Super Rugby Women's Competition
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@crucial i see it as a bit different, the team is there now and they have selected some Otago players, i don't think they needed to select loads to prove they will, there is still a need for players in Otago to earn their spot
I dont know enough about the individual players to be able to point out Otago players that should have been selected over canterbury ones, i might have a different opinion if i did
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I will add, this is why im really happy they are using a very different brand to any of the existing super or NPC ones, i can treat Matatū like a proper Rep team, like when i can support crusaders players when playing for the AB's
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@kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby Women's Competition:
@crucial i see it as a bit different, the team is there now and they have selected some Otago players, i don't think they needed to select loads to prove they will, there is still a need for players in Otago to earn their spot
I dont know enough about the individual players to be able to point out Otago players that should have been selected over canterbury ones, i might have a different opinion if i did
I don't disagree. As 'should be picked' the same Otago players I would expect to see are selected for the comp.
I guess that the different view I am coming from is highlighted by a player like Joseph. Still developing but with immense promise and maybe still not confirmed as whether a 9 or 10. Matatū have stated that they don't have depth at 10 and who knows how much longer Cocksedge will play for them. Exactly the type of player that they need to grab for the future alongside having experienced options as starters. She would be the signal for other young players to aspire to being part of the franchise and show the path. -
@crucial I can only assume that Matatū would have picked Joseph if the Chiefs hadn't already picked her in the draft.
By the way, I understand from the Matatū media release that the addition of the two Wallaroos players is due to lack of depth at lock and first-five in the SI, and probably NZ.
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@bovidae Yeah, I was wondering what is going on here, too.
IIRC, franchises had first picks from their catchment (not sure how many players), and the rest would be picked via a draft. Maybe the players who've come in via the draft are "flexible" allocations? It's weird.
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@bovidae I don't think it affects the integrity of the comp, if it happens before the start of preseason. I also suspect this has a lot to do with the preparation of the World Cup; maybe the BFs coaches think she'll get more playing opportunities with Matatū? Things may go differently, next year.
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https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/waitomo-chiefs-manawa-announced-as-new-identity-for-womens-team
Chiefs women team officially announced as "Chiefs Manawa." New jersey also shown off in the article.
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Tyla Nathan-Wong released to play for nib Blues — Blues Rugby
Superlative Sevens star Tyla Nathan-Wong will join the nib Blues team for next year’s Super Rugby Aupiki competition. The 27-year-old Sevens superstar has been granted a clearance from the Black Ferns Sevens to compete in the historic first women’s Super-level competition in New Zealand.
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I'll put this here, since the thread is live
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https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/waitomo-chiefs-manawa-confirm-coaching-group-for-2022
2022 Chiefs Manawa Management
Head Coach: Allan Bunting
Assistant Coach: Crystal Kaua
Assistant Coach: Rodney Gibbs
Manager: Gareth Duncan
Doctor: Deb Robinson
Physio : Sian Northy
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Nick Marquet
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Super Rugby Aupiki draw
Round One
Saturday 5 March
Blues v Chiefs Manawa, Eden Park, kick off 1:45pmSunday 6 March
Matatū v Hurricanes, Orangetheory Stadium, kick off 3:45pmRound Two
Saturday 12 March
Hurricanes v Blues, Sky Stadium, kick off 1:45pmSunday 13 March
Chiefs Manawa v Matatū, FMG Stadium, kick off 3:45pmRound Three - Super Round - FMG Stadium
Saturday 19 March
Blues v Matatū, kick off 1:45pm
Chiefs Manawa v Hurricanes, kick off 4:35pmFINAL
Saturday 26 or Sunday 27 Marchhttps://www.allblacks.com/news/sky-super-rugby-aupiki-set-to-light-up-rugby-landscape-in-march/
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dont hate it but the badge really blends into the jersey
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@kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby Women's Competition:
dont hate it but the badge really blends into the jersey
Why choose the colours of one of the opposition?
They look like they should be the Blues.
