Auckland Rugby 2020

[Stargazer]

@Magic65 You may find the NH team sheets via this website. Click on the name of the clubs. It's possible that not all clubs upload their line-ups.

https://www.sporty.co.nz/nhrugbydrawsandresults

[Tim]

@Magic65 Takapuna post their prem 1 team sheets on Facebook.

[Magic65]

@Stargazer Cheers mate I've been there..it seems optional to post up cause most don't submit their line-ups.

[Magic65]

@Tim Thank you sir.

[Magic65]

@Kiwidom . Thanks Kiwi. If only they were like Auck/Waikato & posted weekly. I'm in Melbourne & curious to see where the guys have all landed.

[Tim]

[Chris]

Inga Finau has picked up a Auckland Mitre 10 contract for 2020
My source says he was not wanted by Canterbury

[Tim]

@Chris said in Auckland Rugby 2020:

Inga Finau

Auckland needs more midfield cover, so that makes sense.

[African Monkey]

@Chris I guess they see Poihipi, McLeod and Ennor as sufficient enough depth without needing Finau as well.

[Chris]

@African-Monkey said in Auckland Rugby 2020:

@Chris I guess they see Poihipi, McLeod and Ennor as sufficient enough depth without needing Finau as well.

It seems so,they also have Isaiah Punivai and Ngane Punivai as midfield cover .

[Stargazer]

Auckland coach warns that time is running out for Julian Savea's Mitre 10 Cup aspirations

Julian Savea has been warned that time is running out if he wants to commit to play for Auckland in this season's Mitre 10 Cup.

[Tim]

Any news on the Auckland squad?

[KiwiMurph]

Squad will be named on Tuesday after health/fitness session on Monday.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/300094379/auckland-coach-alama-ieremia-on-the-shackles-of-lockdown-keep-calm-and-carry-on

[Tim]

Auckland squad will have their one and only pre-season hitout against Hawke’s Bay on September 5

“It is frustrating,” says Ieremia, who adds an experienced coaching crew that includes Sir Graham Henry is helping him deal with his side of the equation. “You need to be flexible and have an open mind around communication and make sure you stay on top of things.

Great to see Henry back this year.

[Canes4life]

Looks like the Auckland squad is here: https://photosportnz.photoshelter.com/gallery/200831-Auckland-Mitre-10-Headshots/G000083.j9pnu49A/0/C0000azGTB7px3Ds
(minus those players in the North vs South match).

[KiwiMurph]

Good to see Zarn Sullivan there.

[Canes4life]

Interesting they have former Canterbury lock Hamish Dalzell in there, along with lock Liam Hallem Eames from Manawatu.

[Tim]

@Canes4life Damn, that's some good internet spotting!

[NateHill74]

@Canes4life what a play, considering teams don't usually like giving away their squad before its been finalised

[Tim]

Interesting to see Tumua Manu in there. When is he off to France?

Assume that Whetton is stuck in Dunedin.