NPC 2024
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Manawatu updates:
Reece McDonald dislocated his shoulder against Hawke’s Bay. His likely return date is TBC. Tyler Laubscher sustained a knee injury against Wellington which requires surgery and rules him out for the season. These players are being assessed week by week for when they can return: Joe Gavigan - concussion Kyle Brown - concussion Johan Momsen - concussion Brett Cameron - concussion Slade McDowall - left arm injury Ataata Moeakiola - AC joint injury Misinale Epenisa - neck Injury Logan Wallace (foot) and Ofa Tauatevalu (shoulder) were already ruled out for the season. Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula is unavailable due to Fiji commitments.
Why don't all the sides do this??
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It's not good to have so many concussions.
Why don't all the sides do this??
You would think it would be the "professional" thing to do, but when I asked this question there appears to be a degree of gamesmanship where coaches don't want the opposition to know the seriousness of their players' injuries.
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Why don't all the sides do this??
Waikato manager told me "other teams would also like to know that information" when I asked why they don't give injury updates.
What a crap attitude. Then they complain that no one comes to their bloody games. Treat your fans with respect, and they'll do it back. Teams are listed days in advance anyway.
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@SouthernMann this was last year, Waikato used to only give their team lists the day before a game. It did piss me off though, not a huge thing but helps with fan engagement.
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To answer my own query:
Twelve members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions this weekend during Round 6 of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC. Due to long haul travel and recovery protocols, the first attendance with their respective teams for players involved in Friday or Saturday games will be Captains Run, while those playing on Sunday will join their teams for training from Friday.
Friday 13 September
Southland v Canterbury - Rugby Park, Invercargill, 7.05pm
Southland: Ethan de Groot
Canterbury: George BellSaturday 14 September
Bay of Plenty v Taranaki – Tauranga Domain, 2.05pm
Bay of Plenty: Pasilio Tosi
Taranaki: Josh LordWaikato v Hawkes Bay – FMG Stadium, Hamilton, 7.05pm
Waikato: Samipeni Finau and Luke JacobsonSunday 15 September
Counties Manakau v Otago – Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe, 2.05pm
Otago: George BowerTa$man v Wellington – Lansdowne Park, Blenheim, 2.05pm
Ta$man: David Havili
Wellington: Billy Proctor and Ruben LoveNorthland v Auckland – Semenoff Stadium, Whangarei, 4.35pm
Auckland: Harry Plummer and Patrick Tuipulotu -
To answer my own query:
Twelve members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions this weekend during Round 6 of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC. Due to long haul travel and recovery protocols, the first attendance with their respective teams for players involved in Friday or Saturday games will be Captains Run, while those playing on Sunday will join their teams for training from Friday.
Friday 13 September
Southland v Canterbury - Rugby Park, Invercargill, 7.05pm
Southland: Ethan de Groot
Canterbury: George BellSaturday 14 September
Bay of Plenty v Taranaki – Tauranga Domain, 2.05pm
Bay of Plenty: Pasilio Tosi
Taranaki: Josh LordWaikato v Hawkes Bay – FMG Stadium, Hamilton, 7.05pm
Waikato: Samipeni Finau and Luke JacobsonSunday 15 September
Counties Manakau v Otago – Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe, 2.05pm
Otago: George BowerTa$man v Wellington – Lansdowne Park, Blenheim, 2.05pm
Ta$man: David Havili
Wellington: Billy Proctor and Ruben LoveNorthland v Auckland – Semenoff Stadium, Whangarei, 4.35pm
Auckland: Harry Plummer and Patrick TuipulotuInteresting no Noah Hotham for Ta$man.
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@Canes4life said in NPC 2024:
Interesting no Noah Hotham for Ta$man.
Yes, a surprise. Darry probably could have been released too.
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@Canes4life said in NPC 2024:
Interesting no Noah Hotham for Ta$man.
Yes, a surprise. Darry probably could have been released too.
Arguably Jordan aswell as he needs more minutes under his belt.
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would have been great for Ofa to play on Sunday