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Bovidae

JB has only signed a 1 yr contract in recent years so Holland might have to play him in his preferred position (i.e., 12) to increase the chances of him re-signing.

gt12

@tim said in Hurricanes 2022:

@gt12 IIRC, the Blues were after him a couple of years ago. He should make the move.

He definitiely should, but it's pretty crowded at the blues (assuming Ioane is at center and RTS sticks around). With Evans coming, I would say the Landers would be best.

I'd like him a the Chiefs but that depends on whether ALB and Nankivell will be sticking around - Nank feels like the sort of player who must be close to cashing in overseas as AB jersey feels a step too far with those ahead of him.

Tim

@gt12 said in Hurricanes 2022:

Landers would be best

Probably not a team to join if you want to be in a strong XV. Better chance to make ABs from other squads.

gt12

@tim said in Hurricanes 2022:

@gt12 said in Hurricanes 2022:

Landers would be best

Probably not a team to join if you want to be in a strong XV. Better chance to make ABs from other squads.

Yes and no. It doesn't seem to be hurting Fakatava chances. I'll say this - he'd had a much better chance that playing club rugby in Wellington. Either way, I think we'll see TUG in a black jersey before PUJ.

foobaNZ

@gt12 it's a complete mystery, the only thing Holland says on the matter is he loves the impact he brings from the bench. We know nothing otherwise.

I too wish our journos would probe this more, I mean he made the ABs, and played great, then since then he's been in & out of the team for 2 seasons.

The thing that's hard to fathom is that he's always excellent when he's on the field.

If Holland wasn't a complete dipshit and had any foresight we could develop a midfield of PUJ & Sullivan for the next 5 years. Sigh.

Stargazer

Hurricanes in club rugby on Sat 9 April 2022:

Wellington club rugby
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With only one team not named yet. Is there a Hurricanes Development team game that they haven't told us about?

foobaNZ

@stargazer It's probably because the game is at 4.30pm, so if any last minute injuries they would want everyone available.

Dice

@stargazer said in Hurricanes 2022:

Hurricanes in club rugby on Sat 9 April 2022:

Wellington club rugby

With only one team not named yet. Is there a Hurricanes Development team game that they haven't told us about?

Hurricanes have a game on Tuesday against MP.

Stargazer

@dice Yeah, you're right! That's more likely the reason.

foobaNZ

Holland re: Rayasi:

“the media and the public get carried away with who’s scoring tries”

lol what a dipshit

I think he sees Rayasi as having weaknesses elsewhere, but whatever they are, they aren't noticeable enough not to pick him

mikey07

@foobanz I like how he was like Savea is in good form what the hell is he on Savea has been rubbish drifts in and out of games.

Darren

Anyone picking Savea over Rayasi might be suffering from a recent lobotomy. Even if he normally pays on the other wing.

Dan54

@darren said in Hurricanes 2022:

Anyone picking Savea over Rayasi might be suffering from a recent lobotomy. Even if he normally pays on the other wing.

Well after watching Cane/MP, I was just coming in here to say why I thought Rayasi misses out so much, boy he just looks to be completely not into whats happening in game so often, he frustrated the buggery out of me tonight.
To be honest I thought PUJ failed to prove any points about him being AB quality.
Just a couple of things that went through my mind as I was watching.

ARHS

@dan54 was thinking the same. Rayasi was poor and PUJ below his best too. Noticed a few upright ineffective tackle attempts. Tjp Prinsep Fidow Goosen Sullivan and Gibson all looked good to me.

foobaNZ

Yea Rayasi looked pretty disinterested.

I do wonder about how he gets treated, he plays well, then gets dropped / bagged by his coach in the media. May be playing on his mind.

Good to see TJ starting to find some form.

gt12

@foobanz

One thing about Rayasi that I find annoying is that his hands often let him down. As a past basketballer (I believe), that has to be a concentration thing.

cgrant

@arhs said in Hurricanes 2022:

@dan54 was thinking the same. Rayasi was poor and PUJ below his best too. Noticed a few upright ineffective tackle attempts. Tjp Prinsep Fidow Goosen Sullivan and Gibson all looked good to me.

The most important performers were the two locks IMO. Parsons and IWL brought to the Canes pack the power it was missing, and allowed their colleagues to look good.

Canes4life

Here's some highlights of the Petone game from Saturday. Hurricanes development players Riley Higgins (12), Harry Godfrey (15) and Logan Henry (9) featuring prominently.

Canes4life

Hopefully see the big dog soon.

Canes4life

Holland’s ridiculous selections aside, what is the Hurricanes strongest 15 heading into the pointy end of the season?

I’d like this side to trot out against the Reds next week but doubt it will eventuate.

Pouri Rakete-Stones
Asafo Aumua
Tyrel Lomax
Isaia Walker-Leawere (his size is a huge asset to our pack, about time we removed the liability that is James Blackwell)
Scott Scrafton
TK Howden (offers so much more than Prinsep. He’s more physical, has a higher skillset, he’s taller - yes he’s less experienced but he played very well in his debut against the Crusaders, he’s a natural 6.)
Blake Gibson (I’d prefer him over Kirifi especially how he played against the Highlanders, he’s less of a penalty magnet aswell).
Ardie Savea
TJ Perenara
Ruben Love (offers more zip than Garden-Bachop, especially on attack. Deserves a good run in the ten jersey).
Wes Goosen (would prefer Goosen over Rayasi, has a higher work rate)
Jordie Barrett
Peter Umaga-Jensen
Bailyn Sullivan (would love to see him have a go on the wing. His try last night proved he can be a great finisher, he’s got more gas than Savea aswell which we need).
Josh Moorby (was a little rusty last night but I’m happy if we persist with Moorby).

The Silver Fern

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