Hurricanes 2023
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@Machpants said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
Legend.
Indeed. I'm sure he'll be playing club rugby on the wing for a few years yet.
I'm not sure he'll be apart of the WC squad but it will be cool to have him play for the Wellington Lions for one more campaign to help defend the Shield.
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Machpants said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
Legend.
Indeed. I'm sure he'll be playing club rugby on the wing for a few years yet.
I'm not sure he'll be apart of the WC squad but it will be cool to have him play for the Wellington Lions for one more campaign to help defend the Shield.
His body seems to be close to finished for top level rugby now. But hope he is Ok for one last super rugby (and maybe the ABs). But Aumua is the future so need to select him as the number 1 this year, Coles as his backup. Hnadle Coles carefully so he is available for the finals
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Some regular players could be injured or carrying niggles so aren't available. Note that Sullivan, PUJ and Proctor aren't listed so they are short on midfielders.
@Bovidae said in Hurricanes 2023:
Some regular players could be injured or carrying niggles so aren't available. Note that Sullivan, PUJ and Proctor aren't listed so they are short on midfielders.
PUJ is out for some time I think. So makes sense to try a few midfielders in these games
I area they haven't is the back row. Plenty of players here
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
What's the point in a pre-season game when the majority of those players won't even be squad players when the season kicks off properly? Odd.
7 of the starting 15. Seems odd but I guess they just want to see what they look like at this level. Likely to only get half a game and then the eligible players get a run in the 2nd half
Hurricanes team to play the Blues:
2 Leif Schwenke 28 yr old Manawatu hooker
3 Pasilio Tosi Ops Full time contract
5 Josh Taula Young Manawatu lock at 2.03m and 114kg, from Canterbury.
11 Solomone Naiduki ???
12 Matt Whaanga The 24-year-old is looking forward to being back in the Southland colours again
13 Kyle Brown 7/7/2020 Kyle Brown – Feilding High School.
15 Harry Godfrey Young HB back@Winger said in Hurricanes 2023:
Solomone Naiduki
Reserve grade NRL player for the Eels I believe, or was.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
What's the point in a pre-season game when the majority of those players won't even be squad players when the season kicks off properly? Odd.
7 of the starting 15. Seems odd but I guess they just want to see what they look like at this level. Likely to only get half a game and then the eligible players get a run in the 2nd half
Hurricanes team to play the Blues:
2 Leif Schwenke 28 yr old Manawatu hooker
3 Pasilio Tosi Ops Full time contract
5 Josh Taula Young Manawatu lock at 2.03m and 114kg, from Canterbury.
11 Solomone Naiduki ???
12 Matt Whaanga The 24-year-old is looking forward to being back in the Southland colours again
13 Kyle Brown 7/7/2020 Kyle Brown – Feilding High School.
15 Harry Godfrey Young HB back@Winger said in Hurricanes 2023:
11 Solomone Naiduki ??? League player 22y/o.
https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/three-clubs-who-could-sign-nrl-winger-looking-for-new-side-including-super-league-team-65472/ -
I am guessing Kienan is Riley's brother?
@Crazy-Horse said in Hurricanes 2023:
I am guessing Kienan is Riley's brother?
If he is he's his older brother that plays for Hawkes Bay. Hes had one start in 2021 (3 games as a replacement). Only 1 replacement game in 2022
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@ARHS Kyle Brown is one of the Hurricanes U20 wider training group players. From Manawatū. Also played for Hurricanes U20 last year.
@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2023:
@ARHS Kyle Brown is one of the Hurricanes U20 wider training group players. From Manawatū. Also played for Hurricanes U20 last year.
Aha cheers. I was hoping it was indeed a local player.
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@Crazy-Horse said in Hurricanes 2023:
I am guessing Kienan is Riley's brother?
If he is he's his older brother that plays for Hawkes Bay. Hes had one start in 2021 (3 games as a replacement). Only 1 replacement game in 2022
@Winger said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Crazy-Horse said in Hurricanes 2023:
I am guessing Kienan is Riley's brother?
