Super Rugby Aupiki 2023
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In January, there are trials to make the Hurricanes Poua team for Super Rugby Aupiki.
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The interest will be how many, if any, of the BF7s players are involved. The Chiefs Manawa will be the most affected here.
@Bovidae said in Super Rugby Aupiki 2023:
The interest will be how many, if any, of the BF7s players are involved. The Chiefs Manawa will be the most affected here.
True. Haven’t compared the calendars.
Edit: Two World series womens rounds on at same time as Aupiki, also while Feb is empty on the sevens circuit it is bookended by Sydney right at the end of Jan and Vancouver right at the beginning of March. Aupiki starts end Feb so unlikely that any Sevens players will be available unless they don't make touring squads. Will be interesting to see who chooses to stick with Sevens. Most are still contracted I think (not sure if Tui ditched her Sevens contract or got leave from it)
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Didn't realise that it was a free for all this year.
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@Crucial said in Super Rugby Aupiki 2023:
Didn't realise that it was a free for all this year.
What an absurd situation, and it must have been a distraction for some of the BFs.
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In light of the success of the World Cup, Robinson should seriously consider home & away for Aupiki. He has already said he’s in negotiations with Australia for cross-over matches so if he’s still tinkering with the season this late in the year, he can tinker again to add an extra three rounds for home & away fixtures. If they market it right, I reckon the crowds will be there next year, spurring interest with sponsors. Perhaps a little bit of Silverlake money can be used as seed funding for next year until competition sponsors get on board. They can’t afford to miss this opportunity after the highs of the World Cup.
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In light of the success of the World Cup, Robinson should seriously consider home & away for Aupiki. He has already said he’s in negotiations with Australia for cross-over matches so if he’s still tinkering with the season this late in the year, he can tinker again to add an extra three rounds for home & away fixtures. If they market it right, I reckon the crowds will be there next year, spurring interest with sponsors. Perhaps a little bit of Silverlake money can be used as seed funding for next year until competition sponsors get on board. They can’t afford to miss this opportunity after the highs of the World Cup.
@Auckman-0 I agree, but that would have big implications for the players, too, because it would mean more time away from their regular employment/study. Unlike male players, they rely on their regular jobs to live and survive. So they'd have to be paid quite a bit more to make this possible; IIRC currently they're only just paid enough to cover the costs (loss of income; extra cost of accommodation etc). Black Ferns maybe get a bit more, but I'm not sure about that.
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@Auckman-0 I agree, but that would have big implications for the players, too, because it would mean more time away from their regular employment/study. Unlike male players, they rely on their regular jobs to live and survive. So they'd have to be paid quite a bit more to make this possible; IIRC currently they're only just paid enough to cover the costs (loss of income; extra cost of accommodation etc). Black Ferns maybe get a bit more, but I'm not sure about that.
@Stargazer - Indeed. If Robinson is talking about cross-over matches with Australia, he must surely be contemplating increased financial support for the players as well. I remain very hopeful of this. An extension of the season clearly needs the players to be paid appropriately.
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Obviously Krystal Murray
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With three final players set to be announced in early December, the contracted squad includes eight exciting new signings, nine players with international experience, and three Black Ferns from the 2021 Rugby World Cup winning side.
33-test Black Fern Aroha Savage will make her Poua debut adding international impact to the forwards.
Joining Savage is powerful Black Fern prop, Krystal Murray.
Other new players joining the squad include utility Isabella Waterman, front-rowers, Cilia-Marie Po’e-Tofaeono and Cristo Tofa, and Wellington Pride teammates, Milly Mackey, Maddie Feaunati and Bernadette Robertson.
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