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NPC 2025

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  • BovidaeB Bovidae

    Robertson did say that some ABs will be released to play NPC so it will be interesting to see which players are in that group. A few from the 3rd test hadn't played in a while either through non-selection or injury. That was ALB's first game since April, for example.

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    @Bovidae said in NPC 2025:

    Robertson did say that some ABs will be released to play NPC so it will be interesting to see which players are in that group. A few from the 3rd test hadn't played in a while either through non-selection or injury. That was ALB's first game since April, for example.

    You'd imagine anyone that didn't play in the third test that needs some game time. Then there's players like ALB that you've mentioned and Ruben Love who have played little rugby of late. I'd like to see Welly throw the 10 jumper to Love.

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        From what I've heard Waikato are naming their squad at some stage this week. Waikato behind the pack as usual and have posted absolutely nothing. They've been taking membership jersey pre orders without even showing the jersey, I've emailed about this with no reply.

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        • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

          From what I've heard Waikato are naming their squad at some stage this week. Waikato behind the pack as usual and have posted absolutely nothing. They've been taking membership jersey pre orders without even showing the jersey, I've emailed about this with no reply.

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          @Yeetyaah There is a picture of Tepaea Cook-Savage wearing the jersey on the Insta page. Same jersey with a new major sponsor.

          I agree that the interaction with supporters has been appalling. I think it was last year when WR drip-fed the squad as other PUs have done this year. At least that builds some anticipation.

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            @Yeetyaah There is a picture of Tepaea Cook-Savage wearing the jersey on the Insta page. Same jersey with a new major sponsor.

            I agree that the interaction with supporters has been appalling. I think it was last year when WR drip-fed the squad as other PUs have done this year. At least that builds some anticipation.

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            @Bovidae was a specific members only jersey I think, they did something similar last year but had photos weeks in advance so it was ready for the season.

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            • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

              @Bovidae was a specific members only jersey I think, they did something similar last year but had photos weeks in advance so it was ready for the season.

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              @Yeetyaah Is that the jersey with all the former players names on? Even as a longtime season member I wasn't interested in that. All my jerseys are CCC era.

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                @Yeetyaah Is that the jersey with all the former players names on? Even as a longtime season member I wasn't interested in that. All my jerseys are CCC era.

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                @Bovidae nah it was a cotton kinda retro styled on.

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                    So I think it's just North Harbour and Waikato still yet to announce their squads

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                      So I think it's just North Harbour and Waikato still yet to announce their squads

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                      @Kiwidom I think Harbour’s squad will be announced tomorrow or Friday.

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                        Waikato play Auckland in the opening game in 7 days

                        Surely they know who is in their squad by now

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                          Of course the squad will be known, and training. It's just that WR are slack in officially announcing the squad. Even more so, when the "B team" has been released first.

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                            Of course the squad will be known, and training. It's just that WR are slack in officially announcing the squad. Even more so, when the "B team" has been released first.

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                            @Bovidae said in NPC 2025:

                            Of course the squad will be known, and training. It's just that WR are slack in officially announcing the squad.

                            Yeah I know

                            It's the same teams every year that screw up the weekl naming too. Waikato and Harbour are generally last every week.

                            Waikato was really bad at naming a side that was different to the one that actually played too

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                              24 h before the game is still the rule I believe.

                              I'll add that a lot of the squad will be from Marist and Hautapu who play in the club final this Sat. Those teams could look quite different to who played in the SF because the Waikato reps will be withdrawn.

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                                Harbour's squad to be announced tomorrow

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                                  frugby
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                                  I’m bravely going to try predict the NPC having failed miserably with Super Rugby

                                  1. Taranaki
                                  2. Canterbury
                                  3. Bay of Plenty
                                  4. Wellington
                                  5. Ta$man
                                  6. Auckland
                                  7. Hawke’s Bay
                                  8. Waikato
                                  9. Northland
                                  10. Otago
                                  11. Harbour
                                  12. Counties
                                  13. Southland
                                  14. Manawatu
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                                    I’m bravely going to try predict the NPC having failed miserably with Super Rugby

                                    1. Taranaki
                                    2. Canterbury
                                    3. Bay of Plenty
                                    4. Wellington
                                    5. Ta$man
                                    6. Auckland
                                    7. Hawke’s Bay
                                    8. Waikato
                                    9. Northland
                                    10. Otago
                                    11. Harbour
                                    12. Counties
                                    13. Southland
                                    14. Manawatu
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                                    @frugby said in NPC 2025:

                                    I’m bravely going to try predict the NPC

                                    I'll do the same with no bias at all.

                                    1. Waikato
                                      2-14. Everyone else.
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                                      Predicted 2025 Ladder

                                      Ta$man
                                      Taranaki
                                      Canterbury
                                      Bay of Plenty
                                      Hawkes Bay
                                      Wellington
                                      Auckland
                                      Northland

                                      Waikato
                                      North Harbour
                                      Counties
                                      Otago
                                      Southland
                                      Manawatu

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                                        UpTheHarbs
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                                        1. Ta$man
                                        2. Taranaki
                                        3. Canterbury
                                        4. Wellington
                                        5. Bay of Plenty
                                        6. HARBOUR
                                        7. Hawkes Bay
                                        8. Auckland
                                        9. Waikato
                                        10. Counties Manukau
                                        11. Northland
                                        12. Otago
                                        13. Southland
                                        14. Manawatū
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                                        • F frugby

                                          I’m bravely going to try predict the NPC having failed miserably with Super Rugby

                                          1. Taranaki
                                          2. Canterbury
                                          3. Bay of Plenty
                                          4. Wellington
                                          5. Ta$man
                                          6. Auckland
                                          7. Hawke’s Bay
                                          8. Waikato
                                          9. Northland
                                          10. Otago
                                          11. Harbour
                                          12. Counties
                                          13. Southland
                                          14. Manawatu
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                                          @frugby I so hope you right about who's on top. I admit to not being brave enough to list teams in order on how they will finish, as so often there seem to be 'upset' results. Think another reason to love the comp..
                                          Only thing I usually think at beginning is Manawatu and Southland will be at bottom.

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