Super Rugby 2022
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If you look at possible starting XVs and the number of current ABs that teams could have on the field then Crusaders edge the Chiefs in numbers and spread (especially outside backs) then gap to Blues and Canes with Highlanders very light.
Lots of second string ABs floating around that may lift their game to pressure the 'top' selections but what I will be interested most in is the non current ABs that aren't old discards but could add something.
Looking at players like
Hodgman
Darry
Robinson
RTS
Clarke
Sullivan
Ross
J Ioane
Nankivell
Wrampling
ENS (if he comes of age)
Flanders
Roigard
Love (finally listed as a 10 I see)
PUJ
Rayasi
Grace
Fakatava
TUJ
Connor G-B -
If you look at possible starting XVs and the number of current ABs that teams could have on the field then Crusaders edge the Chiefs in numbers and spread (especially outside backs) then gap to Blues and Canes with Highlanders very light.
Lots of second string ABs floating around that may lift their game to pressure the 'top' selections but what I will be interested most in is the non current ABs that aren't old discards but could add something.
Looking at players like
Hodgman
Darry
Robinson
RTS
Clarke
Sullivan
Ross
J Ioane
Nankivell
Wrampling
ENS (if he comes of age)
Flanders
Roigard
Love (finally listed as a 10 I see)
PUJ
Rayasi
Grace
Fakatava
TUJ
Connor G-BI think you can remove Darry from that list if the NPC was an accurate reflection of his ability. Still young, but didn't seem to stand out at all. Still, he may come right eventually.
Hopefully Sullivan sees some time at 10, TUJ remains uninjured, RTS gets up-to-speed quickly and Fakatava gets his dispensation.
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When you look at who will be playing Super their really aren't too many players that will add to and surpass our current AB XV. Maybe there are props that will demand selection and hopefully Clarke comes back strong to replace Bridge
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Waisaki Naholo didn't get picked up? I honestly though his reputation would have got him over the line
@kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2022:
Waisaki Naholo didn't get picked up? I honestly though his reputation would have got him over the line
I thought the Landers said they were after him. He did sweet FA in the NPC this year tbf.
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@gt12 said in Super Rugby 2022:
Alaimalo listed as a midfielder in the Landers? Intriguing.
i missed that, yeah, a point was made he was coming down to play 15....
@Yeetyaah yeah, didn't see much of the canterbury games so wasn't sure but thought if he'd come through injury free whether we might have thought he could keep building
think i would have gone with Freedom>Naholo>Timu
Timu was starting to look good last year but think hes been overseas this year hasn't he
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@gt12 said in Super Rugby 2022:
Alaimalo listed as a midfielder in the Landers? Intriguing.
i missed that, yeah, a point was made he was coming down to play 15....
@Yeetyaah yeah, didn't see much of the canterbury games so wasn't sure but thought if he'd come through injury free whether we might have thought he could keep building
think i would have gone with Freedom>Naholo>Timu
Timu was starting to look good last year but think hes been overseas this year hasn't he
@kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2022:
@gt12 said in Super Rugby 2022:
Alaimalo listed as a midfielder in the Landers? Intriguing.
i missed that, yeah, a point was made he was coming down to play 15....
@Yeetyaah yeah, didn't see much of the canterbury games so wasn't sure but thought if he'd come through injury free whether we might have thought he could keep building
think i would have gone with Freedom>Naholo>Timu
Timu was starting to look good last year but think hes been overseas this year hasn't he
I don't know about his distribution or defence, but with his size and speed, he could be an absolute weapon at 13. He has always reminded me of Folau, but has never got it together and challenged for the next level.
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@kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2022:
@gt12 said in Super Rugby 2022:
Alaimalo listed as a midfielder in the Landers? Intriguing.
i missed that, yeah, a point was made he was coming down to play 15....
@Yeetyaah yeah, didn't see much of the canterbury games so wasn't sure but thought if he'd come through injury free whether we might have thought he could keep building
think i would have gone with Freedom>Naholo>Timu
Timu was starting to look good last year but think hes been overseas this year hasn't he
I don't know about his distribution or defence, but with his size and speed, he could be an absolute weapon at 13. He has always reminded me of Folau, but has never got it together and challenged for the next level.
