RLWC17 squads

[grouch]

I've had a crack at the Italy side, because why not

1. Tedesco
2. Mantellato
3. Gildart
4. Bergamasco
5. Centrone
6. Campese
7. Johns
8. Vaughan
9. Tramontana
10. Alvaro
11. Minichiello (c)
12. Riethmuller
13. Brown

 

[Evil Homer]

Can't believe Campese is still going around, he looked about 50 when he was over here playing for Hull KR a few years ago.

 

[Irish-bulldog]

Can't believe Campese is still going around, he looked about 50 when he was over here playing for Hull KR a few years ago.

He can't be any good anymore surely

 

[davi]

PNG
Ase Boas (Hunters), David Mead (Broncos), Enoch Maki ( Hunters), Gary Lo (Shefield Eagles/ Castleford Tigers), James Segeyaro (Sharks), Justin Olam (Storm), Kato Ottio (Raiders), Kurt Baptiste (Raiders), Lachlan Lam (Roosters), Luke Page (Burliegh Bears), Moses Meninga (Hunters), Nene MacDonald (Dragons), Nixon Putt (Hunters), Paul Aiton (Catalan Dragons), Rhyse Martin (Bulldogs), Rod Griffin (Bulldogs), Stanton Albert (Hunters), Stargrot Amean (Hunters), Thompson Teteh (RedclifeDolphins), Wartovo Puara Jnr (Hunters), Wellington Albert (Hunters), Watson Boas (Hunters), Willie Minoga (Hunters)

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It's been reported David Mead has been appointed captain of PNG in this years World Cup.

 

[East Coast Tiger]

It's been reported David Mead has been appointed captain of PNG in this years World Cup.

He must be in rude health.

 

[mikail-eagle]

It's been reported David Mead has been appointed captain of PNG in this years World Cup.

Segeyaro must be shattered that it hasn't been given to him.....lol

But anyway Mead was the Captain last year in the Pacfic Test vs Fiji. In his absence this year Rod Griffin led the Kumuls vs the Cook Islands.

Interesting to note that Hunters Captain Ase Boas has been made Vice Captain and not Griffin.

 

[latingringo101]

Some strong squads for the RLWC coming together!

Might be one of the most interesting World cups to date

 

[morningstar]

http://www.ffr13.fr/equipes-de-france/xiii-de-france-lambert-belmas-a-la-rescousse/

Gadwin Springer out - Lambert Belmas in.

 

[Burns]

HOT TAKE

NZ will go undefeated, Tonga will lose all their pool matches. Heard it here first!

 

[titoelcolombiano]

New Zealand squad:

Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Gerard Beale, Adam Blair (capt), Kenny Bromwich, Addin Fonua-Blake, Peta Hiku, Shaun Johnson, Thomas Leuluai, Danny Levi, Isaac Liu, Simon Mannering, Te Maire Martin, Jason Nightingale, Kodi Nikorima, Russell Packer, Jordan Rapana, Brad Takairangi, Joseph Tapine, Martin Taupau, Elijah Taylor, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Jared Warea-Hargreaves, Dallin Watane-Zelezniak, Dean Whare.

If the Kiwis don't aim up attitude wise they could find themselves in a sticky situation in their pool. Tonga and Samoa will be primed for big performances and we all saw what happened against Scotland in the 4 nations.

I would imagine the Kiwis to handle Scotland with ease at home but if they get complacent about just having to finish in the top 3 to go through we may see an upset or two.

http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport...uad-confirmed-for-rugby-league-world-cup.html

 

[East Coast Tiger]

Samoa

• Frank Pritchard (c)
• Bunty Afoa
• Leeson Ah Mau
• Faamanu Brown
• Herman Ese’ese
• Pita Godinet
• Joseph Leilua
• Ricky Leutele
• Sam Lisone
• Jarmoine Luai
• Suaia Matagi
• Peter Mata’utia
• Sione Mata’utia
• Ken Maumalo
• Tautau Moga
• Zane Musgrave
• Josh Papalii
• Joseph Paulo
• Junior Paulo
• Ben Roberts
• Sam Tagataese
• Jazz Tevaga
• Young Tonumaipea
• Matthew Wright

 

[East Coast Tiger]

They've probably had stronger sides.

No Kasiano. No Kayser Pritchard. No Lino. Halves and hooker are weak. No first grade fullback. Pack is big and strong, outside backs the same.

 

[grouch]

Milford would have been handy

 

[Burns]

What’s their regular hooker, the guy with the headgear? Is he playing?

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

Both Tonga and Samoa seem to have similar strengths and weaknesses. Going to be a hell of a contest when they play each other.

Big strong packs and outside backs.
Questionable spines
A lot of strength, not enough finesse.
A few glaring defensive weakspots
Guys on both sides who can both singlehandedly win or lose a game for their team.

Fun times ahead.

 

[East Coast Tiger]

What’s their regular hooker, the guy with the headgear? Is he playing?

Godinet. He would have been a bench utility with K Pritchard starting but he will have to start now.

The young Penrith player Luai is a half and is the only real backup in that area.

 

[morningstar]

Only one Samoan born player in Young Tonumaipea is disappointing.

Tim Lafai, Mason Lino & Kirisome Auva'a must be injured? They are upgrades on the likes of Maumalo, Paulo & Wright.

 

[StadiumXIII]

HOT TAKE

NZ will go undefeated, Tonga will lose all their pool matches. Heard it here first!

What will look even worse is if Scotland shock all three NZ, Samoa and Tonga yet they could hardly be considered a representation of Scotland (Braveheart Heritage XIIIs). If they do go on to make the quarter finals it will probably make International RL seem like more of a laughing stock and with all these players switching i.e. Taumalolo, Fifita etc.. however I will still support this tournament no matter but wonder what will it take to wake up the RLIF?? sure hope this doesn't backfire with poor turnouts. RLWC13 should lay the foundation for something to build on.

 

[adamkungl]

Samoa side is pretty poor. Would be surprised to see them advance out of the group based on that - depends how Scotland turn up

 

[morningstar]

What will look even worse is if Scotland shock all three NZ, Samoa and Tonga yet they could hardly be considered a representation of Scotland (Braveheart Heritage XIIIs). If they do go on to make the quarter finals it will probably make International RL seem like more of a laughing stock and with all these players switching i.e. Taumalolo, Fifita etc.. however I will still support this tournament no matter but wonder what will it take to wake up the RLIF?? sure hope this doesn't backfire with poor turnouts. RLWC13 should lay the foundation for something to build on.

Scotland will have more Scottish born players than Samoa have Samoan born and potentially equal with Tonga.

None of the Scotland squad are nation swappers either.

So how will it be a joke if they knock them out?