Rebels v Crusaders
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@Chris-B. said in Rebels v Crusaders:
I think he got a few minutes in one game earlier this season didn't he? Completely unsighted has been Sione Fifita - if he's not injured then he'll be sweating on his contract. As might Dunshea, Tim Perry, Leon Fukofuka, Marty McKenzie, Sean Wainui and, maybe, Jone Macilai (though I know he is injured).
I have a sneaking suspicion that Razor might be a bit more ruthless than Toddy in wielding the axe.
Macilai has played a couple of club games for University in the last 3 weeks, so not injured.
Can't see Razor giving him a run ahead of our curretnt wingers + Ioane tho
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Is Ioane fit as well? Yeah - can't see any room for Macilai to get a run from here - it basically needs to be the best team we can field every week - except maybe vs the B&I Lions.
I don't really keep track of contracts - but, I've got a feeling we only signed Seta for a year, so really hope we can hang on to him, despite that playing on the wing probably hasn't helped his AB aspirations. I reckon Razor will be keen to get Enari in next year, so I'd be surprised if Fukofuka keeps his spot.
Others I've listed will depend on who else puts their hands up in the meantime - and contracts, obviously.
Really hoping we will have Crotty and Todd back for this weekend. I think the Highlanders will be very tough and, other than Squire (and Christie), pretty much at full strength.
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@Chris-B. said in Rebels v Crusaders:
Is Ioane fit as well? Yeah - can't see any room for Macilai to get a run from here - it basically needs to be the best team we can field every week - except maybe vs the B&I Lions.
I don't really keep track of contracts - but, I've got a feeling we only signed Seta for a year, so really hope we can hang on to him, despite that playing on the wing probably hasn't helped his AB aspirations. I reckon Razor will be keen to get Enari in next year, so I'd be surprised if Fukofuka keeps his spot.
Others I've listed will depend on who else puts their hands up in the meantime - and contracts, obviously.
Really hoping we will have Crotty and Todd back for this weekend. I think the Highlanders will be very tough and, other than Squire (and Christie), pretty much at full strength.
Haven't seen Digby's name on the club programme, so I guess he's still injured mate.
Agree about Todd and Crotty, they are pretty crucial this weekend, especially with Samu now out.
Yeah I'm pretty certain they only signed Seta for a year, seems to be enjoying his rugby. Hopefully sticks around for another year (though if he's overlooked for the ABs I can understand if he looks elsewhere)
Would be happy to see fukafuka leave, Enari is a talent worth hanging on to for sure.
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is a shame Macilai has been injured, as other backs seem to have thrived under Robertson, whereas IMO Blackadder stifled them, but expect unless he has a stormer of a MItre 10 campaign (like his breakout season) may not get back in next season.
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@taniwharugby Hard to say for sure, but I think Macilai will probably be OK. Might depend on what happens with Seta.
Sione Fifita has been with the Crusaders for two seasons and hasn't (I think) played a minute for them and, as far as I know, he's been fit and available for most of this season.
Digby Ioane has looked good when he's played, but he's no spring chicken (nearly 32).
On the other hand, there's some promising young wings floating around ChCh and Nelson. Caleb Makene and the Faingaanuku bros. for three.
