Otago 2021
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Interesting take @NateHill74
As mentioned Koroi won't be back until halfway through the season, even though he missed the Sevens squad. Same with Bower in the All Blacks. Even with Koroi available, I still reckon they will prefer by Sam gilbert at fullback.
The midfield is really fascinating. Was interesting to read that TUJ played at 13, not 12 for the Bookworms over the weekend. My hope is that he plays in the midfield alongside Nu'u. I like the idea of having Sio on the bench, covering wing and midfield. TUJ is such a key player for both the Highlanders and Otago going forward, so really hope he gets some decent game time.
No first five coverage until Koroi gets back, apart from Miller. Don't know much about him, except that he's a gun goal kicker. Is he ready for this level of rugby?
I'm just stoked to see how much depth the squad has.
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yeah, think im more keen to see gilbert at 15 and Koroi as 22/23. with so little depth at 10 id like Koroi to specialise a little once he gets back
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Yeah Uni had Gio and he's a beast at 12, I went to school with him. It'll be intriguing how he goes and what time he gets too. He can play 10 if needed and can goal kick. Miller isn't bad, his kicking is his strength. Only ran the OBHS 1st XV from 10 in year 13 but the Highlanders U20 he wasn't too bad. Taieri has been good with him, but yeah his experince at this level, maybe play against Manawatu or Counties
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Paul Dwyer has just mentioned on ODT rugby chat that Thomas Umaga-Jensen might be out for the season. He said that he may have done his ACL on the weekend.
This kid just can't catch a break.
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@southernmann fuck, poor bastard, was a real chance to build towards being the starting centre for the landers too
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@southernmann Geez, again. Don't know what those U-J boys are made of, but it doesn't have "luck" as an ingredient.
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@southernmann damn, yeah hopefully it's not too long. Or hope he can play come the end of the comp
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some weird selections
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@macmanus did you mean to put that in the match thread?
https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/4782/hawke-s-bay-v-otago-ranfurly-shield/10
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Driving charges against rugby player dismissed
An Otago rugby player has been cleared after being found asleep at the wheel of his ute, crashed into a parking meter. Aleki Martin Morris (27)...
seems lucky to get off, found in car, in gear and having "crashed" into a parking meter but managed to convince them he was not intending to drive. I was always if you're in the drivers seat with the engine running then you will be,may be considered as driving
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That’s not good news!
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@stargazer ouch, i only saw the 3 minute highlights, was it that bad?
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@kiwiwomble Yeah, it was the most deserved red card I've seen for a while! Standard punishment, too (50% reduction).
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Ioane set to return south after Chiefs stint
Josh Ioane is in a place of comfort on the field and off it. He is open about his preference for playing in the No 10 jersey, and he loves living...
thats good news, very happy to hear that, would love to see him put a little pressure on the AB 10's after a couple of good domestic seasons
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@bovidae might depend on how well he goes, i hope he hasn't given up on the AB's, might be planning on a more long term decision at the end of next year
