)


    Still a few good players in the Watu, obviously a bit of a dent having Smith and Cruden in the All Blacks. Hopefully they continue to play their exciting style of rugby. It'll be interesting so see how well Nathan George directs the backline.


    Manawatu

    Matenga Baker, Jared Brock, Francis Bryant, Karl Bryson, Tomasi Cama, Craig Clare, Aaron Cruden, Nick Crosswell, Jason Emery, Michael Fitzgerald, Ma'afu Fia, Rob Foreman, Eric Fry, Callum Gibbins, Hamish Gosling, Nathan George, Antonio Kirikiri, Lewis Marshall, Nehe Milner-Skudder, James Oliver, Willie Paia'aua, Grant Polson, Reece Robinson, Aaron Smith, Fraser Stone, Bryn Templeman, David Te Moana, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, George Tilsley, Kaperiere (Papa) Wharewera.
     
    Rego, Aug 21, 2012
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