Auckland 2018
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Big Auckland squad announced - 40 including All Blacks. Patrick Tuipulotu is the captain. Includes Michael Fatialofa. Mike Casey is the Scrum Coach.
2018 Auckland Mitre 10 Cup squad:
Sam Prattley (Pakuranga)
Jarred Adams (Suburbs)
Ezekiel Lindenmuth (Suburbs)
Marco Fepulea’i (Ponsonby)
Marcel Renata (University)
Taniela Koroi (Marist)
Ofa Tu’ungafasi (Grammar TEC)
Mike Sosene (Mount Wellington)
Robbie Abel (College Rifles)
Leif Schwencke (Suburbs)
Michael Fatialofa (Ponsonby)
Jamie Lane (Ponsonby)
Jack Whetton (Grammar TEC)
Patrick Tuipulotu (Ponsonby)
Faatiga Lemalu (Papatoetoe)
Dalton Papalii (Pakuranga)
Lyndon Dunshea (University)
Blake Gibson (Ponsonby)
Adrian Choat (Waitemata)
Akira Ioane (Ponsonby)
Taleni Seu (Grammar TEC)
Hoskins Sotutu (Marist)
Evan Olmstead (Suburbs)
Waimana Riedlinger-Kapa (Ponsonby)
Jonathan Ruru (University)
Leon Fukofuka (Marist)
Desma Liaina (Eden)
Harry Plummer (Grammar TEC)
Daniel Kirkpatrick (University)
Jacob Umaga (Eden)
TJ Faiane (Pakuranga)
Tanielu Tele’a (Marist)
Tumua Manu (College Rifles)
Melani Nanai (Manukau Rovers)
Joe Ravouvou (College Rifles)
Salesi Rayasi (Marist)
Caleb Clarke (Suburbs)
Rieko Ioane (Ponsonby)
AJ Lam (Grammar TEC)
Jordan Trainor (Ponsonby)
Auckland look to the past as they prepare for the future
The 2018 Auckland Mitre 10 and Farah Palmer Cup squads were today named at the home of rugby in New Zealand, Eden Park. ...
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Some background on Mike Casey:
Front Row Factory playing its part in New Zealand's scrum culture
Mike Casey was an important part of Pat Lam’s coaching teams in Auckland.
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Nice squad. Good to see a solid contingent of the successful U19 Auckland squad from last year in there and looks like some strong club performers getting a shot.
Good to see Seu in the mix - positive sign for his fitness.
New scrum coach - good.
Big game first up v Counties - theyve beaten Auckland the last couple of years.
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What's the point of signing Evan Olmstead? Lots of local talent in his position.
Not sure about the selection of Umaga either. He is currently contracted to Wasps and is just getting game time before the start of the UK season
Good to see Seu named. I assumed he was injured. His versatility gives Auckland a lot more options in the 23.
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@duluth About Seu: hopefully he has recovered. Being named, unfortunately, doesn't guarantee that he's not injured though. I've seen several squads with injured players. I've also seen squad announcements saying that injured players weren't available for the selection. Not sure what the reason is for naming some injured players. Maybe because they're under contract? Or there's hope they can play later in the season?
