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  • StargazerS Offline
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    This Friday, there's a preseason game between Manawatu & Hawke's Bay in Palmerston North. Kick-off 4.30pm (but check for updates).

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      Has anyone been made to front up to the fans and account for the arse raping HB got from Waikato yesterday?

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        Has anyone been made to front up to the fans and account for the arse raping HB got from Waikato yesterday?

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        @Higgins said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

        Has anyone been made to front up to the fans and account for the arse raping HB got from Waikato yesterday?

        The same person who was made to front up for last season's nightmare. His name is "no one".

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          @Duluth If you have a look at this FB page (link below), you'll find several photos & video clips. I haven't seen a team line-up but you might recognise players from the photos.

          This is one of them:

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          http://www.facebook.com/pg/dreamrugbyfukuoka/posts/?ref=page_internal

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          @Stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

          @Duluth If you have a look at this FB page (link below), you'll find several photos & video clips. I haven't seen a team line-up but you might recognise players from the photos.

          This is one of them:

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          http://www.facebook.com/pg/dreamrugbyfukuoka/posts/?ref=page_internal

          So Seu is fit again. I thought that he was out for the season.

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          • TimT Offline
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            That photo is at Eden Park, with Otago players in the background.

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            • TimT Tim

              That photo is at Eden Park, with Otago players in the background.

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              @Tim said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

              That photo is at Eden Park, with Otago players in the background.

              Plus Steven Luatua

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              • TimT Tim

                That photo is at Eden Park, with Otago players in the background.

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                @Tim Haha, that's how well I looked at the photos. This one should be right though, because Level5 Stadium is in Fukuoka:

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                  http://www.aucklandrugby.co.nz/newsarticle/50904

                  Outside backs:

                  Jordan Trainor (Ponsonby)

                  Melani Nanai (Manukau)

                  Joe Ravouvou (College Rifles)

                  Salesi Rayasi (Marist)

                  Caleb Clarke (Suburbs)

                  Rieko Ioane (Ponsonby)

                  Midfielders:

                  George Moala (Grammar TEC)

                  Loketi Manu (College Rifles)

                  Malakai Fekitoa (Pakuranga)

                  TJ Faiane (Pakuranga)

                  Tumua Manu (College Rifles)

                  Vince Aso (Ponsonby)

                  First fives:

                  Daniel Bowden (Ponsonby)

                  Otu Mausia (College Rifles)

                  Wiseguy Faiane (Pakuranga)

                  Halfbacks:

                  Jono Hickey (Grammar TEC)

                  Leon Fukofuka (Marist)

                  Lisati Milo-Harris (Grammar TEC)

                  Loose forwards:

                  Akira Ioane (Ponsonby)

                  Blake Gibson (Ponsonby)

                  Jerome Kaino (University)

                  Jamason Fa’anana-Shultz (Suburbs)

                  Dalton Papali’i (Pakuranga)

                  Sinclair Dominikovich-Murray (University)

                  Taleni Seu (Grammar TEC)

                  Locks:

                  Patrick Tuipulotu (Ponsonby)

                  Ben Neenee (Pakuranga)

                  Michael Fatialofa (Ponsonby)

                  Sam Ulufonua (Ponsonby)

                  Scott Scrafton (Grammar TEC)

                  Samuel Slade (Ponsonby)

                  Hookers:

                  Greg Pleasants-Tate (Ponsonby)

                  Kurt Eklund (University)

                  JP Sauni (College Rifles)

                  Props:

                  Dexter Fa’amoana (College Rifles)

                  Emersen Tamura-Paki (College Rifles)

                  Isi Tu’ungafasi (Suburbs)

                  Marcel Renata (University)

                  Ofa Tu’ungafasi (Grammar TEC)

                  Sam Prattley (Pakuranga)

                  Tom McHugh (Grammar TEC)

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                  • Chris B.C Offline
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                    #481

