2020 Mitre 10 Cup Thread

[mrbrownstone]

A few squads starting to come through today, will update this OP with more info as other squads continue to filter in.

North Harbour:

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Forwards: Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Xavier Cowley-Tuioti, Tate Evans, Dillon Hunt ©, Lotu Inisi, Sione Mafileo, Nic Mayhew, Teague McElroy, Tamarau McGahan, Jacob Pierce, Ethan Roots, Jimmy Roots, Mitchell Ryan, Tim Sail, Murphy Taramai, Luteru Tolai, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Zane Turner

Backs: Tomas Aoke, Kade Banks, Walter Fifita, Bryn Gatland, Lewis Gjaltema, Bryn Hall, Jack Heighton, Fine Inisi, James Little, Ngarohi McGarvey-Black, Brad McNaughten, Jared Page, Shaun Stevenson, Asaeli Tikoirotuma

Otago:

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Props: Jonah Aoina, George Bower, Josh Hohneck, Jamie Mackintosh, Hisa Sasagi

Hookers: Henry Bell, Liam Coltman, Ricky Jackson

Locks: Josh Dickson, Josh Hill, Grayson Knapp, Jack Regan, Will Tucker

Loose forwards: Charles Elton, Samuel Fischli, Christian Leo-Willie, Tavake (Nasi) Manu, Slade McDowall, Sione Misiloi, Dylan Nel, Sean Withy

Halfbacks: James Arscott, Kayne Hammington

First five-eighths: Harrison Boyle, Levi Emery, Josh Ioane, Vilimoni Koroi

Midfielders: Giovanni Leituala, Aleki Morris-Lome, Patelesio Tomkinson, Matt Whaanga

Outside backs: Michael Collins (captain), Taylor Haugh, Jona Nareki, Mitchell Scott, Freedom Vahaakolo

Wellington:

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Outside backs: Connor Garden-Bachop, Wes Goosen, Callum Harkin, Ruben Love, Pepesana Patafilo, Trent Renata, Julian Savea.

Midfield: Vince Aso, Billy Proctor, Peter Umaga-Jensen.

First five-eighths: Jackson Garden-Bachop, Aidan Morgan.

Halfbacks: Connor Collins, Kemara Hauiti-Parapara, TJ Perenara.

Loose forwards: Teariki Ben-Nicholas, Caleb Delany, Vaea Fifita, Mateaki Kafatolu, Du'Plessis Kirifi (captain), Ardie Savea.

Locks: Naitoa Ah Kuoi, James Blackwell, Taine Plumtree, James Poloniati.

Props: Fraser Armstrong, Ben Aumua-Peseta, Alex Fidow, Xavier Numia, Morgan Poi, Josiah Tavita-Metcalfe, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa.

Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, James O'Reilly, Tyronne Thompson.

Counties Manukau:

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PIC Steelers squad: Suetena Asomua (Waiuku), Joseph Casey (Ardmore Marist), Pelefofoga Cowley (Manurewa), Lyndon Dunshea (Waiuku), Sione Fifita (Pukekohe), Penisoni Fineanganofo (Waiuku), Nikolai Foliaki (Karaka), Latiume Fosita (Ardmore Marist), Kalione Hala (Karaka), Jarrod Halliday (Pukekohe), Leigh Hughes (Pukekohe), Jonathan Kawau (Bombay), Baden Kerr (Karaka), Kirisi Kuridrani (Papakura), Luteru Laulala (Ardmore Marist), Nepo Laulala (Ardmore Marist), Potu Leavasa (Manurewa), Orbyn Leger (Karaka), Dylan Letner (Ardmore Marist), Ezekiel Lindenmuth (Ardmore Marist), Donald Maka (Onewhero), Clinton Malolua (Papakura), Matiaha Martin (Bombay), Ioane Moananu (Manurewa), Sione Molia (Karaka), Alamanda Motuga (Ardmore Marist), Tevita Nabura (Waiuku), Etene Nanai-Seturo (Karaka), Conan O’Donnell (Karaka), Dalton Papalii (Patumahoe), Kieran Read (Drury), Jason Robertson (Manurewa), Cameron Roigard (Onewhero), Samuel Slade (Pukekohe), Ryan Stewart (Waiuku), Viliami Taulani (Manurewa), Jonathan Taumateine (Ardmore Marist), Zuriel Togiatama (Ardmore Marist), Mickey Woolliams (Karaka).

