Itm

[nickdnz]

I was assuming that the thread was closed by nickdnz because Hosea Gear hadn't been mentioned for over 30 posts - this is clearly unacceptable in a thread about the ITM Cup

Anyways, back to the ITM Cup.... Its very close at the top, with only three competition points between Auckland (in 3rd) and Counties (in 8th). I think all the teams with the exception of Otago, Tasman, and Manawatu still have a chance of making into the top 7 (and hence be involved in the premier division next year), and at least 8 teams have a realistic chance of making the top 4. It's certainly going to be an interesting comp over the next 4 weeks of the regular season....

I didn't close it, but you can't have offered a better reason to do so.

 

[DavidHolwell'sEars]

Just as the NPC gets to the business end, I'm off on my annual NPC road trip next week. First stop Hawkes Bay, then Waikato, King Country, Counties & North Harbour's home games. Not only that, but we're taking in the All Whites friendly against Honduras on the Saturday night. Saturday, in particular, is going to be a beast of a day. It'll be great to get back to Te Kuiti and see the Rams tear up. Whoop Whoop!

 

[Darwin]

Looks like Fritz Lee has been suspended for 3 weeks (http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/itm-cup-heartland-championship/4180030/High-tackle-costly-for-Counties-Manukau-loose-forward)