Hurricanes 2023
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@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Canes4life I've not found much info.
From his Rakaviti profile:
Age: 22
Height: 189cm
Weight - 103kg
From: Tailevu, Fiji
School: Ratu Kadavulevu SchoolFormer RKS Under 18’s Rep Solomone Naiduki is known for being a powerhouse centre with excellent finishing abilities.
He was reportedly spotted by Raiders scouts on a tour to Australia with the Junior Bati but was ultimately signed by the Eels.
In his time with RKS he was touted as one of the best finishers in recent years.
This is from the Roar site:Naiduki is the latest Fiji-born Parramatta winger. Naiduki was first scouted in 2018 by the Raiders when representing the Junior Bati as a centre, before a late three-year offer from the Eels secured his services.
Naiduki fits the prototype of the typical Fijian winger: athletic, quick, strong in contact and a good finisher.
Naiduki scored three tries in his six NSW Cup appearances last season and contributes handily when coming out of his own end, averaging 152 metres per game.
With Sivo injured to start the season, Naiduki looked to be likely to start on the wing in Round 1 until the recent signing of Bailey Simonsson.
He likely needs an injury to one of the starting wingers before a debut, and even then, he will still be competing with two-gamer Sean Russell for a spot.
Naiduki is no guarantee to play first grade this year but will not let anyone down if selected.ng to google, in 2021, he was a development player with the Eels; in 2022, he was a full squad member, but never cracked the senior playing side.
And this is from another article:Parramatta Eels - Solomone Naiduki
Another winger out of Fiji, Naiduki will be looking to emulate the success of Semi Radradra and Maika Sivo at Parramatta in the coming years.
Naiduki scored three tries in six games of NSW Cup last season and is an impressive athlete. He has signed on with the Eels top 30 squad on a one-year deal.
The 20-year-old is built similarly to Sivo and has already drawn comparisons to his fellow Fijian star, and the rookie will also be looking to make an impact and earn a spot in the World Cup squad next year.
Before the club signed Bailey Simonsson recently, Naiduki was probably the front-runner to replace the injured Sivo at the start of next season, and while he might have to wait for his opportunity now, it appears it's not too far away.This is a highlight clip from his tries in the 2021 NSW Cup:
I don't know whether this contributed to him being released by the Eels after the 2nd year of his 3-year deal, but this doesn't look good:
Demetriou's plea to NRL after nasty tackle
Jason Demetriou has urged the NRL to impose harsher suspensions for cannonball tackles after Liam Knight suffered a season-ending ACL injury from what the South Sydney coach said was a "deliberate" act of foul play in the NSW Cup.
Photo of that tackle:
Nice research, I wonder if he will play NPC next year...
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@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Canes4life Keil-Schwenke played in 6 games for Manawatū, mostly off the bench as Maile was usually their starting hooker.
No, idea what happened to Raymond Tuputupu since he played for the NZU20s in July. I expected him in the Turbos squad, too, ahead of LK-S. In the media release of the NZ U19 team naming it said that he was unavailable. All the others on that unavailable list were playing NPC or 7s. He wasn't.
Just came across this: Manawatu will have two very good young hookers next year in Bason and Tuputupu.
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@Canes4life Very, very young, too. Bason signed straight out of school. Tuputupu one year out of school. Especially with forwards, their workload will have to be carefully managed.
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Carlos Hihi running around with the Hurricanes:
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@Canes4life He's a first five-eighth straight out of Gisborne Boys'.
He was one of three Poverty Bay players invited to attend the Hurricanes U18 Development Camp, two months ago.
He wasn't initially named in the Tūranga Tāne (Poverty Bay Development) team, but played at least one game for that team against Thames Valley Development, this year.
Not much else to find about him on google, except this:
https://www.teaomaori.news/talented-9-year-old-wins-gold-auckland-international-judo-championship
He must have moved from Rotorua Boys' to Gisborne Boys', because in this team list of the New Zealand U16 Touch team of 2020 (posted by Rotorua Boys' HS), he was listed as from Bay of Plenty.
Rotorua Boys' High School
Congratulations to Carlos Hihi who was named in the New Zealand U16 Touch team!
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@Stargazer Yeah look what he did for the Lions forward pack which is essentially the Canes forward pack anyway.
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@mikey07 said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Stargazer Yeah look what he did for the Lions forward pack which is essentially the Canes forward pack anyway.
Uhm, Wellington may have the largest representation in the Canes overall and in their forward pack, but the majority of Hurricanes forwards doesn't play for Wellington.
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@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2023:
@mikey07 Instead of Chris Gibbes, the current forwards coach?
or maybe instead of Jamie Mackintosh?
they could've moved Gibbes to scrum and Paul Tito forwards/line-out
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@kiwi_expat totally agree I fail to see why Mackintosh is actually there.
