Trials are done!!! Round 1 v Raiders in Vegas

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

1. CNK
2. Tauapiki
3. Leiataua
4. Pompey
5. RTS
6. TMM
7. Metcalf

8. JFH
9. Egan
10 Barnett
11 Vaimauga
12 Laban
13. Clarke

14. Walker
15. Afoa
16 Ford
17. Halasima

Capewell doesnt deserve to be there, he can work his way back from NSW cup

 

[Penrose Warrior]

I don't know if there's much point saying Capewell shouldn't be there...he will be. I agree though, he offers so little.

I dunno if this is the team that will play, but this is who I'd pick (based on the ones I know Webster will pick, too)

1. CNK 2. Tuaupiki 3. Leiataua 4. Pompey (is he fit?) 5. RTS 6. TMM 7. Metcalf 8. JFH 9. Egan 10. Barnett 11. Capewell 12. Laban 13. Clark 14. Walker 15. Afoa/Ale 16. Niukore 17. Vaimauga

I wanted to find places for Healey and Leka, but can't justify three of Clark/Walker/Healey in the side and on the bench, and Leka suffers from a log jam of back-rowers and not enough props. Someone will have to rotate through the front row, and I hope it isn't Ford.

I don't think that's the side that will play, incidentally. Probably Ford for Bunty/Ale

Incidentally, I read somewhere that the brachial plexus injury Berry has, is the same one that has been playing havoc with Tom Flegler's career.

 

[Big Marn]

One good thing about nz herald paywall, i dont have to read Chris Rattues shit anymore

 

[One Warrior]

One good thing about nz herald paywall, i dont have to read Chris Rattues shit anymore

Yes definitely shit.

 

[Meth]

Looks like DWZ is out for a stretch.

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They are saying it’s indefinite still, but listing Round 6-8

 

[Penrose Warrior]

It's definitely a blow losing DWZ, it's a shame our depth doesn't cover wing because I feel like it's often a position you can get away with losing someone in.

On balance, our side would probably be better if we went Charnze at wing and Taine at No.1, but it isn't going to happen. Hopefully Taine can handle the defensive aspects of the role, because I'm sure he'll be able to bring enough with his attacking prowess.