NPC - news, injuries etc
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@Stargazer I was going to mention NMS too, but deleted because it was redundant.
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The Turbos have also signed a few players:
Samoan international Michael Alaalatoa is returning to the Manawatū Turbos for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup season. The Crusaders prop, 28, was among three players the union confirmed had been signed on Wednesday along with former Brumbies midfielder Nigel Ah Wong and Taranaki prop Kyle Stewart.https://www.turbosrugby.co.nz/news/alaalatoa-ah-wong-and-stewart-sign-on-for-2020
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TJ said on commentary during Highlanders vs Blues that Tokolahi and Lamborn are joining the stags this year.
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[Julian] Savea is currently locked in negotiations with Wellington regarding the possibility of playing for the Lions during the Mitre 10 Cup season and said his preference is to remain in New Zealand for the foreseeable future. -
TJ said on commentary during Highlanders vs Blues that Tokolahi and Lamborn are joining the stags this year.
@Yeetyaah said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
TJ said on commentary during Highlanders vs Blues that Tokolahi and Lamborn are joining the stags this year.
That'll help them compete in the 14 team provincial comp which should replace SR in 2021.
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@Stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
Preseason games
Wed 29 July 2020 - 2.30pm - Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Ta$man WTG v Wellington WTG
This game will be livestreamed on the Ta$man Rugby Union's Facebook page.
@Stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
Preseason games
Wed 29 July 2020 - 2.30pm - Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Ta$man WTG v Wellington WTG
This game will be livestreamed on the Ta$man Rugby Union's Facebook page.
Is Parata the kid the Crusaders Academy brought back from NSW last year?
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@Stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
Preseason games
Wed 29 July 2020 - 2.30pm - Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Ta$man WTG v Wellington WTG
This game will be livestreamed on the Ta$man Rugby Union's Facebook page.
Is Parata the kid the Crusaders Academy brought back from NSW last year?
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Harbour Rugby are seeking expressions of interest for an internship throughout the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup & Farah Palmer Cup competitions in the Performance Analysis space.
This role will work closely with the lead Performance Analyst in a professional rugby environment and will be very much integrated with our flagship teams.
The opportunity is best suited to Post Graduate or Under Graduate students but we welcome all applicants who are interested and can demonstrate they are reliable and committed to the season.
If this opportunity is of interest to you please email Alistair along with a copy of your CV.
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Chiefs Forwards Coach Neil Barnes has been appointed Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Assistant Coach for the 2020 season.
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[Julian] Savea is currently locked in negotiations with Wellington regarding the possibility of playing for the Lions during the Mitre 10 Cup season and said his preference is to remain in New Zealand for the foreseeable future.@Stargazer I thought an article last Monday said Wellington wasn’t interested...hmm
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@mikedogz Seems quite a few names from last year aren't in there.
I had a go at a starting XV.
1 - Ezekiel Lindenmuth
2 - Donald Maka
3 - Nepo Laulala
4 - Matiaha Martin
5 - Lyndon Dunshea
6 - Samuel Slade
7 - Dalton Papali'i
8 - Alamanda Motuga
9 - Jonathan Taumateine
10 - Baden Kerr
11 - Sione Molia/Tevita Nabura
12 - Orbyn Leger
13 - Nikolai Foliaki
14 - Kirisi Kuridrani
15 - Etene NanaiNot sure if Molia can play centre, but if he can, I'd move him there.
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Anyone know when most of the squads are being announced?
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Anyone know when most of the squads are being announced?
@Canes4life said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
Anyone know when most of the squads are being announced?
Thurs...
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Anyone know when most of the squads are being announced?
@Canes4life Last year, most squads were announced in the week before the start of the competition, although several squads were announced earlier.
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Promising first five Zarn Sullivan is being chased by two provinces , Ta$man and Waikato are chasing Sullivan who has not been signed by Auckland at this stage ..Sullivan who is currently playing for College Rifles in the Auckland Club comp would be a very good pick up ..to be brutally honest, this is where the Blues should be working with Auckland, Harbour and Northland to at least keep him at the Franchise
Would be very frustrating if he he ends up at Ta$man or Waikato ..I have no doubt the Magpies would jump at the opportunity of taking Zarn back to the Bay ..but the already have to quality 10s in Falcon & McClutchie. -
Promising first five Zarn Sullivan is being chased by two provinces , Ta$man and Waikato are chasing Sullivan who has not been signed by Auckland at this stage ..Sullivan who is currently playing for College Rifles in the Auckland Club comp would be a very good pick up ..to be brutally honest, this is where the Blues should be working with Auckland, Harbour and Northland to at least keep him at the Franchise
Would be very frustrating if he he ends up at Ta$man or Waikato ..I have no doubt the Magpies would jump at the opportunity of taking Zarn back to the Bay ..but the already have to quality 10s in Falcon & McClutchie.@Steven-Harris haha meanwhile Auckland sign Simon Hickey - I mean seriously...
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Promising first five Zarn Sullivan is being chased by two provinces , Ta$man and Waikato are chasing Sullivan who has not been signed by Auckland at this stage ..Sullivan who is currently playing for College Rifles in the Auckland Club comp would be a very good pick up ..to be brutally honest, this is where the Blues should be working with Auckland, Harbour and Northland to at least keep him at the Franchise
Would be very frustrating if he he ends up at Ta$man or Waikato ..I have no doubt the Magpies would jump at the opportunity of taking Zarn back to the Bay ..but the already have to quality 10s in Falcon & McClutchie.@Steven-Harris Falcon has apparently signed with a Japanese club (Gatland said that in an interview). I've no contract info about Falcon with the HBRU; they haven't confirmed his availability for the 2020 Magpies season yet, but I don't expect him to be a Magpie after 2020 if he's signed with the Japanese club for more than one season.
We do have Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong in the HB academy, but I don't think he's ready for NPC, yet. I'd be very happy if Sullivan came home.
Edited: I was wrong. Falcon is signed with the Magpies for 2020 (not beyond 2020).
