NPC - news, injuries etc
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Preseason game this afternoon: North Otaga v Southland
Centennial Park Oamaru, 2.00pmNorth Otago XV
15 Hamish Slater 14. Simon Lilicama 13. Sam Tatupu 12. Taina Tamou 11. Frank Kelly 10. Dan Lewis 9. Inoke Naufahu 8. Mika Mafi 7. Mat Duff 6. Filipo Veamatahau 5. Anthony Amato 4. Braden Barnes 3. Kelepi Funaki 2. Ralph Darling 1. Meli KolinisauReserves:
16 Jack Williams , 17.Tom Furnival , 18. Kafa Katoa , 19.Isaac Shields , 20.Junior Fakatoufifita , 21.Glen Sturgess , 22.Kayne Middleton , 23.Tyler Burgess ,24. Ross Lewis ,25.Matt Vocea—————–
Southland Stags
15 Tauasosi Tuimavave 14.Jackson Ormond 13.Aleki Morris 12.James Wilson 11.Lewis Ormond 10.Mitch Taylor 9.Nico Costa 8.Tony Lamborn 7.Wade McCrae 6.Jack Capil 5.Brenton Howden 4.Manaaki Selby- Ricket 3.Morgan Mitchell 2.Flynn Thomas 1.Joseph WalshReserves:
16 Jaya Moore 17.Shaun Stoddart 18.Chris Apoua 19.Ray Tatafu 20.TBC 21.Jay Renton 22.Greg Dyer 23. Matt Johnson 24.Rory van Vugt 25. Tayler Adams -
Walden is a big loss but ensures Taranaki’s midfield is still an imposing beast at M10 Cup level. Dillon Hunt off to NH well meh, they have Lentjes who I think has overtaken him anyway this year. Thin at 10 that’s for sure.
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Wellington's first pre-season game is against Auckland, at Evans Bay Park, on Friday, before they meet Ta$man in Blenheim on August 9.
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Result of today's preseason game: Counties Manukau 24 v 33 NZ Vikings (Northland)
More on the Taniwha forum.
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Counties Squad
Haven't seen a written down squad yet so Highlights are:
Nepo Laulala named
No Augy Pulu at Half back
Luteru Laulala at first five
Etene Nanai-Seturu named in his first NPC squad
Glen Fisiiahi in wider training squad, I thought he had left.Etene Nanai-Seturo is my favourite as star of the competition.
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@mikedogz said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
Haven't read anything but have a feeling he is off to Japan.
Both Pulu and Manu have signed in Japan (Hino Red Dolphins). I've just posted it in the Exodus thread.
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@duluth Interesting, as we barely have anyone at hooker ourselves.
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@mikedogz said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
Counties Squad
Haven't seen a written down squad yet so Highlights are:
Nepo Laulala named
No Augy Pulu at Half back
Luteru Laulala at first five
Etene Nanai-Seturu named in his first NPC squad
Glen Fisiiahi in wider training squad, I thought he had left.Etene Nanai-Seturo is my favourite as star of the competition.
Not a bad squad. As always injuries can decimate the best laid plans but there is a very good 23 to be selected from that squad.
I see Jarod Firth is listed in the WTG. He went to France so I am guessing is going to be a late arrival that they haven't been able to assess fully. Before he left, he was playing really well and unlucky not to get a Super contract.Edit: For Blues fans, you may recall that Tana was very vocal about Firth not getting a Super opportunity. May be interesting to see where that goes.
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Just did some googling and I don't know if Firth has been injured but it looks like he went to Glasgow, played one game, was released early and signed with Grenoble who don't even list him in their squad.
Edit: Looks like he may have had visa issues with Glasgow, was only able to play at lower levels. Was a 'medical joker' at Grenoble which is a short term replacement 'gun for hire' type job. Lists himself on Twitter as an Ex-pro rugby player and amateur punter.
Looks like someone may have convinced him to pull the boots out and give things a crack through the WTG (maybe his ex coach?
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@african-monkey said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@duluth Interesting, as we barely have anyone at hooker ourselves.
Yes, it looks like we'll probably have 2 out of 3 hookers being rookies. I've heard a rumour about a super rugby journeyman signing to cover for Eklunds injury (gutted for Eklund he looked ready to break through this year)
It was mentioned on a commentary that GPT was leaving the Highlanders so I had a google. On social media he's confirmed he's not at the Highlanders next year and said he'll be in Christchurch for the NPC (but no Crusaders contract)
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@duluth he’s definitely in the Canterbury squad. I’ve seen it. Still 3 development players to be named. But it’s pretty stock standard. A prop I’ve never heard of S faagase. Aussie apparently
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Preseason game in Porirua today:
Manawatu 15 v 47 Ta$man (HT: 5 - 21)Ta$man
Turbos
15 Junior Laloifi
14 Jono Ihaka
13 Lifeimi Mafi
12 Hamish Northcott
11 Michael Tagicakibau
10 Jade Te Rure
9 Griffin Culver
8 Brice Henderson
7 Jordan Stewart
6 Liam Mitchell
5 Brad Tucker
4 Nick Crosswell
3 Sean Paranihi
2 Tim Cadwallader
1 Faalelei SioneReserves: Sam Stewart, Sione Asi, TBC, Liam Hallam-Eames, Sam Wasley, Atu Henare, James Tofa, Shai Wiperi
