SH International Rugby (other than TRC, ABs)
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Krusty's back.
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Although they'll play in the NH, they're still a SH team, so posting it here.
2020 Flying Fijians squad announced for Autumn Nations Cup
Fiji Rugby’s 15s Head Coach Vern Cotter has named a powerful Flying Fijians touring squad to prepare for the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup in Europe later this month.
The 32 member squad will march into camp on 25 October in preparation to face France on 15 November, Italy on 21 November and Scotland 7 days later on 29 November at BT Murrayfield.
Flying Fijians will also play Portugal on 6 November as a warm up to the Autumn Nations Cup.
The touring squad welcomes 9 local based players Tevita Ikanivere, Samuela Tawake, Jone Koroiduadua, Chris Minimbi, Manueli Ratuniyarawa, Peni Matawalu, Simione Kuruvoli, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre and Serupepeli Vularika, who are part of the Skipper Cup and have been training together under the Fiji Rugby Academy.
New Zealand based Waikato prop Haereiti Hetet, Northland forward Temo Mayanavanua and France based Kitione Kamikamica and Lekima Tagitagivalu are also expected to earn their first cap during the tour.
“Haereiti is an unknown player but his father isn’t, he’s the son of Joeli Veitayaki, somebody who is very well known,” Cotter mentioned.
“Haereiti has really impressed us with his performance as he can play both sides, left and right, and he is very excited about this opportunity,” Cotter added.
LOOSEHEAD PROP
Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai, Haereiti HetetHOOKER
Mesulame Dolokoto, Sam Matavesi, Tevita Ikanivere,TIGHTHEAD PROP
Samuela Tawake, Mesake Doge, Jone Koroiduadua,SECOND ROW
Tevita Ratuva, Leone Nakarawa, Temo Mayanavanua, Chris Minimbi,BACK ROW / UTILITY
Mesulame Kunavula, Kitione Kamikamica, Johnny Dyer, Albert Tuisue, Manueli Ratuniyarawa, Lekima Tagitagivalu,HALFBACK
Frank Lomani, Peni Matawalu, Simione Kuruvoli,FLYHALF
Ben Volavola, Tuidraki SamusamuvodreCENTER
Semi Radradra, Lepani Botia, Serupepeli Vularika, Jale Vatubua, Waisea NayacalevuWINGER
Nemani Nadolo, Josua Tuisova,FULLBACK
Kini Murimurivalu
Interesting to see Haereiti Hetet in that list. He played against Fiji, last year, in his first and only game for the Maori All Blacks.
No Peceli Yato. Injured?
And Nemani Nadolo is back!
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@Stargazer said in SH International Rugby (other than TRC, ABs):
Although they'll play in the NH, they're still a SH team, so posting it here.
Interesting to see Haereiti Hetet in that list. He played against Fiji, last year, in his first and only game for the Maori All Blacks.
He is Joe Veitayaki's son
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@Higgins said in SH International Rugby (other than TRC, ABs):
@Stargazer said in SH International Rugby (other than TRC, ABs):
Although they'll play in the NH, they're still a SH team, so posting it here.
Interesting to see Haereiti Hetet in that list. He played against Fiji, last year, in his first and only game for the Maori All Blacks.
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He is Joe Veitayaki's son
Was this publicised when he made the Maori team?
Edit: Yep
https://www.teaomaori.news/next-generation-players-against-their-fathers-team
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It's not getting much attention in the sportsmedia in this part of the world, but there's a South Amercian 4 Nations being played at the moment. The venue is Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo (Uruguay). Strict Covid-19 measures have been taken before the tournament to ensure the health of the players and staff, and the tests are played without a crowd.
The four nations teams are Argentina XV, Chile XV, Uruguay and Brazil, and it's Chile that has been the surprise of the first two rounds of the tournament. Having lost by only one point to Argentina, they beat Uruguay with the same points difference.
Results of round 1 and 2:
Argentina XV 25 - 24 Chile XV
Uruguay 25 - 17 Brazil
Argentina XV 40 - 15 Brazil
Uruguay 21 - 22 Chile XVRound 3 (early Monday morning NZT): Chile XV v Brazil and Argentina XV v Uruguay.