                    Mako$ squad named this morning. Worryingly, the official announcement omits any props and hookers, but with a bit of research I think the team is (could be slightly wrong on the props and hookers - e.g. we may not have any and be planning on being so perfect we won't need scrums):

                    HOOKERS

                    Andrew Makalio, Ti'i Paulo

                    PROPS

                    Kane Hames, Tim Perry, Siosiua Halanukonuka, Ryan Coxon, Tom Hill

                    LOCKS
                    Alex Ainley (Highlanders - 80), Pari Pari Parkinson (Stoke - 3), Quinten Strange (Crusaders - 11)

                    BACK ROW
                    Ethan Blackadder (Nelson – 9), Vernon Fredericks (Crusaders / Moutere - 46), Shannon Frizell (Marist – 12), Pete Samu (Crusaders - 29), Liam Squire (Highlanders - 38), Jordan Taufua (Crusaders – 10)

                    HALF BACKS
                    Finlay Christie (Chiefs - 10), Billy Guyton (Blues - 42),

                    FIRST - FIVES
                    Mitchell Hunt (Crusaders - 12), Tim O'Malley (Waitohi - 1)

                    MID-FIELD BACKS
                    Levi Aumua (Kahurangi *), David Havili (Crusaders - 31), Trael Joass (Wanderers - 11), Alex Nankivell (Chiefs - 15)

                    OUTSIDE BACKS
                    Tima Faingaanuku (Nelson - 8), Will Jordan (Christchurch *), Viliami Lolohea (Harlequins - 13), James Lowe (Chiefs - 37).

                    http://www.Mako$.co.nz/news/2017-Mako$-squad

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                      Interesting that Jamie Lane didn't make it, but was in the tour squad to Japan. Perhaps he will be cover for Fatialofa?

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                      • Chris B.C Chris B.

                        Mako$ squad named this morning. Worryingly, the official announcement omits any props and hookers, but with a bit of research I think the team is (could be slightly wrong on the props and hookers - e.g. we may not have any and be planning on being so perfect we won't need scrums):

                        HOOKERS

                        Andrew Makalio, Ti'i Paulo

                        PROPS

                        Kane Hames, Tim Perry, Siosiua Halanukonuka, Ryan Coxon, Tom Hill

                        LOCKS
                        Alex Ainley (Highlanders - 80), Pari Pari Parkinson (Stoke - 3), Quinten Strange (Crusaders - 11)

                        BACK ROW
                        Ethan Blackadder (Nelson – 9), Vernon Fredericks (Crusaders / Moutere - 46), Shannon Frizell (Marist – 12), Pete Samu (Crusaders - 29), Liam Squire (Highlanders - 38), Jordan Taufua (Crusaders – 10)

                        HALF BACKS
                        Finlay Christie (Chiefs - 10), Billy Guyton (Blues - 42),

                        FIRST - FIVES
                        Mitchell Hunt (Crusaders - 12), Tim O'Malley (Waitohi - 1)

                        MID-FIELD BACKS
                        Levi Aumua (Kahurangi *), David Havili (Crusaders - 31), Trael Joass (Wanderers - 11), Alex Nankivell (Chiefs - 15)

                        OUTSIDE BACKS
                        Tima Faingaanuku (Nelson - 8), Will Jordan (Christchurch *), Viliami Lolohea (Harlequins - 13), James Lowe (Chiefs - 37).

                        http://www.Mako$.co.nz/news/2017-Mako$-squad

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                        @Chris-B. You're spot on:

                        http://www.facebook.com/tasmanmakos/videos/1517069938356855/

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                          Counties Manukau PIC Steelers 2017 Squad Announced

                          Coaches Darryl Suasua, Grant Henson and Semo Sititi have named their team with a blend of popular long-serving Steelers, new local talent, brothers, Super Rugby players and internationals.

                          The Counties Manukau squad features 23 players who have previously been part of the Steelers environment and seven new additions. Thirteen players have Super Rugby experience and 10 have earned international honours.

