Central Coast v Wellington – (Sat 5:35pm)
The Mariners broke a long drought in Adelaide last week and it could just be the turning point that they have been looking for. Pain and O’Donovan look to have finally struck a chord in an area of the field which has consistently cost the team points in recent times. Similarly, Wellington were also able to grab their first win of the season and they did it on the big of a first half brace from Roy Krishna. The biggest change saw Kosta Barbarouses take up a more central role and it worked a treat. He was able to attract multiple defenders and it allowed Krishna acres of space. The Mariners haven’t won back to back league matches since 2013 but with Wellington losing 11 of their last 15 away from home The Wolf will back the Mariners to end yet another drought. They have won their last two against the Nix and will make it three.
Best Bet: Both Teams To Score – YES ($1.50)
Value Bet: Central Coast WIN ($2.45)
Central Coast v Wellington – (Sat 5:35pm)
The Mariners broke a long drought in Adelaide last week and it could just be the turning point that they have been looking for. Pain and O’Donovan look to have finally struck a chord in an area of the field which has consistently cost the team points in recent times. Similarly, Wellington were also able to grab their first win of the season and they did it on the big of a first half brace from Roy Krishna. The biggest change saw Kosta Barbarouses take up a more central role and it worked a treat. He was able to attract multiple defenders and it allowed Krishna acres of space. The Mariners haven’t won back to back league matches since 2013 but with Wellington losing 11 of their last 15 away from home The Wolf will back the Mariners to end yet another drought. They have won their last two against the Nix and will make it three.
Best Bet: Both Teams To Score – YES ($1.50)
Value Bet: Central Coast WIN ($2.45)
Last five games v Australia:
5. 2009 - 4N Final - Lost 46 v 16 @ Leeds
4. 2010 - 4N Game - Lost 34 v 14 @ Melbourne
3. 2011 - 4N Game - Lost 20 v 36 @ Wembley
2. 2013 - WC - Lost 20 v 28 @ Cardiff
1. 2014 - WC - Lost 12 v 16 @ Melbourne
So we lost by 30, 20, 16, 8, 4 - we have been getting closer, and lost by a finger tip last time!!!
We will know after Friday what we need to do, but worst case we need to win by 12.
We are not that far behind them, we just need the game of our lives, big players to step up.
I do believe we can beat them though.
Last five games v Australia:
5. 2009 - 4N Final - Lost 46 v 16 @ Leeds
4. 2010 - 4N Game - Lost 34 v 14 @ Melbourne
3. 2011 - 4N Game - Lost 20 v 36 @ Wembley
2. 2013 - WC - Lost 20 v 28 @ Cardiff
1. 2014 - WC - Lost 12 v 16 @ Melbourne
So we lost by 30, 20, 16, 8, 4 - we have been getting closer, and lost by a finger tip last time!!!
We will know after Friday what we need to do, but worst case we need to win by 12.
We are not that far behind them, we just need the game of our lives, big players to step up.
I do believe we can beat them though.
Barbarians: 15 Melani Nanai (Blues), 14 Matt Faddes (Highlanders), 13 Tommy Bowe (Ulster & Ireland), 12 Richard Buckman (Highlanders/Panasonic), 11 Taqele Naiyaravoro (Waratahs/Panasonic & Australia), 10 Robert du Preez (Stormers), 9 Andy Ellis (Crusaders/Kobelco & New Zealand, captain), 8 Luke Whitelock (Highlanders & New Zealand), 7 Jordan Taufua (Crusaders), 6 Brad Shields (Hurricanes), 5 Sam Carter (Brumbies & Australia), 4 Michael Fatialofa (Hurricanes), 3 Ben Franks (London Irish & New Zealand), 2 Akker van der Merwe (Lions), 1 Reggie Goodes (Hurricanes)