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2018 Auckland B Wider Squad
Antonio Ripata (University)
Pat Vaovasa (College Rifles)
Cam Flavell (College Rifles)
Penisoni Fineanganofo (Papatoetoe)
Jerry Samania (Pakuranga)
Herman Huch (Ponsonby)
Leka Tu'ungafasi (Grammar TEC)
TJ Vaega (Grammar TEC)
Brendan Ward (Grammar TEC)
Frank Friconnet (Eden)
John Akau'ola-laula (Pakuranga)
Ezra Meleisea (Pakuranga)
Sam Slade (Ponsonby)
Max East (Pakuranga
Telefoni Iakopo (Suburbs)
Harry Miller (University)
Aleks Dabek (Ponsonby)
AJ Sagaga (Waitemata)
Danny Tusitala (Ponsonby)
Pele Cowley (Suburbs)
D'Angelo Leuila (Papatoetoe)
Will Talataina-Mu (Ponsonby)
Tevita Latu (University)
Hawaii Ahokovi (Pakuranga)
Bruno Tuivai (Suburbs)
Freedom Vaha'akolo (Ponsonby)
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2018 Auckland Colts Wider Squad
Dominic Maupese (Papatoetoe)
Mike Te'o (Waitemata)
Jordon Fonokalafi (College Rifles)
Barnaby Abdale-Weir (College Rifles)
Tolo Halangahu (College Rifles)
Liam Gilheaney-Black (Marist)
Hamish Boult (College Rifles)
Frank Malu (Mt Wellington)
Jack Marks (University)
Paul Tuaimalo (Papatoetoe)
Joshua Brajkovic (College Rifles)
Fetuuloa Havili (Papatoetoe)
Luke Cunis (Suburbs)
Ben Sa'u (Papatoetoe)
Uini Fetalaiga (University)
Henry Saker (University)
Campbell Woodmass (Ponsonby)
Ash Tuia (College Rifles)
Brody Lam (Eden)
Emmanuele Lamositele (College Rifles)
Patrick Tausie (Ponsonby)
Alefosio Tapili (Mt Wellington)
Alex Samoa (Papatoetoe)
Paoraian Manuel-Harman (University)
Joe Collins (College Rifles)
Mike King (University)
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2018 Under 19 Development Squad
Leonardo Wright (East Tamaki)
Joseph Fale (Pakuranga)
Jackson Clarke (Ponsonby)
Champanat Solomono-Mua (Marist)
Sam Beere (Pakuranga)
Va'a Maelega (Papatoetoe)
David Stoltz (Ponsonby)
Kainaliu Teaupea (East Tamaki)
Jack Casey-Pickering (Eden)
Griffin Bayley (Marist)
Ezrah Kapeteni (Waitemata)
Tahquinn Hansen (Waitemata)
Arthur Valentine (Suburbs)
Ben Sterritt (College Rifles)
Tui Talau Moa (Grammar TEC)
Josh Wheeler (Grammar TEC)
Jared Mata-uiau (Grammar TEC)
Tyberg Mauafua (East Tamaki)
RJ Ioane (Ponsonby)
Warren Tupai Fiaui (East Tamaki)
Toa Tupuna (Manukau Rovers)
Sam Fihaki (Marist)
Michaile van Wyk (Pakuranga)
Adrian Lole (Eden)
Matt Wulff (Grammar TEC)
James Matautu (Papatoetoe)
Danny Silivelio (Suburbs)
Jordan Schewenke (Marist)
Josefa Kolinisau (Waitakere)
Pita Niubalavu (University)
Mike Filiga (Marist)
Quentin Hill (Pakuranga)
Simion Fauoo (Pakuranga)
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@duluth said in Auckland 2018:
What's the point of signing Evan Olmstead? Lots of local talent in his position.
Not sure about the selection of Umaga either. He is currently contracted to Wasps and is just getting game time before the start of the UK season
Good to see Seu named. I assumed he was injured. His versatility gives Auckland a lot more options in the 23.
So I googled.
Canadian. Hmmm.
Like the idea we're helping a tier two nation but as you say plenty locks gi g around.
And frankly I'd rather see NZers given a chance to develop.
Mind you that Canuck who played for the Chiefs was alright.
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@booboo Recently reading a Falcons fan forum, they were gutted he was leaving Newcastle, calling him 'outstanding' and a 'quality operator'. They seemed to think they let him go because of the club not being happy with his time away with Canada. Here is vid of him playing.
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I just registered there is no Vince Aso on the list. I know he is injured but other injured players are named. Maybe he is off contract and moving on?
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@daffy-jaffy Totally forgot about him. I think he signed for two more years with the Hurricanes and Auckland during the Super Rugby season.
