Auckland Rugby 2019
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@Tim Are you an Auckland or North Harbour man? I've tried to figure it out since being here without trying to ask but I've given up now (unless you support both haha).
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@African-Monkey Ha ha, I pretty much do support both. I grew up on the shore and played for Takapuna as a kid, but went to almost every Eden Park game until I finished uni. Ultimately I support Auckland most though.
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I'm thinking we'll see a bit of Telea/Clarke in the midfield tomorrow. We'll probably see Leuila playing some fullback too.
We can still field a pretty handy backrow even without Akira and Dalton. So much depth in the backrow, but it means a couple of decent players will be playing for the Bs quite a bit this season.
I'm actually surprised Blake will be playing in a pre-season game.
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@Dice Excited to see Solofa Silipa in the mix. I think we'll see Tele'a/Silipa tomorrow in the midfield with Plummer as cover. Silipas a very talented footballer. One of the better performed club players over the years (Pakuranga/East Tamaki/Papatoetoe) and now finally getting an opportunity. Spent some time in Penrith Panthers system after leaving school.
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Squad for Hawkes Bay preseason game Friday.
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Changes from the Taranaki game - Hooker Malu and Ruru added. Roache in for Solofa Silipa.
Faiane, Trainor, Renata, Manu, Akira Ioane not appearing in preseason, maybe resting injuries , so will be going into the season cold. Also no sign of Fa'atiga Lemalu so likely he won't be returning from England. No sign of Hawaii Ahokovi in preseason, maybe injured also? -
@Daffy-Jaffy also no Lemeki Namoa. Also injured?
