Invitational, provincial, local & school sevens tournaments
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Tomorrow is the Ignite 7s tournament in Waitakere (Trust Arena). This tournament follows a few days of intensive testing of approx. 96 young athletes (not just rugby players). More on that in the article below.
There have been several changes to the teams that I posted earlier in this thread here. As the All Blacks website only seems to know the names of sons of former All Blacks, they mention only one of these changes:
There have been several changes to the eight respective men’s and women’s squads – Inferno, Bolt, Surge and Power - named prior to the tournament with a number of players withdrawn after medical checks during the registration process. Among the players not to make it to the start line was recently contracted All Blacks Sevens player Niko Jones who has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Jones will remain with his Inferno team for the week but will be unable to take part in the tournament.I've only checked the Hawke's Bay players, and Lincoln McClutchie is one of the other players no longer appearing in the team lists, so either he is also injured, or he is training with the HB 7s squad, or maybe the Canes have asked him to join them for preseason
.You can check the updated team lists here: https://www.ignite7.co.nz/teams/
The games will be broadcast on Sky Sport 1 tomorrow. This is the draw:
http://www.allblacks.com/News/33478/athletes-show-their-class-in-red-bull-ignite7-testing
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The Condor Sevens are this week, with the U15 boys and girls starting on Thursday, 29 November, and the Open boys and girls tournament starting on Saturday.
Sky Sport will cover Field #1 of the Open Division:
Saturday (12-6pm) on Sky Sport 2
Sunday (11am-5:30pm) on Sky Sport 1All other games (including U15) will be streamed live on https://www.sidelineapp.com/ . Access to the livestreaming can be purchased from Wed 28 November, 9am.
Here is the provisional draw for the Open boys & girls tournament. Note they've messed up a few games (boys v girls teams, or they've just typed it wrong). You may need extra strong glasses to be able to read it.
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Regional Sevens Qualifiers
Saturday, 1 December 2018
- Northern Region Qualifier: Memorial Park, Cambridge
- Central Region Qualifier: Playford Park, Levin
- Southern Region Qualifier: Alpine Stadium, Timaru
I understand the tournaments will be livestreamed (maybe not all games; will post the links when available).
Full draws have not been published yet.
Northland have just announced their men's team (not sure whether they have a women's team). From other provinces, I've only seen wider training squad lists.
.Aorangi Stokes
Mase Parsons
Jarod Byrnes
Isimeli Taqea
Darryl Smith
Potolaka Maake
Thomas Anderson
Dane Subritzky
Brady Rush
Keepa Wiki
Nikau Graham
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Waikato Men
Jordan Bunce - Captain, Tyler Campbell, Liam Coombes-Fabling, Niven Longopoa, Josh Moorby, Declan O’Donnell, Pene Rokoduguni, Reginald Sikivou, Sam Toa, Maioro Taylor, Valynce Te Whare, Shaun WalkerWaikato Women
Huia Harding – Captain, Ariana Bayler, Donna Fermanis, Ash Gaby-Sutherland, Violet Hapi-Wise, Sophie Millar, Lena Mitchell, Rina Parone, Chey Robins-Reti, Leanna Ryan, Veronica Sue, Kennedy TahauBay of Plenty Men
Carlos Price, Elijah Nicholas, Etonia Waqa, Hunter Mokomoko, Isaac Te Aute – Captain, Jayjay Seumai, Jordy Stone, Josh Honey, Rewita Biddle, Taniela Filemone, Te Wahi Wright, William NgataiBay of Plenty Women
Autumn-Rain Stephens-Daly, Hope Garner, Kiani Tahere, Kendra Reynolds, Kororia Heyblom, Mahina Paul, Mererangi Paul, Rebecca Kersten – Captain, Sapphire Tapsell, Sequoia Autumn Te Aonui, Tania-Rose Raharuhi, Tynealle FitzgeraldTaranaki Men
Warwick Lahmert, Louis Duffels des Forges, Melakhi Falaniko, Matthew Kissick, Jayson Potroz, Liam Blyde, Josh Setu, Daniel Rona, Jahmarl Weir, Poniani Batiniu, Rhodes Featherstone, Henry MilesTaranaki Women
Awhina Kingi, Briana Poingdestre, Casio Austin, Danika Northcott-Weherua, Iritana Hohaia, Jessie Aitken-Fowell, Kate Parkinson, Natale-ann Haupapa, Sharee Brown, Te Kahurangi Skelton, Tiffany Nuku, Tina MoeahuManawatu Men
Ben Werthmuller, Hamish Bennett, Jarred Deal, Ollie Brosnahan, Brice Henderson, Alipate Natoba, Reece Brosnan, Shai Wiperi, Te Rangatira Waitokia, Patrick Tafili-Reid, James Tofa, Tobias Wickham-Manual.Manawatu Women
Vaine Greig, Rebekah Tufuga, Crystal Mayes, Hayley Hutana, Jess Fagan-Pease, Sam Tipene, Shanna Porima, Selica Winiata, Corrineke Windle, Lauren Balsillie, Kahurangi Sturmey, Ruci Malanicagi.Wellington Men
Kemara Hauti-Parapara, Losi Filipo, Sheridan Rangihuna, Pepesana Patafilo, Pakai Turia, Kyle Preston, Nash Fiso-Vaelei, Piri Paraone, Dan Schrijves, Romu Senilebu, Adam Simpson, Bruce Kauika-Peterson.Wellington Women
Sinead To'ala-Ryder, Rosi Lomani, Amanda Rasch, Ayesha Leti-liga, Monica Tagoai, Marcelle Parkes, Jane-Edna Bryce, Milena Mackay, Harmony Ione, Rejieli Uluinayau, Montana Heslop, Timena Tumaai.
