Māori All Blacks 2024

[Bovidae]

Looking at the whole squad, Broughton must be the no.7 cover, which I thought might happen. Jacob Norris is unlucky then as he covers all three loose forward positions.

[ACT Crusader]

When do they appoint a captain?

[Bones]

@Duluth said in Māori All Blacks 2024:

@Bovidae

Probably not contracted anymore. He negotiated an early release and judging by Auckland's social media he's not available for NPC

Yeah can't see much point in injuring yourself for pittance in festival rugby and voiding your lucrative contract, don't blame him.

[Bovidae]

@ACT-Crusader said in Māori All Blacks 2024:

When do they appoint a captain?

Filipo said they are are looking at a couple of players. Harmon seems to be the obvious choice. All will be revealed when the team is released.

[frugby]

Perhaps controversial, but I reckon that the Maori All Blacks should include overseas-based players. Particularly with the advent of the NZ XV, would allow the two teams to play simultaneously, whilst also both being strong.

[Daffy Jaffy]

Moody and Rona out, Mason Tupaea in -

[Bovidae]

Lacking depth at prop. I assume Ainsley wasn't interested as Kumeroa really struggled.

[Bovidae]

https://www.allblacks.com/news/rameka-poihipis-surprising-journey-to-maori-all-blacks-co-captaincy

[ARHS]

@Bovidae who else though? Grace maybe.

[Bovidae]

@ARHS Filipo must have wanted a forward and back as his co-captains. But Poihipi didn't even start.