International Pacific Championship

[SBW1]

I don't recall this happening with the Kiwis in other tournaments, will be interesting to see how this works out.

 

[Billyspleen75]

I don't recall this happening with the Kiwis in other tournaments, will be interesting to see how this works out.

I read somewhere it's the first Kiwis A side for something like 15 or 17 years

 

[Shogun]

Who's the Cook Islander pictured in the squad list

 

[Up the guttz]

Don't think they even need to. They get three Origin camps a year that give them a massive head start on us in rep football.

Yeah and they play the prime ministers 13 against PNG - pretty much their A team

 

[Up the guttz]

Samoa’s team looks pretty good. I’d have Volkman over Asi at 7 though.

Looking forward to seeing that young fullback again. He was so good in his Storm debut

 

[Playdaball]

Stowers-Smith added to New Zealand Kiwis A |

Stowers-Smith added to New Zealand Kiwis ANew Zealand Rugby League - Official New Zealand Rugby League website

nzrl.co.nz

Way too soon

 

[Cces]

Who's the Cook Islander pictured in the squad list

I think it's Makahesi Makatoa from the Eels

 

[nzwarrior51]

Anyone know if the games will be on the radio?

 

[Billyspleen75]

Way too soon

I thought against a pretty weak (on paper) Tongan A side, it was a pretty good selection. He would probably get a short stint off the bench, and wouldn't have too many eyes on him in the early game.

Which aspect do you think is too soon for him?

 

[sup42]

Anyone know if the games will be on the radio?

Good luck bro, I used to listen to games on the Radio for years.

The Australian games should be broadcast on their networks. Hopefully someone here will know about the others.

The Tonga England games should be on Pom Radio.

 

[jonesy101]

Australia has named their side.
Can’t say it’s the best kangaroos side Ive ever seen- never seen a bad one though tbf and they’ll still be the team to beat.

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The big point of difference they have is that every player in the lineup is a regular NRL starter and they don't have to dip into reserve grade to fill the gaps.

 

[Zaggo]

It's been said before but I really think taking the Samoa test to Eden Park is a stupid idea.

Given that they're unlikely to get more than 25k, why not play it at Mt Smart? A half empty Eden Park is going to be nowhere near the same atmosphere.

I'm still going, but don't know why the Kiwis seem to have EP as their home ground now. Bizarre from the NZRL.

 

[WahsaurusRex]

It's been said before but I really think taking the Samoa test to Eden Park is a stupid idea.

Given that they're unlikely to get more than 25k, why not play it at Mt Smart? A half empty Eden Park is going to be nowhere near the same atmosphere.

I'm still going, but don't know why the Kiwis seem to have EP as their home ground now. Bizarre from the NZRL.

Agree, though, I do think the ARLC/NRL and the CBA issue is more to blame.

I think if it was the NZRL's choice we would be playing at Mount Smart, but I think either the ARLC/NRL are just so out of touch that they think an international with a pacific nation will sell out Eden Park (wouldn't be that surprising lol) or Mount Smart is in full concert mode after the season ends, and on 4, 5 months notice, they couldn't get the game there.

The venues for the whole series are whacky, AAMI Park, QCB Stadium for the regular games and Hamilton for the final is so random hahaha

 

[Canadian_Warriors_Fan]

Interesting, Madge has agreed to be the new origin coach for NSW orally.

 

[Rizzah]

Interesting, Madge has agreed to be the new origin coach for NSW orally.

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Who was the lucky NSWRL board member?

 

[Playdaball]

Stacey will get the Kiwi job.
Wouldn’t it be great if John Ackland es involved too?

 

[SBW1]

NRL talent named as part of New Zealand Kiwis 'A' squad

Eight NRL rookies are among the 15 players named on Monday to be part of the New Zealand Kiwis 'A' squad, which will play Tonga 'A' on October 21 at Eden Park in Auckland.

www.nrl.com

Surely Madge can do both NSW and Kiwis job.

 

[SBW1]

MSN

 

[WahsaurusRex]

NRL talent named as part of New Zealand Kiwis 'A' squad

Eight NRL rookies are among the 15 players named on Monday to be part of the New Zealand Kiwis 'A' squad, which will play Tonga 'A' on October 21 at Eden Park in Auckland.

www.nrl.com

Surely Madge can do both NSW and Kiwis job.

It would be a conflict of interest if a guy like Phoenix Crossland becomes top, top tier next year- does Madge approach him with his Blues or Kiwis shirt on? I think we all know that shirt won't be black.

Stacey might not be a better head coach, but the Kiwis should always be coached by a New Zealander imo

 

[SBW1]

Would this hasten the inclusion of Tier 1 players into Origin? NSW are more likely to be open to this than Qld who are more reluctant to open it up.