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@number-10 @shark Yes, he suffered a shoulder injury in that game. According to my notes, Fukofuka still has one year to go on his Crusaders contract.
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From NMS Facebook page:
Kia Ora Everyone, Big mihi for all the support and especially the messages over the past week. The Surgeon is wrapped with how the Operation went. I had the Labrum, Rotator Cuff , Supraspinatus/infraspinatus and Bicep tendon all repaired which is similar to the surgery on my left wing last year. Rehab / Recovery should be around 6-7months, however first stage is a couple weeks rest while the wounds heal and then go from there. I have learnt from past injuries to not worry about what is out of my control, take it one step at a time and focus on the "here&now". Combine those with a relentless drive to come back stronger and I know I've got this 👊 I'll keep you posted on my Road2Recovery ❤ - NMS
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Ere Enari. Another one out for the 2018 Super Rugby season, just after signing with the Crusaders.
Talented halfback Ereatara Enari will miss what would have been his debut season with the BNZ Crusaders in 2018, after breaking his leg playing for Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup. (...) "We were really excited to be able to announce that Ere had signed with the BNZ Crusaders in 2018 and 2019. We see huge potential in Ere and believe he has a big future in this team. So to see him break his leg last Friday night and then to confirm that the injury will rule him out of Super Rugby in 2018 was devastating. (...) Enari played one game for the BNZ Crusaders in 2017 (coming off the bench against the Brumbies in round one), while Mitchell Drummond was recovering from his own broken leg, but 2018 would have been his first year named in the squad.
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@stargazer Razor thinking ahead by signing a 4th halfback. Well done that man, but thwarted by bad luck. If there's a silver lining to this situation it's that maybe they can sign Jack Stratton for one year as injury cover (if he hasn't already been snapped up elsewhere). Keep a heap of options open.
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The Crusaders have re-signed Tim Bateman and signed Mike Delany.
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@tim One player I would be having a very good long look at in terms of the Blues is Jade Te Reru,some very good rugby people who follow Manawatu rugby tell me Te Rure is an even better player than Otere Black,does everything required of a top class piviot,but with an even more devastating running game.
I watched him very closely last Sunday when I attended the Turbos v Magpies game,he totally outplayed Ihaia West and was the Turbos best back on the field.
Would be interesting interesting to get some feedback from supporters of the Turbos.
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Less than a week out from squad announcements and no rumours?
What have you got, forum? Feel free to PM me.
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Given that the current jerseys have been running for two years for the NZ franchises - I would assume that the NZ franchises will all have new jerseys for next year that they generally run on two year cycles.
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's focus could soon turn to a different World Cup as he considers switching to the All Blacks.
The Warriors and Kiwis superstar is officially off contract and permitted to negotiate with rival NRL clubs from Wednesday. While his immediate focus is New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup campaign, which opens against Samoa on Saturday night, Tuivasa-Sheck is seriously weighing up joining the 15-man game.
It's an option the premiership-winning fullback has considered previously. There was an offer to switch to a New Zealand Super Rugby franchise when he was off contract at the Roosters, but he decided to commit to the Warriors on a two-year deal. That contract expires at the end of next year, giving him a full rugby season to make the transition should he decide to press his claims for an All Blacks jersey ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's focus is now on the Rugby League World Cup, but could he be preparing for the Rugby World Cup in 2019.
PHIL WALTER/GETTY IMAGESRoger Tuivasa-Sheck's focus is now on the Rugby League World Cup, but could he be preparing for the Rugby World Cup in 2019.
"It's entered discussions, I'm not going to deny that," Tuivasa-Sheck's manager Bruce Sharrock said.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck took on the captaincy duties at the Warriors in 2017.
"We've talked about it and we've certainly talked about it before.
"That's his background, the All Blacks are a world-recognised team with an amazing success rate. If you thought you were good enough to be a part of it, it's not a bad ship to be a part of."
The man dubbed 'RTS' played both codes while attending Otahuhu College in Auckland and was a former member of the New Zealand rugby union schoolboys team. The 24-year-old has already achieved every conceivable honour in rugby league including winning a premiership, representing his country and captaining his club.
"He's at a stage in his career where if he is going to (switch codes), it's probably going to be sooner rather than later," Sharrock said. "Not many people can shift later in their career, it makes it very tough."
The Warriors are desperate to retain Tuivasa-Sheck and have made his signature a priority. The club is about to go through an ownership change, although that won't affect the desire to keep him long-term.
"We've certainly commenced those discussions," Warriors CEO Cameron George said.
"Roger is tied up with the World Cup but we will continue those. We see Roger as a big part of our future."
Asked about the lure of the All Blacks jumper, George said: "Roger is a quality player and person, so opportunities will come his way. The club is very proactive in seeking to retain his services."
- Sydney Morning Herald, AAP
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@daffy-jaffy Blues and ABs need a 15....
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@kiwimurph We did a good job converting Duffie, so maybe he can be a long-term project.
We need tight forwards and halfbacks now though.
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@kiwimurph Hopefully Tana is mowing Roger's lawns while he is busy with the Kiwi's.
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@kiwimurph said in Super Rugby News:
@daffy-jaffy Blues and ABs need a 15....
What Blues really need is another Benji Marshall...
