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    • Duluth
      Duluth last edited by Duluth

      15 Jordan Trainor (Ponsonby, 2 Auckland caps)
      14 Vince Aso (Ponsonby, 30)
      13 George Moala (Grammar TEC, 47)
      12 TJ Faiane (Pakuranga, 9)
      11 Tumua Manu (College Rifles, 0) *
      10 Wiseguy Faiane (Pakuranga, 0) *
      9 Lisati Milo-Harris (Grammar TEC, 1)
      8 Akira Ioane (Ponsonby, 22)
      7 Blake Gibson (Ponsonby, 14)/Josh Kaifa (Manukau, 6)
      6 Josh Kaifa (Manukau, 6)/Samuel Slade (Ponsonby, 2)
      5 Ben Nee-Nee (Pakuranga, 7)
      4 Patrick Tuipulotu (Ponsonby, 16, c)
      3 Marcel Renata (University, 13)
      2 Kurt Eklund (University, 24)
      1 Sam Prattley (Pakuranga, 36)

      Reserves:
      16 JP Sauni (College Rifles, 0) +
      17 Emersen Tamura-Paki (College Rifles, 1)
      18 Dexter Fa’amoana (College Rifles, 2)
      19 Sam Ulufonua (Ponsonby, 0) +
      20 Sione Havili (College Rifles, 0) +
      21 Jono Hickey (Grammar TEC, 24)
      22 Pryor Collier (Ponsonby, 9)
      23 Otumaka Mausia (College Rifles, 1)

      Akira Ioane returns for Auckland versus Waikato

      Akira Ioane returns for Auckland versus Waikato

      Auckland coach Nick White has rung the changes for Wednesday night’s Premiership clash with Waikato at Eden Park. ...

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      • Tim
        Tim last edited by Tim

        Damn that's a lot of injuries. Losing Scrafton for the season is a huge blow. Hope GPT is back soon.

        I wonder if Bowden was dropped or rested?

        Injured/unavailable: Tom McHugh (season), Jamason Fa’anana-Shultz (season), Scott Scrafton (season), Isi Tu’ungafasi, Leon Fukofuka, Dalton Papali’i, Taleni Seu, Michael Fatialofa, Melani Nanai, Greg Pleasants-Tate, Sinclair Dominikovich-Murray

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        • Duluth
          Duluth @Tim last edited by

          @Tim said in Auckland vs Waikato:

          Losing Scrafton for the season is a huge blow.

          Any idea when Seu is fit?

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          • Tim
            Tim @Duluth last edited by

            @Duluth How long does a forearm fracture usually take to heal? Apparently it happened in June.

            https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/94569155/chiefs-set-to-rest-all-blacks-trio-on-super-rugby-resumption-against-brumbies

            There was this in the team announcement:

            In the pack, the likes of Akira Ioane, Blake Gibson and Taleni Seu, all seasoned Super Rugby performers now, should see extensive game time, while Blues reps Scott Scrafton and Patrick Tuipulotu should lead the way in the second-row. Michael Fatialofa is still rehabbing a knee injury from the Hurricanes’ campaign, so is unlikely to feature.

            Talent aplenty in extended Mitre 10 Cup squad

            Talent aplenty in extended Mitre 10 Cup squad

            Auckland coach Nick White has named a talented extended group from which the core of the Mitre 10 squad will be...

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            • KiwiMurph
              KiwiMurph last edited by

              Sucks about Scrafton.

              Good to see a lot of young blood in there. Milo-Harris was terrible in week 1 so hopefully an improvement. Really looking forward to the Faiane's teaming up at 10-12.

              Hopefully Havilli gets a run - I know he'll be with the U19s but I wonder if he is a replacement for the Aussie that is out for the season.

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              • taniwharugby
                taniwharugby @Tim last edited by

                @Tim it says Fekitoa has been rested, so you have to assume dropped?

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                • KiwiMurph
                  KiwiMurph last edited by

                  with Auckland having another game on Sunday v Harbour i'd say Bowden and Caleb Clarke etc are also rested.

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                  • Tim
                    Tim @taniwharugby last edited by Tim

                    @taniwharugby Hard to tell, as there was no mention of Clarke. The Auckland Rugby site's news items aren't exactly known for proving complete details either.

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                    • taniwharugby
                      taniwharugby @KiwiMurph last edited by taniwharugby

                      @KiwiMurph @Tim ah ok, yeah the 3 games in 10 day thing, yeah that will probably be more likely

                      While I do like the crossvers, I still think we could ditch one, then this will remove the need for the 3 games in 10 days, especially as the Wed/Thurs night fixtures with 1930 k/o suck!

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                      • Stargazer
                        Stargazer last edited by Stargazer

                         Blake Gibson reverts to openside flanker, but may not be able to strip as he is battling the flu. 
                        

                        Don't players get vaccinated in Auckland?

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                        • Tim
                          Tim last edited by

                          Hmm, the TAB might want to adjust these odds:

                          1 Auckland 1.39
                          2 Waikato 2.95
                          3 Draw 26.00

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                          • Bovidae
                            Bovidae last edited by

                            Waikato have 3 games in 10 days too so it will be interesting to see how many changes are made from the team that played C-M.

                            @taniwharugby If NZR are wanting to continue with these midweek games there needs to be some common sense on who plays who during that period, i.e., play local derbies to minimise travel.

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                              African Monkey @Tim last edited by

                              @Tim Yes can't see us doing much with that side. Still, good to see some youngsters thrown in there.

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                              • Tim
                                Tim @Stargazer last edited by

                                @Stargazer The flu circulating in Auckland this season isn't covered by the vaccination.

