International Pacific Championship

[WA Warrior]

Are there any 50/50 guys we reckon will choose Kiwis?

The likes of Iro, Vaimauga.

Pretty sure Iro is going to play for the Cook Islands, he spoke about it not long ago about qualifying for the World Cup next year.

 

[Cces]

Pretty sure Iro is going to play for the Cook Islands, he spoke about it not long ago about qualifying for the World Cup next year.

I hope he sticks with the Kuki. They need all the help they can get.
Would be such a shame if South Africa tipped them up in their qualification game

 

[WA Warrior]

I hope he sticks with the Kuki. They need all the help they can get.
Would be such a shame if South Africa tipped them up in their qualification game

Yeah, hope the likes of Francis Molo and even Josh Papalii laces up for them if they miss out on Toa selection.
Cook Islands need to be at the World Cup.

 

[Shogun]

He’ll be there due to reputation. (Kinda fair enough too)
But does JFH actually deserve to play for the Kiwis?

I've been underwhelmed by JFH this year

 

[WA Warrior]

After Haas officially committed to Toa this morning this would be my squad for the Pacific Championship.
Add Hammer and Tino to this list and that’s some squad imo.

13 T May
12 J Nanai
11 J Su’a
10 P Haas
9 B Ioelu
8 S Utoikamanu
7 J Luai (VC)
6 B Talagi
5 M Taulagi
4 S Crichton (C)
3 T May
2 B To’o
1 S Fa’alogo

14 C Harris Tavita
15 S Leniu
16 J Papalii
17 S Blore

18 J Paulo
19 I Tago
20 L King Togia
21 G Marzhew

 

[Damo]

After Haas officially committed to Toa this morning this would be my squad for the Pacific Championship.
Add Hammer and Tino to this list and that’s some squad imo.

13 T May
12 J Nanai
11 J Su’a
10 P Haas
9 B Ioelu
8 S Utoikamanu
7 J Luai (VC)
6 B Talagi
5 M Taulagi
4 S Crichton (C)
3 T May
2 B To’o
1 S Fa’alogo

14 C Harris Tavita
15 S Leniu
16 J Papalii
17 S Blore

18 J Paulo
19 I Tago
20 L King Togia
21 G Marzhew

Is this Rugby League 26, what the hell is that order of team naming

 

[SBW1]

No official announcements on Hammer and Tino. If they turnout for Toa could be strongest side they have ever fielded.

 

[WHB]

Samoa have struggled to gel with there star studded teams in the early years.
They been getting better every time they turn up to play.
Be something special the day it all falls into place.
Just hope its against Australia when it happens.

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

This is my Kiwis team atm.

This is the team I’d pick to face those big Polynesian teams.

1. Kini (Obviously Ponga if available)
2. Issako
3. Mclean (Stacey will pick CNK)
4. Timoko
5. Mulitalo
6. Brown/CHT
7. Foran/Hughes

8. JFH
9. JMK
10. Whyte/NAS
11. Papalii
12. Nikora
13. Tapine

14. Cheese
15. Clark
16. NAS/Whyte
17. Riki/Brown (but this is very flexible)

If Hughes doesn’t play, I’d pick Foran at 7 and Brown at 6. But if Hughes plays, I’d give CHT the 6. (As a selfish Warriors supporter)

If we were playing Australia or England. I’d probably start Clark at 13. But I want Clark, NAS and Smith to cause havoc to the Polynesian defence.

That 17 jersey all depends on if Hughes is available.

 

[SBW1]

Doesn't Casey MacClean have a brother? Get as many guys who have not yet aligned for Origin. Would be surprised if all of our gun players are available for the Kiwis.

 

[Jaffa J]

This is my Kiwis team atm.

This is the team I’d pick to face those big Polynesian teams.

1. Kini (Obviously Ponga if available)
2. Issako
3. Mclean (Stacey will pick CNK)
4. Timoko
5. Mulitalo
6. Brown/CHT
7. Foran/Hughes

8. JFH
9. JMK
10. Whyte/NAS
11. Papalii
12. Nikora
13. Tapine

14. Cheese
15. Clark
16. NAS/Whyte
17. Riki/Brown (but this is very flexible)

If Hughes doesn’t play, I’d pick Foran at 7 and Brown at 6. But if Hughes plays, I’d give CHT the 6. (As a selfish Warriors supporter)

If we were playing Australia or England. I’d probably start Clark at 13. But I want Clark, NAS and Smith to cause havoc to the Polynesian defence.

That 17 jersey all depends on if Hughes is available.

Have a feeling NAS will defect to Toa

 

[WA Warrior]

This is my Kiwis team atm.

This is the team I’d pick to face those big Polynesian teams.

1. Kini (Obviously Ponga if available)
2. Issako
3. Mclean (Stacey will pick CNK)
4. Timoko
5. Mulitalo
6. Brown/CHT
7. Foran/Hughes

8. JFH
9. JMK
10. Whyte/NAS
11. Papalii
12. Nikora
13. Tapine

14. Cheese
15. Clark
16. NAS/Whyte
17. Riki/Brown (but this is very flexible)

If Hughes doesn’t play, I’d pick Foran at 7 and Brown at 6. But if Hughes plays, I’d give CHT the 6. (As a selfish Warriors supporter)

If we were playing Australia or England. I’d probably start Clark at 13. But I want Clark, NAS and Smith to cause havoc to the Polynesian defence.

That 17 jersey all depends on if Hughes is available.

Leota?
Geez this is going to be a great Comp this year.

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

Leota?
Geez this is going to be a great Comp this year.

Leota has certainly found his form of late. I’d only have him for JFH or Clark tbh. They are never not going to pick JFH. With one eye on the future. I’d probably even pick Willison, Thompson and Neame over him.

