Hurricanes 2020
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@cgrant said in Hurricanes 2020:
I don't understand the hate for Ben May in the Fern. He is not the best prop NZ has produced, but not the worst either.
I don't hate him, but his Magpies use by date was a long time ago and he's blocked HB youngsters from getting starts.
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@cgrant said in Hurricanes 2020:
I don't understand the hate for Ben May in the Fern. He is not the best prop NZ has produced, but not the worst either.
Yeah, shit sticks eh. He was a bit of a joke when he came on the scene but has been a very able and handy bench prop the last 5 or so years. Definitely does a job.
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@Nepia Which Magpies youngsters?
TH:
Joshia Tavita-Metcalfe? Now playing club rugby in Wellington?
Joel Hintz? Reasonable player but a hothead and card magnet.
Namatahi Waa? Not a youngster, and was shit last year.I hope the rumours are true that they've signed Taumalolo, so they can move Rakete-Stones to TH. If not, our scrum will not improve.
I also hope that Tim Farrell will be available again, to back up whoever starts at LH.
Not sure Patrick Teddy, or any other prop, is ready for NPC level.
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@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Nepia Which youngsters?
TH:
Joshia Tavita-Metcalfe? Now playing club rugby in Wellington?
Joel Hintz? Reasonable player but a hothead and card magnet.
Namatahi Waa? Not a youngster, and was shit last year.I hope the rumours are true that they've signed Taumalolo, so they can move Rakete-Stones to TH. If not, our scrum will not improve.
I also hope that Tim Farrell will be available again, to back up whoever starts at LH.
Not sure Patrick Teddy, or any other prop, is ready for NPC level.
So things like this don't happen. Hintz is just annoying, I'd rather he return to where he came from.
I await @Higgins assessment of May in this thread, @cgrant will think I'm his biggest fan in comparison, I don't dislike but as I said he's past his use by date.
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@Stargazer what about Jayden Walker. Weren’t there big wraps on him, or is he still at school?
Also, who is Tavita-Metcalfe playing for?
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@Canes4life Tavita-Metcalfe plays for Northern United. He's wearing the 16 jersey for them tomorrow against OBU.
I think Jayden Walker is still in HB. Not sure which club he plays for; maybe Napier Pirate? I think he's in the Magpies Academy, but - again - not sure.
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@Nepia said in Hurricanes 2020:
@cgrant said in Hurricanes 2020:
I don't understand the hate for Ben May in the Fern. He is not the best prop NZ has produced, but not the worst either.
I don't hate him, but his Magpies use by date was a long time ago and he's blocked HB youngsters from getting starts.
Ben May - born in Blenheim, educated at Nelson College, first class debut for Nelson Bays...
Mr. Invitational XV!!!!
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@Stargazer strange, I thought he was a prop? Out of all positions in Wellington, Hooker is probably the strongest in terms of depth. You’d think he would have stayed in the Bay, probably more chance of cracking higher honours there if he wants to be a hooker.
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@Canes4life Yes, he's indeed a prop. I don't know why he's playing in Wellington. Maybe for tertiairy education? Or to be closer to family? I think he's originally from Levin. Or maybe he expects to have a better chance to play Mitre 10 Cup for Wellington? Have players left? Maybe they've already signed him?
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@Chris-B said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Nepia said in Hurricanes 2020:
@cgrant said in Hurricanes 2020:
I don't understand the hate for Ben May in the Fern. He is not the best prop NZ has produced, but not the worst either.
I don't hate him, but his Magpies use by date was a long time ago and he's blocked HB youngsters from getting starts.
Ben May - born in Blenheim, educated at Nelson College, first class debut for Nelson Bays...
Mr. Invitational XV!!!!
Oh yeah, I'm more than happy for him to play for the Invitational XV.
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@Stargazer we don't have many young props in Wellington apart from Numia & Fidow who are already in the Canes. I guess he could force his way in if he plays well enough.
I've noticed that alot of our young talent (the likes of Plumtree, Southall, Thompson, Chisholm & now Metcalfe) are all on the bench for their respective club sides. Surely the best way to develop these guys is getting them on the park.
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By the way, playing club rugby this weekend:
Wellington
Isaia Walker-Leawere (Poneke)
Ardie Savea (Oriental-Rongotai)
Alex Fidow (Oriental-Rongotai)
Fletcher Smith (Marist SP)
Billy Proctor (Marist SP)
Jonathan Taumateine (Marist SP)
Peter Umaga-Jensen (Wainuiomata)
Kobus van Wyk (Petone)Auckland
Salesi Rayasi (Marist)Manawatu
Jamie Booth (Varsity) -
@Stargazer I find it a bit odd Rayasi has gone to Auckland.
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@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Nepia Which Magpies youngsters?
I hope the rumours are true that they've signed Taumalolo, so they can move Rakete-Stones to TH. If not, our scrum will not improve.
For the Canes or HB?
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