Magpies 2022

[Nepia]

FFS, I would prefer they just release the whole squad instead of this drip feeding B/S.

But thanks for the updates.

[Stargazer]

@Nepia I totally agree, but I guess they don't know what else to post on FB & instagram until the next game. Although their social media skills have improved as regards club & some junior rugby, it is still totally shit with respect to rep rugby and completely absent for 1st XV. They also hardly use their website. They should take lessons from a provinces like Southland!

[Higgins]

Here are the point scorers from the non first class match played by the Hawkes Bay Saracens XV the other day which I lifted from the Manawatu Evening Standard's website.
Hawke’s Bay Saracens 26 (Josh Kaifa, Sheridan Rangihuna, Lewis Bush, Jimmi Harris, tries; Harry Godfrey 2, Hoera Stephenson, cons) HT: 14-19.

[Stargazer]

The 9th signing announced today is a 9: Ere Enari.

[Grooter]

@Stargazer did the 9 jersey proud last season, looked way better than I had seen him in chch but then again consistent game time obviously helps!

[Higgins]

@FakatavaFuture So does playing in a decent team!

[Stargazer]

10th player announced is: Stacey Ili.

[Stargazer]

Next, the 11th player announced is: Ollie Sapsford.

[Grooter]

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[Stargazer]

Looking at this photo, just posted by Tiaan Falcon on his instagram, he won't be playing for us any time soon. It also explains why he didn't play for Toyota Verblitz in their last rounds.

[Higgins]

@Stargazer Ideally suited to play on the right wing methinks. What a powerful fend he could employ with his bulked up left arm!

[Stargazer]

Twelfth player signing confirmed: Geoff Cridge.

Happy about that.

[Number 10]

Jacob Devery?

[Stargazer]

@Number-10 What about him? What's the question?

[Stargazer]

Difficult to see on the photo, but this is Jonah Lowe.

[Higgins]

@Stargazer Difficult to know who it is but he looks ideally suited to one of the jumping positions in the lineout given the extraordinary length of the current reach of his arms. Must question his speed around the field at the moment though although he could fend players off from a long way out.

[Stargazer]

Ah well, at least we'll get Marino back sooner, now that he's not been picked for the ABs. Gutted for him though; really think he deserved it more than PGS.

The upside of Weber not being picked is that - if he's also not picked for the RugbyChampionship - we at least have a great halfback in Fakatava's absence (assuming Weber is not immediately packing his bags to go overseas).

[Stargazer]

@Number-10 said in Magpies 2022:

Jacob Devery?

From today's FB announcement:

️️ 2022 PLAYER SIGNINGS: After a breakout 2021 Magpies season, and a Super Rugby debut in 2022, Jacob Devery will unfortunately miss the upcoming NPC season due to injury. We wish Jacob all the best with his recovery and look forward to seeing him back in black and white next season.

[Stargazer]

14th player signing: Marino Mikaele-Tu'u!

Unlucky to miss out on wearing black, I hope he continues his awesome SRP form in the black&white hoops! You never know what happens come EOYT time!

[Stargazer]

The 15th player signing confirmed today is Tyrone Thompson.

I guess we can't really expect surprises when they make these announcements, considering Parsons already said in an interview ages ago that about 38 of last year's squad have re-signed for this year's NPC. Still hoping for one (good) surprise signing, like Tyrone's. I doubt we'll get one of the Sullivan's this year though. It's probably too soon for Cooper Flanders, although we may need a new loosie.