If he is he's his older brother that plays for Hawkes Bay. Hes had one start in 2021 (3 games as a replacement). Only 1 replacement game in 2022
Yeah Kienan is Riley's older bro but definitely isn't the better rugby player.
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@Canes4life Depth, for when injury strikes?
@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Canes4life Depth, for when injury strikes?
I guess, hopefully we get to see the more realistic starting Hurricanes side next week against the Crusaders.
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Copied from Hurricanes website for the upcoming match. Some unexpected names on this list. Hame Faiva back in NZ. Several I have not heard of. Matt Whaanga added too. Kyle Brown - is this the South African??
Hurricanes team to play the Blues:
1 Pouri Rakete-Stones
2 Leif Schwenke
3 Pasilio Tosi
4 Justin Sangster
5 Josh Taula
6 TK Howden
7 Du'Plessis Kirifi
8 Devan Flanders
9 Jamie Booth
10 Aidan Morgan
11 Solomone Naiduki
12 Matt Whaanga
13 Kyle Brown
14 Julian Savea
15 Harry GodfreyReplacements:
16. Hame Faiva
17. Josh Southall
18. Xavier Numia
19. Siale Lauaki
20. Tevita Mafileo
21. Owen Franks
22. James Blackwell
23. Reed Prinsep
24. Sione Halalilo
25. Peter Lakai
26. Brayden Iose
27. Cam Roigard
28. Logan Henry
29. Brett Cameron
30. Riley Higgins
31. Kienan Higgins
32. Salesi Rayasi
33. Waqa Nalaga
34. Josh Moorby -
The better missing players Or at least ones I want to be available as maybe they are good enough to start in the 23
All the All Blacks and
Love
Sillivan
Sinkinson
Naholo
PUJBird
Delany
IWL
Laubsher@Winger said in Hurricanes 2023:
The better missing players Or at least ones I want to be available as maybe they are good enough to start in the 23
All the All Blacks and
Love
Sillivan
Sinkinson
Naholo
PUJBird
Delany
IWL
LaubsherAdding in Billy Proctor aswell as he'll be pushing for a starting berth.
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@Winger said in Hurricanes 2023:
The better missing players Or at least ones I want to be available as maybe they are good enough to start in the 23
All the All Blacks and
Love
Sillivan
Sinkinson
Naholo
PUJBird
Delany
IWL
LaubsherAdding in Billy Proctor aswell as he'll be pushing for a starting berth.
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Winger said in Hurricanes 2023:
The better missing players Or at least ones I want to be available as maybe they are good enough to start in the 23
All the All Blacks and
Love
Sillivan
Sinkinson
Naholo
PUJBird
Delany
IWL
LaubsherAdding in Billy Proctor aswell as he'll be pushing for a starting berth.
Completely forgot about him. If he's fit he will likely start. Maybe with Higgins if Sullivan is out too.
It adds a bit of interest for me this year with 2 young Wellington guns available. And to see if these new training facilities make a difference. Did Wellington move as well before last years NPC?
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Winger said in Hurricanes 2023:
The better missing players Or at least ones I want to be available as maybe they are good enough to start in the 23
All the All Blacks and
Love
Sillivan
Sinkinson
Naholo
PUJBird
Delany
IWL
LaubsherAdding in Billy Proctor aswell as he'll be pushing for a starting berth.
Completely forgot about him. If he's fit he will likely start. Maybe with Higgins if Sullivan is out too.
It adds a bit of interest for me this year with 2 young Wellington guns available. And to see if these new training facilities make a difference. Did Wellington move as well before last years NPC?
@Winger said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Winger said in Hurricanes 2023:
The better missing players Or at least ones I want to be available as maybe they are good enough to start in the 23
All the All Blacks and
Love
Sillivan
Sinkinson
Naholo
PUJBird
Delany
IWL
LaubsherAdding in Billy Proctor aswell as he'll be pushing for a starting berth.
