NPC 2025
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@Steven-Harris said in NPC 2025:
@SouthernMann he’s been likened to Wayne Smith just watched his post match interview says heaps about culture and belief he’s able to empower on teams
I doubt wether he will be at the Taniwha for long can see Martin ending up at a Super franchise sooner rather than laterOne of his quotes from this mornings post match interview
“We recruit for character and train for skill “Too often we want to push coaches quickly up. Martin basically started with kids progressing his way up. His coaching has matured with years of experience and learning through the development of players at different stages.
NPC coaching gigs are not well paid. It must be tough to work out how to make a career of it. Martin is a coaching mercenary, going where the opportunities and money are.
Some of the older coaches are balancing commercial other enterprises. While the younger former professional player coaches probably have some financial stability to be able to take a part-time approach to the role.
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@SouthernMann said in NPC 2025:
John Leslie never got a chance either.
Up here either, it felt like he was head coach here in name only with others pulling the strings and then got turfed at the 1st corner.
@Nepia if only...
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@taniwharugby said in NPC 2025:
@SouthernMann said in NPC 2025:
John Leslie never got a chance either.
Up here either, it felt like he was head coach here in name only with others pulling the strings and then got turfed at the 1st corner.
He comes across as a very smart bloke. May have too many opinions for the blackheads managing the unions/clubs he has been involved with.
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@taniwharugby Leslie is an intelligent guy but talking to many of the players his planning was very poor it was pretty much player feedback that saw him cut
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@SouthernMann said in NPC 2025:
@taniwharugby said in NPC 2025:
@SouthernMann said in NPC 2025:
John Leslie never got a chance either.
Up here either, it felt like he was head coach here in name only with others pulling the strings and then got turfed at the 1st corner.
He comes across as a very smart bloke. May have too many opinions for the blackheads managing the unions/clubs he has been involved with.
There is an issue for coaches somewhat coming in for short term roles, or having to undertake double roles at unions.
They are often
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Given no ability to pick players from club rugby
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Players have already been confirmed month in advance
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the balance between player development and board/commercial partners wanting a winning team, looking for a bandage solution to get there
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balancing the books around maintaining players and keeping within budget
These guys aren't just getting to coach.
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@SouthernMann thats a very real issue for mine , players that retire into pro gigs without doing any time at school boy ,age group level or even Premier level magically appear far too soon for bigger roles because of their names
Reon Graham from Counties Manukau is an example of a coach that came through club and has done some very good thingsPathways are an important piece ,coaches like players need opportunities ..
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Taranaki Sign Super Rugby Flyer Taniela Rakuro as Injury Replacement for Kini Naholo
The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls are excited to announce the signing of explosive winger, Taniela Rakuro for the 2025...
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Alex Yallop lock who played for CBHS in the same year as Holland and Hannah newly signed to Southland for this year's NPC.
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@Landers92 said in NPC 2025:
Confirmed Louie Chapman signed for Canterbury and Riley Williams playing club rugby in ChCh this weekend.
The next domino to fall is Drummond to Ta$man. Source was on the money with Louie heading to the red and blacks
Yep you called it a while ago
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@taniwharugby said in NPC 2025:
Tony Bell
Is Toby signed, or is that a typo?
Typo yes Toby has signed
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Six midfield backs in there. Hope to see Mika Muliaina get some game time
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I won't bother starting a separate thread but with NPC squads starting to be named I thought I'd list my thoughts on a possible Waikato squad. I am basing this off who was involved last year, and other reports/comments about who has been signed for 2025.
Props
Ollie Norris
Mason Tupaea
Will Martin
George Dyer
Sefo Kautai
Gab RobinsonAnother LH prop will be needed so either Filipo goes for an experienced player or selects another younger LH. The obvious choices for the latter would be either Breyton Legge or Liam Pratt.
Hookers
Samisoni Taukei’aho
Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia
Sean Ralph
Pita Anae-Ah Sue
Hakaraia Richards-CoxheadI'd move on from Anae-Ah Sue but he could be back from MLR. The next option would be Richards-Coxhead, who has played well in the couple of club games I've seen him play.
Locks
Laghlan McWhannell
Josh Balme
James Tucker
Andrew Smith
Dylan Eti/Tama HodgsonTucker played one game for Marist but hasn't been in their team since. I hope it's not another injury. Hamilton Burr may also be back but he hasn't played yet after his ACL injury last year. He seems to be involved in the Chiefs U18/U20 coaching.
Loose forwards
Luke Jacobson
Samipeni Finau
Mitch Jacobson
Jahrome Brown
Senita Lauaki
Oli Mathis
Patrick McCurran
Tom Martin
Xavier Saifoloi
Malachi Wrampling-Alec
Adrein Collins-WharawharaPlenty of depth here, but I've no idea where McCurran currently is if he is playing.
Halfbacks
Cortez Ratima
Xavier Roe
Quintony Ngatai
Rui Farrant1st 5s
Damian McKenzie
Taha Kemara
Tepaea Cook-Savage
Aaron CrudenMidfield
Quinn Tupaea
Anton Lienert-Brown
D’Angelo Leuila
Gideon Wrampling
Bailyn Sullivan
Austin AndersonOutside backs
Daniel Sinkinson
Liam Coombes-Fabling
Aki Tuivailala
Waisake Salabiau
Jole Naufahu (could be injured as not currently playing club rugby)
Josh Moorby
