Auckland Rugby 2020
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Inga Finau has picked up a Auckland Mitre 10 contract for 2020
My source says he was not wanted by Canterbury -
Inga Finau has picked up a Auckland Mitre 10 contract for 2020
My source says he was not wanted by Canterbury -
@Chris I guess they see Poihipi, McLeod and Ennor as sufficient enough depth without needing Finau as well.
@African-Monkey said in Auckland Rugby 2020:
@Chris I guess they see Poihipi, McLeod and Ennor as sufficient enough depth without needing Finau as well.
It seems so,they also have Isaiah Punivai and Ngane Punivai as midfield cover .
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Squad will be named on Tuesday after health/fitness session on Monday.
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Auckland squad will have their one and only pre-season hitout against Hawke’s Bay on September 5
“It is frustrating,” says Ieremia, who adds an experienced coaching crew that includes Sir Graham Henry is helping him deal with his side of the equation. “You need to be flexible and have an open mind around communication and make sure you stay on top of things.
Great to see Henry back this year.
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Looks like the Auckland squad is here: https://photosportnz.photoshelter.com/gallery/200831-Auckland-Mitre-10-Headshots/G000083.j9pnu49A/0/C0000azGTB7px3Ds
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Interesting they have former Canterbury lock Hamish Dalzell in there, along with lock Liam Hallem Eames from Manawatu.
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Looks like the Auckland squad is here: https://photosportnz.photoshelter.com/gallery/200831-Auckland-Mitre-10-Headshots/G000083.j9pnu49A/0/C0000azGTB7px3Ds
(minus those players in the North vs South match).@Canes4life Damn, that's some good internet spotting!
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Looks like the Auckland squad is here: https://photosportnz.photoshelter.com/gallery/200831-Auckland-Mitre-10-Headshots/G000083.j9pnu49A/0/C0000azGTB7px3Ds
(minus those players in the North vs South match).@Canes4life what a play, considering teams don't usually like giving away their squad before its been finalised
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Interesting to see Tumua Manu in there. When is he off to France?
Assume that Whetton is stuck in Dunedin.
@Tim He's probably signed but yeah. couldn't get back into Auckland cause of COVID. He or Auckland put a video of him training in Dunedin for Auckland
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Some interesting young names there in addition to the more known young names of Sullivan, Funaki and Vikena.
Felix Kalapu - 2019 Blues U20 lock
Joel Cobb - 2018 MAGs winger. RedBull Ignite 7s
Leweni Mocevakaca - 2019 Auckland U19 winger
Manu Paea - 2020 Blues U20 halfback
Terrell Peita - 2020 Blues U20 No.8
Vaiolini Ekuasi - 2020 Blues A loosie
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Probable team is shaping up:
1 Hodgman
2 Sosene
3 Ta'avao
4 Whetton
5 Scrafton
6 Gibson
7 Choat
8 Riedlinger-Kapa
9 Ruru
10 Plummer
11 Rayasi
12 Faiane
13 Tele'a
14 AJ Lam
15 Trainor16 Apisai
17 Adams
18 Renata
19 Hallam-Eames/Dalzell
20 Lot of rookies here
21 Tuistala
22 Sullivan but will they go with Hickey?
23 ManuLoose forwards lack a big ball carrier.
