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Hurricanes 2025

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    foobaNZ
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    I think I specifically mentioned Hohepa earlier in this thread as the type of dud signing we want to avoid.

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      What happened to the rumoured Patrick Tuifua signing ?,has he changed his mind or gone to another franchise.You wouldn't think he would have taken a WTG contract when he would earn much more money in France.

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        The Will Tucker chat I was told and shared here was accurate. Interesting guy to pick up… could do worse for a depth player though. Not a bad squad overall

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          No Harkin is absolutely criminal. Riley Hohepa? **** me.

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          @foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2025:

          No Harkin is absolutely criminal. Riley Hohepa? **** me.

          That is a bad signing Hohepa was a massive handbrake for the Crusaders last year.Harkin would have been a better signing he looks promising.

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            Enari being signed would that mean Adam Lennox is with the Chiefs? It's just I think Lennox has been the most consistent 9 in npc the past 2 yrs

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            • ChrisC Chris

              What happened to the rumoured Patrick Tuifua signing ?,has he changed his mind or gone to another franchise.You wouldn't think he would have taken a WTG contract when he would earn much more money in France.

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              @Chris said in Hurricanes 2025:

              What happened to the rumoured Patrick Tuifua signing ?,has he changed his mind or gone to another franchise.You wouldn't think he would have taken a WTG contract when he would earn much more money in France.

              Tuifua is "signed" as pre-season injury cover only for Brayden Iose who had surgery during the NPC. Once Iose returns to full fitness, maybe not in time for season opener, then Tuifua will be gone unless there are injuries to other loose forwards.

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                @Chris said in Hurricanes 2025:

                What happened to the rumoured Patrick Tuifua signing ?,has he changed his mind or gone to another franchise.You wouldn't think he would have taken a WTG contract when he would earn much more money in France.

                Tuifua is "signed" as pre-season injury cover only for Brayden Iose who had surgery during the NPC. Once Iose returns to full fitness, maybe not in time for season opener, then Tuifua will be gone unless there are injuries to other loose forwards.

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                @Number-10 said in Hurricanes 2025:

                @Chris said in Hurricanes 2025:

                What happened to the rumoured Patrick Tuifua signing ?,has he changed his mind or gone to another franchise.You wouldn't think he would have taken a WTG contract when he would earn much more money in France.

                Tuifua is "signed" as pre-season injury cover only for Brayden Iose who had surgery during the NPC. Once Iose returns to full fitness, maybe not in time for season opener, then Tuifua will be gone unless there are injuries to other loose forwards.

                Ahh ok thanks for that.

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                  Pretty weak looking squad to be honest

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                    @foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2025:

                    No Harkin is absolutely criminal. Riley Hohepa? **** me.

                    That is a bad signing Hohepa was a massive handbrake for the Crusaders last year.Harkin would have been a better signing he looks promising.

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                    @Chris so Preston has signed for the Crusaders then?, thought Hurricanes offered him a contract, he must have turned it down.

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                      We can put out a strong 23 with that squad. As usual with a Canes squad though some real dud signings.

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                        @Chris so Preston has signed for the Crusaders then?, thought Hurricanes offered him a contract, he must have turned it down.

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                        @george33 its was just confirmed on the radio Ian Smith was chatting to someone from the Crusaders , he mentioned Preston had a contract sitting in from of him from both the Canes and Saders but has opted for the latter

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                          Enari being signed would that mean Adam Lennox is with the Chiefs? It's just I think Lennox has been the most consistent 9 in npc the past 2 yrs

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                          @Grooter said in Hurricanes 2025:

                          Enari being signed would that mean Adam Lennox is with the Chiefs? It's just I think Lennox has been the most consistent 9 in npc the past 2 yrs

                          Lennox could be moving to the Highlanders...

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                            Enari's selection must just be to fill the Bay cap in the the Canes. I'm glad for him but he's a strange signing.

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                              Enari was woeful for Moana Pasifika. Don't know how or why he kept getting selected ahead of Taumateine.

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                                Hohepa and Eneri are both dud signings. I don't see them even pushing for the top 23.

                                Tis why Harkin not signing is disappointing as he would contend for a spot imo.

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                                  @george33 its was just confirmed on the radio Ian Smith was chatting to someone from the Crusaders , he mentioned Preston had a contract sitting in from of him from both the Canes and Saders but has opted for the latter

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                                  @Steven-Harris I'd have liked Preston but obviously we have Roigard, and a promising Viljeon, so missing out on Kyle doesn't sting as much. Him and Hotham would be in the 23 most weeks at the Saders I'd imagine.

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                                  • F foobaNZ

                                    Hohepa and Eneri are both dud signings. I don't see them even pushing for the top 23.

                                    Tis why Harkin not signing is disappointing as he would contend for a spot imo.

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                                    @foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2025:

                                    Hohepa and Eneri are both dud signings. I don't see them even pushing for the top 23.

                                    Tis why Harkin not signing is disappointing as he would contend for a spot imo.

                                    Players like Harkin missing out is even more frustrating for me given O'Connor at the Saders. NZ is struggling to find 10s. We should be developing them now, not giving spots to overseas has beens.

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                                      I'm hoping he isn't picked up elsewhere tbh. If he's WTG he may get in the squad at some point.

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                                        My guess with Harkin would be like Jacomb last year, all the contract spots were already filled, so he will have a WTG contract, with a view of using him as a full squad member. Likely to be the Canes you would think.

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                                          @george33 its was just confirmed on the radio Ian Smith was chatting to someone from the Crusaders , he mentioned Preston had a contract sitting in from of him from both the Canes and Saders but has opted for the latter

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                                          @Steven-Harris That’s interesting maybe the appeal of likely getting more gametime appealed.

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