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@gt12 yeah, as long as hes into the idea and not being forced and not committed
@kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2022:
@gt12 you mean Timu? the stats i found have him as 1.80m/88kg...which isn't huge
??? I mean Alaimalo
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@kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2022:
@bobily2 yeah, clicked and edited
@gt12 damn, thought i had fied that fast eough
Breakfast time here is my posting time.
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When you look at who will be playing Super their really aren't too many players that will add to and surpass our current AB XV. Maybe there are props that will demand selection and hopefully Clarke comes back strong to replace Bridge
@crucial said in Super Rugby 2022:
When you look at who will be playing Super their really aren't too many players that will add to and surpass our current AB XV. Maybe there are props that will demand selection and hopefully Clarke comes back strong to replace Bridge
There are always one or two unknown players that impress and begin to push for a spot. Perhaps not an unknown, as a I think some people here already rate him, but my prediction is Samipeni Finau to be knocking on the door of AB selection.
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When you look at who will be playing Super their really aren't too many players that will add to and surpass our current AB XV. Maybe there are props that will demand selection and hopefully Clarke comes back strong to replace Bridge
@crucial said in Super Rugby 2022:
When you look at who will be playing Super their really aren't too many players that will add to and surpass our current AB XV. Maybe there are props that will demand selection and hopefully Clarke comes back strong to replace Bridge
after how almost all of them have played this international season i hope theyre all back to zero reputation wise, lke they should all well and truly outperform these other guys got the their black jerseys back
(i know thats not how it will work)
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@kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2022:
Waisaki Naholo didn't get picked up? I honestly though his reputation would have got him over the line
I thought the Landers said they were after him. He did sweet FA in the NPC this year tbf.
@yeetyaah There's a reason why wingers get given the boot in NZ in their mid to late 20s.......
Him not being wanted by any overseas clubs should have been a giveaway as to where his career is at.....
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@kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2022:
@gt12 said in Super Rugby 2022:
Alaimalo listed as a midfielder in the Landers? Intriguing.
i missed that, yeah, a point was made he was coming down to play 15....
@Yeetyaah yeah, didn't see much of the canterbury games so wasn't sure but thought if he'd come through injury free whether we might have thought he could keep building
think i would have gone with Freedom>Naholo>Timu
Timu was starting to look good last year but think hes been overseas this year hasn't he
I don't know about his distribution or defence, but with his size and speed, he could be an absolute weapon at 13. He has always reminded me of Folau, but has never got it together and challenged for the next level.
@gt12 said in Super Rugby 2022:
@kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2022:
@gt12 said in Super Rugby 2022:
Alaimalo listed as a midfielder in the Landers? Intriguing.
i missed that, yeah, a point was made he was coming down to play 15....
@Yeetyaah yeah, didn't see much of the canterbury games so wasn't sure but thought if he'd come through injury free whether we might have thought he could keep building
think i would have gone with Freedom>Naholo>Timu
Timu was starting to look good last year but think hes been overseas this year hasn't he
I don't know about his distribution or defence, but with his size and speed, he could be an absolute weapon at 13. He has always reminded me of Folau, but has never got it together and challenged for the next level.
We’ve already got Reiko Ioane for that.
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@gt12 said in Super Rugby 2022:
@kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2022:
@gt12 said in Super Rugby 2022:
Alaimalo listed as a midfielder in the Landers? Intriguing.
i missed that, yeah, a point was made he was coming down to play 15....
@Yeetyaah yeah, didn't see much of the canterbury games so wasn't sure but thought if he'd come through injury free whether we might have thought he could keep building
think i would have gone with Freedom>Naholo>Timu
Timu was starting to look good last year but think hes been overseas this year hasn't he
I don't know about his distribution or defence, but with his size and speed, he could be an absolute weapon at 13. He has always reminded me of Folau, but has never got it together and challenged for the next level.
We’ve already got Reiko Ioane for that.
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@mn5 i didn't know the Landers had signed Reiko
@kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2022:
@mn5 i didn't know the Landers had signed Reiko
Jesus, rookie error from me. How the hell did I stumble on this thread ?
