2022 Mid-Season Internationals - Other Team Lists and Game Discussion

[Freakzilla]

https://leagueunlimited.com/news/leagueunlimited-internationals-teams-2022-representative-round/


MEN'S INTERNATIONAL
New Zealand v Tonga
Sat 25 Jun 5:20pm NZT / 3:20pm AEST
at Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland

01. Joseph Manu
02. Ronaldo Mulitalo
03. Marata Niukore
04. Peta Hiku
05. Jordan Rapana
06. Dylan Brown
07. Jahrome Hughes
08. Jesse Bromwich
09. Brandon Smith
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Isaiah Papali'i
12. Kenneath Bromwich
13. Joseph Tapine

14. Kieran Foran
15. