Vs Tonga on the 2nd of November in AucklandAustralia- men’s and women’s- possibly Labor Day.
So I’ve heard….
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Vs Tonga on the 2nd of November in AucklandAustralia- men’s and women’s- possibly Labor Day.
So I’ve heard….
Cricket season!Vs Tonga on the 2nd of November in Auckland
For the love of God let it be at Mt Smart. Eden Park had zero atmosphere outside the ground ahead of the Samoa game, it felt like a preseason friendly.Vs Tonga on the 2nd of November in Auckland
Happy for Samoa (was it possible he may not have been selected for the kiwis anyway?)
Initially I thought this was crazy but centre might actually be the one area Kiwis don't have great depth at.It could well be harder to get into the Samoa squad honestly.
You have Fa'alongo at Fullback
To'o, Taulagi, Marzhew as Wing options
Crichton, Tago as Centres
Luai, Asi, and Chanel in the Halves
Then you have Hamiso who could flip flop between Samoa and Aus, and Blaize Talagi who could play just about anywhere. Probably some guys I forget too
I have little doubt he will have a spot as long as he wants one, chances are a few guys will not be keen on the trip to England anyway
Initially I thought this was crazy but centre might actually be the one area Kiwis don't have great depth at.
Timoko is a first choice, but with Manus departure I don't think there's anyone screaming for a call up. Kris, Berry?
Mulitalo and Isaako would be locked in on the wings, or maybe DWZ due to the Stacey connection if he doesn't end up playing for Tonga.
Kini would be an interesting pick over CNK at fullback based on this season.
November this year, in partnership with the NRL.
Two match days are confirmed to take place in New Zealand, with Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Apollo Projects Stadium set to host a double header between the Kiwis, Kiwi Ferns, and rival Australian Kangaroos men’s and Jillaroos women’s teams on Sunday 27 October.
This will mark the Kiwis’ return to Christchurch for the first time in five years and the Kiwi Ferns’ first South Island Test since 1998.
The Kiwis will then face Tonga at Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s Go Media Stadium at Mt Smart on Saturday 2 November.
“It is a very special occasion to partner with Ōtautahi Christchurch and work with Canterbury Rugby League to take the Pacific Championships to our fans in the South Island for the first international fixtures there in five years,” says NZRL CEO Greg Peters.
“We’re excited to work with Tonga to bring their rugby league heroes back to play in front of their proud community in Auckland, with the support of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited making this possible.
“International rugby league in Aotearoa creates celebrations of culture and passion that captures the hearts and minds of all sports fans, the Tests here will be unmissable.”
Both teams head into this year’s international season on a high having convincingly defeated rivals Australia in their final matches last year. The thrilling games saw the Kiwis lift the Pacific Championship’s Pacific Cup in its inaugural year, with the Kiwi Ferns ending Australia’s seven-year streak of wins against them.
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Will be interesting who the likes of Howarth and Iro end up representing. From memory both would be Origin eligible?Our centre options are mostly youngsters. Deine Mariner, Jack Howarth, Sebastian Kris & Kayal Iro.
Getting him in the Kiwis environment with that Kiwis A jumper would've helped too. Very smart to start building the connection early.Yeah the way Howarth is going he looks like he could be a starter for us could help to sway his decision.
Cricket season!
Didnt Dallin opt for Kiwis but Malakai opted for NSW/Kangaroos? Same for the Nikorima's wasnt it (Kodi - NZ, Jayden Qld/Aus). And then we had to habe robbie paul leave us for bloody english rugby!![]()
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Didnt Dallin opt for Kiwis but Malakai opted for NSW/Kangaroos? Same for the Nikorima's wasnt it (Kodi - NZ, Jayden Qld/Aus). And then we had to habe robbie paul leave us for bloody english rugby!
Im still bitter about the original turncoat K Hunt. The greatest memory of Frank Pritchard i have is that shoulder he put on Karmichael in his test debut in Bris. Freaking despise Brad Thorn and Tonnie Carrol for what they did as a close equal second.