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[Tohu’s_Knees]

Add Foran to the list too - would've given some flexibility since he can cover hooker or half.

Even CHT would have been a better 6 than Charnze.
Not hating on CNK, he’s just not a 6.

 

[Worried2Death]

Even CHT would have been a better 6 than Charnze.
Not hating on CNK, he’s just not a 6.

Should have given Ben Farr a go, I tried to tell you

 

[PhilsySH35]

Man, we need another Kiwi pathway.
We're completely at the mercy of Aussie clubs developing players for us. Are we randomly going to get lucky with another Jahrome Hughes, Kieran Foran etc.

Just thought about it, we've got one NZ NRL pathway, and the best prospects are all Poly boys unlikely to choose Kiwis these days.

True, the pathways available are very limited for someone who aspires to play for the kiwis, current pathways inevitably lead to the roos/sos or the islands, I used to think the wahz was the direct pathway to a kiwis jersey, so wasn't too concerned - now our players , more likely to rep their heritage instead of the black jersey . the problem is the kiwis jersey no longer has the pull any more, no longer the pinnacle to aspire to, doesn't have the mana it used to have , I mean compare it to the all blacks jersey, you'd die to wear it or give an arm or a leg to play for the abs, I thought it was the same for the kiwis jersey, I blame the almitety dollar.

 

[snake77]

It was good to see Johnson involved with some of the tries.

Get to see it live for the last time.

 

[Naumaifooty]

Won't happen though. Owner really tight with Stacey.

Shaun Johnson has been pretty vocal about how he never had anyone to teach him how to be a halfback at the club and considering Stacey has been there pretty much the whole time says it all.

 

[Noitall]

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Shed a tear watching this. SJ one of the greatest personalities to the game. What a guy, so proud. The first one on the instagram page

 

[BigUCE]

On a side note, how solid was Erin Clark last night

 

[Noitall]

On a side note, how solid was Erin Clark last night

I was a fan of Naufahu Whyte before this series. That’s now gone through the roof

 

[Warriorsfan92]

Interesting to note that Marata wasn’t required. I’ve probably made it clear I’m not a fan of his, but he seriously needs to find his form again, he’s at risk of not making the 17 for the warriors imo.

Capewell has one edge locked.

Laben, ford & halasima fighting for the other edge spot, with marata on the bench as a middle forward.

Jfh & Barnett starting, with Clarke, Walker, Sifakula, maiu’u fighting for 3 bench spots & Healey/cht/lussick for the bench hooker role.

 

[Noitall]

Think I’ve watched that team song on the instagram page at least a dozen times this morning. I loved in McLean’s jersey presentation how he thanked the boys for taking him in and not leaving him stranded, you can see a real brotherhood in the Kiwi squad. As much the tournament wasn’t a a success in terms of results, I think the jersey is in a good place

 

[Noitall]

Stacey Jones praises conduct of New Zealand newcomer after personal tragedy | Sporting News Australia

Kiwi coach Stacey Jones has praised a newcomer for performing in the midst of a difficult family situation.

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Crossland’s been a great player to pledge his allegiance to the Kiwis. Did his grandmother proud against PNG

 

[snake77]

McLean four tries on debut wow.

That second one the kick looked like it was going to go out was special. He also did good work in the first half with the inside ball.