International Pacific Championship
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I read somewhere it's the first Kiwis A side for something like 15 or 17 years
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Yeah and they play the prime ministers 13 against PNG - pretty much their A team
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
Looking forward to seeing that young fullback again. He was so good in his Storm debut
Stowers-Smith added to New Zealand Kiwis A - New Zealand Rugby League
Auckland, New Zealand, October 10, 2023 Teenaged prop Tanner Stowers-Smith has added another chapter to his remarkable rugby league year after being called into the New Zealand Kiwis A squad for the Labour Weekend Triple-header encounter with Toa Samoa at Eden Park. The Christchurch born and...nzrl.co.nz
Way too soon
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I think it's Makahesi Makatoa from the Eels
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?
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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.
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.
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.
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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
Interesting, Madge has agreed to be the new origin coach for NSW orally.
Who was the lucky NSWRL board member?
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Stacey will get the Kiwi job.
Wouldn’t it be great if John Ackland es involved too?
Wouldn’t it be great if John Ackland es involved too?
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.
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Surely Madge can do both NSW and Kiwis job.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.
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
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