Hurricanes 2020
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@Stargazer what about Jayden Walker. Weren’t there big wraps on him, or is he still at school?
Also, who is Tavita-Metcalfe playing for?
@Canes4life Tavita-Metcalfe plays for Northern United. He's wearing the 16 jersey for them tomorrow against OBU.
I think Jayden Walker is still in HB. Not sure which club he plays for; maybe Napier Pirate? I think he's in the Magpies Academy, but - again - not sure.
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@cgrant said in Hurricanes 2020:
I don't understand the hate for Ben May in the Fern. He is not the best prop NZ has produced, but not the worst either.
I don't hate him, but his Magpies use by date was a long time ago and he's blocked HB youngsters from getting starts.
@Nepia said in Hurricanes 2020:
@cgrant said in Hurricanes 2020:
I don't understand the hate for Ben May in the Fern. He is not the best prop NZ has produced, but not the worst either.
I don't hate him, but his Magpies use by date was a long time ago and he's blocked HB youngsters from getting starts.
Ben May - born in Blenheim, educated at Nelson College, first class debut for Nelson Bays...
Mr. Invitational XV!!!!
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@Canes4life Tavita-Metcalfe plays for Northern United. He's wearing the 16 jersey for them tomorrow against OBU.
I think Jayden Walker is still in HB. Not sure which club he plays for; maybe Napier Pirate? I think he's in the Magpies Academy, but - again - not sure.
@Stargazer strange, I thought he was a prop? Out of all positions in Wellington, Hooker is probably the strongest in terms of depth. You’d think he would have stayed in the Bay, probably more chance of cracking higher honours there if he wants to be a hooker.
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@Stargazer strange, I thought he was a prop? Out of all positions in Wellington, Hooker is probably the strongest in terms of depth. You’d think he would have stayed in the Bay, probably more chance of cracking higher honours there if he wants to be a hooker.
@Canes4life Yes, he's indeed a prop. I don't know why he's playing in Wellington. Maybe for tertiairy education? Or to be closer to family? I think he's originally from Levin. Or maybe he expects to have a better chance to play Mitre 10 Cup for Wellington? Have players left? Maybe they've already signed him?
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@Nepia said in Hurricanes 2020:
@cgrant said in Hurricanes 2020:
I don't understand the hate for Ben May in the Fern. He is not the best prop NZ has produced, but not the worst either.
I don't hate him, but his Magpies use by date was a long time ago and he's blocked HB youngsters from getting starts.
Ben May - born in Blenheim, educated at Nelson College, first class debut for Nelson Bays...
Mr. Invitational XV!!!!
@Chris-B said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Nepia said in Hurricanes 2020:
@cgrant said in Hurricanes 2020:
I don't understand the hate for Ben May in the Fern. He is not the best prop NZ has produced, but not the worst either.
I don't hate him, but his Magpies use by date was a long time ago and he's blocked HB youngsters from getting starts.
Ben May - born in Blenheim, educated at Nelson College, first class debut for Nelson Bays...
Mr. Invitational XV!!!!
Oh yeah, I'm more than happy for him to play for the Invitational XV.
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@Canes4life Yes, he's indeed a prop. I don't know why he's playing in Wellington. Maybe for tertiairy education? Or to be closer to family? I think he's originally from Levin. Or maybe he expects to have a better chance to play Mitre 10 Cup for Wellington? Have players left? Maybe they've already signed him?
@Stargazer we don't have many young props in Wellington apart from Numia & Fidow who are already in the Canes. I guess he could force his way in if he plays well enough.
I've noticed that alot of our young talent (the likes of Plumtree, Southall, Thompson, Chisholm & now Metcalfe) are all on the bench for their respective club sides. Surely the best way to develop these guys is getting them on the park.
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By the way, playing club rugby this weekend:
Wellington
Isaia Walker-Leawere (Poneke)
Ardie Savea (Oriental-Rongotai)
Alex Fidow (Oriental-Rongotai)
Fletcher Smith (Marist SP)
Billy Proctor (Marist SP)
Jonathan Taumateine (Marist SP)
Peter Umaga-Jensen (Wainuiomata)
Kobus van Wyk (Petone)Auckland
Salesi Rayasi (Marist)Manawatu
Jamie Booth (Varsity) -
By the way, playing club rugby this weekend:
Wellington
Isaia Walker-Leawere (Poneke)
Ardie Savea (Oriental-Rongotai)
Alex Fidow (Oriental-Rongotai)
Fletcher Smith (Marist SP)
Billy Proctor (Marist SP)
Jonathan Taumateine (Marist SP)
Peter Umaga-Jensen (Wainuiomata)
Kobus van Wyk (Petone)Auckland
Salesi Rayasi (Marist)Manawatu
Jamie Booth (Varsity)@Stargazer I find it a bit odd Rayasi has gone to Auckland.
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@Stargazer I find it a bit odd Rayasi has gone to Auckland.
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I don't understand the hate for Ben May in the Fern. He is not the best prop NZ has produced, but not the worst either.
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@Nepia Which Magpies youngsters?
TH:
Joshia Tavita-Metcalfe? Now playing club rugby in Wellington?
Joel Hintz? Reasonable player but a hothead and card magnet.
Namatahi Waa? Not a youngster, and was shit last year.I hope the rumours are true that they've signed Taumalolo, so they can move Rakete-Stones to TH. If not, our scrum will not improve.
I also hope that Tim Farrell will be available again, to back up whoever starts at LH.
Not sure Patrick Teddy, or any other prop, is ready for NPC level.
@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Nepia Which Magpies youngsters?
I hope the rumours are true that they've signed Taumalolo, so they can move Rakete-Stones to TH. If not, our scrum will not improve.
For the Canes or HB?
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@Stargazer I find it a bit odd Rayasi has gone to Auckland.
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@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Nepia Which Magpies youngsters?
I hope the rumours are true that they've signed Taumalolo, so they can move Rakete-Stones to TH. If not, our scrum will not improve.
For the Canes or HB?
@mikey07 said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Nepia Which Magpies youngsters?
I hope the rumours are true that they've signed Taumalolo, so they can move Rakete-Stones to TH. If not, our scrum will not improve.
For the Canes or HB?
Hawke's Bay.
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King Carlos gets the boot
From the season so far it appears that the defensive coach must be doing work experience and working for free.
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King Carlos gets the boot
From the season so far it appears that the defensive coach must be doing work experience and working for free.
@Toddy said in Hurricanes 2020:
King Carlos gets the boot
From the season so far it appears that the defensive coach must be doing work experience and working for free.
Bring your 'ex player with fuck all experience but does a good line of banter to work' season
Attack had been just as shit as defence, sadly
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@Toddy said in Hurricanes 2020:
King Carlos gets the boot
From the season so far it appears that the defensive coach must be doing work experience and working for free.
Bring your 'ex player with fuck all experience but does a good line of banter to work' season
Attack had been just as shit as defence, sadly
@Machpants said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Toddy said in Hurricanes 2020:
King Carlos gets the boot
From the season so far it appears that the defensive coach must be doing work experience and working for free.
Bring your 'ex player with fuck all experience but does a good line of banter to work' season
Attack had been just as shit as defence, sadly
Defence has been awful this year. But attack has been almost as bad in the first two games.
Maybe Holland will move back to the attack coach. With Marshall helping out. I don't rate Holland that highly but last year was better than this one.
