@Canes4life said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@Crucial said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@Canes4life said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@foobaNZ said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

So no Love & Cameron right? Plus I think Prinsep is out (oh no!)

Any stabs at the 15?

I'd assume Morgan gets the 10 jersey and Moorby at fullback.

By my calculations those players that aren't available for the opening round / the Aus trip are: TJ Perenara, Brett Cameron, Ruben Love, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Tyler Laubscher, Reed Prinsep, Bailyn Sullivan, Jacob Devery, Daniel Sinkinson and Justin Sangster.

Morgan will start at 10, Moorby will start at 15, and Godfrey will be first five/ fullback reserve.

Getting the excuses in early?

Haha just stating facts. I expect us to beat the Queenslanders even with those players out.

it will make it harder though. But luckily the team shouldn't be too much weaker. Maybe at 1st 5 (and HB and maybe FB. Even centre) but need to see how Morgan and Cameron goes

@Winger said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@Canes4life said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@Crucial said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@Canes4life said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@foobaNZ said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

So no Love & Cameron right? Plus I think Prinsep is out (oh no!)

Any stabs at the 15?

I'd assume Morgan gets the 10 jersey and Moorby at fullback.

By my calculations those players that aren't available for the opening round / the Aus trip are: TJ Perenara, Brett Cameron, Ruben Love, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Tyler Laubscher, Reed Prinsep, Bailyn Sullivan, Jacob Devery, Daniel Sinkinson and Justin Sangster.

Morgan will start at 10, Moorby will start at 15, and Godfrey will be first five/ fullback reserve.

Getting the excuses in early?

Haha just stating facts. I expect us to beat the Queenslanders even with those players out.

it will make it harder though. But luckily the team shouldn't be too much weaker. Maybe at 1st 5 (and HB and maybe FB. Even centre) but need to see how Morgan and Cameron goes

Morgan played better for the Canes at the back end of last year than he did for the Lions in NPC. Hope he can find that form from last year because it will be needed in the early rounds.

The word is that the Reds are starting 19 year old Lynagh (son of) at 10.

@KiwiMurph said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

The word is that the Reds are starting 19 year old Lynagh (son of) at 10.

We may aswell start Harry Godfrey and let two 19 year olds go toe to toe.

Hopefully team drops soon. Don't know who I'm going to bitch about given Reed is confirmed out ;(

@foobaNZ said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

Hopefully team drops soon. Don't know who I'm going to bitch about given Reed is confirmed out ;(

If they start Jamie Booth over Cam Roigard you can bitch about that.

Josh Moorby, Julian Savea, Billy Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Salesi Rayasi, Aidan Morgan, Cam Roigard, Ardie Savea , Peter Lakai, Devan Flanders, Isaia Walker-Leawere, James Blackwell, Owen Franks, Dane Coles, Xavier Numia

Reserves: Asafo Aumua, Tevita Mafileo, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Brayden Iose, Jamie Booth, Harry Godfrey

@Duluth said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

Josh Moorby, Julian Savea, Billy Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Salesi Rayasi, Aidan Morgan, Cam Roigard, Ardie Savea , Peter Lakai, Devan Flanders, Isaia Walker-Leawere, James Blackwell, Owen Franks, Dane Coles, Xavier Numia

Reserves: Asafo Aumua, Tevita Mafileo, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Brayden Iose, Jamie Booth, Harry Godfrey

Lakai starting at 7, hell yeah. That is a decent side to kick the season off. A 6-2 split on the bench is interesting but not surprising given how hot it's going to be.

@Canes4life said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@Duluth said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

Josh Moorby, Julian Savea, Billy Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Salesi Rayasi, Aidan Morgan, Cam Roigard, Ardie Savea , Peter Lakai, Devan Flanders, Isaia Walker-Leawere, James Blackwell, Owen Franks, Dane Coles, Xavier Numia

Reserves: Asafo Aumua, Tevita Mafileo, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Brayden Iose, Jamie Booth, Harry Godfrey

Lakai starting at 7, hell yeah. That is a decent side to kick the season off. A 6-2 split on the bench is interesting but not surprising given how hot it's going to be.

Great news. And some other interesting forward selections in the tight 5.

