International New Zealand Kiwis

[BigUCE]

Some more of the dynasty kiwis kit is up on their site. The white strip from the teaser now makes sense(training tee) wonder what the checkered strip is going to be?
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Weird how they’re not releasing everything at once. Definitely a money grab which is a shame

 

[Matiunz]

Weird how they’re not releasing everything at once. Definitely a money grab which is a shame

Wonder if some pieces lose impact if released all at once? Staggering it gives them a bit of spotlight I guess.

 

[Damo]

Weird how they’re not releasing everything at once. Definitely a money grab which is a shame

It's the best way to market, no shame in that.

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

Apparently we’ve approached Isaiya Katoa and he’s rejected us. Great for Tonga (and NSW grrrrrr)

 

[selector]

SQUADS NAMED FOR 2024 TAURAHERE GAMES IN AUSTRALIA​

Source: https://nzrl.co.nz/squads-named-for-2024-taurahere-games-in-australia/
Forty-two rising rugby league stars based in Australia are proudly named in the New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) teams to face off against each other in a one-off match in Gold Coast, Australia this weekend.

Part of the recently relaunched Taurehere programme, the under 17 players from New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria will come together for a three-day camp, with former Kiwis Issac Luke, Brent Webb, Bronson Harrison, Matt Duffie and others involved as mentors.

Former Rugby League World Cup winners Stephen Kearney and Nathan Cayless are also involved, both part of the strategy to connect more Australian-based talent to their New Zealand heritage and the black jersey.

TOA SQUAD​

Azariah Toki-Mautairi, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Daniel Rakena, Cronulla Sharks

David Bryenton, Brisbane Broncos

Dean Tauaa, Brisbane Broncos

Ezra Leota, Paramatta Eels/Canberra Raiders

Fa’apale Feaunati, Brisbane Broncos

Hayden Watson, Melbourne Storm

Jai Bilish, Gold Coast Titans

Joseph Tupuse, Brisbane Broncos

Keyarn Pene, Moreton Bay Raiders

Kilarney Lavender, Dolphins

Mace Andrew, Canterbury Bulldogs

Ronnic Starkey, Melbourne Storm

Sangstar Figota, Sydney Roosters

Siosaia Poese, Brisbane Broncos

Sitiveni Afu, North Queensland Cowboys

Taylan Toa, Gold Coast Titans

Te Ira Rudolph-Mokaraka, Brisbane Broncos

Torino Jackson, Gold Coast Titans

Tyler Pereira, Redland Parrots

Xzavier Timoteo, Logan Brothers

Management:

Larry Dickson, Head Coach

Brent Webb, Assistant Coach

Isaac Luke, Assistant Coach

Carmen Taplin, Manager

Henry Kope, Trainer

Rush Pearce, Physio

Stephen Kearney, Mentor

TŪ SQUAD​

Andes Johansson, Parramatta Eels

Alex Futialo, St George Dragons

Alipate Vaka, Melbourne Storm

Caleb Fesolai, Central Coast Roosters

Cedric Peti-Tafola, Penrith Panthers

Christian Taupau-Moors, Western Suburbs

Cruze Luke, Penrith Panthers

Eddy Cayless, Sydney Roosters

Fine Fale, Canterbury Bulldogs

Isaac Fotu-Moala, Central Coast Roosters

Jack Dean-Potaka, Sydney Roosters

Jackson Ellia, North Sydney Bears

Josh Fesolai, Central Coast Roosters

Kordell Pritchard, St George Dragons

Maddax Fui, Western Suburbs

Nathanial Tolu, Penrith Panthers

Olesa Tai, Canterbury Bulldogs

Pheonix Godinet, Western Suburbs

Phillip Lavaiekaho, Sydney Roosters

Roman Tuaimau, Penrith Panthers

Zaylen Ekepati, Central Coast Roosters

Management:

Matt Duffie, Head Coach

Fifita Hala, Assistant Coach

Bronson Harrison, Manager

Nick Le Comte, Trainer

Sam Wilmot, Physio

Nathan Cayless, Mentor

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsx_8fJ2PNM

 

[Shogun]

We keep hearing that tier 1 eligible players will eventually be included in Origin, is there any truth to this?

 

[BigUCE]

Kaeo Weekes anyone? Would be great to lock the young fella into the black jersey for the long term

 

[WahsaurusRex]

From his podcast this morning, SJ said he will step in if Hughes were to go down with an injury, but otherwise it is a no

Kaeo Weekes anyone? Would be great to lock the young fella into the black jersey for the long term

Love it if we can get him across. With all the injuries at the moment, he'd probably slot straight in at 6 if he wants to commit to us.

He is still only 22, so he might still have origin aspirations, but that would be years down the track and he would probably need some injuries to other guys for him to get in there, though.

 

[Rizzah]

From his podcast this morning, SJ said he will step in if Hughes were to go down with an injury, but otherwise it is a no



Love it if we can get him across. With all the injuries at the moment, he'd probably slot straight in at 6 if he wants to commit to us.

He is still only 22, so he might still have origin aspirations, but that would be years down the track and he would probably need some injuries to other guys for him to get in there, though.

View: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAEm3css3TQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

[Defence]

To me that sounds like he’s gonnna be named in the squad.
He said he’d only play if Jerome went down but what if Jerome goes down in the first test?
Plus the bit about never turning down a kiwi jersey….
Im kinda in two minds about it but I think you’d be silly not to at least get him into camp.