NPC - news, injuries etc
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Manawatu squad for 2019:
Fraser Armstrong, Sione Asi, Otere Black, Jamie Booth, Adam Boult, Nick Crosswell, Griffin Culver, Johnny Galloway, Nick Grogan, Jackson Hemopo, Tom Hughes, Brayden Iose, Ngani Laumape, Paulo Leleisiuao, Sam Malcolm, Josiah Maraku, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Liam Mitchell, Hamish Northcott, Rhys Pedersen, Fa'alelei Sione, Aaron Smith, Sam Stewart, Fraser Stone, Samuela Tawake, Andre Taylor, Rob Thompson, Sione Tuipulotu, Sunao Takizawa, Te Rangatira Waitokia, Ben Werthmuller, Ben Wyness.
Last year: Sixth in Championship
Head coach: Peter RussellNotable Gains: Andre Taylor (Munakata Sanix Blues), Samu Tawake (Canterbury), Paulo Leleisiuao (Australia), Sione Tuipulotu (Counties Manukau), Brayden Iose (Injury), Nick Grogan (Injury), Fraser Stone (returning), Josiah Maraku (Feilding High School), Rhys Pedersen (Old Boys-Marist), Johnny Galloway (College Old Boys), Adam Boult (Te Kawau)
Notable Losses: Kayne Hammington (Otago), Michael Alaalatoa (Canterbury), Antonio Kiri Kiri (UK), Lifeimi Mafi (retired), Michael Tagicakibau (Injured), Liam Hallam-Eames (San Diego), Brad Tucker (Seattle), Tim Cadwallader (Hong Kong), Brice Henderson (unavailable), Jade Te Rure
http://www.allblacks.com/News/34478/reinvigorated-manawatu-ready-for-2019
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http://www.mako.nz/news/mako-team-named-for-otago-pre-season
Squire on the bench. No Shannon Frizell.
1 Ryan Coxon, 2 Andrew Makalio, 3 Isaac Salmon, 4 Quin Strange, 5 Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, 6 Ethan Blackadder, 7 Jacob Norris, 8 Jordan Taufua; 9 Declan Smith, 10 Mitch Hunt, 11 Leicester Faingaanuku, 12 Alex Nankivell, 13 Levi Aumua, 14 Will Jordan, 15 David Havili.
Reserves: 16 Hugh Roach, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Blair Prinsep, 19 Isaiah Miller, 20 Liam Squire, 21 Finlay Christie, 22 Tim O’Malley, 23 Jamie Spowart, Sione Havili, Fetui Paea, Tima Faingaanuku.
Also - no PariPari Parkinson or Joe Wheeler, Atu Moli, Tim Perry or Kane Hames, Tyrel Lomax.
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@Nogusta said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Bovidae he won't be back this season. Ta$man had an offer on the table for Cameron Suafoa of Auckland to come down and cover lock this M10 season with an option for a full contract next season. Auckland 'convinced' him to stay.
A shame he didn't seem to step up for the MAB. Doesn't bode well for his future. I had high hopes for him but he's still relatively young so will probably improve.
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Taleni Seu still on the long road to recovery from the same injury that has struck down Brodie Retallick
The latest injury will unfortunately keep Seu out of Waikato’s campaign for the year – which is a major disappointment, given it will be his first season with the province.“It’s coming along well,” Seu said of his shoulder at the recent Mitre 10 Cup launch.
“It’s been about four months. I had surgery two months after I’d done it. I’ll be back playing in December.
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
Taleni Seu still on the long road to recovery from the same injury that has struck down Brodie Retallick
The latest injury will unfortunately keep Seu out of Waikato’s campaign for the year – which is a major disappointment, given it will be his first season with the province.Bugger, but I was expecting the worst. I hope McWhannell is fit to start.
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@Dice said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
It looks like Junior Laloifi didn't make the cut. One of the few standouts for the Turbos last year. If he's not injured, another province who needs a winger/fullback should pick him up.
@Nogusta said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@mikey07 pretty sure he signed with some Italian club in the Pro 14 comp?
Yes, he signed with Zebre, but according to the media release of his signing as well as of the opening of the 2019/2020 Pro14 season, he's still under contract with Manawatu and will only arrive in Italy after the Mitre 10 Cup.
It's a bit strange; he was still playing club rugby finals in Manawatu two weeks ago. Maybe he asked for an early release from Manawatu?
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Taranaki team to play Waikato tomorrow:
Taranaki: Brayton Northcott-Hill, Waisake Naholo, Sean Wainui, Regan Verney, Kini Naholo, Jayson Potroz, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Pita Gus Sowakula, Lachlan Boshier, Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, Mitch Brown (capt), Tupou Vaa'i, Donald Brighouse, Bradley Slater, Reuben O'Neill.
Reserves: Scott Mellow, Jared Proffit, Kyle Stewart, Leighton Price, Kaylum Boshier, Warwick Lahmert, Josh Setu, Liam Blyde, Josh Lord, Chris Gawler.
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@Yeetyaah said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Bovidae Far out nearly a full strength team. Hopefully Waikato put out the same. Hopefully they actually announce their team too.
No chance. Who played against Hawke's Bay?
Looking at a photo on the Mooloo website it looks like Jahrome Brown is back from his stint with the Brumbies.
If the weather is OK I am tempted to drive down to Otorohanga.
