{"id":164437,"date":"2021-11-24T01:25:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T02:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=164437"},"modified":"2021-11-24T05:57:27","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T05:57:27","slug":"blues-coaches-blown-away-by-rts-transition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=164437","title":{"rendered":"Blues coaches &#039;blown away&#039; by RTS transition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Blues coach Leon MacDonald believes marquee signing Roger Tuivasa-Sheck could make a Super Rugby impact as soon as round one next year despite his code switch being slowed by COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>The NRL superstar was released early from his Warriors contract so he could test the rugby waters with Auckland in New Zealand&#x27;s NPC.<\/p>\n<p>But while pandemic lockdowns prevented Tuivasa-Sheck from actually taking the field, MacDonald said his progress on the training field gave him great confidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Watch the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season on Stan Sport.<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stan.com.au\/rugby?utm_source=wwos&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=rugby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Start your 7-day free trial\u00a0here\"><strong><em>Start your seven day free trial here!<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"1492f8b1-a4b1-4bdc-9575-0886b9e88128\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/1492f8b1-a4b1-4bdc-9575-0886b9e88128\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"4949\" data-height=\"3299\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&quot;I expect him to be ready to go,&quot; MacDonald said after all 12 Super Rugby squads were officially unveiled.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;In his mind he&#x27;s definitely ready to go in round one. It&#x27;s about trying to pull him back instead of push him forward. He&#x27;s pretty determined and excited.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;If you speak to any of the players and coaches, we&#x27;re blown away by how quickly he has taken to the game. It&#x27;s like he never left it. His detail and preparation is really impressive and his skillset is right up there. We thought it might take him a while with the different skill sets, but he&#x27;s been working really hard at that.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/rugby\/2021-live-scores-wallabies-wales-latest-union-results-kick-off-time-news-video-highlights-spring-tour-principality-stadium\/f9b8cb57-b9ba-4abd-97dd-101b7390a82c?ocid=Social-WWOS\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How the match unfolded in our live blog this morning\"><strong>Wallabies lose heartbreaking Test against Wales<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/rugby\/2021-england-south-africa-springboks-scores-highlights-match-report-video\/19aa9438-b632-4753-a988-b2eeba69ad39\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"England get World Cup revenge against Springboks\"><strong>England get World Cup revenge against Springboks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/rugby\/world-rugby-news-2021-rassie-erasmus-ban-reaction-nic-berry-testimony\/83772439-75c8-4206-8aa9-a92574d02334\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Aussie ref at the centre of international firestorm\"><strong>Aussie ref at the centre of international firestorm<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"43b53dd1-d13c-43bc-993a-e2f21500d424\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/43b53dd1-d13c-43bc-993a-e2f21500d424\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"1396\" data-height=\"785\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&quot;Like everyone he&#x27;ll be trying to put his hand up and push for that game one starting spot.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>MacDonald added that the league fullback was being viewed as an inside centre at the Blues.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;The big picture plan was to start him in the outsides with Auckland and progress him into midfield for us &#8211; we&#x27;ve missed that through COVID. But the outside backs was easy for him, and didn&#x27;t take him long to adjust. We feel he&#x27;s ticked that box. He did full contact with Auckland and looked great on the wing.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>&quot;So we&#x27;ve said let&#x27;s narrow his focus now and concentrate on midfield for the next while, knowing if he does become an outside back for whatever reason that transition is halfway done for him.