Test match NZ V AUS

[manlyfan76]

1,6,7,9 are all set you would think
Sheck
Foran
Johnson
Luke

 

[Holmsey]

Guess that means the boys will play for city. Turbos and Walkz.

 

[globaleagle]

If (when) NZ pick Marty, I hope his ribs are fully healed. I don't want to see him on the sidelines injured. (Or anywhere injured.)

 

[manlyfan76]

http://m.nrl.com/2017-kangaroos-anzac-test-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/106071default.aspx
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The Australian Rugby League Commission has today selected the following players to represent the Australian Kangaroos in the 2017 ANZAC Test.

The 2017 ANZAC Test match, against New Zealand at Canberra's GIO Stadium on Friday, May 5, will be Australian Captain Cameron Smith’s 50th Test match, as well as his 27th as Captain.

Smith will become just the second player to play 50 Test matches for Australia, behind Darren Lockyer (59), while he will also join Clive Churchill as Australia’s second most capped captain.

The 20-man squad contains five Club captains (or co-captains) – Darius Boyd (Brisbane), Johnathan Thurston (North Queensland Cowboys), Aaron Woods (Wests Tigers), Cameron Smith (Melbourne Storm) and Boyd Cordner (Sydney Roosters).

"This is an incredibly important game for us, coming in a World Cup year," Kangaroos Coach Mal Meninga said.

"Any Test match is important, but the fact this will be Cameron's 50th Test match certainly adds some extra significance.

"Cameron's incredible milestones will form a significant part of our week."

Meninga said that given the short preparation, he and Kangaroos selectors had looked to reward those who played in the successful Four Nations campaign in 2016.

"Not only do these players have established combinations with each other, but they are also well aware of our values," Meninga said.

"However the State of Origin series and then the remainder of the NRL Premiership will be major considerations when we look to name our squad for the World Cup later this year."

The Kangaroos squad will assemble on Monday, May 1 in Canberra.

 

[Ryan]

If we get up this week, then head into the bye, Manly could potentially be in the top 4 the week the test is played, and would then have 0 players in the Australian team to show for it.

Am I bias, or is this a disgrace?

Jake in his very limited game time in the U.K was outstanding for Australia.

 

[manlyfan76]

If we get up this week, then head into the bye, Manly could potentially be in the top 4 the week the test is played, and would then have 0 players in the Australian team to show for it.

Am I bias, or is this a disgrace?

Jake in his very limited game time in the U.K was outstanding for Australia.

Bias yes
A disgrace? No, it is the system. The Australian coaches play the safe percentages so ourplayers have missed out on getting into a team that plays it safe.
For me the interesting thing is Morgan is the utility so you would think he will retain that for QLD.

 

[HappilyManly]

https://m.facebook.com/events/1513506162048863?acontext={"ref":"98","action_history":"null"}&aref=98

6 RL Pacific Islands Teams Fan Day May 3 at Blacktown

Jorge will be picked for Tonga for sure

 

[HappilyManly]

Toa Samoa and Mate Ma'a Tonga have announced their squads ahead of next Saturday's historic international rugby league triple-header at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

Some of the game's most exciting players feature in each of the line-ups, including Anthony Milford, Josh McGuire and Sam Kasiano for Toa Samoa, and Michael Jennings, Will Hopoate, Andrew Fifita and representing Mate Ma'a Tonga.

The PNG Kumuls open proceeding in the first Test on May 6 when they take on the Cook Islands before traditional rivals Fiji and Tonga face off in the penultimate match of the evening. Toa Samoa complete the triple-header when on they take on the number three-ranked side, England.

Mate Ma'a Tonga coach Kristian Woolf was looking forward to the week ahead with calibre of players named in his squad.

"This is the first time since I've been involved that every player is coming straight from an elite NRL system, which is really exciting," Woolf said.

"It's the most talented group we've ever assembled, so if we work hard as a team next Saturday against Fiji, I've got no doubt we'll fulfil our potential this year."

The squads for Fiji Bati, Papua New Guinea and Cook Islands will be named on Sunday following the conclusion of Round 9 of the NRL Telstra Premiership.

Tickets for the 2017 Pacific Test triple-header are on sale now from nrl.com/tickets, with General Public family packages available for $65 and adult tickets available for as little as $25.

Toa Samoa Squad
NB: Players are listed in alphabetical order with an additional player to be included following the completion of Round 9 NRL Telstra Premiership matches.

