Moana Pasifika 2024

Crusaders #219 = Donald Brighouse
Chiefs #364 = Lalomilo Lalomilo

179 caps Gloucester, his majesty Mike Tindall

Nemani Nadolo and Taleni Seu for the “Waratahs 2023 debutants” clue

@Auckman I think it'll be Nephi Leatigaga.

@Auckman Nadolo has retired from rugby and Seu is returning to Japan.

Left field here Johnny May has around that number?? Unless it coaching staff.

Sateki Latu for the Waratahs debutant.

@mikey07 I just automatically thought of John Afoa.

Props: Abraham Pole, Donald Brighthouse, James Lay, Sateki Latu, Sekope Kepu, Suetena Asomua.

Hookers: Samiueka Moli, Sama Malolo, Tomasi Maka.

Locks: Irie Papuni, Ofa Tauatevalu, Samuel Slade, Tom Savage, Viliami Napa’a.

Loose forwards: Alamanda Motuga, Lotu Inisi, Miracle Faiilagi, Ola Tauelangi, Semisi Paea, Sione Havili Talitui, Solomone Funaki.

Halfbacks: Aisea Halo, Ereatara Enari, Jonathan Taumateine.

First-fives: Christian Lealiifano, William Havili.

Midfielders: D’Angelo Leuila, Fine Inisi, Henry Taefu, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Pepesana Patafilo.

Outside backs: Anzelo Tuitavuki, Danny Toala, Julian Savea, Neria Fomai, Nigel Ah Wong, Otumaka Mausia, Viliami Fine

@Stargazer said in Moana Pasifika 2024:

@Auckman Nadolo has retired from rugby and Seu is returning to Japan.

Yes I wasn’t too serious about this one lol

@Canes4life Blues? I can’t see the Canes management being smart enough to sign him…would happily be wrong though

@mikey07 I don't think it's a case of them being smart enough, it's more having room for him. The damage was already done by Holland who signed Morgan on a multi year deal. If we take one less midfielder then there is room for McClutchie. Can't see that happening though.

@Canes4life now thats interesting! arent the Saders light at 10?

There is quite a turnover of players compared to the 2023 squad.

Looks like Tom Savage is the Gloucester player. @MiketheSnow @Dodge or any other northern hemisphere rugby followers, could you tell us more about this guy? I don't know anything about him, despite the many years experience under his belt.

@African-Monkey - YouTube says he did a big hit 7yrs ago

Comment from MP on their instagram:

Correction - Iakopo Mapu

Couldn't crack the HB squad, but was great in club rugby. Would be something if he's in the MP squad. He plays mostly at no. 8.