&quot;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/login.nine.com.au\/login?client_id=wwos&amp;redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwwos.nine.com.au&amp;newsletter=true\" title=\"For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"c5cff8c6-7bcf-4714-9e4f-655edffe7158\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/c5cff8c6-7bcf-4714-9e4f-655edffe7158\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"4276\" data-height=\"2851\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Wallabies captain Michael Hooper headlines the big name additions among the Australian squads after being confirmed in the Waratahs for 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Jesse Mogg and Cam Clark (Brumbies), Tom Lynagh (Reds), Izack Rodda (Force) and Matt Philip (Rebels) are other notable signings in Australia.<\/p>\n<p>Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika will join the fresh 12 team competition next year.<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"cadb4fa8-e944-4d0e-a0f7-6104c47782fe\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/cadb4fa8-e944-4d0e-a0f7-6104c47782fe\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"3495\" data-height=\"2349\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC 2022 SQUADS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; AUSTRALIA &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>BRUMBIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Props<\/strong>: Allan Alaalatoa, Fred Kaihea, Sefo Kautai, Tom Ross, James Slipper, Scott Sio<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hookers:<\/strong> Folau Fainga&#x27;a, Lachlan Lonergan, Connal McInerney, Billy Pollard<\/p>\n<p><strong>Locks:<\/strong> Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Cadeyrn Neville, Darcy Swain<\/p>\n<p><strong>Back row:<\/strong> Jahrome Brown, Ed Kennedy, Luke Reimer, Pete Samu, Rory Scott, Rob Valetini<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halfbacks:<\/strong> Lachie Albert, Ryan Lonergan, Nic White<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fly halves:<\/strong> Rodney Iona, Noah Lolesio<\/p>\n<p><strong>Centres:<\/strong> Hudson Creighton, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Len Ikitau, Irae Simone, Ollie Sapsford<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outside backs:<\/strong> Tom Banks, Cam Clark, Jesse Mogg, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright<\/p>\n<p><strong>In<\/strong>: Sefo Kautai, Fred Kaihea, Ed Kennedy, Rod Iona, Hudson Creighton, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Ollie Sapsford, Cam Clark, Jesse Mogg<\/p>\n<p><strong>Out:<\/strong> Bayley Kuenzle, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Reesjan Pasitoa, Reece Tapine, James Tucker, Harry Lloyd, Mack Hansen, Archer Holz, Solomone Kata<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"8a399fd4-31a9-4f1a-b627-4ba12350a41d\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/8a399fd4-31a9-4f1a-b627-4ba12350a41d\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"3000\" data-height=\"2001\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>REBELS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:<\/strong> Cabous Eloff, Vaauli Faamausili, Matt Gibbon, Cameron Orr, Rhys van Nek<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hookers:<\/strong> James Hanson, Efi Maafu, Jordan Uelese<\/p>\n<p><strong>Locks:<\/strong> Ross Haylett-Petty, Trevor Hosea, Tom Nowlan, Matt Philip<\/p>\n<p><strong>Back row:<\/strong> Richard Hardwick, Tamati Ioane, Josh Kemeny, Rob Leota, Michael Wells, Brad Wilkin<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halfbacks:<\/strong> Joe Powell, Moses Sorovi, James Tuttle<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fly halves:<\/strong> Carter Gordon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Centres:<\/strong> Stacey Ili, Ray Nu&#x27;u, Young Tonumaipea, Matt To&#x27;omua, Jeral Skelton<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outside backs:<\/strong> Lachlan Anderson, Reece Hodge, Andrew Kellaway, Joe Pincus, Ilikena Vudogo<\/p>\n<p><strong>In:<\/strong> Tamati Ioane, Joe Pincus, Moses Sorovi, Efi Maafu, Matt Philip<\/p>\n<p><strong>Out:<\/strong> Lucio Sordoni, Ignacio Calas, Steve Cummins, Lewis Holland, Frank Lomani, Tom Pincus, Dane Haylett-Petty, Isi Naisarani, Marika Koroibete<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"8ebd7aa6-793d-49e5-9122-d415f70ca370\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/8ebd7aa6-793d-49e5-9122-d415f70ca370\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"3000\" data-height=\"1956\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>WARATAHS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:<\/strong> Angus Bell, Tiaan Taukipulu, Te Tera Faulkner, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Ruan Smith, Archer Holz<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hookers:<\/strong> David Porecki, Tom Horton<\/p>\n<p><strong>Locks:<\/strong> Max Douglas, Jed Holloway, Ned Hanigan, Hugh Bokenham, Jeremy Williams<\/p>\n<p><strong>Back row:<\/strong> Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Lachie