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Tim

http://www.aucklandrugby.co.nz/newsarticle/50621

Auckland B wider training squad
Forwards: Livai Toofohe (East Tamaki), Franck Friconnet (Eden), Eukharis Simanu (Manukau Rovers), Marco Feulea’i (Ponsonby), Mikey Soseni-Feagai (Mt Wellington), Leif Schwenke (Suburbs), Blake Hill (Eden), Lyndon Dunshea (University), Max East (Pakuranga), Dean Williams (Suburbs), Paul Tuimalo (Papatoetoe), Presley Tufuga (Ponsonby), Olajuwon Noa (Papatoetoe), Tana Fotofili (College Rifles), Laga Fasavalu (East Tamaki), George Crichton (East Tamaki), Fred Kei (Manukau Rovers), Zinzan Tusialofa (Papatoetoe);

Backs: Nicolas Costa (Eden), Rameka Paraki (Suburbs), Carl Perry (Suburbs), Jack Saena (Marist), Latiume Fosita (Mt Wellington), George Emosi (Pakuranga), Sio Tapili (Mt Wellington), Gareth Williams-Spiers (Eden), Solofa Silipa (East Tamaki), Bobby Motuliki (Manukau Rovers), Kitione Taimani (Grammar Tec), Brody Lam (Eden), Milford Keresoma (Suburbs), Ignacio Costa (Eden), Junior Nu’u (Papatoetoe).

Auckland Colts wider training squad
Forwards: Eziekiel Lindenmuth (Suburbs), Antonio Ripata (University), Jerry Samania (Pakuranga), Afioga Ielemia (Grammar Tec), Eroni Emosi (Pakuranga), Charles Na’apa (Ponsonby), Dominic Maupese (Papatoetoe), Victor Tu’ungafasi (Suburbs), Jacob Pierce (Grammar Tec), Sanele Williams (Otahuhu), Jay Tuivaiti (Waitemata), Michael Kaivelata (Manukau Rovers), Ezra Meleisea (Pakuranga), Uini Fetalaiga (University), Charles Makasini (Suburbs), Richmond Tongatama (University), Toma Tia (Manukau Rovers),

Backs: Henry Saker (University), Herschel Gideon (Marist), D’Angelo Leuila (Papatoetoe), Siope Ngata (Papatoetoe), Nikolai Foliaki (Grammar Tec), TJ Vaega (Grammar Tec), Moape Qiolevu (Waitemata), Bruno Tuivai (Suburbs), Selwyn Loamanu (Papatoetoe), Isaac Laga (Papatoetoe), Emmanuelle Lamositele (College Rifles), Freedom Vaha’akolo (Ponsonby), Sam Hafoka (Manukau Rovers).

Currently injured but requested to attend training: Marius Tonu’u (University), Morrison Siliko (Ponsonby), Matai Fakautoki (Ponsonby), Luke Cunis (Suburbs).

So Harry Plummer and Wiseguy Faiane are still unaccounted for.

African Monkey

Don't see Pryor Collier in any of these squads.

Number 10

With Wairarapa Bush having signed Piri Weepu being earlier in this thread, King Country have signed Alby Mathewson for this year's Heartland Championship.

http://rugbyheartland.co.nz/wp/2017/07/31/2017-king-country-rams-heartland-team-announced/

taniwharugby

@Number-10 now thats giving back, great to see!

Stargazer

Regan King has signed with Mid Canterbury. Another one!

http://rugbyheartland.co.nz/wp/2017/07/24/mid-canterbury-heartland-and-a-squad-announcements/

Nepia

@Number-10 said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

With Wairarapa Bush having signed Piri Weepu being earlier in this thread, King Country have signed Alby Mathewson for this year's Heartland Championship.

http://rugbyheartland.co.nz/wp/2017/07/31/2017-king-country-rams-heartland-team-announced/

Damn, that's 2 ex* HB halfbacks that could be playing for us instead of Eaton.

*Age group for Piri ....

Tim

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/95344256/wellington-eager-to-make-most-of-limited-npc-preseason

None of Wellington's Hurricanes players were considered for selection, nor any members of the Old Boys-University or Hutt Old Boys Marist teams who are contesting the Jubilee Cup club final on Saturday.

