Farah Palmer Cup 2020
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@NateHill74 At least three Black Ferns and two Black Ferns 7s players (there may be more; the BFs have capped quite a few rookies last year, who I don't recognise yet).
Also an Umaga-Jensen. Sister of?
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@Stargazer She's played for Wellington in 2008, Otago in 2017, and yes she is the sister of the Umaga-Jensen brothers
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The Farah Palmer Cup, which was initially scheduled to start this weekend, has been re-scheduled due to the Level 3 lockdown in Auckland, which affects several squads in Pool North.
Here is the media release: https://www.provincial.rugby/news/new-farah-palmer-cup-start-date-confirmed/
And here is the new schedule, with the first round to be played on 5 and 6 September: https://www.provincial.rugby/farah-palmer-cup/fixtures-and-results/
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QBE Harbour Hibiscus Squad:
Forwards: Olivia Ward-Duin, JayJay Taylor, Shawn Lomu, Finesa Makasini, Toa Filimoehaha, Lynn Koleman, Daniela Haigh, Amy Robertshaw, Clementine Varea, Anita Berry, Sophie Fisher, Caroline Sio, Tearren Nanjan, Manutalaaho Huni, Brooke Ellison, Kate Williams (c), Pia Tapsell, Tenaija Fletcher, Jess Delany.
Backs: Hailey Beale, Anna Powdrell, Tamea Te Rauna, Hailey Hutana, Olivia Waldron, Renee Adams, Mikayla Robinson, Zakiya Kereopa, Danielle Mellow, Latisha Trigwell-Achmad, Mollie Tagaloa, Losi Mafi, Phoenix Littin.
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So that's where Hawke's Bay's Anna Powdrell has ended up! I think this must be Hailey Hutana's third squad after Manawatu and Ta$man? The big name is, no doubt, Black Fern Pia Tapsell. Also rookie BF Liv Ward-Duine. One Dutch test player: Lyn Koleman.
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Among the favourites?
2020 Bay of Plenty Volcanix squad:
Abbey Grainger - Prop (Mount Maunganui)
Alena Saili - Outside Back (Mt Maunganui)
Amanda Aldridge - Lock (Rangiuru)
Angel Mulu - Prop (Mount Maunganui)
Azalleyah Maaka - Midfield Back (Rangataua)
Baye Jacob - Prop (Rangiuru)
Braxton Walker - Prop (Rangiuru)
Brooklyn Teki-Joyce - Loose Forward (Rangataua)
Destiny Iraia - Loose Forward (Mount Maunganui)
Esra Van Ramele - Utility Back (Mount Maunganui)
Hope Garner - Half Back (Rangataua)
Hope Parata-Kingi - 1st Five-eighth (Rotoiti)
Karli Faneva - Lock (Mount Maunganui)
Kelly Brazier - 1st Five-eighth (Rangataua)
Kelsie Wills - Lock (Mount Maunganui)
Kendra Reynolds - Loose Forward (Rangiuru)
Kiki Tahere - Outside Back (Rangataua)
Kura Waller - Hooker (Rangataua)
Layla TeRiini - Midfield Back (Rangiuru)
Les Elder - Loose Forward (Rangataua)
Lisa Egberts - Half Back (Mount Maunganui)
Liv Richardson - Wing (Rangataua)
Luka Connor - Hooker (Rangataua)
Mahina Paul - Utility Back (Rangataua)
Mererangi Paul - Midfield Back (Rotoiti)
Michaela Blyde - Outside Back (Rangiuru)
Nat Delamere - Hooker/Loose Forward (Rotoiti)
Renee Wickliffe - Outside Back (Rangataua)
Risi Pouri-Lane - Utility Back (Rangiuru)
Ruby Tawa - Loose Forward (Rangataua)
Sela Moata'ane - Loose Forward (Mount Maunganui)
Tynealle Fitzgerald - Loose Forward (Mount Maunganui)
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Manawatu Cyclones squad
Lauren Balsillie, Lucy Brown, Laura Claridge, Carys Dallinger, Katelyn Donaldson, Rhiarna Ferris, Vaine Greig, Sarah Hirini, Ashleigh Knight, Marilyn Live, Crystal Mayes, Lavenia Nauga-Grey, Jayme Nuku, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Caterina Poletti, Rachael Rakatau, Layla Sae, Kahu Sturmey, Rangimarie Sturmey, Kayln Takitimu-Cook, Sosoli Talawadua, Ngano Tavake, Jashana Teawiri, Sam Tipene, Montel Vaiao Aki, Janna Vaughan, Kaia Walker-Waitoa, Taylor Waterson, Alesha Williams, Selica Winiata
Coaches: Fusi Feaunati (Head coach), Caleb Agnew-Jones (Assistant coach)
Incoming players
Sarah Hirini (Black Ferns Sevens), Rhiarna Ferris (Black Ferns Sevens), Caterina Poletti (Taranaki), Vaine Greig (former NZ Sevens, unavailable last season), Alesha Williams (Taranaki), Taylor Waterson (Australia)Outgoing players
Kristina Sue, Kahli Tipene (pregnant), Nicci Kuiti, Shanna Solomon, Mahalia Polson, Jessica Fagan-Pease (injured) -
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@Stargazer Where was that game played?
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Not as many of the BF7s women as I expected.
This seasons squad features five current Black Ferns players, Chelsea Alley, Stacey Fluhler, Carla Hohepa, Toka Natua and Kennedy Simon and four Black Fern Sevens players, Cheyelle Robins-Reti, Huia Harding, Stacey Fluhler and Tenika Willison. 2019 Farah Palmer Cup captain Chelsea Alley retains the captaincy for the 2020 season. Alley will be joined in the leadership group by 2019 Female Club Player of the Year and Manatiaki Award winner, Chyna Hohepa, as her vice-captain.
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@Bovidae Yeah, I noticed that, too. Carla has always been a back.
Renee Holmes is also someone to watch. She's a former Gisborne Girls' student, who made her FPC debut for Hawke's Bay when still at school. Over the years, she has won several sports awards in different sports and has moved around a bit. Last year, she was one of the three female winners of Ignite7s. I think she's now in the BF7s development squad.