Replacements: 16 Andrew Ready (Reds), 17 Toby Smith (Rebels & Australia), 18 Paddy Ryan (Waratahs & Australia), 19 Martin Muller (Lions), 20 Ruan Ackermann (Lions), 21 Ruan Pienaar (Ulster & South Africa), 22 Richard Mo’unga (Crusaders), 23 Luke Morahan (Force & Australia)
Fiji: 15 Benito Masilevu, 14 Waisea Nayacalevu, 13 Asaeli Tikorotuma, 12 Albert Vulivuli, 11 Nemani Nadolo, 10 Ben Volavola, 9 Serupepeli Vularika, 8 Akapusi Qera, 7 Mosese Voka, 6 Naulia Dawai, 5 Dominiko Waqaniburoto, 4 Api Ratuniyarawa, 3 Manasa Saulo, 2 Jale Sassen, 1 Campese Ma’afu
Replacements: 16 Joeli Veitayaki, 17 Sunia Koto, 18 Leroy Atalifo, 19 Nemia Soqeta, 20 Eremasi Radrodro, 21 Nemia Kenatale, 22 Metuisela Talebula, 23 Vatemo Ravouvou
Barbarians: 15 Melani Nanai (Blues), 14 Matt Faddes (Highlanders), 13 Tommy Bowe (Ulster & Ireland), 12 Richard Buckman (Highlanders/Panasonic), 11 Taqele Naiyaravoro (Waratahs/Panasonic & Australia), 10 Robert du Preez (Stormers), 9 Andy Ellis (Crusaders/Kobelco & New Zealand, captain), 8 Luke Whitelock (Highlanders & New Zealand), 7 Jordan Taufua (Crusaders), 6 Brad Shields (Hurricanes), 5 Sam Carter (Brumbies & Australia), 4 Michael Fatialofa (Hurricanes), 3 Ben Franks (London Irish & New Zealand), 2 Akker van der Merwe (Lions), 1 Reggie Goodes (Hurricanes)
Replacements: 16 Andrew Ready (Reds), 17 Toby Smith (Rebels & Australia), 18 Paddy Ryan (Waratahs & Australia), 19 Martin Muller (Lions), 20 Ruan Ackermann (Lions), 21 Ruan Pienaar (Ulster & South Africa), 22 Richard Mo’unga (Crusaders), 23 Luke Morahan (Force & Australia)
Fiji: 15 Benito Masilevu, 14 Waisea Nayacalevu, 13 Asaeli Tikorotuma, 12 Albert Vulivuli, 11 Nemani Nadolo, 10 Ben Volavola, 9 Serupepeli Vularika, 8 Akapusi Qera, 7 Mosese Voka, 6 Naulia Dawai, 5 Dominiko Waqaniburoto, 4 Api Ratuniyarawa, 3 Manasa Saulo, 2 Jale Sassen, 1 Campese Ma’afu
Replacements: 16 Joeli Veitayaki, 17 Sunia Koto, 18 Leroy Atalifo, 19 Nemia Soqeta, 20 Eremasi Radrodro, 21 Nemia Kenatale, 22 Metuisela Talebula, 23 Vatemo Ravouvou
Munster: 15 Andrew Conway, 14 Darren Sweetnam, 13 Jaco Taute, 12 Rory Scannell, 11 Ronan O’Mahony, 10 Ian Keatley, 9 Duncan Williams, 8 Robin Copeland, 7 Conor Oliver, 6 Tommy O’Donnell (c), 5 Darren O’Shea, 4 John Madigan, 3 Stephen Archer, 2 Niall Scannell, 1 James Cronin
Replacements: 16 Rhys Marshall, 17 Peter McCabe, 18 Brian Scott, 19 Sean O’Connor, 20 John Foley, 21 Te Aihe Toma, 22 Dan Goggin, 23 Alex Wootton
Maori All Blacks: 15 Marty McKenzie, 14 Ambrose Curtis, 13 Matt Proctor, 12 Tim Bateman, 11 James Lowe, 10 Otere Black, 9 Billy Guyton, 8 Akira Ioane, 7 Shane Christie, 6 Reed Prinsep, 5 Tom Franklin, 4 Leighton Price, 3 Ben May, 2 Ash Dixon (c), 1 Kane Hames
Replacements: 16 Leni Apisai, 17 Chris Eves, 18 Marcel Renata, 19 Whetu Douglas, 20 Kara Pryor, 21 Brad Weber, 22 Ihaia West, 23 Jason Emery
Munster: 15 Andrew Conway, 14 Darren Sweetnam, 13 Jaco Taute, 12 Rory Scannell, 11 Ronan O’Mahony, 10 Ian Keatley, 9 Duncan Williams, 8 Robin Copeland, 7 Conor Oliver, 6 Tommy O’Donnell (c), 5 Darren O’Shea, 4 John Madigan, 3 Stephen Archer, 2 Niall Scannell, 1 James Cronin
Replacements: 16 Rhys Marshall, 17 Peter McCabe, 18 Brian Scott, 19 Sean O’Connor, 20 John Foley, 21 Te Aihe Toma, 22 Dan Goggin, 23 Alex Wootton
Maori All Blacks: 15 Marty McKenzie, 14 Ambrose Curtis, 13 Matt Proctor, 12 Tim Bateman, 11 James Lowe, 10 Otere Black, 9 Billy Guyton, 8 Akira Ioane, 7 Shane Christie, 6 Reed Prinsep, 5 Tom Franklin, 4 Leighton Price, 3 Ben May, 2 Ash Dixon (c), 1 Kane Hames
Replacements: 16 Leni Apisai, 17 Chris Eves, 18 Marcel Renata, 19 Whetu Douglas, 20 Kara Pryor, 21 Brad Weber, 22 Ihaia West, 23 Jason Emery
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