NZ Maori v Manu Samoa

[Stargazer]

So not used for this game are Ollie Norris, Pari Pari Parkinson, Reed Prinsep (must be injured, because injury replacement Jacob Norris is on the bench), and late additions Rameka Poihipi and Caleb Delaney.

[Stargazer]

Ah, just saw this in the media release:

Unavailable for selection:

Pari Pari Parkinson ( Ta$man/Highlanders/Te Whānau Apanui)

Media Notes:
1960, was the first Samoa vs. Māori All Blacks fixture in Apia.
1993, was the last time the Māori All Blacks took to the field in Wellington. The Māori All Blacks hosted the British and Irish Lions at Athletic Park.
2008, was the last time the Māori All Blacks challenged Manu Samoa, this game was held in Hamilton at FMG Stadium Waikato.
The Māori All Blacks have played Samoa a total of 10 times.
This will be the Māori All Blacks 124th international game.

https://www.allblacks.com/news/maori-all-blacks-team-named-to-play-manu-samoa-in-wellington

[Machpants]

@stargazer said in 2021 Māori All Blacks:

So not used for this game are Ollie Norris, Pari Pari Parkinson, Reed Prinsep (must be injured, because injury replacement Jacob Norris is on the bench), and late additions Rameka Poihipi and Caleb Delaney.

Reed is at 6

[Stargazer]

@machpants That's why I prefer pictures.

[Toddy]

@Ash Dixon. Fucking hilarious. How is that guy not spending four weeks on the sideline.

[Machpants]

@toddy said in 2021 Māori All Blacks:

@Ash Dixon. Fucking hilarious. How is that guy not spending four weeks on the sideline.

Three Sire!

[Toddy]

@machpants I added one because he's from Hawkes Bay

[Mackerzzzz]

Isaia Walker-Leawere is as maori as Paul Tito was. Just in the opposite way

[Stargazer]

@mackerzzzz Meaning?

[Mackerzzzz]

@stargazer said in 2021 Māori All Blacks:

@mackerzzzz Meaning?

Nothing really just saying he looks like he has no maori blood in him

[Stargazer]

@mackerzzzz He's half Maori (Walker), half Fijian (Leawere).

[Higgins]

@stargazer Maybe not half Maori unless the very English sounding name of Walker is a misspelling of Waaka.

[Stargazer]

@higgins Tough crowd here on the Fern, as always. He's Maori from his mother's side, Fijian from his father's side. Is that better?

[Kiwiwomble]

jeez, i thought we gave up with the "looks maori" idea a long time ago, already mentioned vito, how about tony brown? conclusion, ya cant tell just by looking at someone

[taniwharugby]

Edit: Made up headline from Stuff

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/125546021/cancelled-flights-rob-pari-pari-parkinson-of-mori-all-blacks-game-against-samoa

[Stargazer]

@taniwharugby ... and failing his post-game HIA, obviously.

[Kiwiwomble]

@taniwharugby how can you possibly write something more clickbaity that a Stuff headline...dont know but you've done it

[taniwharugby]

@stargazer haha that'll learn me, headline caught me, I didnt read the article (this is the way)

[Stargazer]

Samoa team to take on the Māori All Blacks:

1 Albert Anae
2 Ray Niuia
3 Kalolo Tuiloma
4 Benjamin Nee-Nee
5 Samual Slade
6 Henry Time-Stowers
7 Jack Lam
8 Olajuwon Noa
9 Dwayne Polataivao
10 Rodney Iona
11 Neria Fomai
12 Henry Taefu
13 Losi Filipo
14 Johnny Vaili
15 Tomasi Alosio

16 JP Sauni
17 Jonah Aoina
18 Michael Ala'alatoa
19 Teofilo Paulo
20 Theo McFarland
21 Auvasa Falealii
22 Stacey Ili
23 Elisapeta Alofipo

157K views · 5.1K reactions | Team Naming | Manu Samoa vs Māori All...

Team Naming | Manu Samoa vs Māori All Blacks, 26th June 2021 @ Sky Stadium. #WeAreManuSamoa #LeManu #MSMvMAB

Not their strongest possible line-up, by the looks of it.

[Mackerzzzz]

@stargazer said in 2021 Māori All Blacks:

Samoa team to take on the Māori All Blacks:

1 Albert Anae
2 Ray Niuia
3 Kalolo Tuiloma
4 Benjamin Nee-Nee
5 Samual Slade
6 Henry Time-Stowers
7 Jack Lam
8 Olajuwon Noa
9 Dwayne Polataivao
10 Rodney Iona
11 Neria Fomai
12 Henry Taefu
13 Losi Filipo
14 Johnny Vaili
15 Tomasi Alosio

16 JP Sauni
17 Jonah Aoina
18 Michael Ala'alatoa
19 Teofilo Paulo
20 Theo McFarland
21 Auvasa Falealii
22 Stacey Ili
23 Elisapeta Alofipo

157K views · 5.1K reactions | Team Naming | Manu Samoa vs Māori All...

Team Naming | Manu Samoa vs Māori All Blacks, 26th June 2021 @ Sky Stadium. #WeAreManuSamoa #LeManu #MSMvMAB

Not their strongest possible line-up, by the looks of it.

Not exactly going all out on the selections are they!

There two best players on the bench...