2018 Hawke's Bay Representative Rugby

[Stargazer]

@number-10 Hmmm, yeah, although after being smashed by Wellington last week, I'm afraid we might get crushed in the top division.

[Higgins]

I was at the game last Sunday and agree we got demolished, at least on the scoreboard. What not many people will know was that about five players had been subbed off within the first 20 minutes which obviously upset things. Whether that was injury related (at least a couple were) or simply because of the scoring blitz Wellington were handing us will never be known outside of the team environment.
I did not have a programme so do not know whether there were any changes to the HB Team published beforehand. I have only seen Denny Toala play once previously ( Well Coll v HBHS) and the guy playing 2nd five on Sunday did not really look like the way my memory of him was. Physically he looked a lot bigger and he certainly did not exhibit the same things on the field anyway. The second five reminded me of the days of Hallum Kupa, some nice breaks/half breaks but not looking for his supporting players when needed, also some rather ineffective chip kicks were returned with considerable intertest by Wellington.
There were a couple of guys in the 22 and 23 jerseys that came on and did draw my attention with some nice jinking runs but by then the game was well and truly lost and Wellington had also run on their entire bench during the second half.
Lincoln McClutchie (or whoever it was at first five) looked accomplished and scored a nice solo try underneath the crossbar after cutting through the defence early in the second half. Might have to do a bit of work on his punting as some of his kicks did not travel all that far but a lot of the time the defence was up on him quickly and he was receiving back foot ball so that probably contributed.

It must be remembered that a number of others that could have been run out actually turned out on Rugby Park in Invercargill about two hours after this game finished. I also heard that one of the players also fronted for HB Samoans the day before so that would not have helped much.
All in all whilst extremely disappointing (more so after losing a jug to one of the guys that fronted for Wellington!) it must be remembered that Wellington did play very well and scored a couple of long range tries. Not the best return for the $25.00 game entrance it cost me but it was a HB rep team playing and it was my duty to be there to support them no matter what.

[Stargazer]

Try highlights of yesterday's U19s game (found on FB).

A solid performance by the boys today - getting up over Manawatu 31-12. JJ Scales was strong up front, Lee Moleli added good impact off the bench, Nathan Giles was strong on defence, and Luke Johnson was always a threat on the flank.

Tries were scored by Jacob Devery, Josiah Tavita-Metcalf, JJ Scales, Lincoln McClutchie and Luke Johnson. Lincoln added 3 conversions

Players player was JJ Scales.

[Stargazer]

This was the squad they posted on FB yesterday morning, not long before the game.

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No Danny Toala.

[Higgins]

@stargazer Thanks for that. I think Clerk Kopelani was one of the guys I was referring to wearing the 22 and 23 jerseys mentioned above.
EDIT After watching the highlights he was one of the players

[Stargazer]

Rep games 1 September 2018

CENTRAL REGIONS SAMOA HIGH COMMISSION CUP
12.00pm: Hawke's Bay Samoa v Horowhenua-Kapiti Samoa @ Bill Brown Park, Palmerston North
Edit: Horo-Kap has defaulted

FARAH PALMER CUP
1.00pm: Hawke's Bay Tuis v Wellington Pride @ Tremain Field #1, Napier

HURRICANES U19 SEEDING TOURNAMENT
1.00pm: Hawke's Bay U19 v Hurricanes Heartland U20 @ Tremain Field #2, Napier

HURRICANES SHIELD DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION
2.30pm: Hawke's Bay Saracens v Wellington Māori @ Tremain Field #1, Napier

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Tuis squad v Wellington

[Higgins]

The HB squads for the other games would be appreciated, at least for me anyway, if you can track them down for us thanks Stargazer.

[Stargazer]

Saracens squad

[Stargazer]

U19 squad

[Stargazer]

Apparently, the Saracens are absolutely destroying Wellington Māori.
HT: 43-8

[Stargazer]

Full time: Saracens 96-15 Wellington Māori.

