International Pacific Championship

[enterthewarrior]

Who can the Kiwis being in to make a difference ?? I don’t think they have any adequate replacements as the other squad members are rookies.
Media are talking about Manu to FB but who goes to Centre?

CNK?

 

[Noitall]

To me they lost the game by being unable to control the Aussie ruck. The 18 points isn’t too bad, the 36 is the problem. I think the adjustment needs to be in the middle D.

Best game I’ve seen Harry Grant have for a while. We’re missing a true dummy half I reckon.

 

[Noitall]

Pacific Championships final: Michael Maguire’s tenure as New Zealand head coach under fire | Sporting News Australia

Michael Maguire’s tenure as head coach of New Zealand continues to be placed under the microscope with the focus set to only intensify this week as the Kiwis prepare to face Australia in the Pacific Championships final.

www.sportingnews.com

Kemp putting himself forward as a candidate?

 

[jonesy101]

Pacific Championships final: Michael Maguire’s tenure as New Zealand head coach under fire | Sporting News Australia

Michael Maguire’s tenure as head coach of New Zealand continues to be placed under the microscope with the focus set to only intensify this week as the Kiwis prepare to face Australia in the Pacific Championships final.

www.sportingnews.com

Kemp putting himself forward as a candidate?

I actually think the culture of the team has been improving under Maguire so what Kemp is saying isn't fair on him. They look to be a united bunch enjoying putting the black jersey on. Tests and victories against Australia are also rare and it's such a short tournament I have no problem with Madge playing the best 17 in the weekend. It's better for us heading into the final.

 

[Wahs Up TV]

I don’t think we should change manu to fb etc. we just need to get our forward rotations better. I don’t think neame and Thompson bring enough especially now with haas and tino to start then collins. It’s too much power but I don’t know what the answer is

The option is to do abit of a storm model where you get Nelson to start right edge with jahrome feeding him then bring on nikora 30min in to swap nas back to middle.

They need to find some type of energy in the middle.

 

[SBW1]

What about bringing in Warbrick as winger?

 

[kos]

Winger s are not the issue.
The forwards and the halves are where the issues are but change for the this next game won’t happen.
Next year yeah but not now

 

[regenerated borg]

I actually cringed when Madge was named as coach, bit too draconian his teams have been shit lately. ... Kemp Is not much better but that doesn't keep his mouth shut though.
Time for Madge to go I think, he's got NSW to worry about now.......remains to be seen who else can step up

 

[SBW1]

This next game for Madge is going to be crucial if the Kiwis don't at least put in a competitive performance, it will make the decision to appoint him as Blues coach look pretty stupid.

 

[Fonzie]

People being way too hard on Madge

Not one member of this kiwi spine would make ‘Australia A’

 

[sup42]

The Kangaroos were headed to Remuera golf course for a relaxing round of golf.

Their bus has broken down.

No Golf today.

 

[sup42]

People being way too hard on Madge

Not one member of this kiwi spine would make ‘Australia A’

I take your point but apart from RTS and Shaun Johnson (Johnson past would not have necessarily made it either) you could apply that argument of not making Australia A of nearly every modern Kiwis players.

Don't get me wrong, blaming Madge is not the answer.

People have short memories, the tournament is not over, it would be foolish to write the Kiwis off this week.

 

[VB89]

I think Hughes is awesome. But we have no attacking plays going out wide... Really spoilt after watching Shaun this year, watching the Kiwis attack last week really highlighted how well the Warriors attacking plays were this year.

The forwards are doing fine, the backline is talented = just need good attacking sets in their half. Otherwise the only time we're gonna score is getting into the 20 and off a Hughes short kick.

 

[kos]

I hardly saw Timoko get any ball last game.
It was all heading Manu s way all a bit predictable east to shut down our attack

 

[SBW1]

Usually we would have had other players coming in for the final. I think our depth has been tested by defections to the islands. Hopefully they can surprise in the game at home.

 

[Est95]

Anyone attending the game on Saturday? I'm from Auckland and have never been to FMG stadium, any tips on the best grand stand? Where to park etc

 

[juju]

Anyone attending the game on Saturday? I'm from Auckland and have never been to FMG stadium, any tips on the best grand stand? Where to park etc

I think the Brian Perry Stand (the one with aisle 5 6 7 8 etc) is the best imo. $87 tickets though is pricey.

Parking is pretty easy - for the Warriors game I just parked the North end of Victoria street and walked.

If only the stadiums in Auckland and that sort of location and access.

 

[Zaggo]

Anyone attending the game on Saturday? I'm from Auckland and have never been to FMG stadium, any tips on the best grand stand? Where to park etc

I'm going - haven't been to FMG for close to 20 years but have bought in the Brian Perry Stand. Figure if nothing else at least I'll get the best view of the anthems!

It's also a shame both of the Kiwi Ferns v Jillaroos games were in Australia. I would've wanted to have gone early to support the girls, but I guess the NRL doesn't give a shit about developing the game for young women here.

 

[Up the guttz]

I'm going - haven't been to FMG for close to 20 years but have bought in the Brian Perry Stand. Figure if nothing else at least I'll get the best view of the anthems!

Brian Perry stand is by far the best. A lot easier to get beers and urinal!

Does anyone know how well it’s sold?? I’m a little worried there will be a tiny crowd. I looked yesterday and could get 10 tickets in a row in every section

 

[Zaggo]

Does anyone know how well it’s sold??

I had a look through a bunch of the sections and sales look absolutely dire. The fact they're doing 25% off tickets would back that up. Really don't know what they were thinking with the pricing.

I wonder if they'll end up giving a bunch away to try ensure its not too bad a look on TV.