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Post by jim on Aug 6, 2008 23:13:32 GMT 10
That's a solid few NRL and SL players. 1. Wes Naiqama 2. Semi Tadulala 3. Darryl Millard 4. Jayson Bukuya 5. Akuila Uate 6. 7. Aaron Groom 8. 9. 10. 11. Ashton Sims 12. Peni Tagive 13. John Sutton 14. 15. 16. 17. Fill in the rest... I know there are some out of position vbut they have alot of wingers and centres. Sounds like more overseas players will probably come forward. Hope they have 3,4,5 locals in their playing team for all games. I think Fiji will be one of the most "genuine" out of the group stages Fiji v France should be the most authentic game of the groups they will go with lots of locals I think but these guys if comitted should give them a bit of backbone, there are a few guys kicking about the english NL's who are fijians Yeh there will probably be a few more, like Watene for a start. I imagine there will be a few in QLD, NSW and Jim beam Cup aswell as the NL's. I'm looking forward to seeing France play and that looks extremly likely unless they finish last. Hopefully I'll see them play in the SFQ but if the come 2nd I'll see them in Rocky. It looks like France will only name 2 NRL players L'estrange and Shillington so that's good. |
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Post by jim on Aug 6, 2008 23:15:35 GMT 10
anyone know anything about Samoa and Tonga being a 22,000 sell out already? Nope havn't heard anything about that. I am sure it will sell out and if it already has that's great news! last I heard the Melbourne game was about 50% sold. No reason the melbourne game won't sell out IMO since a shed load of QLD, NSW and Poms will be there for the Melbourne Cup. |
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Post by beez on Aug 7, 2008 14:49:36 GMT 10
anyone know anything about Samoa and Tonga being a 22,000 sell out already? There's still tickets available in every category on the Ticketek website. |
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Post by beez on Aug 8, 2008 10:01:43 GMT 10
NZ Squad (49 players):
Fraser Anderson (Cronulla)
Roy Asotasi (South Sydney)
Adam Blair (Melbourne)
Nathan Cayless (Parramatta)
Rangi Chase (St George Illawarra)
Anthony Cherrington (Sydney Roosters)
Greg Eastwood (Brisbane)
David Fa'alogo (South Sydney)
Sonny Fai (NZ Warriors)
Nathan Fien (NZ Warriors)
Dene Halatau (Wests Tigers)
Bronson Harrison (Wests Tigers)
Weller Hauraki (Parramatta)
Lance Hohaia (NZ Warriors)
Krisnan Inu (Parramatta)
Masada Iosefa (Penrith)
Shaun Kenny-Dowall (Sydney Roosters)
David Kidwell (South Sydney)
Thomas Leuluai (Wigan)
Jeff Lima (Melbourne)
Issac Luke (South Sydney)
Simon Mannering (NZ Warriors)
Sika Manu (Melbourne)
Manase Manuokafoa (South Sydney)
Benji Marshall (Wests Tigers)
Steve Matai (Manly)
Ben Matulino (NZ Warriors)
Fui Fui Moimoi (Parramatta)
Jason Nightingale (St George Illawarra)
Eddie Paea (South Sydney)
Sam Perrett (Sydney Roosters)
Frank Pritchard (Penrith)
Sam Rapira (NZ Warriors)
Ben Roberts (Bulldogs)
Jerome Ropati (NZ Warriors)
Setaimata Sa (Sydney Roosters)
Jeremy Smith (Melbourne)
Iosia Soliola (Sydney Roosters)
Chase Stanley (St George Illawarra)
Fetuli Talanoa (South Sydney)
Taulima Tautai (Parramatta)
Lee Te Maari (Bulldogs)
Ben Te'o (Wests Tigers)
Taniela Tuiaki (Wests Tigers)
Evarn Tuimavave (NZ Warriors)
Manu Vatuvei (NZ Warriors)
Cooper Vuna (Newcastle)
Brent Webb (Leeds)
Sonny Bill Williams (Bulldogs, subject to availability)
Only 2 Super League players. I haven't watched much SL this season but I thought there would've been at least a couple more (Webster, Whatuira).
