Super rugby omissions
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So who are the biggest misses?
From the reigning Mitre 10 Cup champions the biggest omission is Kane Hames. Might mean he is done?
I think Tim Perry's retirement from Super rugby was pretty clearly foreshadowed.
Those I thought might be realistic shots were Tima Fainga'anuku, Isaac Salmon, Sam Moli, Te Ahiwaru Cirikadaveta and Big Levi Aumua. Levi gets dropped from the Blues and to be fair, he didn't show much form over the latter half of the M10 Cup.
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Kane Hames is only 31? Seems awfully young for a prop to retire. Could it be injury enforced?
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@antipodean He's been out with supposedly a concussion for 18 months.
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Don't recall these contenders in passing - but may be wrong: Trainor, Hauiti-Parepare, M Jacobson, T Vaai, Garland, Norris, Vella, Henwood, Lansdown, McClutchie, Andre Taylor, McDowall, McKee, M McKenzie.
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I was wondering if someone would pick up Tikoirotuma. Likewise Luteru Tolai.
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From the Magpies:
- Lincoln McClutchie, the most notable omission. Just can't believe he didn't get a contract. Geez. Now in Japan to play there until May 2020. I really hope he comes back to give it another shot next year.
- Kianu Kereru-Symes (to be fair, he didn't get enough game time to claim a SR spot; Ash Dixon had a fantastic season);
- Geoff Cridge (he didn't break this season; the Highlanders might give him a call if Selby-Rickit has to be let go);
- Tom Parsons; like McClutchie, off to Japan until May 2020, because he didn't get a SR contract. Has been knocking on that SR door for a few seasons now.
- Caleb Makene, was a great addition to our squad this year. Wouldn't have been a like-for-like replacement of Rayasi, but would have been a good signing for the Canes in his absence.
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Bay of Plenty's starting hooker?
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Vaa'i's omission is odd since the big locks stocks are very thin.
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@Tim Age most likely against Tikoirotuma, he's 33. I expect Tolai to be in the Blues wtg.
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@Daffy-Jaffy He can't be that old. I can remember him ripping it up for Wanganui before he defected to Manawatu. It doesn't seem that long ago which makes it hard to believe he is in his mid thirties.
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@Higgins Harbours website does not list his age but Wiki says 33.
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@Tim Nathan Vella - seems to be like Matt Matich. No one selects them in a squad then they get called into various teams to cover injuries.
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Kemara Hauiti-Parapara Had a pretty decent Mitre 10 cup for Wellington
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What's happened to Niko Jones?
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@sparky He's on a sevens contract.
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@sparky said in Super rugby omissions:
What's happened to Niko Jones?
He has a NZ 7's contract but has been injured a lot
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There are a few hookers who missed out. Liam Polwart is one, although he is another with some concussion issues. Like Vella, Greg Pleasants-Tate could have offered an experienced 3rd choice.
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Is Adam Thompson an omission (Not contracted elsewhere?) Is this a surprise?
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@Hooroo nah not really not to be disrespectful but he’s had his time
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@Hooroo I can see him as part of coaches' emergency planning. Or the Sunwolves. Or Rapid Rugby. I'm not sure he has the ambition to return to SR either.
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I was going to say Ray Nu'u, but then I heard that he's with the Highlanders as injury cover for Thomas Umaga-Jensen. He's probably better than the guy he's covering for.
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With so many players leaving overseas, it has become obvious the number of omissions would be low.
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Thought it would be an interesting exercise to look at putting together a team of players that missed the cut for NZ super rugby teams and maybe discuss who’s the unlucky 2 or 3
Here’s a few names to get the ball rollingMason Emerson
AJ Lam
Tima Faiangaanuku
Lincoln McClutchie
Geoff Cridge
Alex Ainley
Sam Caird
Mitch Jacobson
Slade McDowall
Adrian Choat
Marco Fapuleai
Leni ApisI
Keane Kereru Symes
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@Steven-Harris might wanna check out the super rugby omissions thread.
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@Bones ok I missed that one..
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Adrian Choat is not an omission as he is heading overseas (or is he heading overseas because he was overlooked ?).
Alex Ainley is now very old.
Tima Fainganuuku was just average in the Mitre 10 Cup.
Mitch Jacobson is too light for SR.
Sam Caird has to put on weight (as did Selby-Rickitt last year).
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@cgrant I think we a suggesting Jacobson as an openside. Sione Havilli is the only Kiwi openside listed on Wiki as heavier than him. ( and we all know Wiki is never wrong
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@Dice before this year I’d say I’d beg to differ Umaga-Jensen was carving up for Wellington, though this year due to lack of playing time he sadly hasn’t hit the form he has...rumour has it Wellington havnt offered him a contract renewals so he’s off to Otago.
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@mikey07 said in Super rugby omissions:
@Dice before this year I’d say I’d beg to differ Umaga-Jensen was carving up for Wellington, though this year due to lack of playing time he sadly hasn’t hit the form he has...rumour has it Wellington havnt offered him a contract renewals so he’s off to Otago.
I think those guys are a couple of the most disappointing players compared to the early fern hype from recent memory. Obviously behind Gibson and Hodgman by a long way but still.
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Surprised that McLutchie didn't get snapped up.
Likewise Jordan Trainor and Mitch Jacobson
Think all 3 would be useful additions to any franchise. Have to wait on injuries I guess.
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@Bones said in Super rugby omissions:
@mikey07 said in Super rugby omissions:
@Dice before this year I’d say I’d beg to differ Umaga-Jensen was carving up for Wellington, though this year due to lack of playing time he sadly hasn’t hit the form he has...rumour has it Wellington havnt offered him a contract renewals so he’s off to Otago.
I think those guys are a couple of the most disappointing players compared to the early fern hype from recent memory. Obviously behind Gibson and Hodgman by a long way but still.
IIRC the hype about both Umaga-Jensens was really only from one poster (who blew copious amounts of smoke up their arses). Plenty of others were saying 'thanks for the heads up but lets wait and see how they go playing adults'.
Still young though. Plenty of time if they are patient and work hard.
