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<p>Jone Macilai has re-signed with the Crusaders for two more years</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://crusaders.co.nz/news/1000-macilai-re-signs-with-bnz-crusaders'>http://crusaders.co.nz/news/1000-macilai-re-signs-with-bnz-crusaders</a></p> -
Hall and Macilai so far. Yay.
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<p>I have a theory about the signing of Hall, based on no facts whatsoever. </p>
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<p>If you want the country's best halfbacks playing for 5 different franchises to give them all a maximum opportunity of playing, then one of Weber or TKB will have to move (unless one of the others is moving, too).</p>
<p>Hall has been signed for one year. Weber and TKB are both coming off contract in 2017, too.</p>
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<p>I'm not sure whether Perenara has already been signed beyond 2016, but moving one of Weber and TKB makes sense from a NZRU point of view. </p> -
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<p>So who is leaving? Nadolo, Mcnicol, Fonotia, Ellis. What is happening with Fruen? Is he likely to be back ever?<br><br>
Definitely some holes to fill. I guess Goodhue has been groomed as a longterm midfielder. Still a couple of wings short.</p>
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<p>Fruean is the biggest question mark in NZ rugby. Not even sure he has a Mitre10 Cup contract (may, or may not, return in the Magpies squad). Feel really sorry for the guy; plenty of talent, but unable to showcase it due to poor health.</p>
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<p>I wouldn't be surprised if the Crusaders lock in the youngest Barrett (as well as Goodhue). They'll also need to add more experienced players, but not sure who are off contract. If they import a player similar to Nadolo, I don't mind them getting in a player from abroad.</p>
<p>In NZ, they may be looking at the Highlanders stocks. After signing Li, my guess is that one of their outside backs will be leaving to get game time. Tongia? Wilson?</p>
<p>Next level is Mitre 10 Cup level. I only know which Magpies backs will be looking for contracts: Mason Emerson, Jonah Lowe, Billy Ropiha (maybe). I don't see the Crusaders signing Guildford again, which - as in the case of Fruean - is kind of sad, too.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="pukunui" data-cid="598557" data-time="1469088551"><p>So who is leaving? Nadolo, Mcnicol, Fonotia, Ellis. What is happening with Fruen? Is he likely to be back ever? <br><br>
Definitely some holes to fill. I guess Goodhue has been groomed as a longterm midfielder. Still a couple of wings short.</p></blockquote>
Also Jimmy Tupou is leaving<br><br><br>
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<p>Unfortunately he's waaaay better than the other options we currently have.</p>
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<p>So who is leaving? Nadolo, Mcnicol, Fonotia, Ellis. What is happening with Fruen? Is he likely to be back ever?<br><br>
Definitely some holes to fill. I guess Goodhue has been groomed as a longterm midfielder. Still a couple of wings short.</p>
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<p>I think Goodhue would have been there this year but injury got in the way.</p>
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<p>By all accounts Barrett has been playing exceptionally well in club rugby so there's another midfielder.</p>
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<p>I'm actually going to watch Lincoln play tomorrow, so I hope he's playing. </p>
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<p>I think Goodhue would have been there this year but injury got in the way.</p>
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<p>By all accounts Barrett has been playing exceptionally well in club rugby so there's another midfielder.</p>
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<p>I'm actually going to watch Lincoln play tomorrow, so I hope he's playing. </p>
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<p><strong>Tupou is no great loss, lacks size and aggression. Tana can have him.</strong></p>
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<p>I've always liked Tupou, I look forward to him reaching his potential under Tana. ;)</p> -
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<p>Sam Lousi has signed with the Canes. A big munter (1.99 m, 128 kg) but is he suited to the Canes style of rugby ?</p>
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<p>I see the pigeons deliver the news slowly where you are! See the previous page of this thread ...
