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<p>He played for the Heartland XV, as well as Wanganui and received a lot of praise from his coaches. They talked about how much time he had, in particular. I'd still be starting Va'a but I'd love to see him get game time at some point. He should be playing for Taranaki at some point later this year.</p>
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<p>Isaia Walker-Leawere and TJ Va'a were absent from the teams meet up in Auckland. I know Va'a was injured playing for Wanui so maybe he has been ruled for a lengthy period. As for Walker-Leawere it looks like Lui Luamanu has come in for him.</p>
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<p>20s Team named:</p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">1 Ayden Johnstone</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">2 Leni Apisai, captain</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">3 Pouri Rakete-Stones</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">4 Quinten Strange</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">5 Sam Caird</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">6 Luke Jacobson</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">7 Mitch Jacobson</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">8 Marino Mikaele-Tu’u</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">9 Sam Nock</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">10 Stephen Perofeta</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">11 Mason Emerson</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">12 Jordie Barrett</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">13 Patelesio Tomkinson</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">14 Jonah Lowe</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">15 Peter Umaga-Jensen</span><br><br><strong>Reserves</strong><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">16 Asafo Aumua</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">17 Shaun Stodart</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">18 Alex Fidow</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">19 Lui Luamanu</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">20 Dalton Papali’i</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">21 Ereatara Enari</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">22 Orbyn Leger</span><br><span style="color:rgb(251,247,247);font-family:'Open sans', sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(35,35,36);">23 Josh Mckay</span></p> -
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Poor quality from both sides so far<br><br><br>
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<p>Average game. Plenty of work to do for NZ before they head over to England!!</p>
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Nz win 30-10 mason Emerson was very good and fidow made a huge impact off the bench. Set piece is a big worry though<br><br><br>
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<p>Barrett was steady aswell. He is bloody tall for a back. May have been the camera angle though but he looked as if he was the same height as some of the locks running around.</p>
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<p>Cheers, guys. Hopefully some of the other lads such as Mason Kean and Paranihi can bring a bit of power with them to the scrum. A few of the guys there are a year younger, so are likely still developing there (Aumua, Rakete-Stones, Fidow), so it is all a good experience!</p>
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A bit scratchy but not a bad game overall I thought. The skill level and execution just seemed a standard above the Aussies. Kicking from hand was pretty good.
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Umaga jenson did nothing! Was disappointed with him after hearing so many people say how awesome he is. <br><br><br>
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<div>A few players looked solid, but outside of maybe Fidow(I say maybe, because of questionable scrummaging), no one was exceptional. </div>
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<div>They were clearly the better team out there, but it wasn't a great performance at all. The setpiece needs plenty of work, as does the attack. There were spurts of good attack, but the attack was not sharp for the most part. The defense and the pressure at the breakdown were the good points of the team's performance.</div>
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<p>Umaga jenson did nothing! Was disappointed with him after hearing so many people say how awesome he is.<br><br><br>
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<p>He went off with a leg injury early in the second half and may not play again for a wee while. Had a quiet game by his standards. Hopefully he can show his worth moving forward.</p>
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