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David Codey (61)
If he can kick,he would be the exception to the rule.
The Japanese style is to run it from anywhere.
All the tine.
The Japanese style is to run it from anywhere.
All the tine.
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Alan Cameron (40)
Male Sau is a pretty good player, he's a decent sized unit, runs hard, distributes the ball well and he can find the try line no worries. He plays in the centres for both Japan and his Top League club, Yamaha. I haven't seen him play flyhalf but he might be a backup at Yamaha, he would probably be Japan's 4th choice, behind Ono, Tatekawa and Tamura.
I don't think he's a goal kicker, Ayumu Goromaru is pretty shaky at best and he's Japan's kicker (and also Yamaha's). I doubt if he will push any of Ellison, Inman, English or even Mitchell out of the starting side so it's probably a moot point as to whether he kicks or not.
I'd say he been signed mainly as a backup for Crumbs and general cover for the rest of the back line.
I don't think he's a goal kicker, Ayumu Goromaru is pretty shaky at best and he's Japan's kicker (and also Yamaha's). I doubt if he will push any of Ellison, Inman, English or even Mitchell out of the starting side so it's probably a moot point as to whether he kicks or not.
I'd say he been signed mainly as a backup for Crumbs and general cover for the rest of the back line.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
I might be, a few friends are going to Sydney.
I'm guessing, but highlanders? We have the Japanese hooker and new utility back signing.
I am, that's the name I remember. Think he's been on the pine for the first few highlander games.
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Geoff Shaw (53)
I think you might be confusing the Otago NPC team with the BOP NPC team, which in understandable because of their colour schemes.
The Otago NPC 9 is on the bench for the Clan and would probably get a start at most other Super Rugby teams, he's damn good and sets a snappy tempo. He's behind the ABs 9 though, so it's understandable.
It's amazing to see more Japanese players coming through in Super Rugby. If we add Argentina and scrap the conference season then the barriers to a Japanese team entering Super Rugby lessen (though there are still plenty).
swingpass
Peter Sullivan (51)
no i didnt, but a very good marketing ploy. the add for the crusaders game is also good.
pity we dont play Collingwood at some stage
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
Can't find a copy online anywhere.
Jimmy C
Allen Oxlade (6)
Team list is out.....and can i be the first to say "WOW TONY!"
If this doesn't spark a fight for starting spots, nothing will. I just hope it doesn't backfire on him.
1. Max Lahiff
2. Pat Leafa
3. Paul Alo-Emile
4. Hugh Pyle
5. Cadeyrn Neville
6. Sean McMahon
7. Colby Fainga'a
8. Scott Higginbotham (C)
9. Luke Burgess
10. Angus Roberts
11. Tom English
12. Mitch Inman
13. Tamati Ellison
14. Tom Kingston
15. Jason Woodward
16. Shota Horie
17. Toby Smith
18. Laurie Weeks
19. Luke Jones
20. Lopeti Timani
21. Ben Meehan
22. Bryce Hegarty
23. Lachlan Mitchell
If this doesn't spark a fight for starting spots, nothing will. I just hope it doesn't backfire on him.
1. Max Lahiff
2. Pat Leafa
3. Paul Alo-Emile
4. Hugh Pyle
5. Cadeyrn Neville
6. Sean McMahon
7. Colby Fainga'a
8. Scott Higginbotham (C)
9. Luke Burgess
10. Angus Roberts
11. Tom English
12. Mitch Inman
13. Tamati Ellison
14. Tom Kingston
15. Jason Woodward
16. Shota Horie
17. Toby Smith
18. Laurie Weeks
19. Luke Jones
20. Lopeti Timani
21. Ben Meehan
22. Bryce Hegarty
23. Lachlan Mitchell
Jimmy C
Allen Oxlade (6)
swingpass
Peter Sullivan (51)
Go to rebels website
On the home page, about the Crusaders needing more than 23, so they need a few extra mates to come along
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