NPC - news, injuries etc
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The Canterbury squad has now been officially announced:
Name (Club)
Sam Beard* (Burnside)
George Bridge (HSOB)
Phil Burleigh* (New Brighton)
Brett Cameron (Lincoln University)
Tom Christie* (Christchurch)
Hamish Dalzell (Lincoln University)
Whetu Douglas* (University)
Mitchell Drummond (HSOB)
Mitchell Dunshea (Lincoln University)
Ereatara Enari (Lincoln University)
Braydon Ennor (University)
Sef Fa'agase* (Darfield)
Billy Harmon (New Brighton)
Alex Hodgman (Linwood)
Oliver Jager (New Brighton)
Chris King* (Christchurch)
Daniel Lienert-Brown (HSOB)
Caleb Makene (Lincoln University)
Josh McKay (Lincoln University)
Greg Pleasants-Tate* (Prebbleton)
Reed Prinsep (HSOB)
Ngane Punivai* (Lincoln University)
Luke Romano (Hurunui)
Tom Sanders (Lincoln University)
Siate Tokolahi (Sydenham)
Nathan Vella (New Brighton)*denotes new player in 2018
Canterbury All Blacks:
Owen Franks (Linwood)
Ryan Crotty (New Brighton)
Joe Moody (Lincoln)
Richie Mo'unga (Linwood)
Codie Taylor (Sydenham)
Luke Whitelock (University)
Sam Whitelock (Lincoln University)http://www.canterburyrugby.co.nz/newsarticle/66199
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I somehow expected Hugh Renton to be named in the squad, after being named in the Crusaders squad for the French Baabaas game. All indications are that he won't return to the Shield Snorters. Signed somewhere else, or injured again? Or giving his studies priority?
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@kiwimurph Manawatu
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@stargazer he’s been named in Canterbury metro. So he’ll probably get some game time.
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One Sydenham player, just the usual bias.
@chchfanatic is there a squad list somewhere for Canterbury metro?
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stupid draw
Actually in Tauranga at NPC time, and BOP play in Rotorua, and Dunedin while i am there.
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I see somewhere that Ray Nu'u is at Southland this year. Looks decent from what I saw of him.
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@african-monkey said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
I see somewhere that Ray Nu'u is at Southland this year. Looks decent from what I saw of him.
Have loved watching him play this year, so much talent.
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@sammyc said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
One Sydenham player, just the usual bias.
@chchfanatic is there a squad list somewhere for Canterbury metro?
None from Marist Albion!
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We look a little light at lock with just three named and no one who fits a utility role either. I'd hoped Will Tucker might make it.
Props for Africa. Only two hookers names who'll actually be available? A really strong loose forward unit named in Harmon, Christie, Douglas, Sanders (is he fit?) and Prinsep.
Exciting backs albeit thin at 10.
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The Taniwha will be playing as the NZ Vikings in their second preseason game in recognition of all the great work done by the Vikings to promote rugby for our future Taniwha.
Kick off at Papatoetoe Rugby Club in Auckland is at 2.00pm Thursday 9th August.
Starting XV:
1.R Wright
2.M Moulds
3.R Rinakama
4.T Robinson
5.J Goodhue
6.J Matiu
7.K Pryor
8.M Matich
9.S Nock
10.J Debreczeni
11.R Ranger
12.B Hohaia
13.T Tua
14.J Hyland
15.M WrightReserves:
•J Olsen
•I Tu’ungafasi
•J Straker
•M Douglas
•S McNamara
•K Jacobson
•J Kitto
•M Thoroughgood
•L Clark
•N Cooper
•S GregoryInjured:
•PJ Atkins
•M Sykes
•R Roberts-Te Nana
•T Mayanavanua
•R Verney
•J Macilai