While Argentina tops the table, both Chile and Uruguay can still win the tournament if they both win their last game. Picking up a bonus point will then determine who finishes on top.
Articles about this tournament in English can be found via this link: http://www.americasrugbynews.com/tag/south-american-4-nations.
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@mikey07 Yeah, Argentina's second XV plays in this South American 4 Nations and has been playing international tournaments for years. There's no reason why our national 2nd XV, the All Blacks XV as they are called now, can't participate in official, international tournaments as well. I wouldn't have a problem with the Maori All Blacks playing the Pacific Nations Cup again, either. Japan dominated the last edition of the PNC, with only the USA able to offer them enough opposition; the All Blacks XV could do the same.
I'd love to watch it. Maybe something they should organise for the July international window (or whenever it is in the changed COVID calendar for 2021), so that European clubs are forced to release players.
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@ARHS I saw early questions about the number of replacements on social media and apparently they have the normal number of replacements (8) during the games and the other ones - as I understand it - can only be used to make changes to the 23 before the games. Maybe it's some kind of Covid measure?
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@Stargazer Interesting. The match reports suggest something different. I did wonder if World Rugby had granted dispensation for extra replacements due to lack of matchplay and match conditioning for players. i.e. as a health and safety measure. Makes it tricky for statisticians....
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The emblem looks very similar to the one used by the Waratahs one but from memory of my time in Samoa fifteen or so years back it bears a very strong resemblance to the beautiful Teuila (pronounced tay o wheeler if my memory can be relied upon) flower. I really wanted to bring one back to NZ with me but obviously couldn't due to MAF restrictions.
What is the Samoan national flower? What is its significance?
Answer (1 of 3): Without a doubt, the Teuila (te-oo-wee-lah). As Betsy stated, in English it’s called Red Ginger. I’ve never used it’s English name since I’ve only known it as Teuila. It’s significance in Samoan culture? It’s color is it’s most significant aspect. The teuila is an incredibly vi...
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Manu Samoa have announced their squad for the upcoming matches against the Maori All Blacks and Tonga.
Ah See Tuala - Northampton Saints, England
AJ Alatimu - Seattle Seawolves, USA
Aki Seiuli — Glasgow, Scotland *
Alamanda Motuga — Counties, New Zealand
Albert Anae — Melbourne Rebels, Australia *
Auvasa Falealii — Papatoetoe, New Zealand
Ben Nee Nee — Kamaisihi, Japan
D'Angelo Leuila — Fraser Tech, New Zealand
Dwayne Polataivao — Pakuranga, New Zealand
Elisapeta Alofipo — Tama Uli Salelologa, Samoa *
Henry Stowers — Brumbies, Australia
Henry Taefu — Western Force, Australia
Jack Lam - NEC Green Rockets, Japan
Joe Perez — Laulii Lions, Samoa *
John Vaili — Aana Chiefs, Samoa
JP Sauni — Associates, Australia *
Kalolo Tuiloma — Counties, New Zealand *
Losi Filipo — Bay of Plenty, New Zealand *
Michael Alaalatoa — Crusaders, New Zealand- CAPTAIN
Neria Fomai — Hawkes Bay, New Zealand *
Olajuwon Noa — Hunter Wildfires, Australia *
Ray Niuia — Blues, New Zealand
Rodney Yona — Brumbies, Australia
Sam Slade — Counties, New Zealand *
Seilala Lam — Perpingnan, France
Stacey Ili — Melbourne Rebels, Australia
Teofilo Paulo — Avalon, New Zealand
Theodore McFarland — Moamoa Roosters, Samoa *
Tietie Tuimauga — Manawatu, New Zealand *
TJ loane — Glasgow, ScotlandTomasi Alosio — Hutt Old Boys Marist, New Zealand *
- Indicates non-capped players
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@daffy-jaffy If they are playing the ABs then expect a margin in excess of 100 points if that is the squad they are going with.
Joeli Veitayaki - Wikipedia
