Super Rugby 2023
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@Tim said in Super Rugby 2023:
Any mention of when the Pacific team will be named?
could probably go in the social media/marketing thread too...but, why are the NZ teams going it alone...why isn't this a big event for all the teams to announce their teams?
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@Kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2023:
@Tim said in Super Rugby 2023:
Any mention of when the Pacific team will be named?
could probably go in the social media/marketing thread too...but, why are the NZ teams going it alone...why isn't this a big event for all the teams to announce their teams?
We are still waiting on what will happen for Super Rugby (or any alternatives) in 2024
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has this already been posted?
News of the impending deal came as whispers grew of New Zealand interest in Major League Rugby side LA Giltinis. The Giltinis, who were previously owned by F45’s Adam Gilchrist, are closing in on their own deal to secure their future in the American MLR competition after they were suddenly booted out during last year’s finals series along with Austin Gilgronis.
buying and MLR team would be an interesting move
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@Kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2023:
has this already been posted?
News of the impending deal came as whispers grew of New Zealand interest in Major League Rugby side LA Giltinis. The Giltinis, who were previously owned by F45’s Adam Gilchrist, are closing in on their own deal to secure their future in the American MLR competition after they were suddenly booted out during last year’s finals series along with Austin Gilgronis.
buying and MLR team would be an interesting move
Both teams mentioned above have just been cut from the MLR tournament for next year (announced 5 hours ago or so).
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@Kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2023:
@Tim said in Super Rugby 2023:
Any mention of when the Pacific team will be named?
could probably go in the social media/marketing thread too...but, why are the NZ teams going it alone...why isn't this a big event for all the teams to announce their teams?
Staggered announcements. 2hrs in between. I think it's a good move. Allows each team to be focused on individually and digested as seperate entities.
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So, who missed out on a spot?
Jordan Lay from the Blues.
Josh Beehre and Danny Drake as locks.
Gibson and Garden-Bachop from the Hurricanes.
TTT and Milo-Harris as halfbacks.
Tom Florence, Sititi, Ekuasi, Peita, Melvin as loose forwards.
McKenzie as a 10 and 15.
Moses Leo and Denny Solomona as midfield/wings.
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@Kiwiwomble Was playing for Harbour. Was injured until late season.
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@Kiwiwomble I didn't watch much, but think he was OK.
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@Tim said in Super Rugby 2023:
So, who missed out on a spot?
Jordan Lay from the Blues.
Josh Beehre and Danny Drake as locks.
Gibson and Garden-Bachop from the Hurricanes.
TTT and Milo-Harris as halfbacks.
Tom Florence, Sititi, Ekuasi, Peita, Melvin as loose forwards.
McKenzie as a 10 and 15.
Moses Leo and Denny Solomona as midfield/wings.
O'Reilly. Surprised Highlanders didn't pick him. Did very well starting for the Canes this year
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@Winger said in Super Rugby 2023:
@Tim said in Super Rugby 2023:
So, who missed out on a spot?
Jordan Lay from the Blues.
Josh Beehre and Danny Drake as locks.
Gibson and Garden-Bachop from the Hurricanes.
TTT and Milo-Harris as halfbacks.
Tom Florence, Sititi, Ekuasi, Peita, Melvin as loose forwards.
McKenzie as a 10 and 15.
Moses Leo and Denny Solomona as midfield/wings.
O'Reilly. Surprised Highlanders didn't pick him. Did very well starting for the Canes this year
He's definitely better than Apisai.
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@KiwiMurph did he play at all? we had him in the squad but then fielded people like freedom vahaakolo, Van vugt, coombes-fabling and denny solomona as "injury replacements"
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@Winger said in Super Rugby 2023:
@Tim said in Super Rugby 2023:
So, who missed out on a spot?I'm waiting with my response until the MP squad has been named.
Jordan Lay from the Blues.
Josh Beehre and Danny Drake as locks.
Gibson and Garden-Bachop from the Hurricanes.
TTT and Milo-Harris as halfbacks.
Tom Florence, Sititi, Ekuasi, Peita, Melvin as loose forwards.
McKenzie as a 10 and 15.
Moses Leo and Denny Solomona as midfield/wings.
I understand several of these players already have overseas gigs lined up. Some already confirmed (see Exodus thread), some not yet (incl TTT rumour about MLR).
O'Reilly. Surprised Highlanders didn't pick him. Did very well starting for the Canes this year
Unless I confuse him with someone else, he's scheduled for surgery in November. I remember reading it somewhere, but can't find it.