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@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2023:
@mikey07 said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Stargazer Yeah look what he did for the Lions forward pack which is essentially the Canes forward pack anyway.
Uhm, Wellington may have the largest representation in the Canes overall and in their forward pack, but the majority of Hurricanes forwards doesn't play for Wellington.
Aumua, Numia, Blackwell, Bird, Kirifi, Delany, Lakai are all in the Lions squad, and will all likely play big mins next year for the Canes. That’s a good chunk of the Hurricanes forwards even when you don’t include Savea and Coles. I know there are also a lot of quality forwards from Manawatu, BOP and HB that will complete for positions. Would have been good to have Fish on board, better option than Mackintosh.
I see what @mikey07 is saying though. That Lions lineout was top notch. The way Delany, Bird and Blackwell played this year was a level above previous seasons and big ups must go to Tito for that.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2023:
@mikey07 said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Stargazer Yeah look what he did for the Lions forward pack which is essentially the Canes forward pack anyway.
Uhm, Wellington may have the largest representation in the Canes overall and in their forward pack, but the majority of Hurricanes forwards doesn't play for Wellington.
Aumua, Numia, Blackwell, Bird, Kirifi, Delany, Lakai are all in the Lions squad, and will all likely play big mins next year for the Canes. That’s a good chunk of the Hurricanes forwards even when you don’t include Savea and Coles. I know there are also a lot of quality forwards from Manawatu, BOP and HB that will complete for positions. Would have been good to have Fish on board, better option than Mackintosh.
I see what @mikey07 is saying though. That Lions lineout was top notch. The way Delany, Bird and Blackwell played this year was a level above previous seasons and big ups must go to Tito for that.
Certainly would of been good to see Tito on the Cane's coaching staff Canes, Like you I impressed with what he did for Lions, Leo Crowley was telling me he thought he had some good knowledgeetc, and I would of been keen on seeing him bring Lakai etc to another level, especially as Ardie heads over for the yen in 2024 so will need a bit of experience at 8, although I think Flanders goes pretty well there.
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The road to the Hurricanes has been quite a journey for Josh Southall. This paints a picture of what he’s gone through since making the NZ Schools as a year 12 a few years back. I really hope his career thrives from here.
Injuries from the age of 13:
Age 13: Tore my calf muscle (4 MONTHS)
Age 14: Severs Disease Heel (12 weeks)
Age 15: Osgood Schlatters Disease, Two Knee Hyper Extension (12 weeks)
Age 16: Two Concussions, Carpal Tunnel in Wrist, Popped AC Shoulder Joint, Grade 3 Ankle Sprain (Total 5 MONTHS, 19 weeks)
Age 17: Tore ACL, MCL, PCL & Meniscus Right Knee Surgery (13 MONTHS)
Age 18: MCL Right Knee (8 weeks)
Age 19: Popper AC Shoulder Joint (12 weeks)
Age 20: Concussion, Articular Cartilage Knee Surgery (15 MONTHS)
Age 21: Blew Left Hamstring (10 weeks)
Age 22: Changed position no.7 ➡️ no.2 Blew Right Hamstring (10 weeks) -
A few photos from the Hurricanes annual surf to peak can be found here: https://davelintott.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/221217-Super-Rugby-Hurricanes-Surf-To-Peak/G0000WmcdCJtIvzM/I0000IF.H1GgrxRo
Billy Proctor coming in first place, Cam Roigard in second, and Josh Southall in third. Interestingly Ruben Love who has won this comfortably the two years prior either didn't partake or didn't finish in the top 3.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
The road to the Hurricanes has been quite a journey for Josh Southall. This paints a picture of what he’s gone through since making the NZ Schools as a year 12 a few years back. I really hope his career thrives from here.
Injuries from the age of 13:
Age 13: Tore my calf muscle (4 MONTHS)
Age 14: Severs Disease Heel (12 weeks)
Age 15: Osgood Schlatters Disease, Two Knee Hyper Extension (12 weeks)
Age 16: Two Concussions, Carpal Tunnel in Wrist, Popped AC Shoulder Joint, Grade 3 Ankle Sprain (Total 5 MONTHS, 19 weeks)
Age 17: Tore ACL, MCL, PCL & Meniscus Right Knee Surgery (13 MONTHS)
Age 18: MCL Right Knee (8 weeks)
Age 19: Popper AC Shoulder Joint (12 weeks)
Age 20: Concussion, Articular Cartilage Knee Surgery (15 MONTHS)
Age 21: Blew Left Hamstring (10 weeks)
Age 22: Changed position no.7 ➡️ no.2 Blew Right Hamstring (10 weeks)Geez poor bugger that is a lot of injuries to cope with.
It does show he is mentally strong though,I hope he gets some real reward out of all the Rehab.
