They had momentum in the second half and it felt like we were in quick sand. Mistakes started compounding.
That Metcalf pass to DWZ a good example. Poor pass also DWZ running hard to get them out of trouble but was problem too hard. Needed to make sure of the pass and the run.
We also had a bit of adversity with Ford ruled out for the HIA, Afoa off injured. Then Niukore off for an HIA assesment. So, we were a bit down on troops.
Yeah it is nice to have a playmaker that takes the penalty kick and also takes the drop goal with ten minutes to go.
Ten minutes is a long time, most coaches will say that is right at the limit of when teams should be thinking about field goal, and many experts say ten minutes is way too early.
You are doing well when you can hang on while the opposition has all the ball and you have two forwards off injured during the onslaught.
Well I'm off to rehab to get back in time for nxt week to go through it all again.Yes 1 miserable point can be the difference between winners and who remembers 2nd.Onwards and upwards boys
Just a bunch of Hustlers. Didn’t ever think we were gonna lose at any stage. Which is surprising.
Just A few points.
•Capewell was our best back today, a bit worrying
•We need a new fullback, to help our halves
•Wonder if we’re a better side with Taine and Roger on the wings, Taine seems a bit more level headed Dallin too speratic and makes shocking reads on D.
.Martin To Fullback.
•another big shift from Leka, and Vaimauga progressing well
VERY scrappy. But given all our outs and DWZ being VERY rusty, we should be grateful for that win. Still cannot believe this depleted side is outright 2nd on the live ladder now. When other depleted sides are falling apart, that is an amazing achievement. It's also impressive that we've proven immune to the 2nd half comeback effect.
I thought it was going to be a crap shoot with the ref when he blew the first penalty against us in the the first set for not square at marker when we were perfectly square!