Does anyone know if Paul Rauhihi has retired from tests; I'd have him in the final 24 for sure.
And SBW - why? I don't want that guy representing my country; the NZRL continually do stuff like this.
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Post by Kiwi fan on Aug 8, 2008 16:42:54 GMT 10
I support Hull KR and I'm really annoyed that Webster has missed out; Whatuira and Rauhihi should be there as well. Me thinks Kearny doesn't watch much super league. No Covell is a suprise as well.
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Post by beez on Aug 8, 2008 18:02:01 GMT 10
Yeah, like I said I haven't watched much Super League this season but Webster really impressed me early on. Whatuira, Rauhihi, and Louis Anderson also are far better than some of the guys named.
But the final 24 should be fairly solid.
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Post by Marv on Aug 8, 2008 18:08:31 GMT 10
Agree with both of you guys certainly for Webster but with Rauihihis case NZ have some pretty good young forwards and of course experienced guys like Roy.
Would have always expected a team a little weak in 3/4 to take on someone of Websters quality, all in all though a good looking side full of young NRL talent
If Kearney isnt watching much SL you guys should be worried, I think personally,with Kearney having played in SL (fairly) recently he realises that the NRL is better quality and has, as such, picked the NRL boys first.
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Post by Druzik on Aug 8, 2008 18:48:53 GMT 10
Or Kerney's worried that clubs will not release the NZ players... one hopes that they will.
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Post by Kiwi fan on Aug 9, 2008 11:21:15 GMT 10
Or Kerney's worried that clubs will not release the NZ players... one hopes that they will. I don't see why they wouldn't realease their players. I guess you never know. |
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Post by Druzik on Aug 11, 2008 16:21:29 GMT 10
They havent in the past fro internationals... would not surprise me. And it does go both ways. When NZ had their mid year test against the Brits the aussie clubs would not release players... all a guilty in my books.
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Post by Marv on Aug 11, 2008 17:59:08 GMT 10
Or Kerney's worried that clubs will not release the NZ players... one hopes that they will. I don't see why they wouldn't realease their players. I guess you never know. well they have always had problems getting players before i dont see why it would change, at least 2 kiwis will need "end of season surgery" Im sure. |
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Post by Marv on Aug 11, 2008 18:48:02 GMT 10
FIJIAN NATIONALS/DOMESTIC PLAYERS - TO TRIAL FOR FINAL SPOTS
Alipate Noilea (Parkes Spacemen)
Apakuki Mate (Grafton Rhinos)
Asaeli Saravaki (Darlington Point)
Epi Neioko (Parkes)
Eroni Dolodai (Sawtell Panthers)
Iowane Divavesi (Terrigal Sharks)
Jone Macilai (Fassifern RLFC QLD)
Jone Wesele (Darlington Point)
Semisi Tora (Parkes Spacemen)
Seruvi Ralulu (Cowra Magpies)
Sevanaia Koroi (West Magpies)
Sitiveni Logaivau (Fassifern RLFC QLD)
Sonny Blake (Cowra Magpies)
Tomu Jani Koroi (West Magpies)
Viliame Domo (Cowra Magpies)
Vula Naqau (Terrigal Sharks)
Waisea Cakau (Terrigal Sharks)
Waisale Suka (Terrigal Sharks)
Ilisoni Mateiratu (Parkes Spacemen)
Josateki Ravueta (Sawtell Panthers)
Josua Koroibulu (Milton Ulladulla Bulldogs)
Kaliova Nauqe Tani (Fassifern RLFC QLD)
Malakai Tuiloa (Milton Ulladulla Bulldogs)
Neori Buli (Fassifern RLFC QLD)
Neori Kurumalawai (Grafton Rhinos)
Osea Sadrau (Fassifern RLFC QLD)
Rulade Vuetivavalagi (Darlington Point)
Amenasi Aditagane (Cowra Magpies)
Josateki Sovau (Fassifern RLFC QLD)
These players are the local players trialing for the Fiji WC squad.