Disappointing, so close to 100. :smiling_face_with_open_mouth:

[Higgins]

Superb effort, shame another try could not have been scored. I have also heard a strong whisper that the Tui turned over the Wellington Lionesses (or whatever they are called) by a couple of points. still to be confirmed mind you.

[Stargazer]

@higgins Yep, just saw it on FB. The Tuis have beaten Wellington Pride 25-22. That's awesome.

[Higgins]

That's good to hear. I will certainly have an extra spring in my step at my club's prizegiving here tonight after to such notable victories over Wellington outfits.

[Stargazer]

And another win! Our U19s have beaten the Hurricanes Heartland U20s 55 to 24.

From FB:

A good win today for the team against the Hurricanes Heartland Under 20 side - final score 55-24. After a close tussle in the first half, things came together really well in the second stanza, with our guys rattling on 47 points - with both Danny Toala and Lincoln McClutchie in dominant form. Clerk Kopelani had another strong performance in the mid-field, Trei Nepe-Apatu was a work-horse in the loose, and Lee Moleli was strong in the carry and at scrum time.

Points:
Tries - Lincoln McClutchie (2), Nikau McGregor, Danny Toala, Lolani Faleiva, Jack White, Dan Sharplin and Kyle Cornelison

Conversions- Danny Toala (4), Lincoln McClutchie (2)

Penalty - Danny Toala

National Tournament next week - we are in the top 8 for the first time ever at this tournament - so we are mixing it with the big boys! This group of young men are up for the challenge though, and ready to go!!

[Stargazer]

Saturday, 8 September 2018

CENTRAL REGION SAMOA HIGH COMMISSION CUP
1.00pm: Hawke's Bay Samoa v Manawatu Samoa @ Whitmore Park, Napier

HURRICANES SHIELD DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION
2.00pm: Hawke's Bay Saracens v Wellington Centurions @ McLean Park, Napier
curtain raiser to Magpies game

FARAH PALMER CUP
2.45pm: Otago Spirit v Hawke's Bay Tuis @ Logan Park #6, Dunedin

Sunday, 9 September 2018

JOCK HOBBS MEMORIAL NATIONAL U19 TOURNAMENT
10.45am: Bay of Plenty U19 v Hawke's Bay U19 - Owen Delany Park #2, Taupo

[Stargazer]

Hawke's Bay U19 Squad

[Stargazer]

Former Hawke's Bay schoolboys in U19 squads of other provinces (as far as I recognse the names):

U19
Jayden Falcon (Tiaan's little bro and also a 1st 5/8 from Lindisfarne): Manawatu
Josh Bokser (former Napier BHS captain and flanker): Canterbury
Dennon Robinson (Hastings Boys' centre): Bay of Plenty (played for them in seeding games)
Humphrey Sheild (Napier BHS halfback): Ta$man

Former Hawke's Bay schoolboys playing Mitre 10 Cup for other provinces:
Kini Naholo not released by Taranaki?

Not "poached", but playing for the Magpies:
Folau Fakatava
Kianu Kereru-Symes

Whatever happened to Jeriah Mua? Thought he'd gone to BOP, but haven't seen him in any squad for the seeding games. Injured?

[trooa]

@stargazer said in 2018 Hawke's Bay Representative Rugby:

Former Hawke's Bay schoolboys in U19 squads of other provinces (as far as I recognse the names):
U19
Jayden Falcon (Tiaan's little bro and also a 1st 5/8 from Lindisfarne): Manawatu
Josh Bokser (former Napier BHS captain and flanker): Canterbury
Dennon Robinson (Hastings Boys' centre): Bay of Plenty (played for them in seeding games)
Humphrey Sheild (Napier BHS halfback): Ta$man
Former Hawke's Bay schoolboys playing Mitre 10 Cup for other provinces:
Kini Naholo not released by Taranaki?
Not "poached", but playing for the Magpies:
Folau Fakatava
Kianu Kereru-Symes
Whatever happened to Jeriah Mua? Thought he'd gone to BOP, but haven't seen him in any squad for the seeding games. Injured?

Did his ankle in pre-season for BOP 19's. Miracle Lolofie another who went HBHS.

[Stargazer]