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    @Canes4life yea normally we're griping about who they pick, this year all options are solid.

    I do think though Perenara is a locked on starter, and probably Julian too. Even though they shouldn't be.

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    @foobaNZ if Julian starts I don’t think we should start Rayasi.

    Two big wingers rarely works. I’d shift Moorby to the left wing if we start Savea.

    I think there will be plenty of rotation.

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    Hurricanes 2023 squad.

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    So Tosi is the 6th prop, Devery is the third hooker, and Gibson has been dropped.

    That squad is strong and I think we can definitely win the title. Need to keep key players fit though.

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    A lot of loose forwards, even after moving Delany to lock.

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    Kini Naholo makes his third Super side. Has he ever actually played a game though?

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    @Bovidae said in Hurricanes 2023:

    A lot of loose forwards, even after moving Delany to lock.

    I think 8 is the usual amount isn’t it?

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    @Crucial said in Hurricanes 2023:

    Kini Naholo makes his third Super side. Has he ever actually played a game though?

    I don’t think so. Only pre-season I assume.

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    @Crucial said in Hurricanes 2023:

    Kini Naholo makes his third Super side. Has he ever actually played a game though?

    Between him and his brother they have the fullset of jerseys.

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    I like that squad although I was hoping Sheck might get in for Tosi. I guess Tosi needs more game time at this level he wasn't used much at all last year.

    What's the word on Devery?

    Prinsep should not be anywhere near the 23. The squad looks great.

    I am a bit surprised at no Gibson. If Ardie is at 8 that means Kirifi is the only genuine 7 right?

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    @Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:

    @Crucial said in Hurricanes 2023:

    Kini Naholo makes his third Super side. Has he ever actually played a game though?

    I don’t think so. Only pre-season I assume.

    He played for the Crusaders last year (against Moana Pasifika, I think). He might have had a game for the Chiefs too.

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    Yeah from memory Naholo got injured in his debut game for the Chiefs a couple of years back.

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    @Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:

    @Bovidae said in Hurricanes 2023:

    A lot of loose forwards, even after moving Delany to lock.

    I think 8 is the usual amount isn’t it?

    The Hurricanes have selected a 22:16 forwards:backs split while the Blues and Chiefs have gone for 21:17. The balance will differ depending on how versatile the players are within each squad.

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    @Bovidae Canes have a hell of lot of versatility in that backline, may be why.

    Hopefully Sheck is in the WTG rather than snapped up elsewhere.

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    @foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2023:

    I like that squad although I was hoping Sheck might get in for Tosi. I guess Tosi needs more game time at this level he wasn't used much at all last year.

    What's the word on Devery?

    Prinsep should not be anywhere near the 23. The squad looks great.

    I am a bit surprised at no Gibson. If Ardie is at 8 that means Kirifi is the only genuine 7 right?

    Devery started the season strong for us last year before getting injured, so he probably gets rewarded despite not playing in the NPC this year.

    I'm hoping they use Ardie at 7 so we get to see Ardie and Lakai together. Alternatively, Lakai can also play 7 which he's done a lot of during age-grade rugby.

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    Good squad was very suprised they stuck with Tosi though I’m happy they did also shocked Gibson got dropped they seemed to be dribbling all over him when he signed so happy PUJ is staying.

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    @mikey07 said in Hurricanes 2023:

    Good squad was very suprised they stuck with Tosi though I’m happy they did also shocked Gibson got dropped they seemed to be dribbling all over him when he signed so happy PUJ is staying.

    I'm really intrigued to see the Highlanders squad now, to see whether guys like Gibson, O'Reilly and Garden-Bachop end up there.

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    Overall I'm stoked with this squad.

    I'd have the Crusaders as favourites but I feel the Blues/Canes/Chiefs all look pretty even and can all challenge for the title.

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    Well JB covers 10-15 and 4,5.

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    @mikey07 I'm a bit disappointed at no Gibson. I thought he was very good for the Canes. Had a hell of a game against the Landers early in the season.

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