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All squads together with gains and losses.
Blues
Hookers: Kurt Eklund, Soane Vikena, Ricky Riccitelli
Props: Alex Hodgman, Jordan Lay, Ofa Tuungafasi, Marcel Renata, Nepo Laulala, Karl Tu’inukuafe
Locks: James Tucker, Josh Goodhue, Sam Darry, Luke Romano.
Loose forwards: Taine Plumtree, Tom Robinson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa, Adrian Choat
Halfbacks: Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki
Inside backs: Beauden Barrett, Harry Plummer, Stephen Perofeta
Midfield: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Tanielu Tele’a, Rieko Ioane, Corey Evans, Tamati Tua
Outside backs: Mark Telea, Caleb Clarke, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Zarn Sullivan.
Unavailable due to injury: James Lay
Gains: Tuivasa-Sheck (Warriors); Beauden Barrett (Japan); Jordan Lay (Auckland); Riccitelli (Hurricanes); Romano (Crusaders); Tucker (Brumbies); Funaki (Auckland); Corey Evans (Auckland); Tua (Northland); Suafoa (North Harbour); Choat (Auckland); Segner ( Ta$man)
On the move: Blake Gibson (Hurricanes); Emoni Narawa (Chiefs); Otere Black (Japan); TJ Faiane (Japan); Gerard Cowley-Tuioti (Japan); Patrick Tuipulotu (Japan); Jacob Pierce (Japan); Ray Nuia (Moana Pasifika), Luteru Tolai (Moana Pasifika); Jonathan Ruru (France); Dillon Hunt (Retired)
Gallagher Chiefs
Hookers: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Bradley Slater, Tyrone Thompson
Props: Aidan Ross, Atunaisa Moli, Angus Ta’avao, Ollie Norris, Sione Mafileo, Reuben O’Neill
Locks: Tupou Vaa’i, Brodie Retallick, Laghlan McWhannell, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Josh Lord
Loose Forwards: Mitchell Brown, Sam Cane, Luke Jacobson, Simon Parker, Pita Gus Sowakula, Kaylum Boshier, Samipeni Finau
Halfbacks: Brad Weber, Xavier Roe, Cortez Ratima
First five-eighths: Bryn Gatland, Kaleb Trask, Josh Ioane
Midfielders: Alex Nankivell, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Rameka Poihipi, Gideon Wrampling
Outside backs: Jonah Lowe, Emoni Narawa, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Chase Tiatia, Shaun Stevenson, Rivez Reihana
Gains: Ioane (Highlanders); Retallick (Japan); Narawa (Blues); Thompson (Wellington); Finau (Waikato); Ratima (Waikato); Wrampling (Waikato)
On the move: Damian McKenzie (Japan); Lachlan Boshier (Japan); Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi (Crusaders), Kini Naholo (Crusaders); Bailyn Sullivan (Hurricanes); Ezekiel Lindenmuth (Moana Pasifika); Viliame Taulani (England); Nathan Harris (Retired)
Hurricanes
Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, James O’Reilly
Props: Tevita Mafileo, Alex Fidow, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Pasilio Tosi, Pouri Rakete-Stones
Locks: James Blackwell, Dom Bird, Scott Scrafton, Justin Sangster
Loose forwards: Brayden Iose, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Reed Prinsep, Blake Gibson, Ardie Savea, Tyler Laubscher, Devan Flanders, Caleb Delany, TK Howden
Halfbacks: Jamie Booth, TJ Perenara, Cam Roigard
First fives: Aidan Morgan, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Ruben Love
Midfield: Teihorangi Walden, Billy Proctor, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Bailyn Sullivan
Outside backs: Julian Savea, Jordie Barrett, Pepesana Patafilo, Salesi Rayasi, Wes Goosen, Josh Moorby
Unavailable due to injury: Owen Franks, Isaia Walker-Leawere
