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Trevor Allan (34)
Thanks for that.Wrong way around on the last game; CAS won
Thanks for that.Wrong way around on the last game; CAS won
I can only assume Grover, Bassingthwaighte, Hartman and Makasini are in the PONI squad. Very interesting…
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/preli...n-u18s-build-towards-new-zealand-tour-2024328How many players are on this elusive and mysterious PONI list? Where can we see it?
Not completely - I felt that players previously included in the PONI squad, and with prior reputations may have been given preference over others...When you say “tainted” is it because they’ve picked centres on the wing?
I am actually not too sure about that. We shall see when the mysterious list is finally released. Hartman was already named in the PONI squad earlier in the year. I understand that Masi (Makasini) is already in conversations with various NRL clubs also.I can only assume Grover, Bassingthwaighte, Hartman and Makasini are in the PONI squad. Very interesting…
I think you can work it out ;-)such as
No update to what was released in March. None of the boys you listed were on that list from what I can seeIs there an up to date PONI list?
Assume Max Gough has been added to it and so not seen?
Also, I’m sure others from other associations. e.g. Lewis Wilson (Augs/ISA prop), Talaileva (Barker/CAS #8), Taj Smith [Barker/CAS #4), Harrison Dene, not sure but can Sam Nuilala play at this comp or just schoolboys. I’m sure many others.
Have seen Smith play live and his line out jumping on defence at the very front of the lineout (with often only 1 lifter behind him) is unbelievable - springs in his legs!
With CAS lineout problems on their own ball, was very surprised they were hardly throwing to him, could well have changed result.
Goes both ways I think. PONI concept acknowledges the early players that have been identified and also allows other players to earn selection in the squad throughout the year. I don’t believe that the current PONI group will be the final team that is selected as form throughout the season will be taken into account. While some PONI players may have been surpassed by others, there are definitely players in the Schools 1 and 2 team that just aren’t at the same level as their PONI counterpart eitherGotcha - defo makes even more of a mockery of the PONI concept - several of those players IMO have been surpassed by emerging talent uncovered over this season and the last few days of the Schools trials. Who makes these decisions re: PONI structure etc. Maybe the SOARR group needs to refocus its energy on the whole pathways/ schoolboys rugby administration?
Technically I think he joined them after beating them, props to view for developing such a talented player…If you can’t beat them join them