Leeson Ah Mau - St George Illawarra Dragons
John Asiata - North Queensland Cowboys
Fa'amanu Brown - Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
Herman Ese'ese - Brisbane Broncos
Sam Kasiano - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Tim Lafai - St George Illawarra Dragons
Joseph Leilua - Canberra Raiders
Isaac Liu - Sydney Roosters
Josh McGuire- Brisbane Broncos
Peter Mata'utia - Newcastle Knights
Sione Mata'utia - Newcastle Knights
Suaia Matagi - Parramatta Eels
Anthony Milford - Brisbane Broncos
David Nofoaluma - Wests Tigers
Kaysa Pritchard - Parramatta Eels
Sauaso Sue - Wests Tigers
Antonio Winterstein - North Queensland Cowboys

Mate Ma' Tonga Squad

1. Will Hopoate - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
2. Daniel Tupou - Sydney Roosters
3. Brenko Lee - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
4. Michael Jennings - Parramatta Eels
5. Jorge Taufua - Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
6. Tuimoala Lolohea - New Zealand Warriors
7. Ata Hingano - New Zealand Warriors
8. Andrew Fifita - Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
9. Siliva Havili - St George Illawarra Dragons
10. Leilani Latu - Penrith Panthers
11. Sika Manu (c) - Hull FC
12. Felise Kaufusi - Melbourne Storm
13. Sio Siua Taukeiaho - Sydney Roosters
14. Sione Katoa - Penrith Panthers
15. Joe Ofahengaue - Brisbane Broncos
16. Siosaia Vave - Parramatta Eels
17. Addin Fonua-Blake - Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
18. Samisoni Langi - Penrith Panthers
19. Patrick Kaufusi - North Queensland Cowboys
20. Leivaha Pulu - Gold Coast Titans
21. Sione Vea - Tongan Rugby League

http://leagueunlimited.com/news/30108-tonga-and-samoa-squads-named-for-pacific-test-invitational/

 

[manlyfan76]

Jake into AUS squad as 18th man.

 

[Holmsey]

Jake into AUS squad as 18th man.

Is still available for city Though?

 

[HappilyManly]

Kapow is the sole Manly in the Kiwi Team

Broncs have 3 plus 3 Roos

1. Darius Boyd 2. Blake Ferguson 3. Josh Dugan 4. Will Chambers 5. Valentine Holmes 6. Johnathan Thurston 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Aaron Woods 9. Cameron Smith 10. David Klemmer 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Matt Gillett 13. Trent Merrin 14. Michael Morgan 15. Shannon Boyd 16. Tyson Frizell 17. Sam Thaiday 18. Jake Trbojevic 19. James Maloney

 

[Little Grubber Kick]

The 20-man squad contains five Club captains (or co-captains) – Darius Boyd (Brisbane), Johnathan Thurston (North Queensland Cowboys), Aaron Woods (Wests Tigers), Cameron Smith (Melbourne Storm) and Boyd Cordner (Sydney Roosters).

too many cooks.......what are the odds?

 

[Shoe1]

Boyd and woods out. Jake and fifita in. McLean new 18th man.

 

[manlyfan76]

Kiwis (squad): Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Adam Blair, Jesse Bromwich (c), Kenny Bromwich, Kieran Foran, David Fusitu’a, Shaun Johnson, Jordan Kahu, Issac Luke, Simon Mannering, Kodi Nikorima, Russell Packer, Kevin Proctor, Jordan Rapana, Brandon Smith, Jason Taumalolo, Martin Taupau, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Dean Whare

 

[HoldenV8]

Lewis Brown has lost his test place (not surprisingly). But I'd expect Marty Taupau to either start at prop or from the bench.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Brandon Smith

Never heard of him, I guess must be in the English comp?

 

[Harvies elbow]

Never heard of him, I guess must be in the English comp?

I think it's their team of solicitors

 

[manlyfan76]

Never heard of him, I guess must be in the English comp?

"Kidwell did choose one player right out of left-field with Storm youngster Brandon Smith, who is yet to make his NRL debut, selected to be part of the squad."
Read more at:
http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/rug...s/news-story/71240d8164be445c8d4339752cfd4ebc

He is a Hooker btw.

 

[manlyfan76]

Api in fiji team
Henry Raiwalui in fiji team
Addin in for Tonga
Kelly into country team

 

[double hoops]

Brandon Smith. Brandon Who? Interesting