Hurricanes 2021

[Stockcar86]

In terms of height, that's 2 Blackwells, right?

[Higgins]

He will probably have to look up to Ardie though.

[Stargazer]

Only signed for one season:

[Stargazer]

I didn't hear a second new Hurricanes signing on The Breakdown.

[Canes4life]

@Stargazer reading between the lines from what Holland had to say, it sounds like we will have access to Rayasi but there is still some negotiation to be had with NZ Sevens and his commitments to that campaign aswell.

[Stargazer]

@Canes4life Yes, that's promising, but I hoped to hear a new name.

[Canes4life]

@Stargazer yeah same, will have to wait until Thursday I guess.

[mikey07]

@Machpants Why would you torture us like that have a heart man😂

[mikey07]

@Stargazer Well done mate you called it

[Stargazer]

Hurricanes 2021 squad

Props: Tevita Mafileo, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Alex Fidow, Fraser Armstrong.

Hookers: Dane Coles, Ricky Riccitelli, Asafo Aumua.

Locks: Isaia Walker-Leawere, Scott Scrafton, Kane Leaupepe, James Blackwell, Liam Mitchell.

Loose forwards: Ardie Savea, Brayden Iose, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Vaea Fifita, Reed Prinsep, Gareth Evans.

Halfbacks: Luke Campbell, Jamie Booth, Jonathan Taumateine.

First-fives: Simon Hickey, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Ruben Love.

Midfielders: Peter Umaga-Jensen, Ngani Laumape, Vince Aso, Billy Proctor, Danny Toala.

Outside backs: Wes Goosen, Jordie Barrett, Salesi Rayasi, Julian Savea, Lolagi Visinia, Pepesana Patafilo.

[Stargazer]

Media release:

Hurricanes 2021 squad announced

[Yeetyaah]

Fletcher Smith doesn't get re-signed and as now without a team but at least Hickey is there 😅

[mikey07]

@Yeetyaah No McClutchie there either but like you said we have Hickey

[Machpants]

I’m sure that idea that to be a wining team you need a great 10 is over stated and not true...

[Stockcar86]

weak weak 9/10. Does not bode well for a good system

[Stargazer]

So both these players have only been signed for one season:

[mikey07]

I’ve been saying all along that visigna would be a good addition BUT at the expense of Savea.
Patafelo has looked pretty good and full of energy during mitre 10 cup

[Stargazer]

@mikey07 To me the signing of the Bus is nothing more than an attempt to lure more people into buying memberships and to the stadium (if he's on the team sheet). He's a crowd favourite, despite being so far past his best that he should be struggling for game time. I say "should" because this coaching combo has made many wrong selections throughout the 2020 season.

[mikey07]

@Stargazer I agree I also have a hunch it’s to keep Ardie

[Snowy]

@mikey07 said in 2021 Hurricanes:

@Stargazer I agree I also have a hunch it’s to keep Ardie

Ooooh, nepotism rugby conspiracy. Nice work.