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    Cantebury squad announcement. As expected, an extremely solid squad with plenty of depth. Still got some guys named that are long in the tooth but not doubt valuable at this level.

    Cant help but think what talent they are blocking from coming through though. Is Willie Heinz really necessary?! The guy turns 38 later this year….

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      Also I know it was announced earlier in the year that Afeaki was the new Head coach. However what does that mean for Halangahu? I keep expecting to see him named in an Aussie job

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      • Landers92L Landers92

        Cantebury squad announcement. As expected, an extremely solid squad with plenty of depth. Still got some guys named that are long in the tooth but not doubt valuable at this level.

        Cant help but think what talent they are blocking from coming through though. Is Willie Heinz really necessary?! The guy turns 38 later this year….

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        @Landers92 said in NPC 2024:

        Cantebury squad announcement. As expected, an extremely solid squad with plenty of depth. Still got some guys named that are long in the tooth but not doubt valuable at this level.

        Cant help but think what talent they are blocking from coming through though. Is Willie Heinz really necessary?! The guy turns 38 later this year….

        James White and Rameka Poihipi to share 10 duties?

        Good for Poihipi's ongoing development.

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          @Landers92 said in NPC 2024:

          Cantebury squad announcement. As expected, an extremely solid squad with plenty of depth. Still got some guys named that are long in the tooth but not doubt valuable at this level.

          Cant help but think what talent they are blocking from coming through though. Is Willie Heinz really necessary?! The guy turns 38 later this year….

          James White and Rameka Poihipi to share 10 duties?

          Good for Poihipi's ongoing development.

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          @Mr-Fish Quite surprised Alex Harford isn’t named. Has he switched provinces with being with the blues widers this year?

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          • Landers92L Landers92

            Cantebury squad announcement. As expected, an extremely solid squad with plenty of depth. Still got some guys named that are long in the tooth but not doubt valuable at this level.

            Cant help but think what talent they are blocking from coming through though. Is Willie Heinz really necessary?! The guy turns 38 later this year….

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            @Landers92 said in NPC 2024:

            Cantebury squad announcement. As expected, an extremely solid squad with plenty of depth. Still got some guys named that are long in the tooth but not doubt valuable at this level.

            Cant help but think what talent they are blocking from coming through though. Is Willie Heinz really necessary?! The guy turns 38 later this year….

            Yeah I agree Hienz,Crotty need to move on so they can develop the next tier of players.
            Nick Shearer could also cover First five has played a bit there for Christ college.

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            • Landers92L Landers92

              @Mr-Fish Quite surprised Alex Harford isn’t named. Has he switched provinces with being with the blues widers this year?

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              @Landers92

              He was in an Auckland 'contenders' squad a couple of months ago

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              • Landers92L Landers92

                @Mr-Fish Quite surprised Alex Harford isn’t named. Has he switched provinces with being with the blues widers this year?

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                @Landers92 said in NPC 2024:

                @Mr-Fish Quite surprised Alex Harford isn’t named. Has he switched provinces with being with the blues widers this year?

                Think he's with Auckland now?

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                • ChrisC Chris

                  @Landers92 said in NPC 2024:

                  Cantebury squad announcement. As expected, an extremely solid squad with plenty of depth. Still got some guys named that are long in the tooth but not doubt valuable at this level.

                  Cant help but think what talent they are blocking from coming through though. Is Willie Heinz really necessary?! The guy turns 38 later this year….

                  Yeah I agree Hienz,Crotty need to move on so they can develop the next tier of players.
                  Nick Shearer could also cover First five has played a bit there for Christ college.

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                  @Chris I wouldn’t be surprised if Phil Burliegh gets a tap on the shoulder to fill a spot here and there if needed at 10. After all, they aren’t afraid to keep an older guy around haha

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                  • Landers92L Landers92

                    @Chris I wouldn’t be surprised if Phil Burliegh gets a tap on the shoulder to fill a spot here and there if needed at 10. After all, they aren’t afraid to keep an older guy around haha

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                    @Landers92 said in NPC 2024:

                    @Chris I wouldn’t be surprised if Phil Burliegh gets a tap on the shoulder to fill a spot here and there if needed at 10. After all, they aren’t afraid to keep an older guy around haha

                    Would not surprise me,I hope not Phil is 38 now, still playing in Japan though.

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                    • ChrisC Chris

                      @Landers92 said in NPC 2024:

                      @Chris I wouldn’t be surprised if Phil Burliegh gets a tap on the shoulder to fill a spot here and there if needed at 10. After all, they aren’t afraid to keep an older guy around haha

                      Would not surprise me,I hope not Phil is 38 now, still playing in Japan though.

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                      @Chris has been playing for New Brighton the back half of this season at 10. Wasn’t aware he was still signed on in Japan, in saying that so is Billy Harmon and he’s named. Who knows, we will find out soon either way.

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                      • Landers92L Landers92

                        @Chris I wouldn’t be surprised if Phil Burliegh gets a tap on the shoulder to fill a spot here and there if needed at 10. After all, they aren’t afraid to keep an older guy around haha

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                        @Landers92 said in NPC 2024:

                        @Chris I wouldn’t be surprised if Phil Burliegh gets a tap on the shoulder to fill a spot here and there if needed at 10. After all, they aren’t afraid to keep an older guy around haha

                        Lol how old is he these days?

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                          Is Leo Gordon a loan from Auckland or has he transferred to NH?

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                            @Landers92 said in NPC 2024:

                            @Chris I wouldn’t be surprised if Phil Burliegh gets a tap on the shoulder to fill a spot here and there if needed at 10. After all, they aren’t afraid to keep an older guy around haha

                            Lol how old is he these days?

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                            @Canes4life Phil is finished in Japan.

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                            • BovidaeB Bovidae

                              @bobily2 OK, who?

                              Manawatū squad:

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                              Experienced players recruited from overseas were George Blake (Queensland Reds), lock Lachlan Shaw (ACT Brumbies), wing Ataata Moeakiola (Kobe Kobelco Steelers), and fullback Reece MacDonald (New England Free Jacks)

                              https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350353054/manawatu-turbos-confirm-squad-npc

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                              @Bovidae

                              Loose forwards 👍

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                                Bovidae
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                                There are at least a couple of preseason games tomorrow.

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                                Lord playing. Probably close to their first-choice backline.

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                                  Two Ponsonby boys, Tuipulotu and Peni with Southland for preseason v Otago. I might have to be a secret Stags supporter this NPC - Although I would prefer them to play in our Club Gallaher Shield Final this weekend!
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                                    Another Ponsonby boy, Sam Wye is with that team that plays in Black and White -
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                                      Curtis Palmer loaned from Otago?

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                                        Nah just like a lot of other players, plays rugby in Dunedin, Southland has an academy in Dunedin for Southland players and he plays provincial down there. He's in their development squad and having a run this week

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                                        • NateHill74N NateHill74

                                          Nah just like a lot of other players, plays rugby in Dunedin, Southland has an academy in Dunedin for Southland players and he plays provincial down there. He's in their development squad and having a run this week

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                                          @NateHill74 is there any where else in NZ where a PU runs an academy in another province and uses their club system as a feeder to their npc team?. Seems ridiculous that Otago allows that

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