Auckland Rugby 2021
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@daffy-jaffy keep an eye on Joshua Fusitua younger brother of NZ Warrior David Fusitua , only 20 years old ,is in brilliant shape for a loose head prop , gave his opposite Justin Davies who has played for Northland a torrid afternoon ..Hamdhahn Tuipulotu on the tighthead was also very good and some serious size , chip off the Patrick’s block .
Niko Jones was superb , accurate and physical at breakdown , both locks impressed me with their physicality
Alfred Nonu who is big lad at 2nd five also took a bit of stopping and Fijian winger Mocevakasa was always dangers , good shift from Jack Gray off the bench but the player that impressed me no end was Kitiona Vai..holy crap this kid is a star in the making ..cross between Ardie Savea and Micheal Hooper ..I think he’s been in the NZ sevens environment.. -
@steven-harris Thanks for the report Steven. I mentioned in a previous post somewhere that Auckland and the Blues need to prioritize signing both NZu20 props Fusitua and Ahio, as any or all of our international Props could head offshore post next world cup. If we don't secure the colts we will likely end up playing against them in Christchurch! Did Vai come on at openside? Maybe he is an option to replace Gibson at the Blues (or Hunt if his head doesn't clear) Finally any thoughts on how Sam Wye went considering they selected him in the squad ahead of Manu Paea?
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@daffy-jaffy I would pick Vai at the drop of hat , he’s the most dynamic loose forward I have seen in a very long time , needs to be kept in the Blues region
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@steven-harris could have been useful off the bench instead of conservatively going for WRK last week
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@kiwimurph damn right , he was a beast in the preseason game against Northland , charged around like a rampaging bull
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@dice said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
Those photos do Terry Wright justice-he looked a lot skinnier and frailer on the field! From memory though he wasn't often injured?
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@nostrildamus said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
From memory though he wasn't often injured?
That's why the Auckland team called him the "Indian Rubber Man".
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Not sure where else to ask this.
Napier Boys' first five/fullback Afa Moleli seems to be moving to Auckland. Just wondering whether anyone has heard anything about him being picked up by the Auckland Academy? Not sure rugby is the reason for his move, but I think this was his last year at school, so I doubt he's doing another year at an Auckland school. Very talented player. Spent this week at Hurricanes Development camp.
