New Zealand Rugby Team Watch

[Dan54]

Geez I loving the week ahead, not only got NPC starting, 3rd Wallaby/Lions test, but an AB team being named!

Lol I a simple man and easily excited obviously.

 

[Dan54]

What I am interested in AB naming to, as I think Lakai available for Wellington, will he get a look in for ABs, and if he does, is he competing with Kirifi for a spot?

 

[zer0]

Good to see they're giving proper injury explanations and estimates rather than the nonsense the Super Rugby franchises were typically serving up. Should be made the standard for next season.

 

[FrankLind]

Little side question (not sure where to put this). Is the Silver Fern rugby site now gone?
Or has it changed website addresses?
It was all kind of sudden.

 

[FrankLind]

Injury update​

Noah Hotham; Will need surgery for a high ankle sprain. Estimated return to play: 7 - 8 weeks.

Tyrel Lomax; Has had surgery for hand fracture. Estimated return to play: 5 - 6 weeks.

Caleb Clarke; High ankle injury, does not require surgery. Estimated return to play: 5 - 6 weeks.

Luke Jacobson; Thigh injury. Estimated return to play: 5 weeks.

Scott Barrett; Calf tear healing well. Estimated return to play: 3 weeks.

Wallace Sititi; Rehabilitating well following surgery for high ankle injury. Estimated return to play: 3 weeks.

Tamaiti Williams; Rehabilitating well following surgery for torn meniscus. Estimated return to play: 3 weeks.

Beauden Barrett; Subtle hand re-fracture but healing well. Estimated return to play: 2 weeks.

Tupou Vaa'i; Going through concussion protocols. Estimated return to play: 2 weeks.

At least four All Blacks to miss start of Rugby Championship

There is mixed news on the All Black injury front ahead of the Rugby Championship.

www.rnz.co.nz

I'd like to know the injury statuses of Simon Parker and Caleb Tangitau.
Although I know they can't put these in this update considering they are not All Blacks.

 

[Dan54]

Little side question (not sure where to put this). Is the Silver Fern rugby site now gone?
Or has it changed website addresses?
It was all kind of sudden.

Naa changed address.

 

[Dan54]

I'd like to know the injury statuses of Simon Parker and Caleb Tangitau.
Although I know they can't put these in this update considering they are not All Blacks.

Rumours over here are Parker will get 20 minutes next week and 40 minutes week after , and may find himself near AB squad. Haven't heard anything about Tangitau.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Little side question (not sure where to put this). Is the Silver Fern rugby site now gone?
Or has it changed website addresses?
It was all kind of sudden.

The entire Pitcairn Islands have been IP blacklisted from that forii.

Can't think why.

 

[WoodysRFC]

Little side question (not sure where to put this). Is the Silver Fern rugby site now gone?
Or has it changed website addresses?
It was all kind of sudden.

Been wondering the same, a bit frustrating, since it's the best source of NZ rugby news etc.

 

[WoodysRFC]

Naa changed address.

The new address being?

 

[Dan54]

If rugby pod I just been watching is right, seems Finlay Christie maybe off to Newcastle next year.

 

[Dan54]

Good to see Brayden Ennor has re-signed with Canterbury/Crusaders. While not in AB frame, I still real happy to read this, another player staying in SH, and of course all helps with depth.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Will be a handy bench player if nothing else remembering that Leicester Faingaʻanuku is also on the CruSadists' roster.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

It's official...​

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/36077...signing-moana-pasifika-star-kyren-taumoefolau​

Becomes AB-eligible in time for 2026 EOYT.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

All Blacks Rugby Championship squad

Hookers: Codie Taylor, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Brodie McAlister
Props: Ethan de Groot, Tamaiti Williams, Ollie Norris, Tyrel Lomax, Fletcher Newell, Pasilio Tosi
Locks: Scott Barrett, Patrick Tuipulotu, Tupou Vaa’i, Fabian Holland
Loose Forwards: Samipeni Finau, Simon Parker, Ardie Savea, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Wallace Sititi, Peter Lakai, Luke Jacobson
Halfbacks: Cortez Ratima, Cameron Roigard, Noah Hotham
First-five eighths: Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie
Midfielders: Anton Lienert-Brown, Jordie Barrett, Quinn Tupaea, Billy Proctor, Timoci Tavatavanawai
Outside Backs: Rieko Ioane, Caleb Clarke, Sevu Reece, Emoni Narawa, Will Jordan, Ruben Love
Injury Cover: George Bower, Tevita Mafileo, Josh Lord, Finlay Christie, Kyle Preston, Leroy Carter
Unavailable due to injury: Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Asafo Aumua, Stephen Perofeta.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Four new caps in Mafileo, Parker, Preston & Carter.

 

[Dan54]

Four new caps in Mafileo, Parker, Preston & Carter.

Not sure any will see game time, well apart from Parker. . Kind of hope not as I want out first liners back quick smart.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Lomax, Jacobson, Roigard, Hotham & Clarke to remain in NZ to work on their rehab.

Stuff

www.stuff.co.nz

 

[Dan54]

Have to say, I pleased that it was right what I was told about Parker. I like a 6-8 who hurts when he hits!

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Not sure why anyone would think Parker is a surprise much less shock selection given his pathway. Plus he's 25 now so has added some bulk since U-20's.