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James Wilson (35), a former Brumbies (2003-2004, 8 caps)^, Highlanders (2007-2008, 18 caps)^ and Chiefs (2009, 1 cap)^ back is returning from Europe and will play for Southland again this season. He played for the Stags from 2003-2011 (65 caps).
I always like it when former players, when returning from overseas' stints, play for their province again before retiring.
^years and caps according to Wikipedia
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I see that Toa Halafihi is back.
Taranaki v Poverty Bay and Whanganui Squad:
Forwards: Jarred Proffit, Chris Gawler, Donald Maka, Bradley Slater, Scott Mellow, Reuben O'Neill, Asaeli Sorovaki, Kyle Stewart, Paulo Leleisiuao, Jarrad Hoeata, Kane Thompson, Leighton Price, Tupou Vaa'i, Jack Jordan, Mitchell Crosswell, Kaylum Boshier, Tom Florence, Adrian Wyrill, Toa Halafihi;
Backs: Logan Crowley, Warwick Lahmert, Shaan Waite, Beaudein Waaka, Ciarahn Matoe, Daniel Waite, Josh Setu, Matthew McKenzie, Latu Vaeno, Brayton Northcott-Hill, Kiniviliame Naholo, Avon Lewis, Liam Blyde, Jayson Potroz. -
@tim said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
I see that Toa Halafihi is back.
Taranaki v Poverty Bay and Whanganui Squad:
Forwards: Jarred Proffit, Chris Gawler, Donald Maka, Bradley Slater, Scott Mellow, Reuben O'Neill, Asaeli Sorovaki, Kyle Stewart, Paulo Leleisiuao, Jarrad Hoeata, Kane Thompson, Leighton Price, Tupou Vaa'i, Jack Jordan, Mitchell Crosswell, Kaylum Boshier, Tom Florence, Adrian Wyrill, Toa Halafihi;
Backs: Logan Crowley, Warwick Lahmert, Shaan Waite, Beaudein Waaka, Ciarahn Matoe, Daniel Waite, Josh Setu, Matthew McKenzie, Latu Vaeno, Brayton Northcott-Hill, Kiniviliame Naholo, Avon Lewis, Liam Blyde, Jayson Potroz.Jarrad Hoeata returning to Taranaki from N Harbour. His French stint is over, apparently.
One of the better U20's players, Tom Florence.
Warwick Lahmert, didn't he play for Wanganui last year?
Kini "should be playing for Hawke's Bay" Naholo. His brother Meli is not in the squad.
Liam Blyde, was very good for the Taranaki 7s team at the nationals. -
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@bovidae said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@shark said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
Bradley Slater?
A hooker, son of Andy.
Thanks
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The 2018 Southland Stags team has been named:
Forwards:
Bill Fukofuka – Blues Invercargill
Brayden Mitchell – Star Rugby Club
Brenton Howden – Waikaka Rugby Club
Chris Apoua – Northland
Flynn Thomas – Marist Invercargill
Jack Capil – Star Rugby Club
Joe Walsh – Woodlands
Manaaki Selby – Rickit – Star Rugby Club
Morgan Mitchell – Star Rugby Club
Phil Halder – Marist Invercargill
Ray Tatafu – Blues Invercargill
Reuben Northover – Marist Invercargill
Shaun Stodart – Marist Invercargill
Tony Lamborn – Hawkes Bay
Wade McCrae – Pirates Old BoysBacks:
Aleki Morris – Woodlands Rugby Club
Greg Dyer – Pirates Old Boys
Jackson Ormond – Woodlands Rugby Club
James Wilson – Former Southland Stag – Bath, England
Jay Renton – Blues Invercargill
Lewis Ormond – Woodlands Rugby Club
Matt Johnson – Marist Invercargill, Blues Super Rugby
Nico Costa – Woodlands Rugby Club
Ray Nu'u – Sydenham Rugby Club
Tauasosi Tuimavave – Woodlands Rugby Club
Tayler Adams – Former Southland Stag – Melbourne Rebels.
So Tony Lamborn isn't wanted by the new Magpies' coaches ...
Flyn Thomas and Jay Renton were in the NZU20s this year and this will be their 2nd season for the Stags.
We knew about Nico Costa moving South, but his brothers, who moved with him, didn't make the squad.
Also knew that the Ormond brothers were reunited, with Jackson coming down from Taranaki.
Chris Apoua is a former Taniwha. Not wanted by Northland?Any other surpises or notable names?
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