                          Young rookies to the PIC Steelers family include McNamara Cup winning halfback Liam Daniela from Bombay, Waiuku speedster winger Tevita Nabura and Pukekohe midfielder Salimoni Tukinia. At 20 years of age, Junior World Cup champion Orbyn ‘Go the Fro’ Leger, whose father Gus also played for the Steelers, is the youngest player in the team.

                          Also joining the side this year is Maori All Black Joe Royal who has spent part of the Super Rugby season training with the Blues, and Brumbies midfielder Nigel Ah Wong who scored the Brumbies only try against the Chiefs in their last New Zealand outing.

                          South Auckland born Samoan international Albert Nikoro formerly from the Western Force, has joined the Steelers for the first time, having been sidelines since receiving an eye injury against the All Blacks earlier in the year. All Blacks captain Kieran Read will be welcomed back home to ECOLight Stadium on Friday August 11 when Read’s two teams play each other in the Game of Three Halves.

                          Brothers Nepo and Luteru Laulala are expected to take the field together for the first time for the Steelers to add to the collection of brothers who have represented Counties Manukau.

                          The PIC Steelers will be again led by two born-and-bred Counties players. Augustine Pulu is the highest capped Steelers player in the squad and freshly back from a strong season for the Blues, joining with his Super Rugby teammate Jimmy Tupou, who welcomed a new son in late July. Tupou is on target to join a special group Steelers to have played 50 matches in the red, black and white jersey when the Steelers host Auckland in their opening Mitre 10 Cup game at ECOLight Stadium on Saturday night 19 August.

                          Steelers Head Coach Darryl Suasua said “It is great to have retained a core group of passionate Steelers while being able to blood-in new players. The Mitre 10 Cup is the springboard for many careers, so we are excited at the prospect of introducing our new players to this level of rugby while being surrounded by experienced players.”

                          It is expected that Toni Pulu and Sione Fifita, who both experienced long term injuries whilst on contract with the Chiefs and Crusaders respectively, will spend the Mitre 10 Cup season recovering. Due to Super Rugby commitments, some temporary extra players have been bought in as cover and will also be used as injury cover should the need arise.

                          2017 PIC Steelers Squad

                          Nigel Ah Wong Brumbies Midfield 0 caps*
                          Sean Bagshaw Onewhero Prop 32 caps
                          Liam Daniela Bombay Halfback 0 caps*
                          Sione Fifita Pukekohe wing 18 caps **
                          Glen Fisi’iahi Bombay Wing 0 caps
                          Sam Henwood Pukekohe Loose forward 12 caps
                          Jonathan Kawau Bombay Loose forward 6 caps
                          Baden Kerr Karaka First Five-Eighth 29 caps
                          Luteru Laulala Ardmore Marist First Five-eighth 11 caps
                          Nepo Laulala Ardmore Marist Prop 0 caps
                          Orbyn Leger Karaka Midfield 0 caps
                          Fotu Lokotui Patumahoe Loose forward 1 caps
                          Pauliasi Manu Karaka Prop 25 caps
                          Matiaha Martin Bombay Lock 11 caps
                          Tevita Nabura Waiuku Wing 0 caps*
                          Tim Nanai-Williams Manurewa Fullback 56 caps
                          Albert Nikoro Western Force Ultility Back 0 caps*
                          Augustine Pulu Karaka Halfback 66 caps
                          Toni Pulu Bombay Wing 44 caps **
                          Ronald Raaymakers Waiuku Loose forward 51 caps
                          Viliame Rarasea Ardmore Marist Lock 24 caps
                          Kieran Read Crusaders Loose forward 0 caps*
                          Joe Royal Patumahoe Hooker 0 caps*
                          Salimoni Tukinia Pukekohe Midfield 0 caps*
                          Viliami Taulani Manurewa Loose forward 4 caps
                          Suliasi Taufalele Ardmore Marist Hooker 35 caps
                          Kalolo Tuiloma Bombay Prop 11 caps
                          Jimmy Tupou Pautmahoe Loose forward 49 caps
                          Jonathan Taumateine Ardmore Marist Halfback 4 caps
                          Matt Vaai Manurewa Loose forward 8 caps
                          Sonny Bill Williams Puni Midfield 2 caps
                          Sam Furniss Patumahoe Midfield 0 caps

