Auckland Rugby 2021

[Tim]

Simple but effective tactic Auckland used in 2018 was to have Akira Ioane play halfback close to the line - opposition would be set to defend him hitting it up, creating space outside him.

[KiwiMurph]

[Kirwan]

[Tim]

[Stargazer]

Not sure where else to ask this.

Napier Boys' first five/fullback Afa Moleli seems to be moving to Auckland. Just wondering whether anyone has heard anything about him being picked up by the Auckland Academy? Not sure rugby is the reason for his move, but I think this was his last year at school, so I doubt he's doing another year at an Auckland school. Very talented player. Spent this week at Hurricanes Development camp.

[Tim]

Anyone know if Eden's coach David Bateman is moving to a higher level?

[KiwiMurph]

[Dice]

Sam Tuitupou's son.

[Dice]

@dice He's playing this weekend for the Samoa Barbarians U18 team.

Should be quite a few guys in there who'll be in the Auckland set-up.

Not sure if Tony Tafa is with Auckland or the Warriors.

[Bovidae]

@dice said in Auckland Rugby 2021:

Not sure if Tony Tafa is with Auckland or the Warriors.

He might be staying with rugby as they usually don't pick anyone in the NZ Schools team that has committed to RL. That Kelston no.6 being an example.