Hurricanes 2019 Discussion
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@wreck-diver We need to find Rettalick's doppelganger.
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@stargazer Read earlier in the year that the Canes have signed Mitchell as a lock/6. Played for the Canes development this year and looked like a young Sam Whitelock. Has the height and skillset of a promising lock, but needs to put on the beef big time.
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@canes4life I've only seen him named as a member of the Canes WTG, but that doesn't necessarily mean that he has a contract.
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@stargazer https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/105167381/chance-for-aspiring-turbos-to-step-up-in-massey-trial
It says he has signed here but offers no further explanation. Looks like a promising player but another one of those "will need to see how he goes at the next level" type prospects.
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According to this, Magpies' Devan Flanders has a three-year contract with the Hurricanes
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@number-10 Fantastic news. I'd say he will have that position locked down in three years. Let's hope he doesn't sustain any serious injuries.
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@trooa Haven't seen too much of him so could be an interesting option, i'd rather see the Canes go after someone like Mitchell Dunshea from the Crusaders. He is the type of player that Plumtree loves, a guy that goes to work and leaves the flashy stuff to the backs - a typical Cantabrian workhorse.
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HURRICANES TO MEET BRUMBIES IN PALMERSTON NORTH
2019 home matches for the Hurricanes Friday, March 1: Brumbies, 7.35pm, Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North Friday, March 8: Highlanders, 7.35pm, Westpac Stadium, Wellington Saturday, March 23: Stormers, 7.35pm, Westpac Stadium, Wellington Friday, March 29: Crusaders, 7.35pm, Westpac Stadium, Wellington Saturday, April 27: Chiefs, 7.35pm, Westpac Stadium, Wellington Saturday, May 4: Rebels, 5.15pm, Westpac Stadium, Wellington Friday, May 17: Jaguares, 7.35pm, Westpac Stadium, Wellington Saturday, June 15: Blues, 7.35pm, Westpac Stadium, Wellington
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Updated signed list for the 2019 season:
Props:
- Fraser Armstrong
- Alex Fidow
- Toby Smith
- ?? Jeff Toomaga Allen, Tim Farrell, Chris Eves, Ben May ......
Hookers:
- Dane Coles
- Ricky Riccitelli
- Asafo Aumua
Locks:
- Sam Lousi
- Isaia Walker-Leawere
- Liam Mitchell
- ?? Geoff Cridge, Jack Whetton, James Blackwell
Loose Forwards:
- Gareth Evans
- Ardie Savea
- Vaea Fifita
- Du Plessis Kirifi
- Devan Flanders
- Reed Prinsep
- Sam Henwood
Halfbacks:
- TJ Perenara
- Finlay Christie
- ? Folau Fakatava, Carlos Price
First Fives:
- Beauden Barrett
- James Marshall
- Jackson Garden Bachop
Centres:
- Billy Proctor
- Matt Proctor
- Ngani Laumape
- ? Peter Umaga Jensen
Outside Backs:
- Jordie Barrett
- Vince Aso
- Wes Goosen
- Ben Lam
- Nehe Milner Skudder
- Salesi Rayasi - Rumours are that he has signed for the Canes.
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@canes4life I have not seen confirmation of the (re-)signing of three players that you list as signed for 2019, or information about their contract duration. Can you tell me where to find this information?
Asafo Aumua
Isaia Walker-Leawere
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@stargazer Scroll down in the Canes insta account and they have signed for the 2019 season.
Though I think with Savea, Kirifi, Evans, Prinsep and to some extent Flanders, there is no need for another openside. We probably need another sizeable loose forward like Mikaele Tu'u or Ben Nicholas.
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@canes4life i'm pretty sure that Mikaele Tu'u signed with the Highlanders but Ben Nichilas looks a good prospect.
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@daffy-jaffy Yep, Mikaele-Tu'u is signed for 2019.
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@daffy-jaffy Yeah I think you are right actually. They need to share the love with some of their loosies - Frizzell, Mikaele Tu'u, E Dixon, Squire, Whitelock.
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@stargazer From the signed list above and if Rayasi's signing is true, the Canes have room for seven more players on their roster.
You would probably say 2 more locks, 3 more props, 1 centre, 1 first five.
