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    Kiwidom
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    @SBW1 Mainly from the major league in America , like the below for example:

    Jordan Trainor - Northland
    Drew Wild - manawatu
    Rory van Vugt - Southland
    Isaac Te Tamaki - Southland
    Faletoi Peni - southland
    Lincoln Mclutchie - HB
    Logan Crowley - Taranaki
    Joe Johnston - BOP
    Tamarua Mcgahan - NH
    Frank Lochore - HB
    Sam Caird - Northland
    Male Ngiuafe - Ak
    Jared Adams - Northland
    Shilo Klein - NH

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    taniwharugby
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    @Kiwidom I don't think Adams was re-signed.

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    Blake Makiri another from MLR, announced by Counties a month ago that he is coming back this season.

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    @taniwharugby was talking to Jareds untie at a club game she reckoned he needed a good kick up the arse (her words) his work ethic in terms of fitness was’nt where it should be

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    taniwharugby
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    @Steven-Harris yeah I like how he plays, but was disappointing to see how out of shape he turned up last year especially after coming straight from the MLR finals to NPC...has Robb Cobb been re-signed, he was handy for us, although looking at our front row stocks, especially if we have signed Ryan?

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    Fredsaua12
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    @taniwharugby said in NPC 2025:

    @Steven-Harris yeah I like how he plays, but was disappointing to see how out of shape he turned up last year especially after coming straight from the MLR finals to NPC...has Robb Cobb been re-signed, he was handy for us, although looking at our front row stocks, especially if we have signed Ryan?

    Robb Cobb, I believe is over with his brother Joel in Sydney playing Shute Shield and won't be returning for NPC unless things have changed this week.

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    taniwharugby
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    @Fredsaua12 yeah I didnt think we had re-signed him, given we have Apoua, Renata, Lay, Te Whata Colley, Fono, and Ryan now, plus a couple from the dev side I think are capable of stepping up.

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    Looking at the schedule again, I see that the opening game (Auckland v Waikato) is just over one month away (July 31). So it looks like club rugby will be clashing with pre-season games.

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    It appears that a fit again Alex Harford will be back with Auckland this NPC.

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    He struggled in his one match last year. Hopefully he shows some form against the Lions

    Should be behind Perofeta and probably Simpson in the pecking order

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    The Roar report that Reesjan Pasitoa is playing NPC but does not say for who? He is apparently without a Super contract. Could be a good pickup for the Highlanders.

    https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/06/28/exclusive-pasitoa-was-considered-a-wallaby-in-waiting-now-the-future-star-is-without-a-super-contract/

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    Steven Harris
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    @Daffy-Jaffy Pasitoa has been signed by Northland along with Tom Hoopers younger brother Lachlan who played for the Wallabies U20 back in 2023
    Both are looking to secure contracts with NZ super teams

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    @Steven-Harris said in NPC 2025:

    @Daffy-Jaffy Pasitoa has been signed by Northland along with Tom Hoopers younger brother Lachlan who played for the Wallabies U20 back in 2023
    Both are looking to secure contracts with NZ super teams

    Northland coming for Ta$man's dollar sign? 😉

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    @Steven-Harris said in NPC 2025:

    @Daffy-Jaffy Pasitoa has been signed by Northland along with Tom Hoopers younger brother Lachlan who played for the Wallabies U20 back in 2023
    Both are looking to secure contracts with NZ super teams

    Without sounding harsh on Pasitoa, if he hasn't been able to nail down a spot at the Force in 4 seasons there, why would an NZ team give him a contract?

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    @Nepia Lots of rich guys (many from USA etc) have built estates around Northland. Maybe one of them took an interest in rugby and saw an established approach to success ...

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    @Nepia i can reliably inform you both players are defintely not coming to Northland for the money ..just an opportunity ..

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    @African-Monkey said in NPC 2025:

    @Steven-Harris said in NPC 2025:

    @Daffy-Jaffy Pasitoa has been signed by Northland along with Tom Hoopers younger brother Lachlan who played for the Wallabies U20 back in 2023
    Both are looking to secure contracts with NZ super teams

    Without sounding harsh on Pasitoa, if he hasn't been able to nail down a spot at the Force in 4 seasons there, why would an NZ team give him a contract?

    Injuries haven't helped. Had a really good season (some premature calls to get him into the Wallabies) and was looking to build on it a few years back but then had to spent a whole year sidelined.

    Still don't think he'll make an NZ team, but with a bit of luck could've certainly been a regular starter for an Australian team by now.

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    Probably not what they’re built for but would be a handy Moana pick up

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    Steven Harris
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    Northland head coach Ryan Marin picks up his 3rd MLR title in a row
    Rivez Reihana has mentioned to a few people that Martin is the best coach in terms of attack planning he has had in his career and has helped him improve his own game

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    @Steven-Harris said in NPC 2025:

    Northland head coach Ryan Marin picks up his 3rd MLR title in a row
    Rivez Reihana has mentioned to a few people that Martin is the best coach in terms of attack planning he has had in his career and has helped him improve his own game

    Which makes me quite pissed off at Otago/Highlander systems. The guy came through as OBHS first XV, Otago Assistant and had to move away to get ahead. We seem to produce some really decent coaches in Dunedin. Yet the decision makers constantly make the incorrect call. Jamie Mackintosh is another example. John Leslie never got a chance either. Seilala Mapusua the same.

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