Magpies 2020
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@Toddy Taumololo was with the bay for years and a stalwart of the Clive club.I have no issue with him coming back, let the local lad prove himself like Sona has and he will get his chance. You dont just hand out jerseys to players because they are locals.
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@Higgins said in Magpies 2020:
@Stargazer Will fit nicely into the Texans backline, now we just need to get the Barracuda back and even I would look good in the lineup playing alongside them.
Playing for Tech OB tomorrow in a pre-season match.
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Former otago squad member connor mcleod playing club rugby for hawkes Bay wonder if he could grab a contract this season
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McLeod just finished his studies at Otago Uni (Bcom). Last year, he was named in the NZ Universities team for a tournament in Japan, but had to pull out because he was called up by Otago as injury replacement. He was named Otago Development Back of the Year 2019. He was on the bench for Otago when they played us in the semi-final.
He was also on the bench for the Hurricanes Hunters when they beat the Crusaders dev team about a month ago.
Found his work profile from his current employer. I assume he'll be playing his club rugby for Havelock North.
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@Stargazer said in Magpies 2020:
McLeod just finished his studies at Otago Uni (Bcom). Last year, he was named in the NZ Universities team for a tournament in Japan, but had to pull out because he was called up by Otago as injury replacement. He was named Otago Development Back of the Year 2019. He was on the bench for Otago when they played us in the semi-final.
He was also on the bench for the Hurricanes Hunters when they beat the Crusaders dev team about a month ago.
Found his work profile from his current employer. I assume he'll be playing his club rugby for Havelock North.
Looks like hes playing for hastings, hes listed as being out injured for the spillane cup in one of the hbt articles.
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Hawkes Bay Magpies Instagram page saying player announcements will be made in the next few weeks. The first one is a returning former magpie any idea who??? Sona or Renton perhaps??
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@kiwimatrix Interesting. It might be someone like Joe Apikotoa, too, unfortunately.
I assume we don't need Zac Guildford, but he's also back playing club rugby for Tech.
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@Stargazer It's definitely not Sona. I spoke with him the other day about the reports he was coming back, and he said he knows nothing about it. He said he wished it was true, but it's not.
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I saw Jason Shoemark out running up this way prior to lockdown, looking fit and covered a decent amount of ground while I was in traffic
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@taniwharugby said in Magpies 2020:
I saw Jason Shoemark out running up this way prior to lockdown, looking fit and covered a decent amount of ground while I was in traffic
Seriously mods, how long do we have to wait for the down vote button.
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@Nepia think he is doing Rugby Development stuff down your way (by your way, I mean HBians that live there) anyway isnt he?
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@taniwharugby Yes, he works for the HBRU as a Academy Player Development Manager.
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Confirmed: Sona Taumalolo has signed with the HBRU! This was posted on the HBRU Facebook page this morning:
TAUMALOLO RETURNS TO MAGPIES One of Hawke’s Bays favorite sons will return to pull on the Magpies jersey for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup. Former Tongan international, Chiefs and Magpie prop Sona Taumalolo has signed with Hawke’s Bay and will add vital experience to what will be an exciting Magpies team and season for fans. Taumalolo who has been playing in France for Perpignan, Racing Métro and Grenoble since 2012 and is looking forward to the chance to add to his 61 caps and 18 tries for the Magpies. “I am really excited to return to Hawkes Bay with the chance to again pull on the black and white jersey. I look forward to sharing my experience with the young team and playing in front of the Magpies fans once again” Magpies Coach Mark Ozich was naturally delighted to have Taumalolo join his squad this season “ It’s great to have Sona back in the Bay and with the magpies for the 2020 Mitre 10 cup. We’re looking forward to working with him and he’s a great addition to our squad with a proven track record. For Sona and his family I know it’s an exciting time to return home and be amongst family and friends.” HBRFU Chief Executive Jay Campbell shared in Ozich’s delight having worked with Taumalolo during his previous stint in Hawke’s Bay. “Sona is a crowd favourite amongst Magpies fans and the fact he wanted to return home and represent Clive and the Magpies before he hangs up his boots epitomises what these teams mean to him. I’m sure everyone will be excited to see him running out on McLean Park once again” Taumalolo, wife Di and family will soon be back and New Zealand and once through the isolation process will be looking to settle in Hawkes Bay. • Hawke’s Bay, 61 games, 18 tries, 2005-2011 • Chiefs, 52 games, 15 tries, 2009-2012 • Tonga, 20 Tests, 4 tries, 2011-2015.
I'm not even sure he played for Racing MĂ©tro, unless it was on loan, but it's strange that they don't mention his last two years in France for Provence Rugby.It looks like this text is the same as this HBT article:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503460&objectid=12345033
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@Billsy111 said in Magpies 2020:
@Stargazer It's definitely not Sona. I spoke with him the other day about the reports he was coming back, and he said he knows nothing about it. He said he wished it was true, but it's not.
Sneaky Sona.
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At 16, Kianu Kereru-Symes playing for Otago Rugby club side Harbour, possible movement ? -
@stargazer You would have thought he would be good enough to start a club match?
