Wellington Lions 2023
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Looks like a few players might be returning soon.
Savea, Aumua and Delany are back training.
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Be good to have Aumua back but it's been really pleasing to see our depth has coped well this year.
5 (I hope) huge weeks coming up.
2 Shield defences, then a quarter, potential semi and potential final is a tough ask. 5 do or die games in a row.
@foobaNZ yeah that's why it will be nice to get a few players back.
We've suffered a few injuries recently with the likes of Southall, Preston and a few more going down. When you take into consideration who else is currently unavailable it would be nice to get a few back for the two defenses and the playoff run.
I'm taking from the video above that players with bibs on are involved this week so the Bus will be involved in some capacity.
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Do you know more about the Preston injury? I think we're much better with him on the paddock. Hopefully not far away?
@foobaNZ no I don't unfortunately. Haven't seen him in any of the training footage recently with Sam Howling appearing a lot more. Hopefully he isn't done for the season.
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@foobaNZ no I don't unfortunately. Haven't seen him in any of the training footage recently with Sam Howling appearing a lot more. Hopefully he isn't done for the season.
@Canes4life sigh. I know we all harp on about it but the lack of professionalism around the NPC comp (e.g. a simple injury list with some basic info) is very frustrating.
Is there truly so little interest in domestic rugby these days journos don't want to spend any time on this? You'd think a major province like Wellington would warrant at least one bloke keeping an eye on things each week.
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Toby Crosby, who has been training with the Wellington Lions in 2023 is rumored to be switching codes to join the Warriors as a development player in 2024.
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Toby Crosby, who has been training with the Wellington Lions in 2023 is rumored to be switching codes to join the Warriors as a development player in 2024.
@Canes4life Yeah, I read that on the club rugby website. Talented lad; a loss to rugby if true.
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Looks like we need a new head coach for next year.
https://www.wrfu.co.nz/news/thank-you-tamati@mikey07 said in Wellington Lions 2023:
Looks like we need a new head coach for next year.
https://www.wrfu.co.nz/news/thank-you-tamatiWhat a massive disappointment Tamati turned out to be. Especially after being so hyped as the next big thing
He had the players but his selections in key areas were idiotic. Mainly in the backs that is an area he should know about.
And players like Love went back massively under him. Maybe he's a great assistant coach but I doubt if, even with experience, he will ever have what it takes to be anything more than a limited head coach. A shame but full credit to him. He might have seen his limitations and decided to move on. Likely being involved with the ABs next year.
Now the lions need to find a competent head coach.
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@mikey07 said in Wellington Lions 2023:
Looks like we need a new head coach for next year.
https://www.wrfu.co.nz/news/thank-you-tamatiWhat a massive disappointment Tamati turned out to be. Especially after being so hyped as the next big thing
He had the players but his selections in key areas were idiotic. Mainly in the backs that is an area he should know about.
And players like Love went back massively under him. Maybe he's a great assistant coach but I doubt if, even with experience, he will ever have what it takes to be anything more than a limited head coach. A shame but full credit to him. He might have seen his limitations and decided to move on. Likely being involved with the ABs next year.
Now the lions need to find a competent head coach.
@Winger said in Wellington Lions 2023:
@mikey07 said in Wellington Lions 2023:
Looks like we need a new head coach for next year.
https://www.wrfu.co.nz/news/thank-you-tamatiWhat a massive disappointment Tamati turned out to be. Especially after being so hyped as the next big thing
He had the players but his selections in key areas were idiotic. Mainly in the backs that is an area he should know about.
And players like Love went back massively under him. Maybe he's a great assistant coach but I doubt if, even with experience, he will ever have what it takes to be anything more than a limited head coach. A shame but full credit to him. He might have seen his limitations and decided to move on. Likely being involved with the ABs next year.
Now the lions need to find a competent head coach.
You're joking right? You lost two games by a total of three points. Had the best points diff by 70 points and played the most attractive rugby in the comp.
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@Winger said in Wellington Lions 2023:
@mikey07 said in Wellington Lions 2023:
Looks like we need a new head coach for next year.
https://www.wrfu.co.nz/news/thank-you-tamatiWhat a massive disappointment Tamati turned out to be. Especially after being so hyped as the next big thing
He had the players but his selections in key areas were idiotic. Mainly in the backs that is an area he should know about.
And players like Love went back massively under him. Maybe he's a great assistant coach but I doubt if, even with experience, he will ever have what it takes to be anything more than a limited head coach. A shame but full credit to him. He might have seen his limitations and decided to move on. Likely being involved with the ABs next year.
Now the lions need to find a competent head coach.
You're joking right? You lost two games by a total of three points. Had the best points diff by 70 points and played the most attractive rugby in the comp.
@SouthernMann said in Wellington Lions 2023:
@Winger said in Wellington Lions 2023:
@mikey07 said in Wellington Lions 2023:
Looks like we need a new head coach for next year.
https://www.wrfu.co.nz/news/thank-you-tamatiWhat a massive disappointment Tamati turned out to be. Especially after being so hyped as the next big thing
He had the players but his selections in key areas were idiotic. Mainly in the backs that is an area he should know about.
And players like Love went back massively under him. Maybe he's a great assistant coach but I doubt if, even with experience, he will ever have what it takes to be anything more than a limited head coach. A shame but full credit to him. He might have seen his limitations and decided to move on. Likely being involved with the ABs next year.
Now the lions need to find a competent head coach.
You're joking right? You lost two games by a total of three points. Had the best points diff by 70 points and played the most attractive rugby in the comp.
The team went back as the year progressed (the opposite to last year). He stuck with a limited HB 1st and maybe 2nd combination when IMHO much better players were available. And Julian was crap when he came back. Maybe there wasn't anyone else available though
The difference between a winning coach and a limited one is often small. Tamati seems to be destined to be a great assistant. But a limited head coach.
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The Lions had a good season, unfortunately (unlike last year) injuries struck at the pointy end of the season which ruined some of our momentum. No excuses but I do think Tamati should have selected the Preston/Clarke halves combo instead of KHP/Morgan.
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The Lions had a good season, unfortunately (unlike last year) injuries struck at the pointy end of the season which ruined some of our momentum. No excuses but I do think Tamati should have selected the Preston/Clarke halves combo instead of KHP/Morgan.
@Canes4life said in Wellington Lions 2023:
selected the Preston/Clarke halves combo instead of KHP/Morgan.
This. He never even gave the alternative combination a fair go. Yet KHP is far too slow at getting the ball away. And Morgan plays with heart and courage but just hasn't got what it takes.
My view is that Higgins is better than PUJ too.
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