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[Stargazer]

Preseason game:

Otago v Southland
Friday 3 August, k/o 2.30pm
Molyneux Park, Alexandra

[ACT Crusader]

@chris-b i seem to recall Blair playing some 10 at NPC level and may have even had a game or two for the Highlanders at 1st 5. His natural running game and decent boot was more suited to 15.

[ACT Crusader]

@stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

@tim I just found this:

Turbos sign Brumbies prop: Faalelei Sione (8 SR caps)

Not sure if it’s been mentioned but I hear another Brumbies player has signed with Auckland this season.

[Tim]

@act-crusader Who? Mayhew?

[Rapido]

Lifeimi Mafi for Manawatu, that's a nice blast from the past

[shark]

@act-crusader said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

@chris-b i seem to recall Blair playing some 10 at NPC level and may have even had a game or two for the Highlanders at 1st 5. His natural running game and decent boot was more suited to 15.

When was that?

[Stargazer]

Preseason: Game of Three Halves @ Taihape

First result: Wanganui 14 v 26 BOP (2T v 4T)

[Gunner]

@stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

Preseason: Game of Three Halves @ Taihape

First result: Wanganui 14 v 26 BOP (2T v 4T)

Shit that’s probably a bit close for BOPs liking... No doubt they would have played a heap of young/untested guys, but still.

On the flip side, great to see Wanganui being competitive.

[Stargazer]

@gunner Wanganui just scored the first try against Manawatu.

[Tim]

@Stargazer, who are your players to look out for in this year's Mitre 10 Cup?

[Stargazer]

Preseason: Game of Three Halves @ Taihape

Second result: Wanganui 14 v 12 Manawatu (2T v 2T)

[Gunner]

@stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

Preseason: Game of Three Halves @ Taihape

Second result: Wanganui 14 v 12 Manawatu (2T v 2T)

Bloody hell lad, that’s a tad embarrassing for the poo.

[Stargazer]

Preseason: Game of Three Halves @ Taihape

Third result: BOP 21 v 7 Manawatu (3T v 1T)

[Stargazer]

@tim I find it hard to answer that question without all squad lists being available, but generally speaking I'll be keeping a close eye on all players that made the NZU20s the last few years. I can probably give you a better answer in 3 weeks.

[ACT Crusader]

@shark said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

@act-crusader said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

@chris-b i seem to recall Blair playing some 10 at NPC level and may have even had a game or two for the Highlanders at 1st 5. His natural running game and decent boot was more suited to 15.

When was that?

My hazy memory says it was around 06 that Evans either didn’t play or got injured and Blair was moved in.

[Stargazer]

The Otago Mitre 10 Cup squad has been announced. Strong looking team IMO.

http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/32753/herring-names-strong-otago-squad

[cgrant]

No Millar(s) ?

[Stargazer]

@cgrant Guy Millar is off to Biarritz in France and Craig Millar has signed with Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan.

[Stargazer]

Japan is draining away a lot of players from the Mitre 10 Cup this season; more than previous years, it seems.

[Higgins]

@gunner said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

@stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

Preseason: Game of Three Halves @ Taihape

Second result: Wanganui 14 v 12 Manawatu (2T v 2T)

Bloody hell lad, that’s a tad embarrassing for the poo.

Always delighted to hear of any 'Poo loss, particularly when it is against Heartland Championship opposition.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/105763876/work-to-be-done-for-turbos-after-twin-preseason-losses

Is the Peni Naibanivalu mentioned as the Wanganui centre the same guy that played second five for Buller for a few seasons?