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<p>I see the pigeons deliver the news slowly where you are! See the previous page of this thread ...</p>
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<p>Good news if Seta and Leitch are back.</p>
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<p>Also if Cane is cleared.</p>
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<p style="font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The Chiefs may be forced to make a couple of personnel changes for next Saturday's Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricanes.</p>
<p style="font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Co-captain Sam Cane didn't feature in the second-half of their 60-21 quarter-final win over the Stormers because of concussion, while veteran first-five Stephen Donald suffered a shoulder injury early in the match.</p>
<p style="font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">But Chiefs coach Dave Rennie is confident new All Blacks midfield back Seta Tamanivalu will be able to return from injury, while experienced number eight Michael Leitch is also close.</p>
<p style="font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Rennie said Leitch may be able to return a week earlier than scheduled and he'll find out more when they return to New Zealand.</p>
<p style="font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Meanwhile, Cane will be monitored through the week, he said.</p>
<p style="font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">"He was pretty clear he didn't have any symptoms post-game, but we need to see how he scrubs up tomorrow, and travelling makes it a little more difficult."</p>
<p style="font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The Chiefs will get home in the early hours of Tuesday morning, while the Highlanders are en route to Johannesburg for next Sunday morning's second semi-final against the Lions.</p>
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<p>For whoever is interested in this news: Nick Stiles will be the head coach of the Reds for the next two seasons</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.rugby.com.au/News/2016/07/25/23/04/Stiles-appointed-Reds-coach '>http://www.rugby.com.au/News/2016/07/25/23/04/Stiles-appointed-Reds-coach </a></p> -
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<p>For whoever is interested in this news: Nick Stiles will be the head coach of the Reds for the next two seasons</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.rugby.com.au/News/2016/07/25/23/04/Stiles-appointed-Reds-coach '>http://www.rugby.com.au/News/2016/07/25/23/04/Stiles-appointed-Reds-coach </a></p>
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<p>I think someone on the GAGR podcast referred to the 'worldwide search' that didn't make it out of the carpark.</p>
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<p>Referee appointments for the semi finals</p>
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<p>Super Rugby Referees: Semi-finals</p>
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<div>SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for the semi-finals of the 2016 Super Rugby tournament.</div>
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<div>Angus Gardner will referee the first semi-final between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs. The second semi-final between the Lions and the Highlanders will be refereed by Jaco Peyper.</div>
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<div>Craig Joubert was unavailable for selection due to his appointment as a match official for the Olympic Games Sevens in Rio de Janeiro.</div>
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<div>Match</div>
<div><strong>Hurricanes v Chiefs</strong> @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington </div>
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<div>Date</div>
<div>Saturday 30 July 2016 </div>
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<div>Kick-Off</div>
<div>19:35 local </div>
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<div>Referee</div>
<div>Angus Gardner </div>
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<div>AR1</div>
<div>Glen Jackson </div>
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<div>Paul Williams </div>
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<div>TMO</div>
<div>Ben Skeen </div>
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<div><strong>Lions v Highlanders</strong> @ Emirates Airlines Stadium, Johannesburg </div>
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<div>Date</div>
<div>Saturday 30 July 2016 </div>
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<div>Kick-Off</div>
<div>15:00 local </div>
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<div>Jaco Peyper </div>
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<div>Ben O'Keeffe </div>
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<div>AJ Jacobs </div>
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<div>TMO</div>
<div>Shaun Veldsman </div>
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<p>Hurricanes and Chiefs are lucky to get one of the best refs: Angus Gardner</p>
<p>The Highlanders are doomed: Jaco Peyper takes the whistle</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.sanzarrugby.com/superrugby/news/super-rugby-referees-semi-finals/'>http://www.sanzarrugby.com/superrugby/news/super-rugby-referees-semi-finals/</a></p> -
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<p>Referee appointments for the semi finals</p>
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<p>Hurricanes and Chiefs are lucky to get one of the best refs: Angus Gardner</p>
<p>The Highlanders are doomed: Jaco Peyper takes the whistle</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.sanzarrugby.com/superrugby/news/super-rugby-referees-semi-finals/'>http://www.sanzarrugby.com/superrugby/news/super-rugby-referees-semi-finals/</a></p>
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<p>happy with both refs, Peyper blows a bit hot and cold, but think he's good generally. Thought Marius van der Westhuizen is the best SA ref currently going around, but would put Peyper 2nd. Angus Gardner just very, very good. Like the little middle finger to Larkham after his tantrum over the refereeing</p>
