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Auckland Rugby 2019

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  • TimT Offline
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    Tim
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    From instagram it looks like Desma Liaina will be in the Auckland squad, and Jordan Trainor looks fit.

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    • TimT Tim

      From instagram it looks like Desma Liaina will be in the Auckland squad, and Jordan Trainor looks fit.

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      Nogusta
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      @Tim Ruru, Liaina and Danny Tusitala will probably be the 3 halfbacks. Taufa Funaki will probably get a game or 2 after the U19 tournament.

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        @Tim Ruru, Liaina and Danny Tusitala will probably be the 3 halfbacks. Taufa Funaki will probably get a game or 2 after the U19 tournament.

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        @Nogusta Thanks for the info. Was Tusitala always a halfback?

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          @Tim Ruru, Liaina and Danny Tusitala will probably be the 3 halfbacks. Taufa Funaki will probably get a game or 2 after the U19 tournament.

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          Daffy Jaffy
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          @Nogusta Also Pele cowley and Rilloy Suesue from Ponies were both involved in a preseason game. Danny Tusitala has been playing wing all season at club.

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          • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

            @Nogusta Also Pele cowley and Rilloy Suesue from Ponies were both involved in a preseason game. Danny Tusitala has been playing wing all season at club.

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            @Daffy-Jaffy Cowley might be at RWC for Samoa. I would go for Suesue for the 3rd halfback spot.

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              @Daffy-Jaffy Cowley might be at RWC for Samoa. I would go for Suesue for the 3rd halfback spot.

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              Daffy Jaffy
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              @Nogusta True, I see Cowley's name in their Pacific Nations cup squad. As also i see is Ray Niuia rumoured to be Moulds' replacement at the Blues next season, so we can get a decent assessment of him there.

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                Just realized Michael Lea (hooker) played the last few rounds for Marist which would suggest he might be suiting up for Auckland in the M10? Formerly of Counties and most recently played for Asia Pacific Dragons in the Rapid Rugby tourney. I liked the look the look of him when he was with Counties. Did the fundamentals well and was a solid ball carrier. Good hooking stocks for Auckland - Abel, Apisai and Lea.

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                  Looks like Nanai is off overseas already so that opens up another spot.

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                  • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                    Looks like Nanai is off overseas already so that opens up another spot.

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                    Nogusta
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                    @KiwiMurph anyone see much of Matt Storm this year for G Tech? I know hes in the Auckland Academy and was part of the wider M10 squad.

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                      Just realized Michael Lea (hooker) played the last few rounds for Marist which would suggest he might be suiting up for Auckland in the M10? Formerly of Counties and most recently played for Asia Pacific Dragons in the Rapid Rugby tourney. I liked the look the look of him when he was with Counties. Did the fundamentals well and was a solid ball carrier. Good hooking stocks for Auckland - Abel, Apisai and Lea.

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                      Daffy Jaffy
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                      @Nogusta Lea appears to have been playing in Ireland for the last two seasons. for the Greystones RFC in the Ulster 2nd division.
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                      • boobooB booboo

                        @Tim said in Auckland Rugby 2019:

                        https://twitter.com/AucklandRugby/status/1152433490232668161?s=20

                        Boo

                        Would have been boo either way.

                        But particularly boo because Ponsonby.

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                        @booboo 12 Gallahers since 2001 I think. You should just bow down and accept your benevolent overlords, you'll be much happier. Or better still come over to the dark (Blue and Black) side and enjoy the (pony) ride. Stare at the centre of the picture and repeat after me "In Hoc Signo Vinces" " " " " " " -- now you are feeling sleepy --.
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                        'Resistance is Futile'

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                          @booboo 12 Gallahers since 2001 I think. You should just bow down and accept your benevolent overlords, you'll be much happier. Or better still come over to the dark (Blue and Black) side and enjoy the (pony) ride. Stare at the centre of the picture and repeat after me "In Hoc Signo Vinces" " " " " " " -- now you are feeling sleepy --.
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                          'Resistance is Futile'

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                          African Monkey
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                          @Daffy-Jaffy Those were the days haha. 2001 we hammered Otahuhu after they hammered us the year before and I still remember 2002 as a kid when we went to extra time with Waitemata. Probably the best final of this century.

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                          • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

                            @booboo 12 Gallahers since 2001 I think. You should just bow down and accept your benevolent overlords, you'll be much happier. Or better still come over to the dark (Blue and Black) side and enjoy the (pony) ride. Stare at the centre of the picture and repeat after me "In Hoc Signo Vinces" " " " " " " -- now you are feeling sleepy --.
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                            'Resistance is Futile'

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                            @Daffy-Jaffy bugger off. You are the Auckland of Auckland club rugby.

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                              mikedogz
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                              I would say they are the Crusaders

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                                Anyone know when the Auckland and Harbour squads are announced?

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                                • N Nogusta

                                  Just realized Michael Lea (hooker) played the last few rounds for Marist which would suggest he might be suiting up for Auckland in the M10? Formerly of Counties and most recently played for Asia Pacific Dragons in the Rapid Rugby tourney. I liked the look the look of him when he was with Counties. Did the fundamentals well and was a solid ball carrier. Good hooking stocks for Auckland - Abel, Apisai and Lea.

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                                  @Nogusta said in Auckland Rugby 2019:

                                  Good hooking stocks for Auckland - Abel, Apisai and Lea.

                                  I see from Instagram that Apisai is in Auckland, so another good bit of info there!

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                                    https://twitter.com/AucklandRugby/status/1154178849795497984

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                                      Kurt Heatherley played AFL for Hawthorn but was cut last year
                                      https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2018/12/04/super-rugby-rebels-afl-heatherley

                                      Is Trainor still injured?

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                                      • DuluthD Duluth

                                        Kurt Heatherley played AFL for Hawthorn but was cut last year
                                        https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2018/12/04/super-rugby-rebels-afl-heatherley

                                        Is Trainor still injured?

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                                        @Duluth Don't think so, he had a thigh injury but was jumping up and down at gym training on Instagram.

                                        Lots of Super Rugby and NZ Maori players missing from that match squad. Only one Ponsonby player from the club final, I think.

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                                          @Duluth Don't think so, he had a thigh injury but was jumping up and down at gym training on Instagram.

                                          Lots of Super Rugby and NZ Maori players missing from that match squad. Only one Ponsonby player from the club final, I think.

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                                          African Monkey
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                                          @Tim Are you an Auckland or North Harbour man? I've tried to figure it out since being here without trying to ask but I've given up now (unless you support both haha).

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