Ranfurly Shield - Waikato v Manawatu
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<p><strong>The Waikato team to play Manawatu at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Sunday 4 September (kick off 4.35pm) is:</strong></p>
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<p>1. Loni Uhila (Hamilton Marist)</p>
<p>2. Hame Faiva (University)</p>
<p>3. Atu Moli (University)</p>
<p>4. Jacob Skeen (University)</p>
<p>5. Brian Alainu'uese (University)</p>
<p>6. Jordan Manihera (Hamilton Old Boys)</p>
<p>7. Murray Iti (Otorohanga)</p>
<p>8. Whetu Douglas (University)</p>
<p>9. Isaac Boss (Southern United) - captain</p>
<p>10. Sam Christie (Fraser Tech)</p>
<p>11. Sevu Reece (Melville)</p>
<p>12. Willis Halaholo</p>
<p>13. Nathaniel Apa (Fraser Tech)</p>
<p>14. Jordan Trainor (Fraser Tech)</p>
<p><strong>15. Damian McKenzie (University)</strong></p>
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<p>16. Steven Misa (Hamilton Marist)</p>
<p>17. Sefo Kautai (Hamilton Marist)</p>
<p>18. Latu Talakai (Fraser Tech)</p>
<p>19. Brad Tucker </p>
<p>20. Mitch Jacobson (Hautapu)</p>
<p><strong>21. Tawera Kerr-Barlow (Hautapu)</strong></p>
<p>22. Tevita Taufui (Melville)</p>
<p>23. Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara (Hamilton Old Boys)</p>
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<p> = Waikato debut</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.mooloo.co.nz/news/waikato-team-announced-to-play-manawatu-3/'>http://www.mooloo.co.nz/news/waikato-team-announced-to-play-manawatu-3/</a></p> -
<p>I think Taranaki get a shot at Waikato before Canterbury.</p>
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<p>If it goes that path then Manawatu will get a second Shield Challenge for the season. But, if they don't take it then Canterbury has away games vs both Waikato and Taranaki the following week.</p>
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<p>Somewhere along the line, you'd think Canterbury is going to nab it.</p>
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<p>Remarkably, Ta$man won't even get an unwinnable first up challenge vs the Cantabs next season - since that fixture will be up here...unless one of us gets relegated! :)</p> -
<p>Let's go Poo. I think they're in with a real show if they play with the same sort of endeavour they did vs Otago.</p>
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<p>If Manawatu loses Canterbury still get the next chance at I I think.</p>
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<p>Either way, the Shield is going to Canterbury in the next few weeks</p>
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<p>Yes unfortunately.</p> -
<p>A late change to the Waikato team. Brian Alainu'uese has withdrawn due to personal reasons and is replaced by Brad Tucker (James' brother). Adam Burn comes onto the bench.</p>
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<p>For you Cantabs, is Tucker the elder any good? I assume he is another undersized lock.</p>
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<p><strong>MANAWATU: </strong>Jason Emery, Newton Tudreu, Hamish Northcott, Ngani Laumape, Ambrose Curtis, Otere Black, Toby Morland, Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, Callum Gibbins (c), Jackson Hemopo, Kane Thompson, Tom Parsons, Mike Alaalatoa, Hunter Prescott, Fraser Armstrong.</p>
<p><strong>Reserves: </strong>Travis Taylor, Tuki Raimona, Chris Eves, Valentino Mapapalangi, Antonio Kiri Kiri, Jamie Booth, Sam Malcolm, Nathan Tudreu. </p>
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<p><strong>Referee: </strong>Paul Williams</p>
