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Predicted Test teams

Panther_Daz

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With Fiji v PNG, Samoa v Tonga and England v NZ next month, it would be nice to see some predicted team lists for the Test matches.

I will start with my predicted Tongan side.

1. William Hopoate
2. David Fusitua
3. Mahe Fonua
4. Solomone Kata
5. Robert Jennings
6. Tui Lolohea
7. Ata Hingano
8. Andrew Fifita
9. Siliva Havili
10. Joe Ofahengaue
11. Manu Mau
12. Tevita Pangai Junior
13. Jason Taumalolo

14. Sio Siua Taukeiaho
15. Peni Terepo
16. Addin Fonua-Blake
17. Sione Katoa

I have left out Michael Jennings and Daniel Tupou (who will be available). Halves are a worry but have to stick with that combination after the WC and let them develop.
 
 

adamkungl

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I reckon half the Kiwi team will dog it. Recent articles throwing big doubts on Marty Tapou and James Gavet
 

Burns

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That is a mighty Tongan team, as usual the halves are the weakness.

NZ is a mystery and will depend who is released. I have huge doubt on Issac Luke and Shaun Johnson being released given their ongoing injuries and the Warriors form this season.

Manly and Roosters having a mighty whinge, could see Ricky Stuart banning his respective players as well.

While we are at it, Tonga should beat Samoa quite easily. England should beat NZ pretty well. PNG will edge Fiji.
 

titoelcolombiano

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England:
1. Tomkins
2. McGillvary
3. Watkins
4. Bateman
5. Hall
6. Widdop
7. Gale
8. Graham
9. Roby
10. Hill
11. Currie
12. Whitehead
13. Burgess
 

BuderusIsaBeast

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NZ team
1. RTS
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Peta Hiku
4. Esan Marsters
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Benji Marshall
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Issac Luke
10. Russell Packer
11. Tohu Harris
12. Kevin Proctor
13. James Fisher Harris
14. Brandon Smith
15. Martin Taupau
16. NAS
17. Ben Matulino
 

Panther_Daz

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NZ team
1. RTS
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Peta Hiku
4. Esan Marsters
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Benji Marshall
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Issac Luke
10. Russell Packer
11. Tohu Harris
12. Kevin Proctor
13. James Fisher Harris
14. Brandon Smith
15. Martin Taupau
16. NAS
17. Ben Matulino

Strong team. Love the bench.

Not sure about Proctor on current form though?
 

deluded pom?

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That is a mighty Tongan team, as usual the halves are the weakness.

NZ is a mystery and will depend who is released. I have huge doubt on Issac Luke and Shaun Johnson being released given their ongoing injuries and the Warriors form this season.

Manly and Roosters having a mighty whinge, could see Ricky Stuart banning his respective players as well.

While we are at it, Tonga should beat Samoa quite easily. England should beat NZ pretty well. PNG will edge Fiji.
I wish somebody had stopped Stuart from repping for Australia.
 

BuderusIsaBeast

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NZ team
1. RTS
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Peta Hiku
4. Esan Marsters
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Benji Marshall
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Issac Luke
10. Russell Packer
11. Tohu Harris
12. Kevin Proctor
13. James Fisher Harris
14. Brandon Smith
15. Martin Taupau
16. NAS
17. Ben Matulino
Strong team. Love the bench.

Not sure about Proctor on current form though?

Even with all the guys going to Tonga they have great depth. Probably need to find a spot for DWZ but wanted to give young Isaako ago.

I’m not sold on him either but couldn’t think of anyone else
 

Coastbloke

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Hopefully with a coach that has some idea, the Kiwis can get back on track.
Looking foward to the end of year Test against the 'Roos.
 

TheFrog

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NZ team
1. RTS
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Peta Hiku
4. Esan Marsters
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Benji Marshall
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Issac Luke
10. Russell Packer
11. Tohu Harris
12. Kevin Proctor
13. James Fisher Harris
14. Brandon Smith
15. Martin Taupau
16. NAS
17. Ben Matulino
DWZ for Rapana. Also Hiku ahead of Whare leaves a big defensive hole.
 

adamkungl

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Don't bother with the NZ side, the half of them that wouldn't rather be playing for Tonga will cave to their NRL clubs.
Expect debutants galore, plus old man Benji when SJ pulls out.
 

adamkungl

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Michael Mcguire is a top notch coach! The NZ team have some quality players even if a few pull out. I doubt England will smash them.

Sorry, I just don't believe anymore that Kiwi players hold the jersey in particularly high regard.
Most of them would rather be playing for the Islands, the All Blacks, or Origin. The rest are doing coke for a laugh after getting flogged.

Maguire has a huge job on his hands after the RLWC debacle.
 
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