HURRICANES TEAM TO PLAY WARATAHS (Hurricanes caps and players’ clubs in brackets)

1. Xavier Numia (78 - Oriental Rongotai)
2. Asafo Aumua (77 - Avalon RFC)
3. Pasilio Tosi (39 - Paremata-Plimmerton)
4. Warner Dearns (2 - Napier Pirates)
5. Isaia Walker-Leawere (80 - Ruatoria City Sports Club)
6. Devan Flanders (58 - Havelock North RFC)
7. Du’Plessis Kirifi (93 - Northern United RFC) - co-captain
8. Peter Lakai (39 - Petone RFC)
9. Cam Roigard (49 - Onewhero RFC)
10. Callum Harkin (12 - Old Boys University)
11. Fehi Fineanganofo (14 - Oriental Rongotai)
12. Jordie Barrett (113 - Coastal RFC) - co-captain
13. Billy Proctor (70 - Marist St Pats RFC)
14. Bailyn Sullivan (42 - Wainuiomata)
15. Josh Moorby (40 - Te Awamutu Sport Rugby Club)

Replacements

16. Jacob Devery (19 - Hastings Rugby & Sports Club)
17. Siale Lauaki (6 - Northern United RFC)
18. Tevita Mafileo (59 - Johnsonville RFC)
19. Brad Shields (130 - Petone RFC)
20. Brayden Iose (53 - Kia Toa RFC)
21. Ereatara Enari (14 - Lincoln University)
22. Lucas Cashmore (1 - Upper Hutt Rams)
23. Jone Rova (2 - Lincoln University)

Waratahs team vs Hurricanes

1. Tom Lambert (West Harbour Juniors, Sydney University)
2. Folau Faingaa (Canterbury Juniors, Sydney University)
3. Daniel Botha (Mosman Juniors, Sydney University)
4. Matt Philip (Newport Breakers, Sydney University)
5. Miles Amatosero (South Coogee Red Devils, Gordon)
6. Leafi Talataina (Endeavour Hills Rugby, Sydney University)
7. Charlie Gamble (Saracens (Christchurch), Eastern Suburbs)
8. Pete Samu (Moorabbin Rams, West Harbour)
9. Jake Gordon (Canterbury Juniors, Sydney University)
10. Lawson Creighton (North Rugby Union Junior Colts, Randwick)
11. Max Jorgensen (Balmain Juniors, Randwick)
12. Joey Walton (Warnervale Wildcats, Gordon)
13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (Eastwood Juniors, Eastwood)
14. Triston Reilly (Kempsey Cannonballs, Randwick)
15. Andrew Kellaway (Hunters Hill, Randwick)

Replacements:

16. Ioane Moananu (Marist Eastern, Two Blues)

17. Isaac Kailea (Melbourne Harlequins, Randwick

18. Siosifa Amone (Northern Suburbs Colts, Northern Suburbs)

19. Angus Blyth (Casuarina Beach Rugby Club, Northern Suburbs)

20. Clem Halaholo (Clovelly Eagles, Sydney University)

21. Teddy Wilson (Harbord Harlequins, Eastern Suburbs)

22. Jack Debreczeni (West Harbour Juniors, West Harbour)

23. Sid Harvey* (Narrabri Blue Boars, Eastern Suburbs)

Where the fuck is Higgins man

@DurryMexted said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Where the fuck is Higgins man

He’ll be available next week alongside Lomax and Naholo. Took a knock playing for the development side which is why he didn’t travel and which is why Rova is on the bench.

Love likely available the week after that as well.

@DurryMexted said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Where the fuck is Higgins man

Higgins Man (by Marvel). AI still has some work to do on uniform generation.

He nor Naholo showed up in the injury list
Taine Roiri (hamstring): 6 weeks
Jai Tamati (ankle): 7-9 weeks
Brett Cameron (knee): Expected to miss season
Harry Godfrey (knee): Expected to miss season
Ruben Love (ankle): 2-4 weeks
Josh Timu (foot): 5-7 weeks

Wonder if perhaps he didnt travel with the team so no point flying them to sydney for this game is the rationale?

@nostrildamus said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@DurryMexted said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Where the fuck is Higgins man

Higgins Man (by Marvel). AI still has some work to do on uniform generation.

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Looks like Michael Hooper.

@DurryMexted said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

He nor Naholo showed up in the injury list
Taine Roiri (hamstring): 6 weeks
Jai Tamati (ankle): 7-9 weeks
Brett Cameron (knee): Expected to miss season
Harry Godfrey (knee): Expected to miss season
Ruben Love (ankle): 2-4 weeks
Josh Timu (foot): 5-7 weeks

Wonder if perhaps he didnt travel with the team so no point flying them to sydney for this game is the rationale?

Laidlaw mentioned they wanted to keep a few guys fresh in NZ for the Force next week.

@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Looks like Michael Hooper.

