International Pacific Championship

[WA Warrior]

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Damn that’s a strong pack.
Stace making sure they won’t get bullied up front.
Whyte, Clark and NAS off the bench are going to be a big problem for Toa.

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

Would prefer Kini at 14. Crossland is pretty . I’d even pick TMM over him tbh

 

[Noitall]

Damn that’s a strong pack.
Stace making sure they won’t get bullied up front.
Whyte, Clark and NAS off the bench are going to be a big problem for Toa.

Stacey seeing how NAS and Clark go in tandem off the bench

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

If only Brandon Smith was in form to take that 14 jersey………

Strong wet weather team.
I’d be flabbergasted if this team guts out enthused on Sunday.

Kiwis comfortably.

 

[Dannevegas]

Kini and Willison over Charnze and NAS.

 

[Zaggo]

Would prefer Kini at 14. Crossland is pretty . I’d even pick TMM over him tbh

Crossland was one of our best last year, he fits well into this squad.

 

[WA Warrior]

Crossland was one of our best last year, he fits well into this squad.

Agree he covers the halves and 9.
Playing middle for Newcastle as well.
A very handy player imo.

 

[WA Warrior]

A little disappointed that we finally have a genuine 9 and we start Jazz over him.
But after seeing the Kiwis pack it might be the smart play to have Jazzs D in the middle.
Not sure why Taylan Mays not playing but Mariners been in great form albeit on the wing.
Going to be a good game.

Pacific Championships Team Lists: Week 1

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Week 1 of the 2025 Pacific Championships Men's and Women's tournaments.

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[Noitall]

A little disappointed that we finally have a genuine 9 and we start Jazz over him.
But after seeing the Kiwis pack it might be the smart play to have Jazzs D in the middle.
Not sure why Taylan Mays not playing but Mariners been in great form albeit on the wing.
Going to be a good game.

Pacific Championships Team Lists: Week 1

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Week 1 of the 2025 Pacific Championships Men's and Women's tournaments.

www.nrl.com

No Niukore for Cook Islands?

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

A little disappointed that we finally have a genuine 9 and we start Jazz over him.
But after seeing the Kiwis pack it might be the smart play to have Jazzs D in the middle.
Not sure why Taylan Mays not playing but Mariners been in great form albeit on the wing.
Going to be a good game.

Pacific Championships Team Lists: Week 1

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Week 1 of the 2025 Pacific Championships Men's and Women's tournaments.

www.nrl.com

Would think Terrell May starts at lock over Paulo as well. Much bigger motor on him and could probably do 80 minutes.

 

[WA Warrior]

Would think Terrell May starts at lock over Paulo as well. Much bigger motor on him and could probably do 80 minutes.

100% I’m hoping that’s some b grade mind game.
May can ball play, he did it at the Roosters very well.

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

Crossland was one of our best last year, he fits well into this squad.

Yeah he did play well but JMK is an 80min hooker, so would rather carry Kini of the bench for that added flare at the back end of the match against tiring defence.

 

[Kaos A.D.]

Im big fan of Kini so bit disappointed hes not in the team. someone mentioned it was supposed to be wet in Aucks on the weekend so Im guessing they want that safe solid metre eater out back, otherwise solid team.... hope they give Willison and Kini a run next game

 

[Zaggo]

Yeah he did play well but JMK is an 80min hooker, so would rather carry Kini of the bench for that added flare at the back end of the match against tiring defence.

Good point. Didn't think of that. Suppose he has more utility value than Kini though.

 

[WHB]

Team is beast.
Samoa is beast.
Can't wait.

 

[Boats n Hoes]

Looking at that Kiwi line up, if an outside back goes down (wing or centre), who covers?

 

[Teets]

Is there a marketing campaign or anything going around that I've missed? Feels like there's very little fanfare, the games just happening and anyone who bothers to show up is a bonus.

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

Looking at that Kiwi line up, if an outside back goes down (wing or centre), who covers?

Crossland halves. Brown centre, McLean wing.

 

[Boats n Hoes]

Crossland halves. Brown centre, McLean wing.

Brown had much centre experience?

*Edit* seem to recall Ryles may have given Brown a game there this season......that'll work.

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

Brown had much centre experience?

*Edit* seem to recall Ryles may have given Brown a game there this season......that'll work.

He played 3-4 games in the centres this year. Played ok.