Swinton, Carlo Tizzano, Michael Hooper, Will Harris, Hugh Sinclair, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halfbacks:<\/strong> Jack Grant, Jake Gordon, Henry Robertson<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fly halves:<\/strong> Will Harrison, Tane Edmed, Ben Donaldson<\/p>\n<p><strong>Centres:<\/strong> Joey Walton, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mosese Tuipulotu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outside backs:<\/strong> Mark Nawaqanitawase, Alex Newsome, James Ramm, Triston Reilly, Tevita Funa, Dylan Pietsch<\/p>\n<p><strong>In:<\/strong> Ruan Smith, Jed Holloway, Ned Hanigan, Michael Hooper, Tevita Funa, Dylan Pietsch, Archer Holz, Hugh Bokenham<\/p>\n<p><strong>Out:<\/strong> Robbie Abel, Chris Talakai, Jack Whetton, Sam Caird, Sam Wykes,Jack Dempsey, Tepai Moeroa, Jack Maddocks, Joe Cotton, Chris Tatola<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"87229cfe-5349-43ae-9ffe-68f091f2cace\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/87229cfe-5349-43ae-9ffe-68f091f2cace\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"640\" data-height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>REDS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:<\/strong> George Blake, Feao Fotuaika, Harry Hoopert, Zane Nonggorr, Taniela Tupou, Dane Zander<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hookers:<\/strong> Richie Asiata, Alex Mafi, Josh Nasser<\/p>\n<p><strong>Locks:<\/strong> Angus Blyth, Lopeti Faifua, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Ryan Smith, Tuaina Taii Tualima,<\/p>\n<p><strong>Back row:<\/strong> Fraser McReight, Angus Scott-Young, Seru Uru, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halfbacks:<\/strong> Spencer Jeans, Tate McDermott, Kalani Thomas<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fly halves:<\/strong> Lawson Creighton, Tom Lynagh, James O&#x27;Connor<\/p>\n<p><strong>Centres:<\/strong> Josh Flook, Isaac Henry, Hunter Paisami, Hamish Stewart<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outside backs:<\/strong> Jock Campbell, Filipo Daugunu, Ilaisa Droasese, Mac Grealy, Jordan Petaia, Suliasi Vunivalu<\/p>\n<p><strong>In:<\/strong> Spencer Jeans, Tom Lynagh, Lopeti Faifua, George Blake<\/p>\n<p><strong>Out:<\/strong> Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Bryce Hegarty, Moses Sorovi<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"fc1bb167-576c-4272-a4f3-604f4764927f\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/fc1bb167-576c-4272-a4f3-604f4764927f\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"3000\" data-height=\"1999\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>FORCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:<\/strong> Bo Abra, Greg Holmes, Harry Lloyd, Santiago Medrano, Tom Robertson, Angus Wagner<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hookers:<\/strong> Feleti Kaitu&#x27;u, Andrew Ready, Jack Winchester<\/p>\n<p><strong>Locks:<\/strong> Ryan McCauley, Fergus Lee-Warner, Jackson Pugh, Izack Rodda, Sitaleki Timani, Jeremy Thrush<\/p>\n<p><strong>Back row:<\/strong> Tim Anstee, Ollie Callan, Kane Koteka, Brynard Stander<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halfbacks:<\/strong> Isaac Fines-Leleiwasa, Michael McDonald, Ian Prior<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fly halves:<\/strong> Jake McIntrye, Reejan Pasitoa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Centres:<\/strong> Kyle Godwin, Richard Kahui, Bayley Kuenzle, Grason Makara<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outside backs:<\/strong> Daniel Ala, Brad Lacey, Manasa Mataele, Jack McGregor, Toni Pulu, Byron Ralston, Jake Strachan, Reece Tapine<\/p>\n<p><strong>In:<\/strong> Daniel Ala, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Bayley Kuenzle, Harry Lloyd, Manasa Mataele, Reesjan Pasitoa, Reece Tapine<\/p>\n<p><strong>Out:<\/strong> Marcel Brache, Tomas Cubelli, Rob Kearney, Tevita Kuridrani, Jono Lance, Tomas Lezana, Kieran Longbottom, Domingo Miotti, Jordan Olowofela, Jonah Placid and Henry Taefu<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Fijian_Drua\/status\/1456426552816594946?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"embed-social embed-twitter\" data-show-caption=\"false\" data-conversation=\"none\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/Fijian_Drua\/status\/1456426552816594946?s=20<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FIJIAN DRUA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:<\/strong> Haereiti Hetet, Jone Koroiduadua, Meli Tuni, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Manasa Saulo, Samuela Tawake<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hookers:<\/strong> Mesu Dolokoto, Tevita Ikanivere, Zuriel Togiatama<\/p>\n<p><strong>Locks:<\/strong> Chris Minimbi, Ratu Rotuisolia, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Viliame Rarasea<\/p>\n<p><strong>Back