Super Rugby News
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@tim it's only the waratahs so they decided to have a Josh off. You getting comfy at the bottom of that table?
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Hurricanes team: Trent Renata, Jonah Lowe, Matt Proctor, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Ben Lam, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Jamie Booth, Gareth Evans, Brayden Iose, Brad Shields, James Blackwell, Sam Lousi, Alex Fidow, Ricky Riccitelli, Toby Smith. Reserves: James O'Rielly, Chris Eves, Tolu Fahamokioa, Ben May, Murray Douglas, Will Mangos, Liam Mitchell, Sam Henwood, Finlay Christie, Carlos Price, Ihaia West, Wes Goosen, Jason Emery, Vince Aso, Julian Savea, Chase Tiatia, Fraser Armstrong.
@tim said in Super Rugby News:
Hurricanes team: Trent Renata, Jonah Lowe, Matt Proctor, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Ben Lam, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Jamie Booth, Gareth Evans, Brayden Iose, Brad Shields, James Blackwell, Sam Lousi, Alex Fidow, Ricky Riccitelli, Toby Smith. Reserves: James O'Rielly, Chris Eves, Tolu Fahamokioa, Ben May, Murray Douglas, Will Mangos, Liam Mitchell, Sam Henwood, Finlay Christie, Carlos Price, Ihaia West, Wes Goosen, Jason Emery, Vince Aso, Julian Savea, Chase Tiatia, Fraser Armstrong.
Liam Mitchell - Is this the guy that plays up in the Manawatu? Interesting to see a number of Mitre10 Cup players involved as well as a couple of BoP players on the 17 man bench. The wage bill, and other associated expenses, for this time of year must be astronomical.
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@bones When you see a starting line-up that features Murphy Taramai, Jimmy Tupou, Glenn Preston, Matt Moulds, and Josh Goodhue, I'm sure you'll be shaking in your boots.
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@bones You won't need to be wearing 'em to be shaking. Not when you catch an eyeful of the leaked teamsheet:
1 Salmon
2 Moulds
3 Mafileo
4 Tupou
5 Goodhue
6 Preston
7 Kirikiri
8 Taramai
9 Nock
10 Gatland
11 Hyland
12 Kirkpatrick
13 Johnson (Miraculous Revocery)
14 Trainor
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@bones You won't need to be wearing 'em to be shaking. Not when you catch an eyeful of the leaked teamsheet:
1 Salmon
2 Moulds
3 Mafileo
4 Tupou
5 Goodhue
6 Preston
7 Kirikiri
8 Taramai
9 Nock
10 Gatland
11 Hyland
12 Kirkpatrick
13 Johnson (Miraculous Revocery)
14 Trainor
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Highlanders squad for Brizzy 10s.
The full squad for Brisbane Global Rugby Tens:
Forwards: Aki Sieuli, Greg Pleasants-Tate, Tyrel Lomax, Alex Ainley, Paripari Parkinson, Elliot Dixon, Dan Pryor, Shannon Frizell, Luke Whitelock, Dillon Hunt, Marino Mikaele Tu’u, Kalolo Tuiloma, Guy Millar, Ash Dixon, Josh Dickson
Backs: Kayne Hammington, Josh Renton, Josh Ioane, Fletcher Smith , Tevita Nabura,Teihorangi Walden, Ryan Tongia, Josh McKay, Richard Buckman, Terrance Hepetema, Pita Alatini.
I think it lacks a bit of pace, although the size in the squad looks like it could play a fairly dynamic style in close.
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From Stuff:
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is reportedly set to switch to rugby next year. Radio New Zealand reports that the Warriors and Kiwis fullback will sign on with New Zealand Rugby and likely join the Blues for the 2019 Super Rugby campaign.
RTS starting ahead of Collins? Ha!
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From Stuff:
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is reportedly set to switch to rugby next year. Radio New Zealand reports that the Warriors and Kiwis fullback will sign on with New Zealand Rugby and likely join the Blues for the 2019 Super Rugby campaign.
RTS starting ahead of Collins? Ha!
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@bovidae Collins is only on a one year deal. He isn't signed for 2019.
Before people scoff at this....Blues have already turned Duffie (schoolboy Rugby player turned NRL/Kiwi) into an AB...
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Exciting back Solomon Alaimalo has re-signed with the Gallagher Chiefs for a further three years.
The 2017 Rookie Player of the Year had an impressive debut season in 2017, impressing the coaches with some eye-catching performances.
Gallagher Chiefs head coach was thrilled to have Solomon extend his time with the club.
“We’re really excited to have Solomon commit to the Gallagher Chiefs again. He is a special player with a massive future. I am especially excited to work with him for the next three years.”
Chief #284 has played nine games for the Gallagher Chiefs, scoring two tries.
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I thought with Alaimalo's move to Ta$man that the Crusaders might be sniffing around. Good news for the Chiefs.
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@bovidae his brother is in Hamilton isn't he?
I know Waikato (among others) were after him too, so thought that's where he would go with his brother there?
His brother Charles was at Ham BHS last year but moved to Hamilton after Solomon signed at the Chiefs. 2017 might have been his last year at school but I hope Waikato have retained him as he's got a big future too.
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My comment was tongue in cheek.
I think RTS could be a good signing but he doesn't have to do much kicking from fullback in RL. That would be a work-on.
@bovidae said in Super Rugby News:
My comment was tongue in cheek.
I think RTS could be a good signing but he doesn't have to do much kicking from fullback in RL. That would be a work-on.
I think the better call would be to chuck RTS on the wing and have duffie or nanai at fullback.
EDIT - RTS' agent has rubbished the report. Nothing to see here (yet).