Northland:

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Paddy Atkins, Sam Caird, Johnny Cooper, Wiseguy Faiane, Jack Goodhue, Josh Goodhue, Scott Gregory, Dan Hawkins, Blake Hohaia, Jordan Hyland, Kane Jacobsen, Tyler Kearns, Pisi Leilua, Harrison Levien, Luatangi Li, Jone Macilai-Tori, Sam MacNamara, Temo Mayavananua, Sam Nock, Jordan Olsen, Matt Polwart-Matich, Rene Ranger, Tom Robinson, Rob Rush, Aorangi Stokes, Tamati Tua, Kalolo Tuiloma, Saimoni Uluinakauvadra, Ross Wright, Mathew Wright

Canterbury:

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Southland:

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Ethan de Groot, Siate Tokolahi, Joseph Walsh, Chris Apoua, Lio Tosi, Shaun Stodart, Niko Manaena, Greg Pleasants-Tate, Talemaitoga Tuapati, Flynn Thomas, Michael McKee, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Craig Smith, Raymond Tatafu, Tony Lamborn (captain), Matthew James, Charles Alaimalo, Arese Poliko, Glenn Preston, Logan Crowley, Raniera Takarangi, Liam Howley, Scott Eade (vice captain), Greg Dyer, Ray Nu’u, Isaac Te Tamaki, Joshua Moorby, Amanaki Nicole, Rory van Vugt.

Hawkes Bay:

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Tasman:

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Taranaki:

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Brighouse, Findlamor Hoeata, Jack Jordan, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Jared Proffit, Jayson Potroz, Jordie Barrett, Josh Lord, Kaylum Boshier, Kylem O’Donnell, Lachlan Boshier, Lewis Ormond, Lisati Milo-Harris, Lukas Halls, Millenium Sanerivi, Mitchell Brown, Mitchell Crosswell, Pita Gus Sowakula, Reuben O’Neill, Ricky Riccitelli, Scott Barrett, Sean Wainui, Stephen Perofeta, Teihorangi Walden, Tom Florence, Tupou Vaa’i, Warwick Lahmert

Waikato:

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Bay of Plenty:

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2020 Bay of Plenty Steamers squad:
Aaron Carroll - Lock (Mount Maunganui)
Aidan Ross - Prop (Te Puke Sports)
Chase Tiatia - Utility Back (Rangataua)
Cole Forbes - Fullback (Te Puke Sports)
Dan Hollinshead - First Five-Eighth (Te Puke Sports)
Emoni Narawa - Wing (Tauranga Sports)
Fa'asiu Fuatai - Wing (Rangataua)
Haereiti Hetet - Prop (Mount Maunganui)
Hugh Blake - Loose Forward (Mount Maunganui)
Jeff Thwaites - Prop (Te Puna)
Joe Johnston - Loose Forward (Te Puke Sports)
Joe Webber - Wing (Rangiuru)
Joe Tupe - Number 8 (Greerton Marist)
Jordan Lay - Prop (Whakarewarewa)
Kaleb Trask - First Five-Eighth (Tauranga Sports)
Kane Le'aupepe - Lock (Te Puke Sports)
Keepa Mewett - Lock (Tauranga Sports)
Kurt Eklund - Hooker (Mount Maunganui)
Lalomilo Lalomilo - Utility Back (Te Puke Sports)
Leroy Carter - Halfback (Tauranga Sports)
Luke Campbell - Halfback (Te Puke Sports)
Mathew Skipwith-Garland - Midfield Back (Whakarewarewa)
Mitchell Karpik - Loose Forward (Rangataua)
Nathan Vella - Hooker (Rangataua)
Nathan Harris - Hooker (Te Puke Sports)
Nic Souchon - Hooker (Tauranga Sports)
Otere Black - First Five-Eighth (Ruatoki)
Regan Ware - Wing (Rangiuru)
Ross Geldenhuys - Prop (Rangiuru)
Sam Cane - Loose Forward (Reporoa)
Sam Dickson - Number 8 (Rangiuru)
Scott Curry - Midfield Back (Mount Maunganui)
Stan van den Hoven - Lock (Greerton Marist)
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi - Halfback (Rotoiti)
Tevita Mafileo - Prop (Tauranga Sports)
Zane Kapeli - Loose Forward (Te Puna)

