Auckland Rugby 2025
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Can Bates coach? I expected a much better NPC than what they served up last year.
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Not sure
Forwards were ok last year. Backs were a mess. Poorly selected and Jono Hickey couldn't get the attacking structure working
At least there's been a change to the selection policy of the outside backs
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Bates was U20s coach last year wasnt he?
Which TBF in Auckland, would seem like it should be a pretty easy gig with the young talent at his disposal, its getting the right ones, and keeping them would be a huge issue for Auckland.
I believe he was key to retaining Hainsworth-Fa'aofo who is obviously highly rated.
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@taniwharugby said in Auckland Rugby 2025:
its getting the right ones, and keeping them
Which is why the selection policy last year was so bad. Putting an emphasis on experience meant picking a lot of players past their best
In particular the outside backs where you should be taking chances on younger men
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Auckland team sheet v Northland today -
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Auckland 52 - 7 Northland in the warmup game. It appears from the clips that Segner was captain.
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@Daffy-Jaffy I heard the packs both had a good battle but Auckland carved us up out wide.
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Today Ponsonby U21's beat Marist in the championship final to add that trophy to our Men's and Woman's titles. Not a bad seasons work from the grand old club.