Completely forgot about him. If he's fit he will likely start. Maybe with Higgins if Sullivan is out too.
It adds a bit of interest for me this year with 2 young Wellington guns available. And to see if these new training facilities make a difference. Did Wellington move as well before last years NPC?
Nah they were still in Newtown I believe; the Phoenix men's side were the first to make the shift followed by the Canes at the back-end of last year.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
What's the point in a pre-season game when the majority of those players won't even be squad players when the season kicks off properly? Odd.
7 of the starting 15. Seems odd but I guess they just want to see what they look like at this level. Likely to only get half a game and then the eligible players get a run in the 2nd half
Hurricanes team to play the Blues:
2 Leif Schwenke 28 yr old Manawatu hooker
3 Pasilio Tosi Ops Full time contract
5 Josh Taula Young Manawatu lock at 2.03m and 114kg, from Canterbury.
11 Solomone Naiduki ???
12 Matt Whaanga The 24-year-old is looking forward to being back in the Southland colours again
13 Kyle Brown 7/7/2020 Kyle Brown – Feilding High School.
15 Harry Godfrey Young HB back@Winger Josh Taula is an interesting selection , hes is one seriously big human being , saw him playing for the Turbos against the Taniwha last year , is a very physical player could be a great long term addition to the Hurricanes.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
What's the point in a pre-season game when the majority of those players won't even be squad players when the season kicks off properly? Odd.
7 of the starting 15. Seems odd but I guess they just want to see what they look like at this level. Likely to only get half a game and then the eligible players get a run in the 2nd half
Hurricanes team to play the Blues:
2 Leif Schwenke 28 yr old Manawatu hooker
3 Pasilio Tosi Ops Full time contract
5 Josh Taula Young Manawatu lock at 2.03m and 114kg, from Canterbury.
11 Solomone Naiduki ???
12 Matt Whaanga The 24-year-old is looking forward to being back in the Southland colours again
13 Kyle Brown 7/7/2020 Kyle Brown – Feilding High School.
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@Winger said in Hurricanes 2023:
Leif Schwenke is an Auckland club rugby veteran. Good to see him getting a run.
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@Winger Josh Taula is an interesting selection , hes is one seriously big human being , saw him playing for the Turbos against the Taniwha last year , is a very physical player could be a great long term addition to the Hurricanes.
@Steven-Harris Was he the one playing lock/6?
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@Steven-Harris Was he the one playing lock/6?
@mikey07 yeah played lock in that game has a similar haircut to TK Howden
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Article on Aumua and Coles
While Aumua’s X-factor was never questioned, his ability to execute at set piece time has been his achilles heel. However, consistent minutes in last season’s NPC showcased Aumua’s growth in that area and could see him challenge Hurricanes teammate Dane Coles for the third hooker spot in the World Cup squad.
“I don’t know what goes on with the All Blacks but man, he trains his ass off when he’s with us,” Corey Jane said of Aumua on The Platform.
“Like I said it could be different with the All Blacks but when he’s here, you get into some tackle drills and he’s 100 percent every single time and he kind of makes everyone around him have to get to that level. Otherwise, being the ball of muscle he is, he’s going to hurt someone.
“Just that kind of stuff rubs off on everyone around him.”
Dane Coles will suit up for his final season of rugby with the Hurricanes this year and looks to be showing no signs of easing into retirement, taking the preseason trainings by storm.
“He is so awesome, he’s been so good in this preseason, especially this month we’ve just had after Christmas. He looks like a 21-year-old, he’s flying around everyone, we have to tell him to calm down because he’s just trying to get into everything.
“He’s had some tough injuries that are frustrating but again, he’s had an outstanding career and if you look at different players throughout eternity, that have played in sports and especially if we look at rugby, he changed the way that the hooker plays. Yes, Sean Fitzpatrick, he went out wide and (was) scoring tries but just how dynamic he (Coles) was as a hooker around the field and he changed the mould that everyone started to look for, a hooker that could do that...
