Super Rugby 2023
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@Kiwiwomble He played only one game (10 minutes) from the bench v Northland.
@Stargazer ok, so forgivable not remembering him
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@Bovidae i do not remember him at all but see he was announced for otago back in 2020
@Kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2023:
@Bovidae i do not remember him at all but see he was announced for otago back in 2020
He was in the same rep cohort as Jermaine Pepe, who went down to Otago from Canterbury. Would only be early 20s.
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The Waratahs named their 2023 squad yesterday.
https://nsw.rugby/news/nsw-waratahs-2023-super-rugby-pacific-revealed-2022114
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@cgrant I wish we knew. We only know a few players who have been announced as having signed a development contract. Once preseason starts, we'll have to examine all the photos on social media to identify more players. I don't understand why they don't publish a list of WTG players anymore.
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The 2023 Brumbies squad has been named:
https://brumbies.rugby/news/act-brumbies-confirm-2023-super-rugby-pacific-squad-20221114
@Stargazer Is that Sefo Kautai the same guy that propped the Waikato scrum a few times about five years ago? Think he departed to Japan?
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@Stargazer Is that Sefo Kautai the same guy that propped the Waikato scrum a few times about five years ago? Think he departed to Japan?
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@Stargazer Is that Sefo Kautai the same guy that propped the Waikato scrum a few times about five years ago? Think he departed to Japan?
@Higgins He joined the Brumbies in March 2021 as injury cover and has been with them since. He's played 16 games for them. He's been with Waikato since 2016.
He signed with Kobe Kobelco Steelers for the 2020 season, but Covid happened, and I don't think he's played for them at all.
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The 2023 Melbourne Rebels squad has been named:
https://melbournerebels.rugby/news/melbourne-rebels-announce-2023-super-rugby-pacific-squad-20221117
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Manasa Mataele's younger brother Rupeni has made the Western Force squad.
@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2023:
Manasa Mataele's younger brother Rupeni has made the Western Force squad.
Star, I surprised that Campbell Parata hasn't made the Force squad, he looked a better bet than some that they seem to have listed at 10. He's a kid I watched when he played for Southport school and kind of kept an eye on him. I also kind of surprised that Ian Prior is still there, he just never seems to inspire confidence.
To be honest neither Force or Rebels look too strong to me.
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@mikedogz said in Super Rugby 2023:
Look at the size of those mattresses on his shoulders! Haven't seen that since the days of Brian Habana
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@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2023:
Manasa Mataele's younger brother Rupeni has made the Western Force squad.
Star, I surprised that Campbell Parata hasn't made the Force squad, he looked a better bet than some that they seem to have listed at 10. He's a kid I watched when he played for Southport school and kind of kept an eye on him. I also kind of surprised that Ian Prior is still there, he just never seems to inspire confidence.
To be honest neither Force or Rebels look too strong to me.
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I raised the issue of cards ruining matches with the coach of the Brumbies. He said it's an issue all the coaches in SR are aware of and agree needs to be resolved. I asked why the emphasis isn't on reporting to judiciary and greatly increased punishments instead of handing out red cards to which his response was that's what they want to do.
So hopefully this alignment between coaches, referees and administrators provides us all with a better viewing experience.
