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@Nogusta wow - backline strengthening now. Be interesting to see Tala Grey after so long overseas too.
Do you know if Faumu'uina or Abraham Papalii have signed too, or will soon? They played v Spain alongside A Tuala, Lee-Lo, Nanai-Williams and Tekori last weekend. Wondered why none were back for Pacific Nations.
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@Bovidae said in SH International Rugby (other than TRC, ABs):
Is that another Matthew Duffie, as I thought he (the former AB) had retired?
And was working for the Storm in a behind the scenes role.
@Nogusta usually has the good oil, but I must say I’m surprised by this given the announcement earlier this year about retirement
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@Nogusta said in SH International Rugby (other than TRC, ABs):
A few more players who have (officially) aligned with Samoa
Tala Gray
Fritz Lee
Lima Sopoaga
Matthew DuffieMatt Duffie had aligned with Samoa but subsequently changed his mind and has retired from the game.
The others have indicated to Samoa they're available for selection for November.
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@Stargazer said in SH International Rugby (other than TRC, ABs):
Awesome story in this twitter thread (for those that don't know twitter, click on the twitter logo to read it):
Thank you for the link, brilliant.
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@Machpants loooool what the actual? that has to be satire
If i had a dollar for every green-jersied prop taking a knee before a scrum, or my personal fav, someone needing treatment right at the lineout mark, i would be a considerably richer man.
it's a fucking blight on the game, and there is nothing the ref can do.
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Tonga and Samoa will battle it out for a spot in the World Rugby U20 Trophy tournament, next year.
Tonga to host Samoa in 2022 Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy
Oceania Rugby Interim General Manager Lemalu Wayne Schuster noted the importance of regional age grade competitions in bridging the gap between schoolboy’s rugby and senior international XV.
“The Oceania Rugby U20s Trophy is a crucial international competition pathway for teams within our region who are not qualified for the World Rugby U20 Championship. The Trophy not only provides critical game time, but also serves as a qualification event for the World Rugby U20s Trophy in 2023.
“We are exploring opportunities to expand the Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy to include more of our development and performance Unions which will involve a bit more work and dialogue with these member unions in building their age grade pathways”, Schuster added.
2022 Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy Schedule (Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nuku’alofa)
Round 1: Tuesday 29 November 2022 3PM: Tonga v Samoa
Round 2: Saturday 3 December 2022 3PM: Tonga v Samoa
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@Stargazer said in SH International Rugby (other than TRC, ABs):
Tonga and Samoa will battle it out for a spot in the World Rugby U20 Trophy tournament, next year.
Tonga to host Samoa in 2022 Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy
Oceania Rugby Interim General Manager Lemalu Wayne Schuster noted the importance of regional age grade competitions in bridging the gap between schoolboy’s rugby and senior international XV.
“The Oceania Rugby U20s Trophy is a crucial international competition pathway for teams within our region who are not qualified for the World Rugby U20 Championship. The Trophy not only provides critical game time, but also serves as a qualification event for the World Rugby U20s Trophy in 2023.
“We are exploring opportunities to expand the Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy to include more of our development and performance Unions which will involve a bit more work and dialogue with these member unions in building their age grade pathways”, Schuster added.
2022 Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy Schedule (Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nuku’alofa)
Round 1: Tuesday 29 November 2022 3PM: Tonga v Samoa
Round 2: Saturday 3 December 2022 3PM: Tonga v Samoa
All times localI'm genuinely surprised they're not both already in the World U20s.