I asked it to make sure the hair was curly. I should have added as image prompt the bad guy from Megamind.

@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@DurryMexted said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

He nor Naholo showed up in the injury list
Taine Roiri (hamstring): 6 weeks
Jai Tamati (ankle): 7-9 weeks
Brett Cameron (knee): Expected to miss season
Harry Godfrey (knee): Expected to miss season
Ruben Love (ankle): 2-4 weeks
Josh Timu (foot): 5-7 weeks

Wonder if perhaps he didnt travel with the team so no point flying them to sydney for this game is the rationale?

Laidlaw mentioned they wanted to keep a few guys fresh in NZ for the Force next week.

Maybe we should try and put a strong team out to win the points that are immediately on offer? Have we learned nothing from Lautoka?

@canefan said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@DurryMexted said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

He nor Naholo showed up in the injury list
Taine Roiri (hamstring): 6 weeks
Jai Tamati (ankle): 7-9 weeks
Brett Cameron (knee): Expected to miss season
Harry Godfrey (knee): Expected to miss season
Ruben Love (ankle): 2-4 weeks
Josh Timu (foot): 5-7 weeks

Wonder if perhaps he didnt travel with the team so no point flying them to sydney for this game is the rationale?

Laidlaw mentioned they wanted to keep a few guys fresh in NZ for the Force next week.

Maybe we should try and put a strong team out to win the points that are immediately on offer? Have we learned nothing from Lautoka?

That team looks pretty strong to me, good enough to do the business. Need to sharpen up though.

No point pushing guys like Lomax if they aren’t quite ready. It’s a long season.

TAB Odds:

Waratahs $2.20
Hurricanes $1.65

Bit of an early critical game for the Hurricanes. You don't want to be 1 from 3 against MP, Drua, and the Tahs.

@Tim said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

TAB Odds:

Waratahs $2.20
Hurricanes $1.65

Bit of an early critical game for the Hurricanes. You don't want to be 1 from 3 against MP, Drua, and the Tahs.

Too right, a good test to see where both sides actually are.

The Canes have won the last 8 against the Tahs so would be nice to keep that run going.

We don't want to be in a similar situation to last year by chasing our tail again.

Interesting to note that this game will be the Hurricane's last out of New Zealand for the rest of the regular season. Makes it an even more important game to win with the Force next week, and then the Highlanders and Reds to follow. All very winnable games if we play to our potential.

Big Joseph out after injuring his ankle in the warm-up.

Pedestrian first attacking raid by the Canes

Real loopy, slow long pass there.

Tahs look very comfortable on defense

Waratahs defence a lot more aggressive this year.

Jordi stop the big cut out passes everytime

Fuck me we need Delany back. IWL is the biggest liability.

A strong 10 mins for the Tahs. Thought they would take the 3 there to get some reward

@kidcalder said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Jordi stop the big cut out passes everytime

He’s got no ability to get us over the gainline. Been saying it for so long. Get him back to fullback.

@Canes4life Lol I dont know how IWL keeps getting chances. Feel like he’s always laughing everything off too

Strong start by Reilly. Better player than Potter

@Landers92 said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@Canes4life Lol I dont know how IWL keeps getting chances. Feel like he’s always laughing everything off too

He’s a clown. Dumbest player I’ve ever seen on a rugby field.

Excellent patience Tahs.

Worrying signs for Canes. Not surprised with a 6 day turnaround from Fiji

@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Excellent patience Tahs.

Worrying signs for Canes. Not surprised with a 6 day turnaround from Fiji

No excuses, they had a bye in the first round.

Roigard needs to start sniping. Like bro, keep the defense line guessing,

@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Excellent patience Tahs.

Worrying signs for Canes. Not surprised with a 6 day turnaround from Fiji

No excuses, they had a bye in the first round.

Tahs are coming off the bye. 14 day turnaround vs 6. It's a factor.

That was nicely done Canes. Nice catch pass

@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Excellent patience Tahs.

Worrying signs for Canes. Not surprised with a 6 day turnaround from Fiji

No excuses, they had a bye in the first round.

Tahs are coming off the bye. 14 day turnaround vs 6. It's a factor.

Nah no excuses. These guys should be definitely fit enough and it’s early in the season.

Nice try. Waratahs were short on that side, they shifted and brought Moorby in.

Jordie better get his kicks tonight or give the tee to Harkin.

Aumua looks like a beast

What’s the point in having a club socks round if players are not gonna at least pull their socks to at least acknowledge the clubs they are playing for credit to the guys that are making the effort

Lovely try Canes. Harkin looking very good at 10.

Can see why they were throwing those long passes now. Waratahs a bit compressed on defence.

@Steven-Harris said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

What’s the point in having a club socks round if players are not gonna at least pull their socks to at least acknowledge the clubs they are playing for credit to the guys that are making the effort

A bit silly aye.

Awful throw Aumua