Drua v Highlanders
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Highlanders bolster team for Fijian Drua game
The Highlanders will get some handy reinforcements as they seek to rescue a disappointing season. Captain Aaron Smith and No8 Marino Mikaele-Tu’u...
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@KiwiMurph said in Drua v Highlanders:
Looks like ticket sales are sluggish.
Haven't they had issues in the past where they tried to charge NZ/Aus prices in the islands.
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@SouthernMann said in Drua v Highlanders:
Haven't they had issues in the past where they tried to charge NZ/Aus prices in the islands.
The Blues in Apia definitely made that mistake. I'm not sure if there's been an issue in Suva with that
That article was a bit strange. The comments in the article suggest that the sales are following the same pattern as previous games in Suva that were nearly sold out
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apart from gregory on the wing pretty much full strength i think
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The team for round 11 includes the return of Aaron Smith who will Captain the side after being unavailable for selection in round 10. A new look loose forward trio sees Marino Mikaele-Tu’u back at number 8 and after a barnstorming performance last weekend, Christian Lio-Willie, earns a start in the number 6 jersey with Billy Harmon completing the trio at 7. Gareth Evans has returned to Dunedin after receiving an injury against the Brumbies in Melbourne. -
Drua for the upset?
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@African-Monkey not even sure it would be an upset, we're playing pretty poorly
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Drua are paying $4.20 at the tab
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@Duluth if i wasn't too loyal i'd snap that up
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@Kiwiwomble said in Drua v Highlanders:
@Duluth if i wasn't too loyal i'd snap that up
No interest in an insurance bet? I'll probably put some cash on the Drua in case the Highlanders lose.
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@Kiwiwomble I like that loose forward trio, can't help but think Vilimoni koroi should maybe head to Moana if he's not wanted? watching him play npc & 7's over the years i tipped him to be a Tim Nanai Williams sorta player at super but was obviously way off
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@FakatavaFuture said in Drua v Highlanders:
@Kiwiwomble I like that loose forward trio, can't help but think Vilimoni koroi should maybe head to Moana if he's not wanted? watching him play npc & 7's over the years i tipped him to be a Tim Nanai Williams sorta player at super but was obviously way off
even if we had 2015/16 "mr reliable" banks....i think if its coming off the bench i would rather someone like koroi, more exciting and more versatile, like banks starts or not at all
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@FakatavaFuture said in Drua v Highlanders:
@Kiwiwomble I like that loose forward trio, can't help but think Vilimoni koroi should maybe head to Moana if he's not wanted? watching him play npc & 7's over the years i tipped him to be a Tim Nanai Williams sorta player at super but was obviously way off
The Samoan and Tongan Unions already had trouble accepting the signing of McClutchie (who's only been signed for one season). I doubt they'd want to sign another player who's not eligible for one of the Island nations.
Fijian Drua makes more sense, considering he's Fijian.
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@Kiwiwomble judging by his Instagram stories he's back in Dunedin with Frizell, so he didn't even get to make the trip to his parents motherland
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From the Highlanders' media release:
The team will have extra motivation to achieve with this weekend’s game being Tony Brown’s 100th involved with the Highlander’s coaching team, a feat that he fell just shy of as a player (97 caps from 2016-11) and brings his cumulative coaching and playing total to 197 games. Alongside this, it is also Andrew Makalio’s 50th Super Rugby game. Andrew made his debut for the Highlanders this season after playing 43 games for the Crusaders between 2017 and 2021.
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@Stargazer said in Drua v Highlanders:
@FakatavaFuture said in Drua v Highlanders:
@Kiwiwomble I like that loose forward trio, can't help but think Vilimoni koroi should maybe head to Moana if he's not wanted? watching him play npc & 7's over the years i tipped him to be a Tim Nanai Williams sorta player at super but was obviously way off
The Samoan and Tongan Unions already had trouble accepting the signing of McClutchie (who's only been signed for one season). I doubt they'd want to sign another player who's not eligible for one of the Island nations.
Fijian Drua makes more sense, considering he's Fijian.
Don’t MP have a Fijian player currently?
I thought that Fiji was one of the Pacific nations that make up he general Moana?
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TEAM LIST: ROUND 11 VS HIGHLANDERS | Fijian Drua
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne has announced his line-up for the historic first homecoming match at ANZ Stadium Suva.
Haereiti Hetet, Mesu Dolokoto, Manasa Saulo, Isoa Nasilasila, Ratu Rotuisolia, Meli Derenalagi (c), Vilive Miramora, Te Ahiwaru Cirikdaveta, Frank Lomani, Teli Tela, Vinaya Habosi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Apisalome Vota, Selestino Ravutaumada, Kitione Taliga
Reserves: Tevita Ikanivere, Meli Tuni, Samu Tawake, Villiame Rarasea, Joseva Tamani, Simione Kuruvoli, Onisi Ratave, Kitione Ratu
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