NPC - news, injuries etc

[Duluth]

@Bovidae

Yeah there aren't many. Nick Crosswell is another that is close, he's on 93

[Daffy Jaffy]

Northland named for Southland game,
1 Isileli Tu'ungafasi - Mid Northern

2 Jordan Olsen -Mid Northern - Captain

3 Corey Te Whata-Colley -Western Sharks - Debut

4 Temo Mayanavanua - Waipu

5 Josh Goodhue - Kamo

6 Sam McNamara - Waipu

7 Matt Matich - Western Sharks

8 Aorangi Stokes - OBM

9 Sam Nock - Kerikeri

10 Jack Debreczeni - Eastern

11 Pisi Leilua - Waipu - Debut

12 Blake Hohaia - Kamo

13 Matt Johnson - OBM - Debut

14 Jordan Hyland - Wellsford

15 Scott Gregory - Hikurangi

REPLACEMENTS

16 Paddy Jo Atkins - Wellsford

17 Ross Wright - Wellsford

18 Jack Straker - Kamo

19 Sam Caird - OBM - Debut

20 Kane Jacobson - Kamo

21 Will Grant - Hora Hora - Debut

22 Tom Smith - Kerikeri - Debut

23 Jonty Rae - OBM - Debut

Unavailable due to Injury

Tamati Tua
Tom Robinson
Rene Ranger
Dan Hawkins
Harrison Levien

[booboo]

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

Northland named for Southland game,
1 Isileli Tu'ungafasi - Mid Northern

2 Jordan Olsen -Mid Northern - Captain

3 Corey Te Whata-Colley -Western Sharks - Debut

4 Temo Mayanavanua - Waipu

5 Josh Goodhue - Kamo

6 Sam McNamara - Waipu

7 Matt Matich - Western Sharks

8 Aorangi Stokes - OBM

9 Sam Nock - Kerikeri

10 Jack Debreczeni - Eastern

11 Pisi Leilua - Waipu - Debut

12 Blake Hohaia - Kamo

13 Matt Johnson - OBM - Debut

14 Jordan Hyland - Wellsford

15 Scott Gregory - Hikurangi

REPLACEMENTS

16 Paddy Jo Atkins - Wellsford

17 Ross Wright - Wellsford

18 Jack Straker - Kamo

19 Sam Caird - OBM - Debut

20 Kane Jacobson - Kamo

21 Will Grant - Hora Hora - Debut

22 Tom Smith - Kerikeri - Debut

23 Jonty Rae - OBM - Debut

Unavailable due to Injury

Tamati Tua
Tom Robinson
Rene Ranger
Dan Hawkins
Harrison Levien

That's quite an injury roster at this level

[Tim]

Loving the NPC so far. Call me parochial, but I have little interest in watching non-NZ domestic teams.

[Steven Harris]

@Tim totally agree, the rugby has been enthralling..great to see new players come through

[nzzp]

@Tim I'm with that -- it's been good fun watching

[Steven Harris]

Northland's injury list is starting to grow after three players, all loose-forwards, picked up injuries against Southland on Thursday night.

Aorangi Stokes, Sam McNamara and Kane Jacobson all left Rugby Park Stadium prematurely in the Taniwha's 27-17 win over their southern foes two nights ago. Stokes, who started at number eight, was taken off for a head injury assessment in the second half, which he failed.

Blindside flanker McNamara came off with a shoulder injury in the first half and was replaced by Jacobson. The reserve almost made it through to 80 minutes until an injury saw him supported from the field by medical staff.

All three are considered in doubt for Thursday's vital clash against Auckland in Northland's first home game of 2019 until more information on the injuries is made available today.

Those players could add to the list of five already injured Northlanders, midfielder Tamati Tua, flanker Tom Robinson, first five Dan Hawkins, halfback Harrison Levien and outside back Rene Ranger.

Both Robinson (meniscus tear) and Tua (suspected high ankle sprain) were expected to be out for a couple of weeks, while Hawkins could possibly be available for selection against Auckland.

Levien, who has had concussion issues, was being considered week by week for his selection. Ranger (ruptured ACL) would be unlikely to feature for Northland this season.

Fano Fanaki who can play blindside flanker and lock from the Waipu squad and Jared Byrnes who can play 7 or 6 from the OBM club have been added to the squad..

[E African Troll]

@Tim

I get similar vibes with NZ fans as I do with Welsh & Irish rugby fans

Very parochial in their mindset Similarities in being Islands - Ireland/NZ

Still Super Rugby pays the bill & and a much higher standard of rugby than Mitre 10

Moreover if you're a journeyman player not sniffing an ABs place making easy money playing mickey mouse rugby is alot

more appealing than playing winter games in shithole stadiums or travelling to the deep south for games

[Hooroo]

@Jaguares4real said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

@Tim

I get similar vibes with NZ fans as I do with Welsh & Irish rugby fans

Very parochial in their mindset Similarities in being Islands - Ireland/NZ

Still Super Rugby pays the bill & and a much higher standard of rugby than Mitre 10

Moreover if you're a journeyman player not sniffing an ABs place making easy money playing mickey mouse rugby is alot

more appealing than playing winter games in shithole stadiums or travelling to the deep south for games

Where are you from
@Jaguares4real ?? As in which country?