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                                • taniwharugby
                                  taniwharugby @Tim last edited by taniwharugby

                                  @Tim interestingly I had heard that the flu strain about this year is not one normally in the nz flu jab and it appears it was a slightly different strain likely bought over by Lions fans.

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                                  • Stargazer
                                    Stargazer @Tim last edited by

                                    @Tim Ah, now you mention it, I remember seeing something on Stuff about a mutated virus strain, but didn't have time to read it. Nasty!

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                                    • Stargazer
                                      Stargazer last edited by Stargazer

                                      Waikato

                                      1 Ayden Johnstone (Hautapu)
                                      2 Samisoni Taukei’aho (Fraser Tech)
                                      3 Sefo Kautai (Hamilton Marist)
                                      4 James Tucker (Hamilton Marist)
                                      5 Leva Fifita (Hamilton Old Boys)
                                      6 Jordan Manihera (Hamilton Old Boys)
                                      7 Jahrome Brown (Melville)
                                      8 Adam Burn – Captain (Hamilton Old Boys)
                                      9 Pele Cowley (Hamilton Old Boys)
                                      10 Matty Lansdown (Fraser Tech)
                                      11 Tyler Campbell (University)
                                      12 Tevita Taufui (Melville)
                                      13 Bailyn Sullivan (Hamilton Marist)
                                      14 Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara (Hamilton Old Boys)
                                      15 Zac Guildford (Hamilton Old Boys)

                                      Reserves
                                      16 Sekope Lopeti (Hautapu)
                                      17 Latu Talakai (Fraser Tech)
                                      18 Duke Nginingini (Hamilton Old Boys)
                                      19 Laghlan McWhannell (Hautapu)
                                      20 Luke Jacobson (Hautapu)
                                      21 Raniera Takarangi (Hamilton Old Boys)
                                      22 Sam Christie (Fraser Tech)
                                      23 Sevu Reece (Hamilton Old Boys)

                                      The official website of the Waikato Rugby Union - your source for all things rugby in the Waikato

                                      The official website of the Waikato Rugby Union - your source for all things rugby in the Waikato

                                      Your source for all things Waikato Rugby: Bunnings NPC & FPC, women's rugby, club competition, community rugby,

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                                      • Bovidae
                                        Bovidae last edited by

                                        Heaps of changes to that team. It's only Auckland. 😉

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                                        • booboo
                                          booboo @Stargazer last edited by

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                                          • KiwiMurph
                                            KiwiMurph last edited by

                                            Oh great, TJ commentating again.

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                                            • KiwiMurph
                                              KiwiMurph last edited by

                                              Blake Gibson is out so Slade shifts to 6 & Kaiafa to 7.

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                                              • KiwiMurph
                                                KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                Lol Aso drops the kickoff under zero pressure.

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                                                • KiwiMurph
                                                  KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                  Waikato 5 nil.

                                                  Ive seen some bad Auckland teams but this Nick White vintage last year and this year are very hard to watch.

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                                                  • KiwiMurph
                                                    KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                    Trainor's penalty attempt hits the post. Good follow up from Auckland - Tuipulotu powers over. Auckland 7 -5.

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                                                    • Tim
                                                      Tim last edited by

                                                      Backline looks better with Faiane taking it flat.

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                                                      • KiwiMurph
                                                        KiwiMurph @Tim last edited by

                                                        @Tim bit of a jynx there.

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                                                        • Tim
                                                          Tim last edited by

                                                          God damn it.

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                                                          • mimic
                                                            mimic @KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                            @KiwiMurph said in Auckland vs Waikato:

                                                            Waikato 5 nil.

                                                            Ive seen some bad Auckland teams but this Nick White vintage last year and this year are very hard to watch.

                                                            I've seen high school teams that are better coached than the Nick White teams
                                                            Which is just sad

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                                                            • KiwiMurph
                                                              KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                              Milo Harris is making errors again - not great.

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                                                              • KiwiMurph
                                                                KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                                How fucking bad is Jordan Trainor? Jeez he looks woeful.

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                                                                • KiwiMurph
                                                                  KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                                  Waikato 10 Landsdowne playing well. Solid.

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                                                                  • Higgins
                                                                    Higgins last edited by Higgins

                                                                    Looks to have a bit of toe too. That was a nice clean up from that dangerous Vince Aso run and he outsped the Auckland defenders when chasing his kick when running it back at them from the same play.

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                                                                    • KiwiMurph
                                                                      KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                                      Interesting choice by Auckland...their prop goes off and they decide to take a scrum....

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                                                                      • KiwiMurph
                                                                        KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                                        Scrum does the job and Auckland score.

                                                                        I think Auckland have scored all their tries this season from forward power.

                                                                        Akira really making an impact now.

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                                                                          African Monkey last edited by

                                                                          Geez we love putting ourselves under pressure.

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                                                                          • KiwiMurph
                                                                            KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                                            Great turnover Milo Harris.

                                                                            Wiseguy Faiane with his 2nd woeful pass on his own line.

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                                                                              African Monkey @KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                                              @KiwiMurph Wiseguy needs to stop panicing inside the 22, otherwise he looks alright out there.

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                                                                              • KiwiMurph
                                                                                KiwiMurph @African Monkey last edited by

                                                                                @African-Monkey Agreed. Could also do with mixing up his kickoffs.

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                                                                                • Tim
                                                                                  Tim last edited by

                                                                                  Yeah, Faiane is good on attack, but needs to learn to clear it in his 22!

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                                                                                  • KiwiMurph
                                                                                    KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                                                    Auckland left winger Manu has been solid - a lot different to his back 3 team mates!

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