Hurricanes 2024
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2024:
@Duluth probably because Jordie won’t be there next year. Higgins and PUJ will be fighting for that 12 jersey. I would have been surprised by it if Jordie was there next year but I’m happy PUJ is signing on because depth is key.
I’m hoping Higgins is first choice.
I hope they also find a new backs coach that can see this.
But very pleased that Higgins has signed. Also, Cameron but only because the other options are poor, or not even close to ready yet (Godfrey).
PUJ I've given up on now.
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@Winger hopefully Morgan departs so Godfrey gets more game time at 10. I think Godfrey will get more time there next year anyway but to not have Morgan in the way will help. I'd be happy with Cameron, Godfrey and then Love as back-up. We would just need to find a solid fullback option to cover Love. Real shame we are losing Moorby, I know Robertson has tried to keep him in NZ but he will be in France next year, he probably left a year or two too early tbh. I wonder if there are any good fullback/wing options off contract this year?
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@Duluth said in Hurricanes 2024:
Surprised PUJ extended
Surely there were some other contracts on the table from other franchises for both players. I guess the comfort of home and the Hurricanes on an upward trajectory really helps and makes players want to hang around so credit to the Canes on that.
What is the contract situation with Rayasi? So much talent but just not getting enough time behind Naholo and Moorby. Possibly looking elsewhere or even off shore?
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@Landers92 don't think Rayasi will leave, Moorby is leaving so that might push Naholo to the right wing and open a spot for Rayasi on the left. Depends who the Canes sign in the off-season. I'm not the biggest fan of Rayasi, 2/10 times he does something amazing, but the other 8/10 times he gets the ball he usually does something stupid. He hasn't really improved over the last 6 or so years being in the Canes so if he left it wouldn't be the end of the world.
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@Canes4life yeah just hasn’t taken that next step and was thinking it might be from nit getting consistent minutes. Definitely a player in there somewhere. Interesting one to watch.
A close friend of mine has a very reliable source with your lot. I think it’s a 99.99% lock in that Love makes the All Blacks moving forward but should he not, there are some very interesting contract offers on the table post 2025 for him. I don’t think there is anything to worry about though as he will get AB selected for sure but I thought that was worth mentioning as I found out a few days ago.
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@Landers92 without detailing too much information were the offers from overseas clubs?
I really can't see him missing out on the ABs for the first squad of the year. Both him and Stevenson should be selected so I think it's likely he'll sign a long term deal with the Canes if he makes the ABs this year and next.
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@Canes4life overseas yes but not as far overseas as you probably think. Love has to make it, it would be extremely disappointing if he didn’t.
Wearing the black jersey is what will keep him here post 2025, not that that’s uncommon but thats what has been said. Sounds like if that wasn’t a possibility then he wouldn’t be afraid to leave. Thankfully that’s not something we as All Black fans have to worry about haha
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@Landers92 the hard thing for NZ rugby atm is keeping players that are bubbling just under the ABs. There is so much opportunity for players in their prime now to take the money and run, especially if they don't see the ABs as the be all and end all.
We should be fine because Love is almost a lock for the ABs but there are plenty of other talented players that may look overseas if they miss out, because there will be a few.
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Our prayers have been answered
Ulster rugby reach agreement to sign former U20 All-Black out-half Aidan Morgan
The Wellington out-half is capped four times at U20 level for New Zealand
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Hurricanes star Xavier Numia talks journey from midfield to front row
When the Hurricanes beat the Chiefs 36-23 in Wellington on April 13, the Chiefs scrum was reduced to rubble.
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Hurricanes 2024:
Hurricanes star Xavier Numia talks journey from midfield to front row
When the Hurricanes beat the Chiefs 36-23 in Wellington on April 13, the Chiefs scrum was reduced to rubble.
His partner and Xavier might produce some good props for the future
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@Canes4life not sure I agree with that. We should find an out and out 10.
We should target Jacomb. To me he's the best young prospect and I think is only WTG at the Chiefs?
Or, Rico Simpson from the 20's.
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@foobaNZ nah we need to back Godfrey to be our long term 10. Him and Roigard ripped the Crusaders apart in a pre season game last year as a halves combo. I’d rather back Godfrey than take a punt on Jacomb who’s aligned with the Chiefs anyway.
Godfrey also was the under 20 player of the tournament playing 10 last year.
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@Canes4life with Morgan leaving we have a spot for another 10. No reason not to target a good one, even if we have Godfrey and Cameron on the books.
I think Love is pretty well established as a 15 now. He's probably odds on to get the AB 15 jumper this year.
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@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2024:
@Canes4life with Morgan leaving we have a spot for another 10. No reason not to target a good one, even if we have Godfrey and Cameron on the books.
I think Love is pretty well established as a 15 now. He's probably odds on to get the AB 15 jumper this year.
Yeah another experienced 10 wouldn’t be bad to have in the squad.
