NPC - news, injuries etc
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@Bovidae said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Crucial Laulala the younger is also back from injury, and might be better suited to 1st 5 as well. Surely Kerr starts ahead of both?
I hope not. I think Kerr is great to have in the squad and as a 'finisher'. I would prefer a flatter 10.
I will admit though, Kerr has served us well in the past. I have no idea what his game is like now.
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@Crucial said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
Kieran Read reportedly has a release from Japan to play for CM
Woohoo, exciting.
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@mikedogz said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Crucial said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
Kieran Read reportedly has a release from Japan to play for CM
Woohoo, exciting.
Mind you he's bloody well from Papakura and came through the CM youth system in the first place. About time he payed back
Bloody poaching Cantab bastards.
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The defending champions have updated their team list on their website from last year, which presumably reflects the 20 returning players already signed for the coming season.
Front Row: Ryan Coxon, Andrew Makalio, Tyrel Lomax, Isaac Salmon, Blair Princep
Locks: Quinten Strange, Pari Pari Parkinson, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta
Loosies: Shannon Frizell, Sione Havili*, Ethan Blackadder
Inside backs: Finlay Christie, Mitch Hunt*, Tim O'Malley
Midfield: David Havili, Alex Nankivell, Fetuli Paea
Outside Backs: Leicester Fainga'anuku, Tima Fainga'anuku, Will JordanPlus announced signings:
Sevu Reece*, Mark Talea*, Quentin MacDonald, Kieron FonotiaPlus, apparently, Hugh Renton*.
For ease of reference, I've asterisked the guys who (according to me) didn't make their NZ first class debuts playing for Ta$man, though it should be noted that Mitch Hunt was born and went to school in Nelson.
Wouldn't surprise me if we'd sign up Sam "the Rock" Prattley assuming he's not still poached elsewhere. Jacob Norris, Ray Niuia* and Isiah Miller are other forward possibles according to me (Kane Hames* would be bloody useful). In the backs, I'm not sure if Jack Grooby is back playing. Rupena Parkinson and Jamie Spowart might be in the frame.
Edit: I'm not sure what the story is with Atu Moli* - out for the season? His brother Sam should be part of the hooking stocks.
Re-edit: The frigging Chiefs have broken him! Asterisked, but a product of Marlborough College!
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300031602/all-blacks-prop-atu-moli-ruled-out-for-2020-season-due-to-double-surgery-for-chronic-hip-dysfunction -
The Breakdown is back this week to discuss the upcoming North v South clash, the big player movements ahead of the Mitre 10 Cup season and announce their end of season awards for Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Can someone check if there's any new information about NPC squads?
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Jules back to Welly. I wonder if turning down offers from NH and Auckland is a bit of PR spin.
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@OleOleOle said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@shark look for Patrick Osborne in a Red Yellow and black jersey this M10 Cop....
Pat Osborne signs with Waikato
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@mikey07 said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
https://www.wrfu.co.nz/news/post/wellington-lions-squad-named-for-2020-mitre-10-cup/News/detail/ Wellington squad
Josiah Tavita-Metcalfe
Well, that answers our question about where he's gone.
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His Super Rugby debut for the Chiefs lasted 12 minutes. It looks like Kini Naholo will also miss the Mitre 10 Cup again.
knaholo: Surgery Done ✅ now looking forward to the next challenge ahead, thanks to everyone for the kind messages really appreciate it and can’t wait to support my @taranakirugbynz from the sideline this year ❤️ #gothebulls #rehab #ACL #comebackstronger 💪💪
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@Stargazer wasn't he injured for the entire M10 last year?
