WC Train on-squad

[ozenzud]

When is this team announced?

9.00am this morning its announced.

We will find out whether he is in or out this morning.

 

[beefstew]

Wow, how can I compete with such an intellect. Sorry for trying.

Just a game to you maybe. I can't ever remember a time when I haven't been involved in the sport. For me, its an important part of my life. For you its a game. Like monopoly. You probably didn't turn up to training because it was raining and you had a little cough. It doesn't matter. Who care who wins, or has a go. Its just a game. Whatever.

As I said all along, what pi$$es me off, is the lack of respect SBW has for people who have a passion for the game. For him, its just a vehicle for SBW. There's no respect for us, and no respect for the sport. Its just about him. Him ticking his boxes and adding to his CV. But you people buy into that. But I don't.

SBW is dumb as mud, he just does whatever his manager and his muslim sister Mundine tell him to do.

 

[Fast Eddie]

Pretty solid squad. Smith out is a big loss. And why is Horo not in over Harris? Weird.

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

I think Harris is the better player tbh

 

[WithTheDawn]

No SBW, what a surprise...

Squad does look pretty strong though, stronger than last time by a fair bit. Should be interesting.

 

[Fast Eddie]

I haven't actually seen too much of Harris this season admittedly. I guess Harris a more effective ball runner in general. Feel a bit sorry for Horo though.

 

[ozbash]

Kiwis squad for the Rugby League World Cup starting on October 26 (NZT):
Backs: Josh Hoffman, Kevin Locke, Jason Nightingale, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Manu Vatuvei, Bryson Goodwin, Krisnan Inu, Dean Whare, Kieran Foran, Shaun Johnson, Thomas Leuluai.
Forwards: Issac Luke, Jesse Bromwich, Sam Kasiano, Ben Matulino, Sam Moa, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Greg Eastwood, Alex Glenn, Tohu Harris, Simon Mannering, Frank Pritchard, Elijah Taylor.

 

[Mr Angry]

So TL will be a hooker mainly.

 

[Diesel]

Foran is too good to be moved. Happy with TL at hooker

 

[shiznit]

So TL will be a hooker mainly.

Well I'd say there's little chance of him taking Forans spot....

 

[Beavers Headgear]

Knew Kearney wouldn't swallow his pride and put Horo in the squad. While I wouldn't have him in my top 17 we have really missed a trick not having the option there of his combination running good lines off Foran. Harris is a touch overrated

 

[joseph1]

Will miss experience of Rapira, McKendry, Blair and Sika Manu - despite all their form flucuations and injuries over the last couple of years. It means the likes of Moa and Harris can't be passengers - they need to step it up big time.

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

Will miss experience of Rapira, McKendry, Blair and Sika Manu - despite all their form flucuations and injuries over the last couple of years. It means the likes of Moa and Harris can't be passengers - they need to step it up big time.

Would've thought it was pretty clear that there were 4 props ahead of Rapira and McKendry these days so not sure what they could add. I understand the idea of loyalty to former players but this is a rep side- you can't just decide not to pick the best players!

 

[mean_maori_mean]

Would've thought it was pretty clear that there were 4 props ahead of Rapira and McKendry these days so not sure what they could add. I understand the idea of loyalty to former players but this is a rep side- you can't just decide not to pick the best players!

Yeah but Rapira offers a cool head also and big ticker. Leadership.
That none of the other proprs offer.

Horo perhaps a little unlucky.
I dont rate Harris that strongly - i would rather have Taumololo in the 24 man squad, regardless if he has played reserves/20s.

If you were going defense then Justin Horo would be in.

I can only dream but imagine if SBW, Papalii were available and willing for the kiwis.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

Would've had Horo 100%

One of Australia's biggest advantages has been set combinations thanks to Origin. The Foran/Horo one was killing teams this year. Bad move.

Otherwise I don't mind us going for a bit of youth/form over experience.

 

[TheDMC]

No Jeremy Smith right? Unavailable for personal reasons. That sucks IMO, he is the hard nut we need.

 

[MKEB...]

I am a little surprised that harris got in ahead of proctor

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

SBW changes his mind and now wants to play. Attention seeking at its best.

 

[Fufu Andronez]

lol and the show rolls on.

 

[Dav0c]

SBW changes his mind and now wants to play. Attention seeking at its best.

Source? I saw a post on twitter saying he has made himself available but can't find anything else.