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's focus could soon turn to a different World Cup as he considers switching to the All Blacks.
Ahem, that would be switching to rugby. NZR didn't promise an AB spot to SBW and he needed to prove himself first at NPC/Super rugby level. The same for RTS.
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After watching the warriors this year he'd need to learn how to tackle before making the all blacks.
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TJ Perenara has re-signed with NZR and the Hurricanes for four more years (end of 2021 season)!
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@sammyc said in Super Rugby News:
After watching the warriors this year he'd need to learn how to tackle before making the all blacks.
Don't we have enough
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@sammyc said in Super Rugby News:
After watching the warriors this year he'd need to learn how to tackle before making the all blacks.
Lessons from Dagg?
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@bovidae said in Super Rugby News:
@sammyc said in Super Rugby News:
After watching the warriors this year he'd need to learn how to tackle before making the all blacks.
Lessons from Dagg?
Good point, shek has perfected the "oh whoops I slipped" move that Dagg has used to infuriate many a Crusaders fan when we needed him to make a tackle.
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@bovidae said in Super Rugby News:
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's focus could soon turn to a different World Cup as he considers switching to the All Blacks.
Ahem, that would be switching to rugby. NZR didn't promise an AB spot to SBW and he needed to prove himself first at NPC/Super rugby level. The same for RTS.
Thats an Aussie paper.
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Still no squad news, and it's just a few days from their naming.
I wonder if this is related to the NZRU/Sky's bad media relations?
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@tim NOrthlands Scottish lock/6, Douglas apparently signed with Hurricanes.
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That's surprising so, apart from the already departed Mark Abbott, wonder who out of Michael Fatialofa, James Blackwell, Sam Lousi, Vaea Fifita, Blade Thompson and Geoffrey Cridge has been shoved aside to make way?
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@taniwharugby Is Douglas any good? I watched a few Northland games this season and can't say I noticed him, or noticed him standing out etc
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And there is Walker-Leawere, too.
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Where are they going to fit him in if they sign him when they already have about six or seven locks?
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@kiwidom said in Super Rugby News:
@taniwharugby Is Douglas any good? I watched a few Northland games this season and can't say I noticed him, or noticed him standing out etc
He’s a real workhorse. Been as solid as a rock for us during the M10 cup. Has the ability to play lock or 6 equally as well. I was skeptical when he showed up in pre-season, but in my opinion has been one of the stand out players for Northland this year. He usually has his head buried in doing all the shit work no one else wants to do. He’ll go well for the Canes..
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@stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
The Crusaders have re-signed Tim Bateman and signed Mike Delany.
Bateman I expected, but Delany not at all. Presumably we'll let go Marty McKenzie which isn't a bad thing as I don't rate him and don't like his game, but I didn't expect it to be in favour of a 35 year old. I also assume Brett Cameron will be involved in the wider squad which means Mo'unga will be ably spotted next year by a crew of talented midgets and a classy grandpa.
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Former Crusaders assistant backs coach Tabai Matson, who is back in NZ after recently severing his ties as Todd Blackadder's assistant at English premiership club Bath, was Robertson's boss when Canterbury won the national title in 2012 but is understood to have already agreed to work under Colin Cooper at the Chiefs.
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@tim said in Super Rugby News:
Former Crusaders assistant backs coach Tabai Matson, who is back in NZ after recently severing his ties as Todd Blackadder's assistant at English premiership club Bath, was Robertson's boss when Canterbury won the national title in 2012 but is understood to have already agreed to work under Colin Cooper at the Chiefs.
Not unhappy about that Chiefs can have him
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@shark said in Super Rugby News:
@stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
The Crusaders have re-signed Tim Bateman and signed Mike Delany.
Bateman I expected, but Delany not at all. Presumably we'll let go Marty McKenzie which isn't a bad thing as I don't rate him and don't like his game, but I didn't expect it to be in favour of a 35 year old. I also assume Brett Cameron will be involved in the wider squad which means Mo'unga will be ably spotted next year by a crew of talented midgets and a classy grandpa.
Delany is a big upgrade on Mackenzie. I'm happy to have him as a third string 10.....
I guess we'll see a fair bit of him playing club rugby, wonder which club he's going to.
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Awesome news. Delany was a big part in the improvement in the Steamers this year, a mix of his own play and also how others lifted their game around him. Hoping he has another year for the Bay in 2018 too...
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Guildford had a solid season but whether he deserves a Super rugby contract will only be known when the squads are announced. If some average outside backs are chosen in the 5 squads then we know NZR have no intention of picking him whatever his form.
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maybe he could play for NZ7s?
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What a click bait title. If you read the article, he's not "hitting out" at all. He's just expressing his disappointment, which is understandable. He's been excellent for Waikato. We'll never know how their season would have ended if he hadn't pulled his hamstring, but they might just have been able to remain in the Premiership.
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@taniwharugby From the article:
Guildford, currently recovering from a hamstring injury, is now targeting a comeback with the Waikato Sevens team in December. However despite showing excellent form for Waikato during domestic tournaments last summer, he doesn't believe the national selectors will change their stance. "I think that most doors are closed for me here in New Zealand from the higher powers at the NZRU.
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The $6M question is would Zac have been selected for the Maori if fit? If he wasn't then I'd say the chances of getting a SR contract were nil.
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