NPC 2025
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I see he played last Sat as Hamilton OB had a bye last round. Maybe Micah Fale had a quiet word. Waikato won't be short of loose forward options, so I doubt it was anything more than getting a game. I went to watch TK Howden play for Melville in a club game a few years back but it was just a favour to the coach.
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I see he played last Sat as Hamilton OB had a bye last round. Maybe Micah Fale had a quiet word. Waikato won't be short of loose forward options, so I doubt it was anything more than getting a game. I went to watch TK Howden play for Melville in a club game a few years back but it was just a favour to the coach.
I see he played last Sat as Hamilton OB had a bye last round. Maybe Micah Fale had a quiet word. Waikato won't be short of loose forward options, so I doubt it was anything more than getting a game. I went to watch TK Howden play for Melville in a club game a few years back but it was just a favour to the coach.
Hope that’s the case. Looks to have all the ingredients to be a top class no 8 in the next few years.
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Canterbury halfback shake up will be interesting. Hearing there is some movement with Nic Shearer off to a different region and a swap occurring between 9s from provinces. Interesting that Riley Williams is still playing club rugby in Auckland also
@Fredsaua12 said in NPC 2025:
Canterbury halfback shake up will be interesting. Hearing there is some movement with Nic Shearer off to a different region and a swap occurring between 9s from provinces. Interesting that Riley Williams is still playing club rugby in Auckland also
Yes, Nic Shearer has signed with Southland.
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@Steven-Harris said in NPC 2025:
Hearing Northland have signed the younger brother of Brumbies utility forward Tom Hooper , Lachlan Hooper 21 years old 6’5 112 Kgs
Lachlan who played for Australia U20 in 2023 like his brother can play 6 or lock equally well is considered by many observers in Australia as an outstanding prospect and I believe the Blues and the Highlanders will be keeping a close eye on his progressWe are well known collectors of 6'5 six-locks. He will fit in well with Will Sotdart, Oli Haig, TK Howden and Quinten Holland.
Do the Hooper boys have NZ links?
@SouthernMann i dont think so ,Lachlan just looking for an opportunity to develop his game possibly a Super opportunity
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@Fredsaua12 What's happening with their 10 situation?
@MacDazzler said in NPC 2025:
@Fredsaua12 What's happening with their 10 situation?
I believe James White is signed long term. Shun Miyake is still playing club rugby in Chch and will be close to another contract. Caleb Makene also is another option but I expect them to look outside the region and pick up an experienced 10 as they have done in the past.
Also on a side note, Max Hughes has also returned from Japan and has been Turing out for Sydenham in the 10 jersey, although he is primarily a 9
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Now this is one of these rumours where the contact is not 100% sure that the destination is corect but maybe someone down in the Bay can fish around
Miracle Fai’ilagi heading to Hawkes Bay for the Npc -
I see he played last Sat as Hamilton OB had a bye last round. Maybe Micah Fale had a quiet word. Waikato won't be short of loose forward options, so I doubt it was anything more than getting a game. I went to watch TK Howden play for Melville in a club game a few years back but it was just a favour to the coach.
Hope that’s the case. Looks to have all the ingredients to be a top class no 8 in the next few years.
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@Canes4life This is from March.
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Now this is one of these rumours where the contact is not 100% sure that the destination is corect but maybe someone down in the Bay can fish around
Miracle Fai’ilagi heading to Hawkes Bay for the Npc@Steven-Harris is that confirmed
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@Steven-Harris is that confirmed
@Billsy111 Not 100% on that one ,its a possible destination but not a probable
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Some updated North Harbour news that I had passed on
Cam Christie out for the season broken bone in his thumb
Signed
Tom Savage
Patrick Pellegrini
Julian Savea
Luke Donaldson (half back) possibly ex Canterbury
Murphy Taramai (bit of blast from the past ) will be 33 in AugustOthers I know of that have been signed
Tristan Cook
Jack Lee
Felix Kalapu
Mahonri Ngakuru
Sione Mafilio
Kade Banks
Sofai Maka
Jed Melvin
Karl Ruzich
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Some updated North Harbour news that I had passed on
Cam Christie out for the season broken bone in his thumb
Signed
Tom Savage
Patrick Pellegrini
Julian Savea
Luke Donaldson (half back) possibly ex Canterbury
Murphy Taramai (bit of blast from the past ) will be 33 in AugustOthers I know of that have been signed
Tristan Cook
Jack Lee
Felix Kalapu
Mahonri Ngakuru
Sione Mafilio
Kade Banks
Sofai Maka
Jed Melvin
Karl Ruzich
Bryn Gordon@Steven-Harris Mark Tele'a gone before NPC? Luke Donaldson did start off at Canterbury then a season at BOP, and I believe tried to make the Auckland squad last year which probably explains the switch to Harbour.
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Zarn Sullivan to Hawkes Bay for the NPC. Wonder with Danny Toala gone if he'll be seen in the midfield
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Zarn Sullivan to Hawkes Bay for the NPC. Wonder with Danny Toala gone if he'll be seen in the midfield
@DurryMexted said in NPC 2025:
Zarn Sullivan to Hawkes Bay for the NPC. Wonder with Danny Toala gone if he'll be seen in the midfield
I always assumed Bailyn would have come home first.
Out team of the last few years has been gutted so he's a great pick up for us.
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Zarn Sullivan to Hawkes Bay for the NPC. Wonder with Danny Toala gone if he'll be seen in the midfield
@DurryMexted said in NPC 2025:
Zarn Sullivan to Hawkes Bay for the NPC. Wonder with Danny Toala gone if he'll be seen in the midfield
Not surprised. The Blues have suggested they're interested in him as a midfielder but he wasn't likely to get meaningful time there for Auckland. Taele/Lam probably get first crack and I presume Tele'a is still with Auckland
His career is a bit of crossroads now. Zero interest from national selectors at fullback, hasn't performed at 10, maybe 12 is his spot?
