Crusaders 2020
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@Stargazer Ratu Meli was the name I heard
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@Chris said in Crusaders 2020:
@Stargazer Ratu Meli was the name I heard
There were two Ratu Meli's in Fiji's u20 side to the 2018 World Rugby Trophy: Ratu Meli Naureau Naevo DERENALAGI and Ratu Meli TURAGACA.
They both played at lock and in the 6 jersey.
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You can see Ratu Meli Naureau Naevo DERENALAGI in the 6 jersey, scoring a try in the corner in the game against Samoa (WR U20 Trophy 2018).
And in this clip, the same player scoring a try in the 4 jersey (same tournament, against Uruguay).
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If Derenalagi is the player they're looking at, it's most likely as a lock/blindside flanker.
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@Chris Yep, but not as an openside. So probably as a back-up for the replacement of Taufua (probably Blackadder), with the handy addition of the ability to play at lock.
Must add, that finding a replacement for Todd seems more urgent. Harmon has been good at 7, but there's no one else that seems ready (I have my doubts about Christie).
If they sign a Fijian U20 player, he'll probably be a development project anyway (not yet ready to go at SR level). So to create depth.
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@Stargazer I don't think Ethan is 2 metres tall.
Pretty sure Ta$man has used him as an openside on occasion - in previous seasons - but he's more a 6/8.
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@Chris Tamati is originally out of Kerikeri High in the Bay of Islands..I think he picked up a scholarship and ended up at St Kents in Auckland..just another one of many we lose in the North..on saying all that, if he stays in the North ,does he get to reach his potential..?,Probably not..!, that’s why I get a bit sick of that age old argument about promising Pacific Island kids that end up at NZ secondary schools..from a purely selfish point of view, it’s frustrating but ultimately the right decision..
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@Chris-B Fletcher Newell is your man. Player of the jock Hobbs tournament this year. Absolute beast in the scrum.
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@Chris-B said in Crusaders 2020:
@Chris I'd probably keep both if they can. Perry is solid enough at Super level and Allan should develop.
Unless there's a really good youngster on the horizon.
Based on what I’ve heard, I’d be very surprised if Tim Perry is back next year
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@chchfanatic said in Crusaders 2020:
@Chris-B Fletcher Newell is your man. Player of the jock Hobbs tournament this year. Absolute beast in the scrum.
Very good around the field as well