Manawatu:

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Sam Stewart (Te Kawau)
Ben Strang (Freyberg)
Siua Maile (Freyberg)
Gene Syminton (Old Boys Marist)
Michael Alaalatoa (FOBO)
Paulo Leleisiuao (FOBO)
Solomona Sakalia (Old Boys Marist)
Kyle Stewart (College Old Boys)
Tietie Tuimaga (Feilding)
Michael Fitzgerald (Te Kawau)
Tom Hughes (Varsity)
Sam Liebezeit (College Old Boys)
Liam Mitchell (Te Kawau)
Filo Paulo (Kia Toa)
Micaiah Torrance-Read (Varsity)
TK Howden (Feilding)
Johnny Galloway (College Old Boys)
Brayden Iose (Kia Toa)
Tyler Laubscher (Varsity)
Jamie Booth (Varsity)
Aaron Smith (Feilding)
Bryn Wilson (Varsity)
Stewart Cruden (College Old Boys)
Griffin Culver (Feilding)
Ben Wyness (Feilding)
James Tofa (College Old Boys)
Josiah Maraku (Feilding)
Nigel Ah Wong (Old Boys Marist)
Ngani Laumape (Kia Toa)
Adam Boult (Te Kawau)
Nehe Milner-Skudder (Varsity)
Newton Tudreu (Kia Toa)
Te Rangatira Waitokia (Varsity)
Ben Werthmuller (Old Boys Marist)
Drew Wild (Feilding)

[mrbrownstone]

Safe to say this looms as the most exciting Mitre 10 Cup in years? Regardless of whether All Blacks end up being available, we have a host of players returning from overseas like Keiran Read, Julian Savea, Nasi Manu, Patrick Osbourne and more. Couple that with the usual crop of exciting youngsters and this shapes up as everything great about NZ provincial rugby - old pros coming up against the next generation.

Tasman would have to go in as favourites again you'd think, having added Mark Telea and Sevu Reece to an already stacked squad. Obviously, All Black availability could impact that.

[Guy Smiley]

I hope that Foxtel are covering this in Aus... seriously looking forward to it.

[mrbrownstone]

I hope that Foxtel are covering this in Aus... seriously looking forward to it.

Hope so, but their coverage has been a bit crap in the past.

Kayo's website says "selected matches", so who knows what that means.

https://help.kayosports.com.au/s/articl ... RugbyUnion

[JPNZ]

I cannot understand the CRFU, Canterbury has named its Ranfurly sheild team for tomorrow afternoon but no mention anywhere on the 2020 M10 squad.

[mrbrownstone]

I cannot understand the CRFU, Canterbury has named its Ranfurly sheild team for this afternoon but no mention anywhere on the 2020 M10 squad.

Yes it's very strange.

Here's the shield team:

Andrew Knewstubb, Chay Fihaki, Isaiah Punivai, Dallas McLeod, Manasa Mataele, Brett Cameron, Ere Enari, Cullen Grace, Billy Harmon, Liam Allen, Sam Darry, Luke Romano (captain), Tamaiti Williams, Brodie McAlister, Finlay Brewis.

Reserves: Shilo Klein, Scott Mellow, Fletcher Newell, Zac Gallagher, Bill Fukofuka, Luke Donaldson, Rameke Poihipi, Cameron Bailey.

Congrats to Romano on captaining Canterbury for the first time. It's also good to see Cullen Grace fit again, and Manase Mataele is a good pickup.

All Black availability will have a huge impact on Canterbury this year. Throw Mo'unga into this team instead of Brett Cameron plus the likes of Bridge, Ennor, Moody, and Taylor and they probably become favourites.

[Jb1981]

There are plenty of debutants there.

Congratulations to Luke Romano on the captaincy. What is Rameka Poihipi like? Any chance of him leapfrogging Brett Cameron in the pecking order?

[stemoc]

good to see Otago pick vili koroi as a 10, skillful kid, can play wings and fullback too, just needs a good coach to guide him, .good to see Manasa at canterbury now, hop e to see some other odd fijian names picked for other teams, tikoirotuma is like 34 this year, odd pick .. i used to make this thread every year on that "bored that shall not be named"

[ell]

Stuff missed out Josh Timu from Otago midfield options (unless the ODT is wrong).