@Winger said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@Canes4life said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@Duluth said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

Josh Moorby, Julian Savea, Billy Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Salesi Rayasi, Aidan Morgan, Cam Roigard, Ardie Savea , Peter Lakai, Devan Flanders, Isaia Walker-Leawere, James Blackwell, Owen Franks, Dane Coles, Xavier Numia

Reserves: Asafo Aumua, Tevita Mafileo, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Brayden Iose, Jamie Booth, Harry Godfrey

Lakai starting at 7, hell yeah. That is a decent side to kick the season off. A 6-2 split on the bench is interesting but not surprising given how hot it's going to be.

Great news. And some other interesting forward selections in the tight 5.

Apparently Aumua and Lomax on the bench as they are on limited minutes this week due to coming back later than others to pre season.

@Canes4life said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@Winger said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@Canes4life said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@Duluth said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

Josh Moorby, Julian Savea, Billy Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Salesi Rayasi, Aidan Morgan, Cam Roigard, Ardie Savea , Peter Lakai, Devan Flanders, Isaia Walker-Leawere, James Blackwell, Owen Franks, Dane Coles, Xavier Numia

Reserves: Asafo Aumua, Tevita Mafileo, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Brayden Iose, Jamie Booth, Harry Godfrey

Lakai starting at 7, hell yeah. That is a decent side to kick the season off. A 6-2 split on the bench is interesting but not surprising given how hot it's going to be.

Great news. And some other interesting forward selections in the tight 5.

Apparently Aumua and Lomax on the bench as they are on limited minutes this week due to coming back later than others to pre season.

Ok. Pleased to see iwl starting. And numia too. Unsure about franks though. Blackwell is a given now so what to say. I would have had another lock too not both kirifi and iose

Can't wait to see lakai at 7 though. Future superstar. FAB Lakai.

Overall I like the side. Not the strongest NZ side though.. but I can at least be hopeful for a good start

Damn that's a strong loose trio and bench loose trio.

Considering injuries very strong team. Not use to this much depth.

I'd have Aumua and Lomax starting but if they're on limited minutes then whatever.

Who's missing that was available? Rakete-Stones I would have expected to see on the bench.

Good 23 to play a whole 80. Young Lakai can go hard with Kirifi waiting to back it up.

Official team list and injuries underneath.

Hurricanes team to take on the Reds:
1 Xavier Numia
2 Dane Coles
3 Owen Franks
4 James Blackwell
5 Isaia Walker-Leawere
6 Devan Flanders
7 Peter Lakai *
8 Ardie Savea
9 Cameron Roigard
10 Aidan Morgan
11 Salesi Rayasi
12 Jordie Barrett
13 Billy Proctor
14 Julian Savea
15 Josh Moorby

Replacements:
16 Asafo Aumua
17 Tevita Mafileo
18 Tyrel Lomax
19 Caleb Delany
20 Du’Plessis Kirifi
21 Brayden Iose
22 Jamie Booth
23 Harry Godfrey *

*Denotes debut

Unavailable for selection: Ruben Love, Bailyn Sullivan, Daniel Sinkinson, Tyler Laubscher, Reed Prinsep, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Dan Sinkinson, Justin Sangster, Brett Cameron, TJ Perenara, Jacob Devery.

@foobaNZ said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

Damn that's a strong loose trio and bench loose trio.

Considering injuries very strong team. Not use to this much depth.

I'd have Aumua and Lomax starting but if they're on limited minutes then whatever.

Who's missing that was available? Rakete-Stones I would have expected to see on the bench.

I think Mafileo, Aumua and Lomax are our strongest front row so I'm sure they'll provide plenty of impact off the bench.

Reds

Faifua went to St Kents

Dane Zander 
Matt Faessler
Zane Nonggorr
Ryan Smith
Lopeti Faifua
Seru Uru
Fraser McReight
Harry Wilson
Tate McDermott (cc)
Tom Lynagh
Filipo Daugunu
Isaac Henry
Hunter Paisami
Josh Flook
Jordan Petaia

Richie Asiata
Sef Fa’agase
Peni Ravai
Jake Upfield
Connor Anderson
Kalani Thomas
Lawson Creighton
Taj Annan

That is a helluva weak looking Reds team