NPC - news, injuries etc

[Bovidae]

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

Waikato and Taranaki do traditionally play each other in a preseason game so that could be happening this Sat in Oto, or somewhere halfway.

I wasn't far off with the venue. Now to find a Waikato team.

[shark]

Can't wait for that CRFU Facebook page live feed. It's awesome how you can't cast it despite the chrome cast symbol being on the screen, and the subtitled commentary is a real treat too.

[shark]

@Bovidae helluva mouthful that right wingers' name. Fuck.

[Bovidae]

@shark He's a good player, and part of the NZ sevens squad. He has added the first part of his surname more recently.

[Bones]

Who's that 'naki 12?

Anyone know if Josh Lord is a son of Matt Lord?

[Yeetyaah]

@Bovidae like last year, Waikato probably won't name their team.

[Machpants]

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

@Bovidae helluva mouthful that right wingers' name. Fuck.

Jacob?

[Bovidae]

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

@Bovidae like last year, Waikato probably won't name their team.

I agree. The WRU are terrible at providing team lists, and I suppose would be reluctant to do so in this game as the squad hasn't been officially announced yet.

[OleOleOle]

@Bovidae Waikato's communication with its fans is terrible in general when you stack it up against other Unions. They must have taken PR lessons from the Kremlin

[Yeetyaah]

@Bovidae When I asked them why there was no team named last year, they replied saying "the full squad isn't announced yet." Then they released photos of the match anyway? Idiots.

[Bovidae]

I assume the Waikato team will be training somewhere (Fred Jones/Beetham) so you could always have a look in the hope they are there.

[Stargazer]

Southland have named their Mitre 10 Cup squad and Tony Lamborn is their new captain.

Media release: http://www.rugbysouthland.co.nz/newsarticle/94873

[Tim]

@Stargazer Glenn Preston is a a great signing at NPC level, so long as he is fit ...

[NateHill74]

Southland lack depth this year, 5 players for their midfield and outside backs in total. 5 players for 6 total positions including reserves. Yeesh

[Bovidae]

Lot's of players with Waikato connections in that squad.

[Chris]

Forward pack looks ok

De Groot,Tokolahi,Pleasants -Tate,Selby -Ricket,Lamborn. has the foundation of a decent forward pack.

[ARHS]

@Bovidae 7??

[Bovidae]

@ARHS Walsh previously played for Waikato, as did Takarangi as recently as last year.

Alaimalo, Moorby and Te Tamaki are all ex Hamilton BHS.

Takarangi is the only new player to Southland this year.

Are there others?

[ARHS]

@Bovidae Just son of a Waikato All Black. Mixed up Greg Dyer with George Dyer I think

[Bovidae]

@ARHS I didn't include Selby-Rickit.

George Dyer should be in the Waikato squad.