ITM Cup Stocks up and down
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I'd be surprised if they are interested in players who haven't yet made an impression in SR. It's a big step up from M10. Aumua is probably a one-off based more on his performance at U20 level.
No.8 isn't exactly a position of depth so I'd like Akira to be looked at (again). Papali'i, as mentioned, as a 6/7. @cgrant Papali'i was the starting 7 in the playoff games for the NZ U20s.
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@bones said in ITM Cup Stocks up and down:
@stargazer said in ITM Cup Stocks up and down:
I think they'll mainly watch the guys who were omitted from the squad and/or were sent to play M10 Cup with 'work-ons' or needed game time after injury, such as Fifita, Akira, NMS, Weber, Asafo Aumua.
But if they're looking at genuine newbies, they may look at players in positions in which they need more depth. Maybe Makalio; Lomax; Gibson, Evans; Bridge, Alaimalo, Lam (only one of those 3 to be picked). I seriously doubt they're already looking at Jordan, who'll be well behind particularly Bridge and Alaimalo, but if they do, I'll throw in Flanders and Fakatava.
New Maori Jesus I'd say.
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Been really impressed with Samisoni Taukei’aho and Quinn Tupaea for Waikato.
Taukei'aho is one of the form hookers in the comp at the moment. He's just into everything every game.
Tupaea is only 19, but he looks class. Did very well against Proctor last night.
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@dice said in ITM Cup Stocks up and down:
Been really impressed with Samisoni Taukei’aho and Quinn Tupaea for Waikato.
Cooper better re-sign him for the Chiefs.
I've seen a lot of Tupaea at schoolboy level so he is doing well in his first year out of school. Playing out of position too as he is mainly a 2nd 5.
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Connor Collins starting for Canterbury tonight. Great effort as he was playing Lincoln colts earlier in the year. Still only 20 years old too
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Patty T up, Also Q Strange had impressed.
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Josh Goodhue seems to be on a good upward curve at the moment, starting to realise his potential.
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@taniwharugby As long as he stays injury free. He would have seen plenty of gametime for the Blues this season if he didn't get injured.
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@machpants said in ITM Cup Stocks up and down:
@bovidae unless the news is talking crap, looks like they may have changed their wise minds
Outside backs, loose forwards, halfback, lock, prop, hooker and midfield must all be among the spots where the selectors are eager to see guys stand out.
Classically crap journalism there. He's mentioned the entire fucking team aside from first five. Highly insightful.
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@arhs said in ITM Cup Stocks up and down:
I like the look of Tom Robinson, Samisoni Taukeiaho, Richard Judd, Melani Nanai, Junior Laloifi, Josh Mackay, Quentin Strange, so far - all pushing for consideration for Super starting spots perhaps.
Strange still has three AB locks to contend with at the Crusaders.
McKay I'd say yes. The Highlanders would be mad not to at least fit him into the 23.
Nanai has had 2-3 seasons to nail a Blues starting spot and hasn't been able to consistently. Either last year or 2016 he was called into an AB squad for training and/or as injury cover but hasn't reached those lofty heights since.
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@shark said in ITM Cup Stocks up and down:
@arhs said in ITM Cup Stocks up and down:
I like the look of Tom Robinson, Samisoni Taukeiaho, Richard Judd, Melani Nanai, Junior Laloifi, Josh Mackay, Quentin Strange, so far - all pushing for consideration for Super starting spots perhaps.
Strange still has three AB locks to contend with at the Crusaders.
McKay I'd say yes. The Highlanders would be mad not to at least fit him into the 23.
Nanai has had 2-3 seasons to nail a Blues starting spot and hasn't been able to consistently. Either last year or 2016 he was called into an AB squad for training and/or as injury cover but hasn't reached those lofty heights since.
Nanai has been fucked around by Tana's obsession with Michael Collins' communication skills. Put that time Collins has had into developing Nanai and he would be a lot further along than he is now IMO. Still has some impressive skills though. Hopefully Leon can help him make the step up next season.