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Links to the draws and livestreams here
http://www.allblacks.com/News/33508/regional-sevens-live-streamMissing: link to a livestream of the Northern Regionals, but I understand it may be streamed on the Waikato Rugby Facebook page.
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Auckland mens squad:
William Talataina
Freedom Vaha'akolo (Co-Captain)
Niu Osika
Gerald Van Wyk (Co-Captain)
Junior Matautia
AJ Lam
Josepha Kolinisau
Spencer Bishop
Matt Johnson
Brendan Ward
Shaun Devine
Simon Fauo'o
Head Coach: David Ross
Ast. Coach: Tutu Tairea
Ast. Coach: Rocky Khan
Ast. Coach: DJ Forbes
Manager: Gareth Hastings
Physio: Chris Wilson
Ast. Physio: Jonny Cooper
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@daffy-jaffy said in Invitational, provincial, local & school sevens tournaments:
Matt Johnson
The player who was with Southland?
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Auckland Women
Charmaine Smith, Tiana Ngawati, Kennedy Simon, Nina Hara, Talei Kidd, Tysha Ikenasio, Lose Mafi, Natahlia Moors, Tess Gard'ner, Kiritapu Demant, Laselle Lefale, Richsay LemanuCounties Manukau Men
Vuga Tagicakibau, Savelio Ropati, Liam Daniela, Epeli Lotawa, Peni Buakula, Jamie Gilbert-Clark, Riley Hohepa, Sam Furniss, Jesse Pascoe, Sunia Vosikata, Pisi Leilua, Josh GrayWairarapa Bush
Jack Eschenbach, James Goodger, Tipi Haira, Shayne Harmon, Tavita Isaac, Inia Katia (captain), Soli Malatai, Jason Potoru, Epeli Rayaqayaqa, Joe Tako, 2 players TBC
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I have found my new favourite player, the North Harbour No. 13 will do me, even without ever having seen him play. Not likely too either as aren't 7s squads limited to twelve?
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@higgins Puppy used to play for my mighty Ponsonby (Gallaher Shield Champions, Gods of Thunder, Masters of the Universe). He is much more fierce than the name suggests!
http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Puppy+Farrell+Auckland+Club+Rugby+Ponsonby+xf9YUzyt6GTl.jpg -
That is actually quite a list of names. Harbour are captained by a 50+ year old MP but have their own BFA which is pretty cool.
I am unsure what an untidy Berry would look like a but Anita one is always good.
Actually there are quite a few more there, but I won't go on or will have to put this in the "names" thread.
Well maybe Pita Volavola (who may well be a top bloke) does sound like something that you might have for lunch.
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@daffy-jaffy said in Invitational, provincial, local & school sevens tournaments:
He is much more fierce than the name suggests!
He went through school with that name - he must be as tough as! Should probably be a boxer not a rugby player.
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Hawke's Bay men
Teihana Brown (c), Kalin Paewai, Damien Scott, Trent Hape, Hayden Hann, Siosaia Paese, Tamati Samuels, Sebastian Visinia, Zachary Donaldson, Tom Iosefo, Tyrone Dodd-Edwards, Danny ToalaHawke's Bay women
Shaylee Tipiwai (c), Lara Kendrick, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Niamh Jefferson, Teilah Ferguson, Hanna Brough, Julie Ferguson-Ngawaka, Krysten Cottrell, Hope Hakopa, Cortez Te Pou, Anna Powdrell, Felicity Powdrell -
couple of pretty harsh YCs in the Waikaot-CM game (One each way) CM come through with a try on FT to win
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Auckland beat NOrthland 17-12, score pretty flattering for Northland.
LIke the look of Potolaka Maake who @Steven-Harris said to keep an eye on, Northland need to give him the ball, or just get some ball!!
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@taniwharugby not to mention dealing with kick offs,there’s some pace in this young Northland team,but you need to get a hold of some ball..!
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Central Zone
Final ranking men:
Wellington, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu, Taranaki, Wairarapa Bush, Wanganui, Horowhenua-Kapiti (IIRC, the first 5 qualify for the Nationals)Final ranking women:
Manawatu, Wellington, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki (all qualify for the Nationals). One team pulled out of the tournament late, I think it was Poverty Bay, but not sure..
Unfortunately, the outcome of the Nationals may again be influenced by the availability of AB7s and BF7s players, who are not spread evenly over the teams, especially now that they are centralised.
