1. CNK
2. Tuaupiki
3. Pompey
4. Leiataua
5. RTS
6. CHT
7. Metcalf
8. Fisher-Harris
9. Egan
10. Afoa
11. Halasima
12. Laban
13. Ale
14. Walker
15. Vaimauga
16. Barnett
17. Clark
In: Afoa, Laban, Ale.
Out: Ford, Capewell, Niukore.
Forwards - we got dominated physically in the middle in Round 1, that cannot happen if we're any chance to win games in this competition. Our edges were sluggish and lacked any offensive or defensive threat, again, that can't be the case going forward. Barnett isn't a 13 in this side, we've seen how good he can be coming off the bench in the middle. He can sub Fish after 25-30 minutes so we have 1 of our captains on the field at all times. Bunty and Ale solidify the middle for the early stages, we simply cannot be dominated and exhausted like we were in Round 1. Laban is the future on that left edge, and Halasima on the right, time to take the leashes off, they won't be perfect but they will play with energy and desire which can't be said for Capewell and Niukore.
Backs: You can only piss with the dick you've got... we know we're slow but reality says that's not going to change in the short term. I'd move Ali to the left to combine with RTS and Laban, Pompey plays on the right until Berry is back to 1st grade fitness. I think Metcalf and CNK will be a decent enough halves combination if the forwards can at minimum hold parity in the middle. CNK holds his spot at fullback until DWZ returns and Tuaupiki becomes our #1.
Bench: Energy, Energy, Energy and more Energy.
