NPC - news, injuries etc

[Tim]

Harbour NPC squad:

Unfortunately no GCT, and Ethan Roots is playing in Wales. Dillon Hunt still injured. Surprised that Lemeki Namoa isn't in the squad.

[Bovidae]

@tim Has Rhys Marshall been playing club rugby in NH?

[Daffy Jaffy]

@tim Strange about Lemeki Namoa, not listed as injured so maybe lured away elsewhere. Back to Auckland maybe? That's a strong front row group. I rate Fatongia Pea from my local Pakuranga club. I see Suafua back north after trying to crack the Ta$man team for a couple of seasons. Also interesting to see the former Taranaki rake Rhys Marshall back from Munster? Seems to have been away forever but is still only 28. Could be a sound squad pick up for a super team.

[Daffy Jaffy]

@bovidae With Munster since 2016.

[Tim]

@bovidae Suspect the red blocks are for outside players. Henry Taefu was with the Force this year.

Haven't seen Marshall's name on any team sheets.

[African Monkey]

@tim Taefu is a fairly tidy player. He does a decent job for the Samoan side.

[Bovidae]

Yeah, I knew Marshall was at Munster. He played against the Maori back in 2016. Decent around the field for the Chiefs but a terrible lineout thrower. It will be interesting to see if he has improved.

[Daffy Jaffy]

@tim Sad to see Hunt still out. That will be a whole year away from the game.

[Kiwiwomble]

@daffy-jaffy said in NPC - news, injuries etc:

@tim Sad to see Hunt still out. That will be a whole year away from the game.

How bad was his injury? He was hitting some great form before leaving the landers, sad to see him all but disappear

[Daffy Jaffy]

@kiwiwomble It was concussion issues which is a worry. I hope he's not forced to retire.

[Stargazer]

Who's the player wearing no. 4 in the second photo?
I also see that Richard Judd will be playing for Wellington (5th photo).

[Tim]

@stargazer Taine Plumtree?

[Stargazer]

@tim Yes, I think you're right!

[Bovidae]

@tim said in NPC - news, injuries etc:

@stargazer Taine Plumtree?

TP is written on his jersey.

[Canes4life]

@stargazer Judd is a great pickup for Wellington now that TJ is in the A.Bs

[Bay boy Tim]

@canes4life said in NPC - news, injuries etc:

@stargazer Judd is a great pickup for Wellington now that TJ is in the A.Bs

Nooo not Juddy ☹️

[ARHS]

You lucky sods. He is a great 9

[JK]

@tim said in NPC - news, injuries etc:

Harbour NPC squad:

Unfortunately no GCT, and Ethan Roots is playing in Wales. Dillon Hunt still injured. Surprised that Lemeki Namoa isn't in the squad.

whats with Donald Coleman being named at Hooker? Always seen him play at 7 for North Shore

[Tim]

@jk Maybe it's a mistake? He played 7 in the club final.

[JK]

@tim said in NPC - news, injuries etc:

@jk Maybe it's a mistake? He played 7 in the club final.

Must be. Only ever seen him play at 7