Gains: Bird (France); Gibson (Blues); Walden (Taranaki); Sullivan (Chiefs); Tosi (Bay of Plenty); Sangster (Bay of Plenty); Laubscher (Manawatu); Morgan (Wellington); Roigard (Counties-Manukau); Moorby (Southland); Delaney (Wellington); Howden (Manawatu), Franks (England)
On the move: Ngani Laumape (France); Vince Aso (Japan); Vaea Fifita (England), Ricky Riccitelli (Blues); Gareth Evans (Highlanders); Simon Hickey (Crusaders); Lolagi Visinia (Moana Pasifika), Jonathan Taumateine (Moana Pasifika); Orbyn Leger (Japan); Danny Toala (Moana Pasifika) Luke Campbell (France); Liam Mitchell (Italy); Kane Leaupepe (Retired); Fraser Armstrong (Retired)
Crusaders
Hookers: Codie Taylor, Brodie McAlister, Shilo Klein
Props: Joe Moody, Oli Jager, Fletcher Newell, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Finlay Brewis
Locks: Scott Barrett, Quentin Strange, Mitchell Dunshea, Sam Whitelock, Zach Gallagher
Loose forwards: Tom Christie, Ethan Blackadder, Sione Havili Talitui, Cullen Grace, Pablo Matera, Dominic Gardiner, Corey Kellow
Halfbacks: Mitch Drummond, Bryn Hall, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi
First fives: Richie Mo’unga, Simon Hickey, Fergus Burke
Midfield: Jack Goodhue, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Isaiah Punivai, Dallas McLeod
Outside backs: Chay Fihaki, George Bridge, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Kini Naholo
Gains: Matera (Argentina); Tahuriorangi (Chiefs); Naholo (Chiefs); Hickey (Hurricanes); Gardiner (Canterbury); Brewis (Canterbury); Gallagher (Canterbury); Klein (Canterbury); Kellow (Canterbury)
On the move: Isileli Tuungafasi (Moana Pasifika); Andrew Makalio (Highlanders); Michael Alaalatoa (Ireland); Whetukamokamo Douglas (Japan); Tom Sanders (Japan); Ereatara Enari (Moana Pasifika); Brett Cameron (Japan); Manasa Mataele (Force), Luke Romano (Blues); Josh McKay (Scotland)
Highlanders
Hookers: Liam Coltman, Rhys Marshall, Andrew Makalio
Props: Ayden Johnstone, Jeff Thwaites, Ethan de Groot, Jermaine Ainsley, Josh Hohneck, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma’u
Locks: Maanaki Selby-Rickit, Josh Dickson, Bryn Evans, Max Hicks, Sam Caird
Loose forwards: James Lentjes, Billy Harmon, Hugh Renton, Shannon Frizell, Marino Mikaele-Tu'u, Gareth Evans, Sean Withy
Halfbacks: Aaron Smith, Folau Fakatava, Kayne Hammington
First fives: Marty Banks, Mitchell Hunt
Midfield: Fetuli Paea, Patelesio Tomkinson, Solomon Alaimalo, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Ngatungane Punivai, Scott Gregory
Outside backs: Connor Garden-Bachop, Mosese Dawai, Vilimoni Koroi, Sam Gilbert, Josh Timu
Unavailable due to injury: Jona Nareki, Pari Pari Parkinson
Gains: Gareth Evans (Hurricanes); Makalio (Crusaders); Banks (Southland); Dawai (Waikato); Marshall (Ireland); Timu (Otago); Withy (Otago), Ma’u (Otago), Hicks ( Ta$man), Caird (Northland).
On the move: Josh Ioane (Chiefs); Ash Dixon (Japan); Siate Tokolahi (France); Kazuki Himeno (Japan); Teariki Ben-Nicholas (France); Michael Collins (Wales); Tim O’Malley (Italy); Jack Regan (Wales); Liam Squire (Retired)
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@daffy-jaffy said in Super Rugby 2022:
Highlanders
Gains: Gareth Evans (Hurricanes); Makalio (Crusaders); Banks (Southland); Dawai (Waikato); Marshall (Ireland); Timu (Otago); Withy (Otago), Ma’u (Otago), Hicks ( Ta$man), Caird (Northland).Never heard of him and he was not part of the Ta$man outfit that got flogged in their Shield Challenge. Can you give us a brief summation on why he should be, or what he has done to warrant being, included in a Super Rugby squad please?
