Counties Rugby 2016
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<p>If anyone was wondering what happened to Adam Cathcart, he had to retire from rugby because he was told he had the hips of a 80 year old. He has had both hips reconstructed and spent six months on crutches. He took up coaching and coached Onewhero to sixth place in the Counties club premier grade.</p>
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<p>Team to play Samoa A:</p>
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<p>1. Sean Bagshaw</p>
<p>2. Suliasi Taufalele</p>
<p>3. Sione Faletau</p>
<p>4. Viliame Rarasea</p>
<p>5. Cameron Skelton</p>
<p>6. Viliami Taulani</p>
<p>7. Fotu Lokotui</p>
<p>8. Sootala Fa’aso’o</p>
<p>9. Jonathan Taumateine</p>
<p>10. Piers Francis</p>
<p>11. Sione Fifita</p>
<p>12. Orbyn Leger</p>
<p>13. Cardiff Vaega (c)</p>
<p>14. Sherwin Stowers</p>
<p>15. Luteru Laulala</p>
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<p>16. Gafatasi Su’a</p>
<p>17. Jarred Adams</p>
<p>18. Kalolo Tuiloma</p>
<p>19. Matiaha Martin</p>
<p>20. Alamanda Motuga</p>
<p>21. Richard Judd</p>
<p>22. Nathan de Thierry</p>
<p>23. Joe Reynolds</p>
<p>24. Kalione Hala</p>
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<p>If anyone was wondering what happened to Adam Cathcart, he had to retire from rugby because he was told he had the hips of a 80 year old. He has had both hips reconstructed and spent six months on crutches. He took up coaching and coached Onewhero to sixth place in the Counties club premier grade.</p>
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<p>That's a real bummer. He hit some awesome form a couple of seasons ago and would have been a good addition to the Chiefs.</p>
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<p>What's with the dumb decision to not use the new trial laws in club rugby this year? Other Unions did and it seems they really get an advantage on not giving away penalties. We have made it hard for ourselves. </p> -
<p><strong>Counties Manukau Steelers team named to play Game of Three Halves</strong></p>
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<p>Steelers coaches Darryl Suasua, Grant Henson and Semo Sititi have named their team to take on Northland and the All Blacks in tomorrow’s Game of Three Halves at ECOLight Stadium in Pukekohe, kick off 5:30pm.</p>
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<p>Suasua said it will be a great opportunity for the community to see the All Blacks in action in Pukekohe.</p>
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<p>“It’s an exciting occasion for us to take on the best team in the world, and also continue to work on the new rules that will be utilised in the Mitre 10 Cup.â€</p>
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<p>The Steelers will play the old rules against the All Blacks and the new rules against Northland.</p>
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<p>The format of the Game of Three Halves will consist of three 40 minute games and will start with Steelers vs Northland at 5:30pm then Northland vs All Blacks and then finishing off with Steelers vs All Blacks. Gates open tomorrow at 4:30pm.</p>
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<p>Season Memberships for the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup are still available for purchase at www.iticket.co.nz or at the CMRFU Office at ECOLight Stadium between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Remember a Season Membership includes the Game of Three Halves, as well as the Steelers five Mitre 10 Cup home games. Season Memberships cost as little as $50 for Kids in the Grandstand and $100 for Adults.</p>
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<p>The Steelers first game of the Mitre 10 Cup is against North Harbour at QBE Stadium in Albany at 7:35pm on Thursday 18 August.</p>
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<p>Steelers team for Game of Three Halves:</p>
<p>1. Sean Bagshaw</p>
<p>2. Gafatasi Su’a</p>
<p>3. Sione Faletau</p>
<p>4. Viliame Rarasea</p>
<p>5. Jimmy Tupou ©</p>
<p>6. Viliami Taulani</p>
<p>7. Fotu Lokotui</p>
<p>8. Sootala Fa’aso’o</p>
<p>9. Richard Judd</p>
<p>10. Piers Francis</p>
<p>11. Sherwin Stowers</p>
<p>12. Cardiff Vaega</p>
<p>13. Joseph Ikenasio</p>
<p>14. Kalione Hala</p>
<p>15. Joe Reynolds</p>
<p>16. Suliasi Taufalele</p>
<p>17. Jarred Adams</p>
<p>18. Kalolo Tuiloma</p>
<p>19. Alamanda Motuga</p>
<p>20. Cameron Skelton</p>
<p>21. Matiaha Martin</p>
<p>22. Jonathan Taumateine</p>
<p>23. Orbyn Leger</p>
<p>Lolohea Loco</p>
<p>Nathan de Thierry</p>
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<p>I just saw Cameron Skelton on TV just now. He looks fitter that the last photo I saw of him. His younger brother who is now 16 is 7 foot plus.</p> -
<p>Steelers team to face North Harbour:</p>
<p>1. Sean Bagshaw</p>
<p>2. Gafatasi Su’a</p>
<p>3. Kalolo Tuiloma *</p>
<p>4. Viliame Rarasea</p>
<p>5. Jimmy Tupou ©</p>
<p>6. Jordan Taufua</p>
<p>7. Fotu Lokotui *</p>
<p>8. Sootala Fa’aso’o *</p>
<p>9. Richard Judd</p>
<p>10. Piers Francis</p>
<p>11. Sherwin Stowers</p>
<p>12. Cardiff Vaega</p>
<p>13. Joseph Ikenasio *</p>
<p>14. Sam Vaka</p>
<p>15. Joe Reynolds *</p>
<p>16. Suliasi Taufalele</p>
<p>17. Jarred Adams</p>
<p>18. Sione Faletau *</p>
<p>19. Matiaha Martin *</p>
<p>20. Viliami Taulani *</p>
<p>21. Jonathan Taumateine *</p>
<p>22. Kalione Hala *</p>
<p>23. Luteru Laulala </p>
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@mikedogz said in Counties Rugby 2016:
Steelers team to face North Harbour:
1. Sean Bagshaw
2. Gafatasi Su’a
3. Kalolo Tuiloma *
4. Viliame Rarasea
5. Jimmy Tupou ©
6. Jordan Taufua
7. Fotu Lokotui *
8. Sootala Fa’aso’o *
9. Richard Judd
10. Piers Francis
11. Sherwin Stowers
12. Cardiff Vaega
13. Joseph Ikenasio *
14. Sam Vaka
15. Joe Reynolds *
16. Suliasi Taufalele
17. Jarred Adams
18. Sione Faletau *
19. Matiaha Martin *
20. Viliami Taulani *
21. Jonathan Taumateine *
22. Kalione Hala *
23. Luteru Laulala *- Steelers debut
We need Quinn to tell us which schools these guys came from..
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Ken Laban is equally, if not more knowledgable about players schools as well so I'm sure he'll look after that department (not that I'm against it).
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@African-Monkey said in Counties Rugby 2016:
Ken Laban is equally, if not more knowledgable about players schools as well so I'm sure he'll look after that department (not that I'm against it).
I'm not against it either.. I'm actually interested lol..
Usually teams show which clubs they come from, but I'm keen to know about the schools