Internationals List of Kiwi eligible players in the NRL & NYC 2017

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Brandon Smith making his NRL debut for Melbourne against the Knights.

 

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Brandon Smith making his NRL debut for Melbourne against the Knights.

Almost scored on debut - but was called for a double movement

 

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Almost scored on debut - but was called for a double movement

And now he's scored a try. Having a very good game.

 

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Esan Marsters named to make his NRL debut for West Tigers against St. George.

 

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Esan Marsters named to make his NRL debut for West Tigers against St. George.

Went well too I thought.
What about Moses suli? Is he a kiwi? Looks the goods.

 

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What about Moses suli? Is he a kiwi? Looks the goods.

Australian born Tongan

 

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Evander Tere-Rongotaua from the Porirua Vikings club has signed with the Sydney Roosters till the end of 2020.

 

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Former Junior Kiwi Jamayne Isaako has been named to make his NRL debut for the Broncos on the wing against Newcastle Knights.

 

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Former Junior Kiwi Braden Uele will make his NRL debut for the Cowboys against the Roosters.

List of Kiwi eligible NRL players who have debuted in 2017.

Isaiah Papali'i
Erin Clark
Brad Abbey
Corey Harawira-Naera
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Malakai Watene-Zelezniak
Francis Tualau
Brandon Smith
Esan Marsters
Jamayne Isaako
Tevita Chris Satae
James Bell
Braden Uele

 

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New Zealand Resident 18s v Taurahere
Auckland, Saturday 23 September

New Zealand Resident 18s Squad
Akarana: Chanel Harris-Tevita, Elijah Sufia, Emanuel Gerard Tuimavave, Javvier Pitovao, Lewis Afeaki, Lewis Sio, Matt Timoko, Reagan McLennan, Soane Hufanga, Starford Toa, Tyler Slade, Vito Tevaga
Auckland Development: Tutuki Kamana-Pou
Counties: Asu Kepaoa, Dredin Sorenson-McGee, Israel Ogden, Keanu Laumati-Paki
Mid Central: Awatere Kiwara, Wesley Veikoso
Northland: Paul Turner
Southern: Daniel Sakisi, Jordan Riki, Seth Tauamiti
Upper Central: Hayze Perham, Sheldon Rogers

Head Coach - Moehewa Armstrong
Assistant Coach - Alan Ettles
Manager - Ben Vaipaata
Trainer - Marrin Haggie
Physio - Ulima Tofi

Taurahere Squad
Brisbane Broncos: Dray Ngatuere-Wroe
Canberra Raiders: Sebastian Kris
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs: Lachlan Talau, Tommy Talau
Cronulla Sharks: Cruz Topai-Aveai
Gold Coast Titans: Moeaki Fotuaika, Darius Farmer, Jaxson Paulo, Reihana Marsh
Manly Sea Eagles: Semisi Kioa, Zaan Weatherall, Keith Titmuss
Newcastle Knights: Will Finau
North Queensland Cowboys: Murray Taulagi, Sean Mullany, Peter Hola
Parramatta Eels: Haze Dunster, Joseph Taipari, Oregon Kaufusi, Valance Harris, John Fonua, Tui Afualo Mark Tepu-Smith
Penrith Panthers: Sean Blore
South Sydney Rabbitohs: Mawene Hiroti, Tyrone Taukamo
St. George Illawarra Dragons: Steven Marsters
Sydney Roosters: Bayleigh Bentley-Hape

Head Coach - Rangi Hiroti
Assistant Coach - Tim McIntyre
Manager - Antony Bosley
Trainer - Lee Paru
Physio - David Close

https://www.nzrl.co.nz/fanzone/news/2017/8/nz-resident-18s-and-taurahere-wider-squads-named/

 

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Hayze Perham is a fantastic league player but has been playing first fifteen rugby for Rotorua Boys all year.
Hopefully this encourages him to stuck with league.

 

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Hayze Perham is a fantastic league player but has been playing first fifteen rugby for Rotorua Boys all year.
Hopefully this encourages him to stuck with league.

He's another one of those young players who will have a decision to make over his playing future.

Signed by Penrith but has played for the Chiefs u18s this year.

 

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AJ Kepaoa from Sacred Heart College has signed with the Sydney Roosters till the end of 2020.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...t/news-story/8faddba0e081cf5e99ea40c5f850ee4f

 

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Uala Junior Salia from Mount Albert Grammer has signed for two years with the Canterbury Bulldogs.

 

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Another Kiwi eligible player making his NRL debut. Patrick Mago making his NRL debut for North Queensland against Penrith.

 

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Jeremy Marshall-King to make his NRLdebut for West Tigers against the Warriors.

 

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Javvier Pitovao from Mt Albert Grammer has signed with the Bulldogs till the end of 2019

 

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Wipere Takitumu signs with Canberra Raiders U20 team

Source: https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/96577312/wipere-takitumu-signs-with-canberra-raiders-u20-team

It's a dream come true for 17-year-old Wipere Takitimu, who has signed with the Canberra Raiders U20 NRL club.

The Manukura School student has previously trained with the Gold Coast Titans, and has been highlighted as a player to watch by the rugby league club.

Takitimu said he was "excited" about the signing. "It's been my dream,' he told Te Kāea news.


Wipere has also been a notable rugby league player at local level in the Kia Ora Warriors and the Manawatu Mustangs, playing fullback, which Kia Ora committee member Peter Butler says suits his athleticism.

 

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Javvier Pitovao from Mt Albert Grammer has signed with the Bulldogs till the end of 2019

Big loss; has been in the system for some time now and heady second rower/13. Why Pocklington didn't use him this year's a mystery when guys like Sio underperformed and Slade was just too inexperienced.

 

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