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Post by Marv on Aug 11, 2008 18:51:02 GMT 10
CONFIRMED OVERSEAS BASED PLAYERS
Akuila Uate (Newcastle Knights)
Waisale (Wes) Naiqama (Newcastle Knights)
Jason Bukuya (Cronulla Sharks)
Ashton Sims (Brisbane Broncos)
Peni Tagive (West Tigers)
John Sutton (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Daryl Millard (Canterburry Bulldogs)
Aaron Groom (Canterburry Bulldogs)
Semi Tadulala (Bradford Bulls)
Nick Bradley Qalilawa (Manly Sea Eagles)
These are Fijis CONFIRMED overseas players
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FIJIAN AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS - ALSO TO TRIAL FOR FINAL SPOTS
Keni Luke (Goulbourn Workers)
Kevin Naiqama (Newcastle Knights)
Meli Canaveiwekani (Auckland Warriors)
James Storer (Cronulla Sharks)
Eparama Navale (Dubbo CYMS)
Netani Suka (Gateshead Thunder)
Hanry Raiwalui (St George Dragons)
Ilisoni Vuadreu (Yenda NSW)
Sam Wara (North Sydney)
Samuela Loaloadravu (Yenda NSW)
Jason Gangaram (Cambeltown Eagles)
John Kennedy (St George Dragons)
Seru Rogo (Yenda NSW)
Stanley Waqa (Sydney Roosters)
Tabua Cakacaka (Gateshead Thunder)
Tevita Seru Rauluni Jnr (Yenda NSW)
Tomasi Caqusau (Yenda NSW)
Peceli Suasua Wawavanua (Narraweena Hawks)
Kiniviliame Tanaucucavu (Dubbo CYMS)
Akuila Tavou Veteniqua (Manurewa Marlins)
Puna Rasaubale (London Skolars)
Namila Davui (London Skolars)
These are Fijis "Australian" residents who will compete for spots at the world cup sqaud also
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Post by Marv on Aug 20, 2008 17:21:07 GMT 10
England squad leaked apparently.....
Englands 40 Man squad:
S Briscoe, R Burrow, K Brown, T Clubb, M Diskin, P Deacon, G Ellis, P Fox, S Fielden, M Fa’assavalu, A Gardner, J Graham,
M Gleeson, L Gilmour, G Hock, J Jones-Buchanan, J Langley,
A Lynch, A Morley, D McGuire, L McCarthy-Scarsbrook, T Newton,
S O’Laughlin, L Pryce, J Peacock, R Purdham, G Raynor, J Roby,
L Smith, K Senior, M Shenton, K Sinfield, P Sykes, D Tickle,
J Westerman, D Washbrook, P Wellens, B Westwood, J Wilkin,
K Yeaman
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Post by jim on Aug 28, 2008 14:55:08 GMT 10
2008 SCOTLAND Rugby League World Cup Squad
Chris ARMIT Bulldogs
Nathan ARMIT Bulldogs
Kier BELL London Skolars
Jamie BENN No club, formerly Featherstone
Danny BROUGH Wakefield
Mark CALDERWOOD Wigan
Paddy COUPAR Edinburgh Eagles
John DUFFY Widnes
Ben FISHER Hull KR
Keith GALLOWAY Wests Tigers
Daniel HECKENBERG Harlequins
Andrew HENDERSON Castleford
Kevin HENDERSON Wakefield
Ian HENDERSON Warriors
Graeme HORNE Hull FC
Jack HOWIESON Sheffield
Paul JACKSON Huddersfield
Wade LIDDELL Brisbane Easts
Scott LOGAN Raiders
Rhys LOVEGROVE Hull KR
Neil LOWE Keighlry
David LYNN Edinburgh Eagles
Iain MARSH Workington
David McCONNELL Leigh Centurians
Duncan MCGILVERY Wakefield
Dene MILLER London Skolars
Spencer MILLER Whitehaven
Iain MORRISON Widnes
Gareth MORTON Widnes
Mick NANYN Oldham
Lee PATERSON Widnes
Michael ROBERTSON Manly
Iain SINFIELD Oldham or Rochdale
Jamie SMITH Fife Lions
Jonathan STEEL Hull KR
Alex SZTOCK Sheffield
Andy TODD Edinburgh Eagles
Matthew TUNSTALL Workington
Tom WILD Rochdale
Oliver WILKES Wakefield
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