International New Zealand Kiwis

[WahsaurusRex]

Given he was rumoured already, I imagine that Zach Docker-Clay will be called in to cover hooker with Phoenix moving to 7?

Personally, I'd prefer to call Chanel though, he had a real run playing FG and starting. Did alright even after people were off him for missing a few kicks lol

 

[juju]

CHT? - Previously had a combo with Kody (albeit a losing one)
SJ? - couldn't could he... tested his injuries recently and was too bung, surely not

 

[Playdaball]

Last year TT played at 6 for NZA. It would be good to see him in the halves and if he goes well ... Warriors halves 2025.

CHT was not named in the Samoan side - was this based on form or he declined as knew he'd be a possibility for the Kiwis ... or is he injured?

 

[Warriors4lyfe]

Didn't SJ say a couple weeks back if there was 1 more injury to the half's he wouldn't say no to a call up?

 

[Canadian_Warriors_Fan]

Didn't SJ say a couple weeks back if there was 1 more injury to the half's he wouldn't say no to a call up?

He had a flare up of his Achilles, he isn't playing.

 

[Inruin]

big test for Stacey straight out of the gate.

what would everyone consider a good result considering the injuries and players out.

no blow out losses would be a success?

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

Shit, with Hughes out is there even a point in watching us get smashed. (I’m going to watch)

Crossland to halfback?
Dani Levi hooker?
Zach Docker-Clay?
CHT?
Taine?
Jett Cleary lol
Please not Hiku or CNK.

One last ditch effort to pull Kaeo Weekes from the PM13?

I thought I saw Hughes limping at the GF. If he was close, ok miss the Australia game. Why rule him out of the Tonga game?

I’d go
6. Nikorima
7. Crossland.
9. Levi or Docher-Clay (Egan lol)

We could get away with having some random running centre/backrower if Hughes was there but not Nikorima.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Trent Toelau will probably play 6 Kodi to 7 with crossland staying at 9. A chance Puru may get a call up. He still has aspirations of one day playing Origin tho.

Although Hiku can and most probably will fill in @6 with Toelau on the bench as cover.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

One scenario I wish would happen. Is Ponga declaring he will no longer put his hand up for Queensland or Australia. And come save the day and play for us. Wishful thinking. Send out the SOS!!

 

[Inruin]

I thought I saw Hughes limping at the GF. If he was close, ok miss the Australia game. Why rule him out of the Tonga game?

Jahrome Hughes' massive secret comes to light after poor display in NRL grand final

The Dally M winner failed to make an impact in the NRL grand final. Read why here.

au.sports.yahoo.com

 

[JaggedJ]

big test for Stacey straight out of the gate.

what would everyone consider a good result considering the injuries and players out.

no blow out losses would be a success?

I don't expect to beat Australia, but Tonga is 50/50 and I expect us to beat whoever we play in the bowl game.

If we lose then the reason we lose is important. Can't score close to the line, kicking game the difference then *shrug* what do we expect?

The whole team folding from the start because "naaaww we got no playmakers" would be pretty unacceptable.

 

[Boston Boy]

Shit, with Hughes out is there even a point in watching us get smashed. (I’m going to watch)

Crossland to halfback?
Dani Levi hooker?
Zach Docker-Clay?
CHT?
Taine?
Jett Cleary lol
Please not Hiku or CNK.

One last ditch effort to pull Kaeo Weekes from the PM13?

I thought I saw Hughes limping at the GF. If he was close, ok miss the Australia game. Why rule him out of the Tonga game?

I’d go
6. Nikorima
7. Crossland.
9. Levi or Docher-Clay (Egan lol)

We could get away with having some random running centre/backrower if Hughes was there but not Nikorima.

The difference between tier 1 and the island teams was the halves. It’s fair to say that Tonga would atleast be equal to us. I would argue Tonga has a better half back with Isaiah Katoa being much better than any 7 we have available. It’s anyone’s comp.

 

[Jonesy69]

Kaeo weeks in surely

 

[Wahs Up TV]

Shows the tiers of spine players the aussies can go to compared to us. Our first team is very solid but the depth below is lacking. Aus have Reynolds and a host of others sitting at home that they could call on and would all to an equally good job. Need SJ to start up that Halves academy he has been talking about. will still be watching though and hope the boys put up a good fight,

 

[jonesy101]

I don't expect to beat Australia, but Tonga is 50/50 and I expect us to beat whoever we play in the bowl game.

If we lose then the reason we lose is important. Can't score close to the line, kicking game the difference then *shrug* what do we expect?

The whole team folding from the start because "naaaww we got no playmakers" would be pretty unacceptable.

If we lose the bowl game does that make us tier 2? Would make a massive boost to the number of available players.

I know know the answer to the question already.

 

[hornbybrown]

Bring in Jett Cleary. Kiwi born must be eligible

 

[defensivebomb]

Holy shit SJ!!!!

 

[janfin]

Breaking News SJ to playing in place of JH .Just been announced on SENZ

 

[John Nick]

Holy shit SJ!!!!

Yes Amazing

 

[Schmen]

One last dance