                          Super Rugby Cover

                          Riley Hohepa Patumahoe First five-eighth
                          Kalione Hala Karaka Fullback
                          George Maka Pukekohe Midfield
                          Gafatasi Su’a Pukekohe Hooker
                          Corey Te Whata-Colley Bombay Prop
                          Sesimani Tupou Ardmore Marist Prop
                          Daymon Leasuasu Ardmore Marist Lock
                          Romero Tagi
                          Onewhero
                          Prop

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                            #485
                            1. Sam Prattley
                            2. Greg Pleasants-Tate
                            3. Marcel Renata
                            4. Patrick Tuipulotu
                            5. Scott Scrafton
                            6. Taleni Seu
                            7. Blake Gibson
                            8. Akira Ioane
                            9. Jono Hickey
                            10. Daniel Bowden
                            11. Melani Nanai
                            12. TJ Faiane
                            13. George Moala
                            14. Vince Aso
                            15. Jordan Trainor
                            16. Kurt Eklund
                            17. Samuel Slade
                            18. Dalton Papali’i
                            19. Lisati Milo-Harris
                            20. Malakai Fekitoa

                            So, props, 9, and 10 our areas of concern.

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                              Port Taranaki Bulls squad for the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup:

                              Forwards: Mitchell Graham (34 caps), Jared Proffit (6), Reuben O’Neill (13), Asaeli Sorovaki (2), Mike Kainga (4), Angus Ta’avao (22), Ricky Riccitelli (0), Sione Lea (46), Donald Maaka (0), Leon Power (28), Leighton Price (18), Finn Hoeata (0), Brad Tucker (0), Pita-Gus Sowakula (0), Adrian Wyrill (5), Lachlan Boshier (16), Toa Halafihi (24), Tom Florence (0).

                              Backs: Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi (21), Kylem O’Donnell (26), Logan Crowley (0), Marty McKenzie (27), Ciarahn Matoe (0), Stephen Perofeta (11), Charlie Ngatai (20), Johnny Fa’auli (10), Sean Wainui (25), Seta Tamanivalu (44), Manasa Mataele (6), Latu Vaeno (16), Declan O’Donnell (9), Beaudein Waaka (18).

                              Unavailable because of injury: Blade Thomson, James Broadhurst, Mitchell Brown, Berny Hall, Mitchell Crosswell, Ben Matwijou, Jackson Ormond.

                              Unavailable because of All Blacks selection: Beauden Barrett, Scott Barrett, Jordie Barrett, Waisake Naholo.

                              http://trfu.co.nz/news/news/port-taranaki-bulls-a-mix-of-experience-and-youth/

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                              • TimT Tim
                                1. Sam Prattley
                                2. Greg Pleasants-Tate
                                3. Marcel Renata
                                4. Patrick Tuipulotu
                                5. Scott Scrafton
                                6. Taleni Seu
                                7. Blake Gibson
                                8. Akira Ioane
                                9. Jono Hickey
                                10. Daniel Bowden
                                11. Melani Nanai
                                12. TJ Faiane
                                13. George Moala
                                14. Vince Aso
                                15. Jordan Trainor
                                16. Kurt Eklund
                                17. Samuel Slade
                                18. Dalton Papali’i
                                19. Lisati Milo-Harris
                                20. Malakai Fekitoa

                                So, props, 9, and 10 our areas of concern.

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                                @Tim said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

                                Hickey will probably start or be on the bench though

                                Initially I would start Hickey and give Milo-Harris plenty of time from the bench.