[Jimmy Smallsteps]

Dr Victor Frankenstein's Tasman will clean up this year. Nelson is the Crusaders' waiting room.

Canterbury second, Auckland third.

The rest a rag tag bunch of battlers and journeymen.

[Jimmy Smallsteps]

I cannot understand the CRFU, Canterbury has named its Ranfurly sheild team for this afternoon but no mention anywhere on the 2020 M10 squad.

Yes it's very strange.

Here's the shield team:

Andrew Knewstubb, Chay Fihaki, Isaiah Punivai, Dallas McLeod, Manasa Mataele, Brett Cameron, Ere Enari, Cullen Grace, Billy Harmon, Liam Allen, Sam Darry, Luke Romano (captain), Tamaiti Williams, Brodie McAlister, Finlay Brewis.

Reserves: Shilo Klein, Scott Mellow, Fletcher Newell, Zac Gallagher, Bill Fukofuka, Luke Donaldson, Rameke Poihipi, Cameron Bailey.

Congrats to Romano on captaining Canterbury for the first time. It's also good to see Cullen Grace fit again, and Manase Mataele is a good pickup.

All Black availability will have a huge impact on Canterbury this year. Throw Mo'unga into this team instead of Brett Cameron plus the likes of Bridge, Ennor, Moody, and Taylor and they probably become favourites.

Canterbury 62 North Otago 10. Here, etc.

[Niegs]

Dr Victor Frankenstein's Tasman will clean up this year. Nelson is the Crusaders' waiting room.

Canterbury second, Auckland third.

The rest a rag tag bunch of battlers and journeymen.

What happened to Rural Mudrud? 'Naki no longer splashing the cash?

[Jimmy Smallsteps]

Dr Victor Frankenstein's Tasman will clean up this year. Nelson is the Crusaders' waiting room.

Canterbury second, Auckland third.

The rest a rag tag bunch of battlers and journeymen.

What happened to Rural Mudrud? 'Naki no longer splashing the cash?

Hmm good point. To save face I will put them at the top of my battlers and journeymen tier.

[Gumboot]

Here's the shield team:

Andrew Knewstubb, Chay Fihaki, Isaiah Punivai, Dallas McLeod, Manasa Mataele, Brett Cameron, Ere Enari, Cullen Grace, Billy Harmon, Liam Allen, Sam Darry, Luke Romano (captain), Tamaiti Williams, Brodie McAlister, Finlay Brewis.

Reserves: Shilo Klein, Scott Mellow, Fletcher Newell, Zac Gallagher, Bill Fukofuka, Luke Donaldson, Rameke Poihipi, Cameron Bailey.

This lad's a fine young prospect.

[mrbrownstone]

Wellington squad added to OP. Looks like a strong squad with plenty of Hurricanes regulars.

[Jb1981]

40-0 to Canterbury after 30 minutes.

Can they maintain this or will we see a mixed finish and 66-5 type score line?

[Carter's Choice]

Wellington squad added to OP. Looks like a strong squad with plenty of Hurricanes regulars.

That's a SR strength squad. It would easily win Super Rugby AU. When will NZR start taking its own salary cap seriously and stop allowing wealthy North Island glamour-provinces to shamelessly cook the books? This comp is now officially a sham.

[JPNZ]

40-0 to Canterbury after 30 minutes.

Can they maintain this or will we see a mixed finish and 66-5 type score line?

Finished 71-7. Goes to show the massive gap between Heartland and Premiership

[Jimmy Smallsteps]

40-0 to Canterbury after 30 minutes.

Can they maintain this or will we see a mixed finish and 66-5 type score line?

Finished 71-7. Goes to show the massive gap between Heartland and Premiership

It is a massive gap and from what I've heard from those who have participated it is the pace of the game that is the toughest thing for Heartland players to contend with.

Lets not forget these guys are just good club players who have the benefit of a few training runs before they're asked to take on the Ranfurly Shield holders, typically among the best the Mitre 10 Cup have to offer.