row:<\/strong> Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi, Nemani Nagusa, Raikabula Momoedonu, Rusiate Nasove, Vilive Miramira, Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halfbacks:<\/strong> Leone Nawai, Peni Matawalu, Simione Kuruvoli<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fly halves:<\/strong> Teti Tela<\/p>\n<p><strong>Centres:<\/strong> Apisalome Vota, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Kalione Nasoko, Seru Vularika<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outside backs:<\/strong> Onisi Ratave, Vinaya Habosi, Kitione Taliga, Napolioni Bolaca, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"6a116e52-99be-4a7e-a974-a64f8e5b4f98\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/6a116e52-99be-4a7e-a974-a64f8e5b4f98\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"5224\" data-height=\"3483\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; NEW ZEALAND &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hookers:<\/strong> Kurt Eklund, Soane Vikena, Ricky Riccitelli<\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:<\/strong> Alex Hodgman, Jordan Lay, Ofa Tuungafasi, Marcel Renata, Nepo Laulala, Karl Tu&#x27;inukuafe<\/p>\n<p><strong>Locks:<\/strong> James Tucker, Josh Goodhue, Sam Darry, Luke Romano.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Loose forwards:<\/strong> Taine Plumtree, Tom Robinson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa, Adrian Choat<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halfbacks:<\/strong> Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki<\/p>\n<p><strong>First five-eighths:<\/strong> Beauden Barrett, Harry Plummer, Stephen Perofeta<\/p>\n<p><strong>Midfielders:<\/strong> Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Tanielu Tele&#x27;a, Rieko Ioane, Corey Evans, Tamati Tua<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outside backs:<\/strong> Mark Telea, Caleb Clarke, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Zarn Sullivan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unavailable due to injury:<\/strong> James Lay<\/p>\n<p><strong>In:<\/strong> Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Beauden Barrett, Jordan Lay, Ricky Riccitelli, Luke Romano, James Tucker, Taufa Funaki, Corey Evans, Tamati Tua, Cameron Suafoa, Adrian Choat, Anton Segner<\/p>\n<p><strong>Out:<\/strong> Blake Gibson, Emoni Narawa, Otere Black, TJ Faiane, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Patrick Tuipulotu, Jacob Pierce, Ray Nuia, Luteru Tolai, Jonathan Ruru, Dillon Hunt<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"7bd1ff51-e1f3-4195-abe7-5aecf2037108\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/7bd1ff51-e1f3-4195-abe7-5aecf2037108\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"4624\" data-height=\"3083\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>CHIEFS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hookers:<\/strong> Samisoni Taukei&#x27;aho, Bradley Slater, Tyrone Thompson<\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:<\/strong> Aidan Ross, Atunaisa Moli, Angus Ta&#x27;avao, Ollie Norris, Sione Mafileo, Reuben O&#x27;Neill<\/p>\n<p><strong>Locks:<\/strong> Tupou Vaa&#x27;i, Brodie Retallick, Laghlan McWhannell, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Josh Lord<\/p>\n<p><strong>Loose forwards:<\/strong> Mitchell Brown, Sam Cane, Luke Jacobson, Simon Parker, Pita Gus Sowakula, Kaylum Boshier, Samipeni Finau<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halfbacks:<\/strong> Brad Weber, Xavier Roe, Cortez Ratima<\/p>\n<p><strong>First five-eighths:<\/strong> Bryn Gatland, Kaleb Trask, Josh Ioane<\/p>\n<p><strong>Midfielders:<\/strong> Alex Nankivell, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Rameka Poihipi, Gideon Wrampling<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outside backs:<\/strong> Jonah Lowe, Emoni Narawa, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Chase Tiatia, Shaun Stevenson, Rivez Reihana<\/p>\n<p><strong>In:<\/strong> Josh Ioane, Brodie Retallick, Emoni Narawa, Tyrone Thompson, Samipeni Finau, Cortez Ratima, Gideon Wrampling<\/p>\n<p><strong>Out:<\/strong> Damian McKenzie, Lachlan Boshier, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Kini Naholo, Bailyn Sullivan, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Viliame Taulani, Nathan Harris<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"37dd3b8b-d950-4091-8354-025399831f90\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/37dd3b8b-d950-4091-8354-025399831f90\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"3000\" data-height=\"2000\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>HURRICANES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hookers:<\/strong> Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, James O&#x27;Reilly<\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:<\/strong> Tevita Mafileo, Alex Fidow, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Pasilio