2019 club rugby
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Went down to Waipukurau to watch the Central v Clive match.
Brodie Retallick played 51 minutes for Central, didn't get actively involved but made one charge which led to a try. His locking partner was Ben Parsons, no sign of elder brother Tom.
Unsurprisingly, Central had their biggest crowd of the year.
Josdh Kaifa played second five for Clive and replaced at halftime - don't know if it was injury or tactical. One who did stand out for Clive was flanker Liam Udy-Johns, his first year out of school (last year's Hastings BHS captain.
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@Number-10 Kaifa in the backs??? I know he's been moving between 6 and 7, but this is something else!
Udy-Johns was outstanding for Hastings last year; good to hear he's playing well in club rugby, too. I'm not sure whether we will have a good U19 squad this year and whether we have good candidates for next year's NZU20s, but he should be one of them. That is, if there's a new coach, because with Philpott, I don't expect anything anymore.
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Yeah, odd to see Kaifa in the backline. Apparently his 40 minutes stint was because he played all 80 minutes for the Magpies midweek v Manawatu, and there was nothing on the result for Clive - the semi-finalists had already been confirmed last week.
NOB Marist beat Tamatea 133-7, even with the game being called off seven minutes early.
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have just come across this forum of great comments and interesting perspectives this morning.
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@Stockcar86
From my perspective I don’t think 18yr olds have enough club experience to play at NPC level ...constant injuries , mental health , entitlements ... let them evolve in their own time , thoughts ? -
@Stargazer HBT - you are right ! one job and one job only , write an article with correct spelling .
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@The-Observer swings and roundabouts.
If you have a potential star player and they don't get a NPC contract, there is a chance they may move somewhere else that will offer them a contract.
Also, I'd rather have an 18 year old apprenticing in a NPC side than that position taken by a 22-23 year old journeyman from another province who didn't secure a contract in their home province, just here to play NPC and not club rugby
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@The-Observer fine line. Zac made the Magpies first year out and was one of the best in the NPC that year. Izzy played in 7th form which I think was just to stop cricket trying to sign him (obviously he was good). His D at school was never his strength and think the jump to NPC at that age wouldn't have helped. Think much of his d got hidden over his career being at fullback/wong for Crusaders and The All Blacks. He was never bad but never great. More than made up for it in other areas.
I haven't seen too many young guns get promoted and look out of place eg the hastings boys over the last few years. Thinking back over the years to Hika, Alby, Glen Horton, Tamifuna (not sure when Bucky was first selected). Agree would much rather home grown youngin get selected than Marvin Karawana...
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Surely, a future Magpie?
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503460&objectid=12248027
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Maddison Trophy semi-finals tomorrow.
Weather is forecast for a superb winter's day of 19 degrees.
(1) NOB Marist v (4) Havelock North
(2) Taradale v (3) Hastings RS
You would expect NOB Marist to beat Havelock North (right, @Stockcar86 ?) but the Taradale v Hastings RS one should be a lot closer.
Having watched all the clubs at least once this year, I reckon Taradale and Hastings RS have the two biggest forward packs in the comp.
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@Number-10 said in 2019 club rugby:
Maddison Trophy semi-finals tomorrow.
Weather is forecast for a superb winter's day of 19 degrees.
(1) NOB Marist v (4) Havelock North
(2) Taradale v (3) Hastings RS
You would expect NOB Marist to beat Havelock North (right, @Stockcar86 ?) but the Taradale v Hastings RS one should be a lot closer.
Agreed. I don't expect the villagers to get too close to NOB
M, assuming not many injuries to key players, but the other game could go either way. I'll probably go watch the Taradale HRS game. -
Napier Old Boys Marist:
Liam Edwards, Mitch Drew, Saia Paese, Stacey Ili, Michael Buckley, Johnny Lauano, Zac Donaldson, Matt Gardner (captain), Pouvi Fatialofa, Ricky Hayes, Sean Skeet, Tyler Symon-Burke, Patrick Teddy, Jack Nelson-Murray, Lee Moleili.
Substitutes: Forwards, Terry Marsh, Chris Benson, Matt Thompson, Migao Lauano. Backs, Ellery Wilson, Pedro Benzanilla-Corte, Sami Lauano.Havelock North:
Ryan Tongia, Anzelo Tuitavuki, Will McGoon, Kalin Paewai (captain), Trent Hape, Adam Blake, Isaac Paewai, Albert Hemopo, Jacob Stephenson, Shane Cusack, Patrick Allen, Phil McRoberts, Simote Tuitufu, Matt Morrison, Jasper Wylie.
Substitutes: Forwards, Wayne Lush, Paea Taulanga, Devan Flanders. Backs, Matt Hill, J'ndre Liebenberg, Kisione Lama, Farani Tupai.Taradale Rugby and Sports:
Caleb Makene, Ashton Tuck, Ollie Sapsford, Lester Maulolo, Junior Malielegaoi, Brad Truesdale, Humphrey Sheild, Iakopo Mapu, Cristobal Niedmann, Eru Wano, Mikaele Tapili, Andrew Gardner (captain), Jody Allen, Noel Sanft, Namatahi Waa.
Substitutes: Forwards, Jacob Baker, Lolani Faleiva, Ian Rore, Angelo Mufana, Jordan Kupa. Backs, Thomas Eden, Grayson Ewart.Hastings Rugby and Sports:
Penetana Smith, Neria Fomai, Timo Vaiusu, Antonio Mikaele-Tu'u, Mason Emerson, Danny Toala, Jayden Rihia, Danya Tulou, Fale Matamata, Jardine Chung Ching, Lucas Albornoz, Jessie Lesa-Sipaia, Josiah Tavita-Metcalfe, Jacob Devery, Jason Long (captain).
Substitutes: Forwards, Miracle Lolofie, Marino Mikaele-Tu'u/Jono Makris, Aleki Vuki, Aostasi Fa'avae, Manase Uaisele. Backs, Folau Fakatava, Shamara Brooks.Hurricanes and Magpies utility back Danny Toala will start at first five-eighth for Auto Super Shoppe Hastings Rugby and Sports. Highlanders loosie Marino Mikaele-Tu'u is doubtful with shin issues and has been bracketed on the subs bench with Jono Makris. Highlanders halfback Folau Fakatava will be used off the bench. Hastings manager James Rosenberg said the visitors have rewarded halfback Jayden Rihia, the team's top try scorer this season with 16, with a start. Rosenberg pointed out new Argentinian lock Lucas Albornoz, who has slotted in well, flats with props Josiah Tavita-Metcalfe and Aleki Vuki. "All three have been nagged by the flu this week and lost 15 to 20kgs between them. We're hoping they will be right by kick off."https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503460&objectid=12249033
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So Stacey Ili and Sam McNicol not playing for NOB. Hopefully not long term injury or concussion for Sam
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Taradale up 14-10 at half time
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NOB 14-12 at the break
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Fakatava on at halftime. Looking forward to his match up with Shield