I feel NAS is needed against the Polynesian lads. Unless he defects, as another poster suggested. I’d probably go with Willison or Thompson then Neame. In that order.

 

[WA Warrior]

Leota has certainly found his form of late. I’d only have him for JFH or Clark tbh. They are never not going to pick JFH. With one eye on the future. I’d probably even pick Willison, Thompson and Neame over him.

I feel NAS is needed against the Polynesian lads. Unless he defects, as another poster suggested. I’d probably go with Willison or Thompson then Neame. In that order.

Wow that’s a big call.
Leota always steps up in the big games.
I think he would be in my starting side to be honest, meet fire with fire.
Will be interesting to say the least.

One thing for sure though is Australia will be happy playing England instead of NZ, Tonga and Samoa this year.
They have real depth across the park bar the middles.
Wouldn’t be surprised if they approach the likes of Stefano, T May, Fotuaika this year.

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

Wow that’s a big call.
Leota always steps up in the big games.
I think he would be in my starting side to be honest, meet fire with fire.
Will be interesting to say the least.

One thing for sure though is Australia will be happy playing England instead of NZ, Tonga and Samoa this year.
They have real depth across the park bar the middles.
Wouldn’t be surprised if they approach the likes of Stefano, T May, Fotuaika this year.

Oh, I certainly wouldn’t be complaining should he be in the team in any capacity.

This is going to be a tough competition.
Hopefully Tonga get a really strong team also. Should do.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Leota has certainly found his form of late. I’d only have him for JFH or Clark tbh. They are never not going to pick JFH. With one eye on the future. I’d probably even pick Willison, Thompson and Neame over him.

I feel NAS is needed against the Polynesian lads. Unless he defects, as another poster suggested. I’d probably go with Willison or Thompson then Neame. In that order.

Willison & Kini are out for a while. Nas has been pretty vocal about his allegiance to NZ and paying them back for the good life NZ has afforded him. I think he'll make himself available if called upon.

We do need bigger bodies. Tapine, Nas & Whyte is a good start. Leota's aggression is a bonus.

Papalii handles the tough stuff well. Nikora's hole runing the best in the NRL.

Fish wouldn't be picked if i were the coach. Leo Thompson, Nas , Leota , Whyte would be my props. Papalii , Nikora or Sorenson who is hitting some real good form. And Tapine 13.

It all depends on Hughes availability how we go.
Him & Brown.

In the backs we have some big fast powerful bodies in McLean, Mulitalo , Warbrick, Timoko , Isaako.

Hopefully Ponga is available. Especially with Kini out. Or good ole Mr Reliable CNK will suffice.

 

[WA Warrior]

Willison & Kini are out for a while. Nas has been pretty vocal about his allegiance to NZ and paying them back for the good life NZ has afforded him. I think he'll make himself available if called upon.

We do need bigger bodies. Tapine, Nas & Whyte is a good start. Leota's aggression is a bonus.

Papalii handles the tough stuff well. Nikora's hole runing the best in the NRL.

Fish wouldn't be picked if i were the coach. Leo Thompson, Nas , Leota , Whyte would be my props. Papalii , Nikora or Sorenson who is hitting some real good form. And Tapine 13.

It all depends on Hughes availability how we go.
Him & Brown.

In the backs we have some big fast powerful bodies in McLean, Mulitalo , Warbrick, Timoko , Isaako.

Hopefully Ponga is available. Especially with Kini out. Or good ole Mr Reliable CNK will suffice.

Kini played about 20 minutes yesterday he might be available?
Totally agree with Fish. I would have the names you mentioned and Clark ahead of him.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Kini played about 20 minutes yesterday he might be available?
Totally agree with Fish. I would have the names you mentioned and Clark ahead of him.

Oh!? Mean! I don't watch other footy games if we play shitty (I know we won but ima sook ) glad kini is back! Yup, And Clark. But, He's been repping Toa. Wonder if he'll stick with them or pledge to the Kiwis.

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

Willison & Kini are out for a while. Nas has been pretty vocal about his allegiance to NZ and paying them back for the good life NZ has afforded him. I think he'll make himself available if called upon.

We do need bigger bodies. Tapine, Nas & Whyte is a good start. Leota's aggression is a bonus.

Papalii handles the tough stuff well. Nikora's hole runing the best in the NRL.

Fish wouldn't be picked if i were the coach. Leo Thompson, Nas , Leota , Whyte would be my props. Papalii , Nikora or Sorenson who is hitting some real good form. And Tapine 13.

It all depends on Hughes availability how we go.
Him & Brown.

In the backs we have some big fast powerful bodies in McLean, Mulitalo , Warbrick, Timoko , Isaako.

Hopefully Ponga is available. Especially with Kini out. Or good ole Mr Reliable CNK will suffice.

Yeah it’s going to be interesting what Stacey does.

In a middle battle of
Haas, Tino and May vs Tapine, JFH and Whyte/NAS.

You’d have to say JFH probably lets us down a little there.
And a starting middle of Tapine, JFH and Clark (I can see this happening) probably gets dominated even worse. I want to see Clark off the bench running riot against tired forwards. Relentless.

 

[WHB]

If I'm picking on form I'd have
6- Nikorima
7- Hughes if he recovers.
Foran is in a good space right now and would be good cover.
Strange will choose Origin or England.
Brown has stepped up in the Kiwi jersey,but he been pretty ordinary.
Would give Brown a thought.
A bit of daylight after these men.

Clarke is now a middle.
Crossland heading the same way.
ZDC wont even be in the picture.
CHT current Samoa stand off.

CNK and Kris makeshift halves.