NPC 2025
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Kemara tended to start until his injury. From what I've seen from the club rugby team lists most of the starting 1st 5s are all very young themselves. The exception is Wharenui Hawera (Marist) who now plays for BOP. Ironically, the player who could be the next long-term 1st 5 (Daniel Ticklepenny) is stuck behind him so either comes off the bench or is at fullback.
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Have to assume Pellegrini is looking for an npc side?
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@taniwharugby said in NPC 2025:
Have to assume Pellegrini is looking for an npc side?
Harbour presumably all over that.
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Josh Jennings might be a shout for Waikato. Was at Waikato Uni for a couple years before moving back to Chch and leading Linwood to the title last season. Can’t see him getting a run in Canterbury this season
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Dale McLeod, Northland coach has taken up a role with the Dragons, I believe Northland will be making an announcement on his replacement in the next week or so.
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@taniwharugby Good get for Dragons.
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@Steven-Harris Disappointing as Waikato doesn't have much depth at lock. If Tucker doesn't return we'll be really thin. I hope Filipo has someone lined up. Maybe Eti gets promoted early, but it will rely on McWhannell staying fit.
I'm curious if McAlister opts to stay up north. @Chris is he signed for Canterbury?
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@Steven-Harris Disappointing as Waikato doesn't have much depth at lock. If Tucker doesn't return we'll be really thin. I hope Filipo has someone lined up. Maybe Eti gets promoted early, but it will rely on McWhannell staying fit.
I'm curious if McAlister opts to stay up north. @Chris is he signed for Canterbury?
Still with Canterbury atm.
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Ryan Martin, Assistant coach from 2024 has been appointed as HEad Coach following Dale McLeods departure.
I think it at least provides some continuity of ideas, and by all accounts is well liked and respected.