[E African Troll]

@Hooroo

Why do you ask

[Hooroo]

@Jaguares4real said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

@Hooroo

Why do you ask

So we
Can make comparison of what type of supporter you are if you are like your country folk

[Hooroo]

@Jaguares4real so no comment? Just a troll with anonymity? Goodbye Troll

[nzzp]

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

@Jaguares4real said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

@Tim

I get similar vibes with NZ fans as I do with Welsh & Irish rugby fans

Very parochial in their mindset Similarities in being Islands - Ireland/NZ

Still Super Rugby pays the bill & and a much higher standard of rugby than Mitre 10

Moreover if you're a journeyman player not sniffing an ABs place making easy money playing mickey mouse rugby is alot

more appealing than playing winter games in shithole stadiums or travelling to the deep south for games

Where are you from
@Jaguares4real ?? As in which country?

I think @Jaguares4real has said he's UK based ... but got into the Argies when started watching International Rugby

[Hooroo]

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

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

@Jaguares4real said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

@Tim

I get similar vibes with NZ fans as I do with Welsh & Irish rugby fans

Very parochial in their mindset Similarities in being Islands - Ireland/NZ

Still Super Rugby pays the bill & and a much higher standard of rugby than Mitre 10

Moreover if you're a journeyman player not sniffing an ABs place making easy money playing mickey mouse rugby is alot

more appealing than playing winter games in shithole stadiums or travelling to the deep south for games

Where are you from
@Jaguares4real ?? As in which country?

I think @Jaguares4real has said he's UK based ... but got into the Argies when started watching International Rugby

I was UK based too. Just curious as to where he’s from

[E African Troll]

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

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

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

@Jaguares4real said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

@Tim

I get similar vibes with NZ fans as I do with Welsh & Irish rugby fans

Very parochial in their mindset Similarities in being Islands - Ireland/NZ

Still Super Rugby pays the bill & and a much higher standard of rugby than Mitre 10

Moreover if you're a journeyman player not sniffing an ABs place making easy money playing mickey mouse rugby is alot

more appealing than playing winter games in shithole stadiums or travelling to the deep south for games

Where are you from
@Jaguares4real ?? As in which country?

I think @Jaguares4real has said he's UK based ... but got into the Argies when started watching International Rugby

I was UK based too. Just curious as to where he’s from

Based in London lived here for a while
Origins in East Africa with no interest or background in playing rugby

Great rugby coach starting doing lessons at my local school as a teenager
Got my interest really piqued by 2007 RWC

I'm not a typical rugby fan from a rugby background or from a rugby playing nation

You won't find a single rugby fan from my country of Origin

CC: @Hooroo

[mikedogz]

Not Kenya then

[E African Troll]

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[DrivingMaul]

Join Steven and I for the DrivingMaul Mitre 10 Cup Show Round 1 at 8pm this evening

We'll go over all the action from round 1 and look forward to round 2 including the Ranfurly Shield Defence with Otago hosting Southland

[mikedogz]

CMRFU Introduce a New Crest - About the Kaeaea

Some supporters may have noticed that, this year, the Counties Manukau PIC Steelers have a new crest which features the Kāeaea, being the New Zealand falcon. When the Steelers recently discussed who they represented and where their identity came from, it was found that crucial aspects of our identity were laying undiscovered. Knowing that identity and belonging are fundamental elements in the sustained success of a team, the Steelers coaching team researched our history and worked hard to identify what it means to be a Steeler and part of Counties Manukau Rugby.

The Steelers coaching team determined that the Kāeaea (which is a bird of prey that actively seeks out, strategises, and overpowers its target) encapsulates the values and character of a Steeler. The Kāeaea acts as the Kaitiaki (guardian) of the part of the Counties Manukau region where the iron sand lays at Karioitahi Beach (which is why steel is produced in the province) as well as the Waikato River and Manukau Harbour. As Kaitiaki, it is armed to protect and enhance our sea, sky and land.

With its world renowned speed, precision and spectacular strategies, the Kāeaea was deemed to be a powerful representation of Counties Manukau Rugby. With this in mind, the union developed a new crest that connects Counties Manukau with this prestigious guardian that represents key aspects of our identity.

[Steven Harris]

@DrivingMaul looking forward to it TDM..so much good Mitre 10 Cup rugby over the weekend and my Mickey Mouse moment of the weekend is a beauty..!.catch you then.