Tosi, Pouri Rakete-Stones<\/p>\n<p><strong>Locks:<\/strong> James Blackwell, Dom Bird, Scott Scrafton, Justin Sangster<\/p>\n<p><strong>Loose forwards:<\/strong> Brayden Iose, Du&#x27;Plessis Kirifi, Reed Prinsep, Blake Gibson, Ardie Savea, Tyler Laubscher, Devan Flanders, Caleb Delany, TK Howden<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halfbacks:<\/strong> Jamie Booth, TJ Perenara, Cam Roigard<\/p>\n<p><strong>First five-eighths:<\/strong> Aidan Morgan, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Ruben Love<\/p>\n<p><strong>Midfielders<\/strong>: Teihorangi Walden, Billy Proctor, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Bailyn Sullivan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outside backs:<\/strong> Julian Savea, Jordie Barrett, Pepesana Patafilo, Salesi Rayasi, Wes Goosen, Josh Moorby<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unavailable due to injury:<\/strong> Owen Franks, Isaia Walker-Leawere<\/p>\n<p><strong>In:<\/strong> Dom Bird, Blake Gibson, Teihorangi Walden, Bailyn Sullivan, Pasilio Tosi, Justin Sangster, Tyler Laubscher, Aidan Morgan, Cam Roigard, Josh Moorby, Caleb Delaney, TK Howden, Owen Franks<\/p>\n<p><strong>Out:<\/strong> Ngani Laumape, Vince Aso, Vaea Fifita, Ricky Riccitelli, Gareth Evans, Simon Hickey, Lolagi Visinia, Jonathan Taumateine, Orbyn Leger, Danny Toala, Luke Campbell, Liam Mitchell, Kane Leaupepe, Fraser Armstrong<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"aaa92626-f651-4b96-9939-b7b5444014d0\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/aaa92626-f651-4b96-9939-b7b5444014d0\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"3000\" data-height=\"2000\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>CRUSADERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hookers:<\/strong> Codie Taylor, Brodie McAlister, Shilo Klein<\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:<\/strong> Joe Moody, Oli Jager, Fletcher Newell, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Finlay Brewis<\/p>\n<p><strong>Locks:<\/strong> Scott Barrett, Quentin Strange, Mitchell Dunshea, Sam Whitelock, Zach Gallagher<\/p>\n<p><strong>Loose forwards:<\/strong> Tom Christie, Ethan Blackadder, Sione Havili, Cullen Grace, Pablo Matera, Dominic Gardiner, Corey Kellow<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halfbacks:<\/strong> Mitch Drummond, Bryn Hall, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi<\/p>\n<p><strong>First five-eighths:<\/strong> Richie Mo&#x27;unga, Simon Hickey, Fergus Burke<\/p>\n<p><strong>Midfielders:<\/strong> Jack Goodhue, David Havili Talitui, Braydon Ennor, Isaiah Punivai, Dallas McLeod<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outside backs:<\/strong> Chay Fihaki, George Bridge, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan, Leicester Fainga&#x27;anuku, Kini Naholo<\/p>\n<p><strong>In:<\/strong> Pablo Matera, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Kini Naholo, Simon Hickey, Dominic Gardiner, Finlay Brewis, Zach Gallagher, Shilo Klein, Corey Kellow<\/p>\n<p><strong>Out:<\/strong> Isileli Tuungafasi, Andrew Makalio, Michael Alaalatoa, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Tom Sanders, Ereatara Enari, Brett Cameron, Manasa Mataele, Luke Romano, Josh McKay<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"b8c8d1ba-de95-42bf-b785-ba143ab15130\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/b8c8d1ba-de95-42bf-b785-ba143ab15130\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"3000\" data-height=\"2014\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>HIGHLANDERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hookers:<\/strong> Liam Coltman, Rhys Marshall, Andrew Makalio<\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:<\/strong> Ayden Johnstone, Jeff Thwaites, Ethan de Groot, Jermaine Ainsley, Josh Hohneck, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma&#x27;u<\/p>\n<p><strong>Locks:<\/strong> Maanaki Selby-Rickit, Josh Dickson, Bryn Evans, Max Hicks, Sam Caird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Loose forwards:<\/strong> James Lentjes, Billy Harmon, Hugh Renton, Shannon Frizell, Marino Mikaele-Tu&#x27;u, Gareth Evans, Sean Withy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halfbacks:<\/strong> Aaron Smith, Folau Fakatava, Kayne Hammington<\/p>\n<p><strong>First five-eighths:<\/strong> Marty Banks, Mitchell Hunt<\/p>\n<p><strong>Midfielders:<\/strong> Fetuli Paea, Patelesio Tomkinson, Solomon Alaimalo, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Ngatungane Punivai, Scott Gregory<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outside backs:<\/strong> Connor Garden-Bachop, Mosese Dawai, Vilimoni Koroi, Sam Gilbert, Josh Timu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unavailable due to injury:<\/strong> Jona Nareki, Pari Pari Parkinson<\/p>\n<p><strong>In:<\/strong> Gareth Evans, Andrew Makalio, Marty 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