                                No point investing in Fukofuka any more. He hasn't improved much and now he has played for Tonga I suspect he'll leave after his current contract

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                                  Unavailable because of injury: James Broadhurst
                                  

                                  ..and he's retired because of that injury. They might as well list Kane Barrett

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                                  • DuluthD Duluth
                                    Unavailable because of injury: James Broadhurst
                                    

                                    ..and he's retired because of that injury. They might as well list Kane Barrett

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                                    @Duluth Yeah, I was wondering about that, too. Maybe he still had a year to go on an existing contract? Just guessing.

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                                      Happy with that Auckland squad after a rubbish year last year - really happy to see some fresh blood at 9 and 10 as well as the outside backs which was a real weakpoint last year.

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                                        A few summarizing comments about that Mako$ team.

                                        1. I wonder who the captain is? I'd be inclined to think Alex Ainley - but, at his age, he won't be on the field for every minute of every game - maybe Taufua or Samu?

                                        2. It's a smaller squad than last year - significant losses from last year (from memory) - Jesse MacDonald, Ross Geldenhuys, Shane Christie, Tevita Koloamatangi, Marty Banks, Kieran Fonotia, Caleb Makene - plus a couple who barely featured. Banks (especially) and Christie are serious losses.

                                        3. Significant gains - Ti'i Paulo, Jordan Taufua, Will Jordan - plus some rookies I know little or nothing about - Coxon and Aumua. Paulo, Taufua and Jordan should be upgrades on MacDonald, Koloamatangi and Hunt (as a fullback).

                                        4. The starting XV looks pretty strong, but if injuries bite in crucial positions we could be badly exposed - cover looks particularly thin at tighthead prop and first five. With a squad of only 28 it's hard to know who else is around to be called up.

                                        5. We don't really have a specialist openside - I presume Samu will start there with Blackadder as cover.

                                        6. Joass makes the team, but neither of the other Ta$man NZ sevens players - Knewstubb or Ng Shiu - are in there - but, maybe they have signed elsewhere?

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                                          2017 Waikato Mitre 10 Cup Squad

                                          Forwards

                                          Latu Talakai (33) Fraser Tech
                                          Sefo Kautai (11) Hamilton Marist
                                          Loni Uhila (20) Hamilton Marist
                                          Ayden Johnstone (1) Hautapu
                                          Josh Iosefa-Scott (6) Melville
                                          Atu Moli (13) University
                                          Samisoni Taukeiaho (1) Fraser Tech
                                          Sekope Lopeti* Hautapu
                                          Hame Faiva (34) University
                                          James Tucker (12) Hamilton Marist
                                          Leva Fifita (5) Hamilton Old Boys
                                          Sam Caird (2) Hautapu
                                          Jacob Skeen (26) University
                                          Luke Jacobson* Hautpau
                                          Mitch Jacobson (17) Hautapu
                                          Adam Burn (34) Hamilton Old Boys
                                          Jordan Manihera (10) Hamilton Old Boys
                                          Jahrome Brown* Melville

                                          Backs

                                          Tawera Kerr-Barlow (43) Hautapu
                                          Harrison Levien (11) Hamilton Marist
                                          Pele Cowley (7) Hamilton Old Boys
                                          Damian McKenzie (24) University
                                          Sam Christie (54) Fraser Tech
                                          Pita Ahki*
                                          Tevita Taufui (11) Melville
                                          Bailyn Sullivan* Hamilton Marist
                                          Dwayne Sweeney (78) Morrinsville Sports
                                          Anton Lienert-Brown (19) University
                                          Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara (11) Hamilton Old Boys
                                          Sevu Reece (12) Hamilton Old Boys
                                          Zac Guildford* Hamilton Old Boys
                                          Tyler Campbell (3) University

                                          () = caps for Waikato
                                          *= uncapped

                                          http://www.mooloo.co.nz/news/waikato-mitre-10-cup-squad-named/
                                          .

                                          No Stephen Donald ....

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