Super Rugby News
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@tim said in Super Rugby News:
Hurricanes team: Trent Renata, Jonah Lowe, Matt Proctor, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Ben Lam, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Jamie Booth, Gareth Evans, Brayden Iose, Brad Shields, James Blackwell, Sam Lousi, Alex Fidow, Ricky Riccitelli, Toby Smith. Reserves: James O'Rielly, Chris Eves, Tolu Fahamokioa, Ben May, Murray Douglas, Will Mangos, Liam Mitchell, Sam Henwood, Finlay Christie, Carlos Price, Ihaia West, Wes Goosen, Jason Emery, Vince Aso, Julian Savea, Chase Tiatia, Fraser Armstrong.
Liam Mitchell - Is this the guy that plays up in the Manawatu? Interesting to see a number of Mitre10 Cup players involved as well as a couple of BoP players on the 17 man bench. The wage bill, and other associated expenses, for this time of year must be astronomical.
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@bones You won't need to be wearing 'em to be shaking. Not when you catch an eyeful of the leaked teamsheet:
1 Salmon
2 Moulds
3 Mafileo
4 Tupou
5 Goodhue
6 Preston
7 Kirikiri
8 Taramai
9 Nock
10 Gatland
11 Hyland
12 Kirkpatrick
13 Johnson (Miraculous Revocery)
14 Trainor
15 Collins -
Highlanders squad for Brizzy 10s.
The full squad for Brisbane Global Rugby Tens:
Forwards: Aki Sieuli, Greg Pleasants-Tate, Tyrel Lomax, Alex Ainley, Paripari Parkinson, Elliot Dixon, Dan Pryor, Shannon Frizell, Luke Whitelock, Dillon Hunt, Marino Mikaele Tu’u, Kalolo Tuiloma, Guy Millar, Ash Dixon, Josh Dickson
Backs: Kayne Hammington, Josh Renton, Josh Ioane, Fletcher Smith , Tevita Nabura,Teihorangi Walden, Ryan Tongia, Josh McKay, Richard Buckman, Terrance Hepetema, Pita Alatini.
I think it lacks a bit of pace, although the size in the squad looks like it could play a fairly dynamic style in close.
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From Stuff:
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is reportedly set to switch to rugby next year. Radio New Zealand reports that the Warriors and Kiwis fullback will sign on with New Zealand Rugby and likely join the Blues for the 2019 Super Rugby campaign.
RTS starting ahead of Collins? Ha!
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My comment was tongue in cheek.
I think RTS could be a good signing but he doesn't have to do much kicking from fullback in RL. That would be a work-on.
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Exciting back Solomon Alaimalo has re-signed with the Gallagher Chiefs for a further three years.
The 2017 Rookie Player of the Year had an impressive debut season in 2017, impressing the coaches with some eye-catching performances.
Gallagher Chiefs head coach was thrilled to have Solomon extend his time with the club.
“We’re really excited to have Solomon commit to the Gallagher Chiefs again. He is a special player with a massive future. I am especially excited to work with him for the next three years.”
Chief #284 has played nine games for the Gallagher Chiefs, scoring two tries.
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@bovidae his brother is in Hamilton isn't he?
I know Waikato (among others) were after him too, so thought that's where he would go with his brother there?
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His brother Charles was at Ham BHS last year but moved to Hamilton after Solomon signed at the Chiefs. 2017 might have been his last year at school but I hope Waikato have retained him as he's got a big future too.
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@bovidae said in Super Rugby News:
My comment was tongue in cheek.
I think RTS could be a good signing but he doesn't have to do much kicking from fullback in RL. That would be a work-on.
I think the better call would be to chuck RTS on the wing and have duffie or nanai at fullback.
EDIT - RTS' agent has rubbished the report. Nothing to see here (yet).
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@tim said in Super Rugby News:
@bones You won't need to be wearing 'em to be shaking. Not when you catch an eyeful of the leaked teamsheet:
1 Salmon
2 Moulds
3 Mafileo
4 Tupou
5 Goodhue
6 Preston
7 Kirikiri
8 Taramai
9 Nock
10 Gatland
11 Hyland
12 Kirkpatrick
13 Johnson (Miraculous Revocery)
14 Trainor
15 CollinsAny idea why such a diabolical effort from both teams in promoting the game in Te Kuiti? Where is the promotion of team lists to attract folks to watch players there? I would have expected Colin Cooper to get the locals onside by mounting a positive publicity campaign. The silence is deafening. Has he picked a team for tomorrow, or is it completely rolling subs? Are there any injury concerns or additional players training with the squad?
Maybe these questions are rhetorical and nobody cares anymore?
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Here we go:
Where, when: Rugby Park, Te Kuiti at 4pm on Friday
Chiefs (from): Aidan Ross, Liam Polwart, Angus Ta'avao, Michael Allardice (c), Dominic Bird, Lachlan Boshier, Mitch Karpik, Taleni Seu, Jonathan Taumateine, Tiaan Falcon, Solomon Alaimalo, Johnny Fa'auli, Sean Wainui, Tim Nanai-Williams, Charlie Ngatai, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Karl Tuinukuafe, Jeff Thwaites, Laghlan McWhannell, Pita Gus Sowakula, Brad Weber (c), Luteru Laulala, Ciarahn Matoe, Alex Nankivell, Bailyn Sullivan, Matty Lansdown, Shaun Stevenson, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Donald Maka, Luke Jacobson, Atu Moli.
Blues: Jordan Trainor, Jordan Hyland, Tamati Tua, TJ Faiane, Tumua Manu, Bryn Gatland, Sam Nock; Akira Ioane, Murphy Taramai, Glenn Preston, Jacob Pierce, Josh Goodhue, Mike Tamoaieta, Ross Wright, Alex Hodgman (c). Replacements: Jonathon Ruru, George Moala, Melani Nanai, Stephen Perofeta, Daniel Kirkpatrick, Orbyn Leger, Augustine Pulu, Harry Plummer, Tanielu Telea, Pauliasi Manu, Kurt Ekland, Marcel Renata, Jimmy Tupou, Waimana Reidling, Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papalii, Antonia Kiri Kiri, Jordan Olsen, Jack Straker, Gerard Cowley Tuioiti, Sione Havili.
