Hurricanes 2025
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@Dan54 said in Hurricanes 2025:
Think we can almost write of our chances this year? Much as we love what Roigard does, without a good 10-12 combo outside him, it is looking grim. I actually probably worried about defence as much as game controllers.
Lol give up before the season even starts. Come on mate.
Our forward pack looks primed for a good year.
10 is the obvious problem but it can be rectified pretty quickly once we start getting guys back OR if we play the right guy from the outset ala Godfrey.
12 isn't an issue, Higgins is more than capable and Umaga-Jensen goes well there.
If we can win one of the Crusader or Blues games in the opening three weeks and take care of the Drua at home, things will be alright.
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
@Dan54 said in Hurricanes 2025:
Think we can almost write of our chances this year? Much as we love what Roigard does, without a good 10-12 combo outside him, it is looking grim. I actually probably worried about defence as much as game controllers.
Lol give up before the season even starts. Come on mate.
Our forward pack looks primed for a good year.
10 is the obvious problem but it can be rectified pretty quickly once we start getting guys back OR if we play the right guy from the outset ala Godfrey.
12 isn't an issue, Higgins is more than capable and Umaga-Jensen goes well there.
If we can win one of the Crusader or Blues games in the opening three weeks and take care of the Drua at home, things will be alright.
Mate I remain hopeful, but I know how important 10 is. I would love it if we had got Jacomb from here in the Naki, a player I truly believe will be a long term AB in future years. Although I keen on Godfrey, I worry about his ability to actually steer a team around field. If he had been 10 for HB I would of felt better. And Higgins another I hold hope for, he just needs to hold his defence lines .
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@Canes4life Absolutely gutted I can’t go boss won’t give me time off. Especially with it being on my home turf.
@mikey07 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@Canes4life Absolutely gutted I can’t go boss won’t give me time off. Especially with it being on my home turf.
That's a real shame you can't get along, at least they've provided a link this time.
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Jesus what is going on in these training camps. Tosi to step up and Siale Lauaki will get some good game time
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Lomax has a stress fracture and might not be available until Rd 5 or 6.
Aumua had foot surgery before Christmas and hasn't returned to full training yet. Could return for the Drua match.@Bovidae said in Hurricanes 2025:
Lomax has a stress fracture and might not be available until Rd 5 or 6.
Aumua had foot surgery before Christmas and hasn't returned to full training yet. Could return for the Drua match.Gah, thanks for the update.
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@sparky said in Hurricanes 2025:
I have never heard of any of the Hurricanes First Fives. Do any of them have potential?
You obviously don’t watch the NPC or live under a rock.
Godfrey has been in the squad for three years now so is primed for his opportunity. Plays 10/15 for Hawkes Bay. He’s most people’s preferred choice to get first crack.
Hohepa has been in the Canes environment before and was in the Crusaders last year. Plays for Counties in the NPC but played mostly 12 this year. He’ll likely get the first opportunity in the 10 jersey as Godfrey will likely start at 15.
Harkin plays for Wellington and kicked the winning penalty to clinch the title earlier in the year. He should have got a full squad contract but the Canes ended up signing Cashmore and Hohepa instead.
Cashmore plays for Bay of Plenty and has been in the Blues environment over the last few seasons. Unfortunately he’s out for 10 weeks.
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Devon Flanders suspected broken leg. What on earth!
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Probably means Patrick Tuifua will be sticking around a lot longer?
He was originally only there as cover until Iose comes back.
@Number-10 said in Hurricanes 2025:
Probably means Patrick Tuifua will be sticking around a lot longer?
He was originally only there as cover until Iose comes back.
Based on his pre season form he’s certainly ready for it.
Interesting in the Laidlaw interview above he didn’t mention anything about Flanders being injured.
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Every time I come here there’s another injury. Ffs, the year we lose Howden as well.
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Every time I come here there’s another injury. Ffs, the year we lose Howden as well.
Don't worry he got himself injured in solidarity
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I guess Sheilds and Iose is going to get a lot of game time.
Lakai at 7 and replaced by Kirifi is my guess. Delany covering 6.
Another injury and we are really in trouble.@Darren said in Hurricanes 2025:
I guess Sheilds and Iose is going to get a lot of game time.
Lakai at 7 and replaced by Kirifi is my guess. Delany covering 6.
Another injury and we are really in trouble.I haven't seen much of Poliko who's been signed at blindside. At 1.90m and 115kg, he's certainly got the size so maybe he's someone that will also step up.
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Billy Proctor, Brad Shields, Du Plessis Kirifi and Asafo Aumua will co-captain the Hurricanes.
Innovative from Laidlaw but I like it, means we don't have to shoe horn a particular player into the 15 just because they are captain.
He's building a collective leadership approach making sure all players take account and responsibility for their actions and lead in the right way.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF5-8KMTSvT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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And the Hurricanes are recruiting a comms person again. I reckon I've seen this job pop up yearly. The tasks and responsibilities don't reflect the likely salary for a high-profile gig that also requires substantial weekend work. Good luck to whoever takes it, hopefully the next person doesn't bugger off just before the season starts. Would be a fun role though.