Canterbury were missing a host of All Blacks and Super Rugby players today but they were still able to call on the likes of Cullen Grace, Billy Harmon, Brett Cameron and Dallas McLeod.

[Macropal]

40-0 to Canterbury after 30 minutes.

Can they maintain this or will we see a mixed finish and 66-5 type score line?

Finished 71-7. Goes to show the massive gap between Heartland and Premiership

It is a massive gap and from what I've heard from those who have participated it is the pace of the game that is the toughest thing for Heartland players to contend with.

Lets not forget these guys are just good club players who have the benefit of a few training runs before they're asked to take on the Ranfurly Shield holders, typically among the best the Mitre 10 Cup have to offer.

Canterbury were missing a host of All Blacks and Super Rugby players today but they were still able to call on the likes of Cullen Grace, Billy Harmon, Brett Cameron and Dallas McLeod.

Wouldn't be surprised to see some of the ITM Cup teams at the lower end take a few losses like that from the Northern glamour provinces too, to be fair. How does Tasman assemble such an amazing squad?

[Carter's Choice]

40-0 to Canterbury after 30 minutes.

Can they maintain this or will we see a mixed finish and 66-5 type score line?

Finished 71-7. Goes to show the massive gap between Heartland and Premiership

It is a massive gap and from what I've heard from those who have participated it is the pace of the game that is the toughest thing for Heartland players to contend with.

Lets not forget these guys are just good club players who have the benefit of a few training runs before they're asked to take on the Ranfurly Shield holders, typically among the best the Mitre 10 Cup have to offer.

Canterbury were missing a host of All Blacks and Super Rugby players today but they were still able to call on the likes of Cullen Grace, Billy Harmon, Brett Cameron and Dallas McLeod.

No doubt the North Otago players, officials and supporters will long remember the day their local team graced the field with All Black Brett Cameron. I suspect he was mobbed by kids for autographs post-match?

[Jimmy Smallsteps]

Finished 71-7. Goes to show the massive gap between Heartland and Premiership

It is a massive gap and from what I've heard from those who have participated it is the pace of the game that is the toughest thing for Heartland players to contend with.

Lets not forget these guys are just good club players who have the benefit of a few training runs before they're asked to take on the Ranfurly Shield holders, typically among the best the Mitre 10 Cup have to offer.

Canterbury were missing a host of All Blacks and Super Rugby players today but they were still able to call on the likes of Cullen Grace, Billy Harmon, Brett Cameron and Dallas McLeod.

Wouldn't be surprised to see some of the ITM Cup teams at the lower end take a few losses like that from the Northern glamour provinces too, to be fair. How does Tasman assemble such an amazing squad?

That's an easy one. Dr Victor Frankenstein's Tasman not only survives but thrives on Crusaders $$$$$$.

[Jimmy Smallsteps]

Finished 71-7. Goes to show the massive gap between Heartland and Premiership

It is a massive gap and from what I've heard from those who have participated it is the pace of the game that is the toughest thing for Heartland players to contend with.

Lets not forget these guys are just good club players who have the benefit of a few training runs before they're asked to take on the Ranfurly Shield holders, typically among the best the Mitre 10 Cup have to offer.

Canterbury were missing a host of All Blacks and Super Rugby players today but they were still able to call on the likes of Cullen Grace, Billy Harmon, Brett Cameron and Dallas McLeod.

No doubt the North Otago players, officials and supporters will long remember the day their local team graced the field with All Black Brett Cameron. I suspect he was mobbed by kids for autographs post-match?

I don't want to overstate things but suffice to say North Otago try scorer Josh Hayward can look forward to free Speight's for life whenever he steps through the doorway of Oamaru boozers. Successful conversion taker Josh Phipps will have to pay, but only half price.

[Wignu]

Wellington squad added to OP. Looks like a strong squad with plenty of Hurricanes regulars.

That's a SR strength squad. It would easily win Super Rugby AU. When will NZR start taking its own salary cap seriously and stop allowing wealthy North Island glamour-provinces to shamelessly cook the books? This comp is now officially a sham.

Aaaah, nice try but you forget the 'Wellington' AKA Black Caps factor at play!

[Taranaki Snapper]

I dread to ask but does anyone know if Foxtel showed the Log challenge today?

[Guy Smiley]

I dread to ask but does anyone know if Foxtel showed the Log challenge today?

