NPC - news, injuries etc
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When I talked about the Taranaki vs Auckland preseason game the other day I mentioned the Taranaki fullback Jason Potroz. Anyone know how old he is? Been in the squad for a couple of years now.
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@Yeetyaah Must be about 27-28 years old. He played in the same Hurricanes schools team as players like Beauden Barrett, Codie Taylor, Lima Sopoaga, Brad Weber, Matt Proctor and Michael Allardice (to name a few).
@Stargazer Thanks for that. Was hoping for him to be younger and maybe develop into an SR player but might be too old for any real push.
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@Bovidae said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
I hear the East Coast is good for other recreational drugs assuming he's still off the drink ?
Just kidding, I hope he does well. Any kind of addiction is tough to deal with particularly in the public eye.
@MN5 said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Bovidae said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
I hear the East Coast is good for other recreational drugs assuming he's still off the drink ?
Nope. Judging by insta when the whole breakup happened and he left nevers seemed to slowly be back on the drink in France, Thailand then after games the last couple of weeks.
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@Bovidae Who needs Jordie Barrett at the Canes when Dre Taylor is available.
@Canes4life said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Bovidae Who needs Jordie Barrett at the Canes when Dre Taylor is available.
Blast from the past. I remember thinking he was a FAB at one point.
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Manawatu squad for 2019:
Fraser Armstrong, Sione Asi, Otere Black, Jamie Booth, Adam Boult, Nick Crosswell, Griffin Culver, Johnny Galloway, Nick Grogan, Jackson Hemopo, Tom Hughes, Brayden Iose, Ngani Laumape, Paulo Leleisiuao, Sam Malcolm, Josiah Maraku, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Liam Mitchell, Hamish Northcott, Rhys Pedersen, Fa'alelei Sione, Aaron Smith, Sam Stewart, Fraser Stone, Samuela Tawake, Andre Taylor, Rob Thompson, Sione Tuipulotu, Sunao Takizawa, Te Rangatira Waitokia, Ben Werthmuller, Ben Wyness.
Last year: Sixth in Championship
Head coach: Peter RussellNotable Gains: Andre Taylor (Munakata Sanix Blues), Samu Tawake (Canterbury), Paulo Leleisiuao (Australia), Sione Tuipulotu (Counties Manukau), Brayden Iose (Injury), Nick Grogan (Injury), Fraser Stone (returning), Josiah Maraku (Feilding High School), Rhys Pedersen (Old Boys-Marist), Johnny Galloway (College Old Boys), Adam Boult (Te Kawau)
Notable Losses: Kayne Hammington (Otago), Michael Alaalatoa (Canterbury), Antonio Kiri Kiri (UK), Lifeimi Mafi (retired), Michael Tagicakibau (Injured), Liam Hallam-Eames (San Diego), Brad Tucker (Seattle), Tim Cadwallader (Hong Kong), Brice Henderson (unavailable), Jade Te Rure
http://www.allblacks.com/News/34478/reinvigorated-manawatu-ready-for-2019
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http://www.mako.nz/news/mako-team-named-for-otago-pre-season
Squire on the bench. No Shannon Frizell.
1 Ryan Coxon, 2 Andrew Makalio, 3 Isaac Salmon, 4 Quin Strange, 5 Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, 6 Ethan Blackadder, 7 Jacob Norris, 8 Jordan Taufua; 9 Declan Smith, 10 Mitch Hunt, 11 Leicester Faingaanuku, 12 Alex Nankivell, 13 Levi Aumua, 14 Will Jordan, 15 David Havili.
Reserves: 16 Hugh Roach, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Blair Prinsep, 19 Isaiah Miller, 20 Liam Squire, 21 Finlay Christie, 22 Tim O’Malley, 23 Jamie Spowart, Sione Havili, Fetui Paea, Tima Faingaanuku.
Also - no PariPari Parkinson or Joe Wheeler, Atu Moli, Tim Perry or Kane Hames, Tyrel Lomax.
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http://www.mako.nz/news/mako-team-named-for-otago-pre-season
Squire on the bench. No Shannon Frizell.
1 Ryan Coxon, 2 Andrew Makalio, 3 Isaac Salmon, 4 Quin Strange, 5 Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, 6 Ethan Blackadder, 7 Jacob Norris, 8 Jordan Taufua; 9 Declan Smith, 10 Mitch Hunt, 11 Leicester Faingaanuku, 12 Alex Nankivell, 13 Levi Aumua, 14 Will Jordan, 15 David Havili.
Reserves: 16 Hugh Roach, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Blair Prinsep, 19 Isaiah Miller, 20 Liam Squire, 21 Finlay Christie, 22 Tim O’Malley, 23 Jamie Spowart, Sione Havili, Fetui Paea, Tima Faingaanuku.
Also - no PariPari Parkinson or Joe Wheeler, Atu Moli, Tim Perry or Kane Hames, Tyrel Lomax.
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@Bovidae he won't be back this season. Ta$man had an offer on the table for Cameron Suafoa of Auckland to come down and cover lock this M10 season with an option for a full contract next season. Auckland 'convinced' him to stay.
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@Bovidae he won't be back this season. Ta$man had an offer on the table for Cameron Suafoa of Auckland to come down and cover lock this M10 season with an option for a full contract next season. Auckland 'convinced' him to stay.
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@KiwiMurph yea he went down for a day a couple of weeks ago. Auckland only put a contract together at literally the 11th hour when they found out Ta$man were keen on him.
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@Bovidae he won't be back this season. Ta$man had an offer on the table for Cameron Suafoa of Auckland to come down and cover lock this M10 season with an option for a full contract next season. Auckland 'convinced' him to stay.
@Nogusta said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Bovidae he won't be back this season. Ta$man had an offer on the table for Cameron Suafoa of Auckland to come down and cover lock this M10 season with an option for a full contract next season. Auckland 'convinced' him to stay.
A shame he didn't seem to step up for the MAB. Doesn't bode well for his future. I had high hopes for him but he's still relatively young so will probably improve.
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Taleni Seu still on the long road to recovery from the same injury that has struck down Brodie Retallick
The latest injury will unfortunately keep Seu out of Waikato’s campaign for the year – which is a major disappointment, given it will be his first season with the province.“It’s coming along well,” Seu said of his shoulder at the recent Mitre 10 Cup launch.
“It’s been about four months. I had surgery two months after I’d done it. I’ll be back playing in December.
