- Z Hunter
- B Newlands
- R Penisni
- A Nanva
- J Tago
- M Hunter
- D Hawkins
- Kalache
- B Hands
- T Mataele
- W Latu
- B Cartwright
- R Matterson
- Niutili-Schmidt
- R Alterton
- B Parker
- I Mapu-Satiu
As you can see by the names on the list we have many injuries which has resulted many RM players in this team.
- At fullback there is no Twiddle, Papaii or Martyn so Z Hunter is there as the 4th choice.
- There is no AMS, Russel (in NRL for Lomax) or Dunster (not sure what happened to Dunster again!!!) so Newlands played.
- There is no Volkman so M Hunter is the 5/8. Chosen over Lynn.
- In the forwards there is no Grieg, (suspended), Pryke (concussion), Lane (leave),Tuilagi (suspended), Doorey (in NRL for Tuivita), Keir, Lussick, T Brown (all injured)
So as you can see the list of unavailable players is massive. 15 Players !!!
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Hayne was actually good. Understandbly not as quick or elusive giving his size. Defensively he did not miss a tackle. Dropped one of their props on their back. Set up one try with a cut out pass. If he trimmed down I have no doubt he would make the cup team still.
https://youtu.be/uJZ7hYZrLhk?si=eahkB0FYyfUJUCbF
Mate c'mon. He's 48 years old and 20kg over weight. Maybe Hindy could get a start?
I did say if he trimmed down. If he was proper fit and kept in shape I am confident he could handle cup level footy. I am not saying that will happen
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