They did not

[Jimmy Smallsteps]

I dread to ask but does anyone know if Foxtel showed the Log challenge today?

Nope. They're pretty good with Mitre 10, but they don't show early season Ranfurly Shield games or Heartland games.

[Taranaki Snapper]

Thanks, Fullas...perversely, I'm relieved, as i'd forgotten to check if there was a broadcast to record...result? (I'm guessing Cantabs?)

[Jimmy Smallsteps]

Thanks, Fullas...perversely, I'm relieved, as i'd forgotten to check if there was a broadcast to record...result? (I'm guessing Cantabs?)

Canterbury 71 North Otago 7.

[Gumboot]

Canterbury 71 North Otago 7.

So with the Heartland cancelled, I guess that was North Otago's one and only game for the year.

[Carter's Choice]

Canterbury 71 North Otago 7.

So with the Heartland cancelled, I guess that was North Otago's one and only game for the year.

No, I read a while back that the Heartland unions have organised local home and away fixtures with neighboring unions. From memory they are all going to play around 6 games. Not a proper season but at least they've play some Rugby.

[Gumboot]

Canterbury 71 North Otago 7.

So with the Heartland cancelled, I guess that was North Otago's one and only game for the year.

No, I read a while back that the Heartland unions have organised local home and away fixtures with neighboring unions. From memory they are all going to play around 6 games. Not a proper season but at least they've play some Rugby.

Cool, didn't know that.

[stemoc]

the return of King Julian, way too many polynesians, i could not recognise most ..

so cool u can add a large image here without worrying about it fucking up the forum borders, FUCK YOU PR.

[Ghost-Of-Nepia]

No doubt the North Otago players, officials and supporters will long remember the day their local team graced the field with All Black Brett Cameron. I suspect he was mobbed by kids for autographs post-match?

Seeing as the match was played under Alert Level 2 restrictions with no spectators . . . he was not.

[Carter's Choice]

No doubt the North Otago players, officials and supporters will long remember the day their local team graced the field with All Black Brett Cameron. I suspect he was mobbed by kids for autographs post-match?

Seeing as the match was played under Alert Level 2 restrictions with no spectators . . . he was not.

The poor children must have been devastated.

[Jb1981]

No doubt the North Otago players, officials and supporters will long remember the day their local team graced the field with All Black Brett Cameron. I suspect he was mobbed by kids for autographs post-match?

Seeing as the match was played under Alert Level 2 restrictions with no spectators . . . he was not.

The poor children must have been devastated.

Brett Cameron’s OOS hasn’t been as good in years. That one day off from autograph duty has done wonders.

[Ghost-Of-Nepia]

No doubt the North Otago players, officials and supporters will long remember the day their local team graced the field with All Black Brett Cameron. I suspect he was mobbed by kids for autographs post-match?

Seeing as the match was played under Alert Level 2 restrictions with no spectators . . . he was not.

The poor children must have been devastated.

Once their parents explained to them who he was.

"Yes, Jaxon, he was an All Black!




"A good one? Well . . . "

[Jimmy Smallsteps]

Canterbury 71 North Otago 7.

So with the Heartland cancelled, I guess that was North Otago's one and only game for the year.

No, I read a while back that the Heartland unions have organised local home and away fixtures with neighboring unions. From memory they are all going to play around 6 games. Not a proper season but at least they've play some Rugby.

Correct. Mid Canterbury, South Canterbury, North Otago and Buller have agreed a home and away series they are I believe calling the Hanan Shield series.

I have several questions.

1. Buller isn't part of the traditional Hanan Shield troika. What happens if they win it?
2. Why isn't West Coast involved?

That is all.

[Certain Navigator]

Seeing as the match was played under Alert Level 2 restrictions with no spectators . . . he was not.

The poor children must have been devastated.

Once their parents explained to them who he was.

"Yes, Jaxon, he was an All Black!




"A good one? Well . . . "

Funnily enough, Cameron looked very composed in the few minutes he got on the field for the ABs. More so than he's been for the Crusaders.

[mrbrownstone]

Counties' squad added to the OP. Kieran Read's return is obviously the major talking point.

Dalton Papali'i is also a good pickup, while Baden Kerr returns, and Luteru Laulala is back after missing last season with an ACL.