Wellington XV: Andrew Wells, Ollie Sapsford, Lester Maulolo, Paulo Aukuso, Paddy Hughes, Dan Kirkpatrick, Carlos Price, Sam Gard'ner, Greg Foe (c), Mateaki Kafatolu, Kane Thompson, Chris Middleton, Taniela Koroi, Chris Mafi. Reserves: Cameron Falcon, Sitiveni Paongo, James Coburn, Charlie Pahulu, James Tuia, Isaac O'Connor, Frae Wilson, Trent Renata, Jeff Makapelu, Levi Harmon, Mike Buckley.

Higgins

Can anyone help us out with this Cameron Falcon guy? I see he is a yank https://www.usarugby.org/player/cameron-falcon/ and apparently played in a match I sort of watched in a mudbath a few weeks back but did not really notice him (he was the reserve hooker) and again in a game that I watched about thirty five minutes of on an astroturf ground two weeks where his side were into a wicked southerly. Perhaps if knew beforehand he was a hotshot I might have kept a closer eye on him. I note he had played prop in eight of his eleven appearances (two of which were off the bench) for Johnsonville.

I see he played a few games for Spotswood Old Boys in 2015, anyone up in the 'Naki able to throw any light on him?

Crucial

Where did I miss Dan Kirkpatrick's return?

Higgins

@Crucial said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

Where did I miss Dan Kirkpatrick's return?

Does it have any bearing on TJ Va'as non selection?

Stargazer

Preseaon game:

Half time score: Manawatu 26 v Ta$man 21 (tries to Will Jordan (2) and Levi Aumua)

Stargazer

Preseason game:

Full time: Manawatu 33 v Ta$man 40 (tries: Will Jordan (2) Levi Aumua (2), Andrew Knewstubb, Nick Foxley; con (4) Tim O'Malley).

cgrant

Has Jordie Barrett left Canterbury ? I see that Will Jordan has. So who will play fullback for the Cantabs ? Mackay ?

Duluth

@cgrant said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

Has Jordie Barrett left Canterbury ?

All the Barrett's are signed to Taranaki now

Wurzel

The irony of bringing all the Barretts back to Taranaki yet none will feature in the Amber and Black.

Stargazer

RANFURLY SHIELD

Mid-Canterbury v Canterbury - Friday 4 August, at Ashburton Showgrounds
Kick-off 2:35pm - live on Sky Sport 1

Mid-Canterbury squad for the RS challenge:
Iromi Dawai, Phil Mills, Angus Lindsay, Jared Percival, Christian Vainerere, Isireli Masiwini, Kurt Polson (Celtic), Tyler Blackburn, Adam Stewart, Jason Kjestrup (Methven), Mark Andrew, Tom Heywood, Jackson Donlan, Seta Koroitamana, Nete Caucau, Maleli Sau, Tom Hanham-Carter, Dan Fransen, Timoci Nabekeke (Rakaia), Phil Watson (Shirley), Adam Williamson, Eric Duff, Will Mackenzie, Hamish MacKenzie, Gideon Lambrechts, Regan King (Southern).

Canterbury squad for their RS defence:
1 Alex Hodgman
2 Nathan Vella
3 Jack Straker
4 Jonno Osborne
5 Hamish Dalzell
6 Billy Harmon
7 Jed Brown
8 Tom Sanders
9 Jack Stratton (C)
10 Brett Cameron
11 Marshall Suckling
12 Michael Green
13 Poasa Waqanibau
14 Josh McKay*
15 Mark Maitland

RESERVES
16 Nick Werahiko
17 Chris Gawler
18 Joel Hintz
19 Ben Morris*
20 Dylan Nel
21 Ereatara Enari
22 Nigel Gibb*
23 Amanaki Nicole*

*denotes debut

http://www.canterburyrugby.co.nz/newsarticle/50747
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/95049667/mid-canterburys-ranfurly-shield-challengers-named

Stargazer

Dwayne Sweeney has been named captain of the 2017 Waikato Mitre 10 Cup squad.

http://www.mooloo.co.nz/news/dwayne-sweeney-named-captain-of-waikato-for-the-2017-season/

African Monkey

I thought Alex Hodgman signed for Counties?

Stargazer

@African-Monkey Yes, I thought so, too, but that was only reported in the media. I haven't seen any announcement from Counties though.

Stargazer

As posted in the Magpies forum: Hawke's Bay have signed Pasqualle Dunn, Nick Palmer, Cardiff Vaega and TJ Vaega.

The Silver Fern

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