I was expecing Penesini actually. I doubt Kaufusi and Cartright have been dropped, more likely rested. In any event this will keep the players on their toes. Hope Russell and Roach do well in their debut.
It doesn't change the better part of the last three years, but we won the 2026 Witzer Pre-season Challenge on the back of some encouraging trial form.
Gus Gould says trial results mean nothing. What matters is physicality, fitness and energy within…
"1: I Longi
2: B Simonson
3: S Russell
4: W Penisini
5: J Addo Carr
6: J Pezet
7: M Moses
8: Jr Paulo
9: R Smith
10: J Hopgood
11: J Williams
12: K Kautoga
13: D Walker
14: TDS
15: J De Belin ( front row / lock )
16: S Tuivita ( front row )
17:…"
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Good move if makes sure we are motivated
Dogs are playing well recently
Sean Russell, did anyone see that coming ?
Interesting that Kaufusi has been dropped, he's been going well I thought.
I was expecing Penesini actually. I doubt Kaufusi and Cartright have been dropped, more likely rested. In any event this will keep the players on their toes. Hope Russell and Roach do well in their debut.
BA was criticising dumb/ lose plays. Thought that was Cartwright and Lane - dont remember Kafusi contributing to the turn overs
He had a lose carry from a kick off. After we scored the 3 tries quickly from memory.
Yes i actually thought he was a genuine chance to get a call up this year if injury happened.
He looks pretty good, got decent height, i reckon he might go ok.
Sean who?
Dropped, not rested...Cartwright at least
Great, looking forward to seeing them play.
Heard loads about them, never seen them in action.
BA is going bananas with the fresh faces this season . I love it . Does anyone know how good this dude was in NZ ? Can't remember him at all .
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