International Pacific Championship

[sup42]

Well that could not have worked out better for our club to get our back up half in an international and in a side that is in need of his particular skill set.

I hope he has a ball and reigns terror with that boot on everyone.

Andrew Webster will be thrilled eh.

 

[Defence]

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Couple of interesting ones there with Howarth and te kura (he’s the bronco kid who was towering over hass).
Was Pompey available for this side?

 

[Naumaifooty]

Couple of interesting ones there with Howarth and te kura (he’s the bronco kid who was towering over hass).
Was Pompey available for this side?

Does this make Howarth and Mooney ineligible for origin selection down the track? Feels like it could end up another Kalyn Ponga/Val Holmes situation.

 

[SBW1]

I think Vlandy and a lot of NRL officials want to change the rules regarding Tier 1 nations. They could really enhance the Origin brand by allowing Tier 1 eligible players in. Wonder if Madge getting the Blues gig could speed it along, provided he didn't have to relinquish his Kiwis position.

 

[Defence]

Does this make Howarth and Mooney ineligible for origin selection down the track? Feels like it could end up another Kalyn Ponga/Val Holmes situation.

Pretty sure it doesn’t count.
I wonder if ponga has any regrets there- could’ve played 20 tests and been a kiwi great by now.
Must’ve been a hard decision for him- I remember he was picked for junior kiwis and kangaroos but declined them both because he couldn’t make his mind up.
No doubt origin got him over the line.

 

[chrisnz]

Do we have 2 teams or what is the "A" squad because they look like a b team to me if I've ever seen one

 

[Defence]

Thought rapana might’ve had a run… also piakura and moeroa.

 

[Playdaball]

The big thing with the Cooks is that unlike Fiji, Samoa and Tonga, RL is the #1 game.

 

[Canadian_Warriors_Fan]

Good news, Leka has been chosen for the Tongan A's team. I know I was worried that he was hurt as he didn't play in the last few weeks of the NSW Cup season.

 

[Defence]

Good news, Leka has been chosen for the Tongan A's team. I know I was worried that he was hurt as he didn't play in the last few weeks of the NSW Cup season.

Good news for the warriors- maybe not such good news for the kiwis.

 

[jonesy101]

ok so am i getting this right.... if you play for Kiwi A team, you cant be selected for Kangaroos in the future?...

You have to play a full test match to be excluded. Even making a Kiwis train on squad doesn't count as was the case with James Tamou.

 

[Shogun]

Karmichael Hunt coaching the Cook Islands now

 

[sup42]

The big thing with the Cooks is that unlike Fiji, Samoa and Tonga, RL is the #1 game.

I think you will find that the Rugby League teams of Tonga and Samoa now mean more to the people than the imposed sport they play from a colonial history.

All they need to do is win and the world will change.

 

[Defence]

Cook Islands and png have named their teams- love those mad png bastards- they’ve named a strong side and are gonna be very hard to beat at home.
Hoping the cookies can swing an upset though

 

[Defence]

Australia has named their side.
Can’t say it’s the best kangaroos side Ive ever seen- never seen a bad one though tbf and they’ll still be the team to beat.

 

[Defence]

And the samoan side.
Think they might’ve been better off starting with volkman and asi in the halves.
Good to see Ronnie there all the same.

 

[SBW1]

Stowers-Smith added to New Zealand Kiwis A |

Stowers-Smith added to New Zealand Kiwis ANew Zealand Rugby League - Official New Zealand Rugby League website

nzrl.co.nz

 

[Up the guttz]

How great is it to have an A’s team!!
Will help the warriors going forward. More experience for the up and comers

Really looking forward to seeing them play

 

[SBW1]

Apart from their game with Tonga A, their other role is to train with the Kiwis. Would the Roos be doing anything similar or not?

 

[Teets]

Apart from their game with Tonga A, their other role is to train with the Kiwis. Would the Roos be doing anything similar or not?

Don't think they even need to. They get three Origin camps a year that give them a massive head start on us in rep football.