Waikato 2020

[Bovidae]

@Stargazer I did wonder if Campbell had returned to Aust. We'll see if he turns up in the BOP squad.

@Yeetyaah

Here is the Waikato team that played BOP. I included some players based on their selection in this team. Exclude Stevenson as some Chiefs players were released to play for each of the 4 provinces.

1. Rob Cobb

2. Anton Milnes

3. George Dyer

4. Hamilton Burr

5. Samipeni Finau

6. Tom Martin (Captain)

7. Hugo Nankivell

8. Kieran Westlake

9. Xavier Roe

10. Rivez Reihana

11. Bailyn Sullivan

12. Louis Rogers

13. Brandon Maudzekenyedzi

14. Shaun Stevenson

15. Liam Coombes-Fabling

16. Mateo Taiseni

17. Ollie Norris

18. Manawa Veitayaki

19. Adam Thomson

20. Vainikolo Halafihi

21. Jeriah Mua

22. Simon Parker

23. Tepaea Cook Savage

24. Paula Mahe

25. Cortez Ratima

26. Coby Miln

Other players used in the Counties game were:
Josh Balme (lock)
Haereiti Hetet (prop) - has been playing hooker for Oto

[Kiwidom]

@Stargazer. Has moved to Queensland. he's playing club rugby in Brisbane this year

[Stargazer]

Looking at his latest instagram story, Fletcher Smith will play for Waikato.

[Bovidae]

The big question will be if Smith has a SR contract beyond this year?

He seems to be on the outer at the Canes so maybe the Chiefs are interested with 2 positions to fill at 1st 5.

[Yeetyaah]

@Bovidae hasn't played the house down at the Canes but I'd be okay with him at the Chiefs tbh.

[Yeetyaah]

24-year-old Jacobson set for sixth season with Waikato following Japanese stint

Waikato Mooloo Mitch Jacobson bleeds red, yellow and red blood and has been a part of their Mitre 10 Cup squad since 2015.

[Bovidae]

It's easy to forget that Mitch is still young. I hope he gets a regular shot in SR.

[Bovidae]

Another player who could make the Waikato squad is Beaudein Waaka as he doesn't appear to be part of the Taranaki squad this season.

[ARHS]

@Bovidae

Can he cover halfback??

[Bovidae]

@ARHS Waaka has been playing at fullback for Melville. I think he's more of an outside back in XVs.

[Stargazer]

@Bovidae Yep, for Taranaki he used to play either fullback or first five-eighth.

[Bovidae]

@Stargazer I do remember him playing on the wing too.

[Yeetyaah]

Asked the Waikato rugby page on Facebook when the squad is named, they responded with September 1st.

[mikey07]

@Bovidae I saw him playing for Poverty Bay I think it was jeez he’s packed the beef on

[Bovidae]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/300091757/solomon-alaimalo-set-to-miss-mitre-10-cup-after-shoulder-surgery-waikato-sign-patrick-osborne

[Bovidae]

Waikato Signs Patrick Osborne and Adam Thomson for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup

Waikato Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of international duo of Patrick Osborne and Adam Thomson for the...

Waikato Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of international duo of Patrick Osborne and Adam Thomson for the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup season.

Not news but this was written at the bottom of the article.

Waikato will announce the entire 2020 Mitre 10 Cup squad after the launch next Tuesday morning.

So maybe not today?

[Yeetyaah]

@Bovidae Weird, they said it'd be today when they replied to my comment on Facebook.

[Bovidae]

Jahrome Brown could be in the Waikato squad again, after missing the entire season last year after breaking his leg in a preseason game.

[Yeetyaah]

@Bovidae is he not contracted to the Brumbies anymore?

[Bovidae]

@Yeetyaah I don't know, but Brown hasn't played for the Brumbies in SR AU has he? Someone connected with the Melville club told me he is back.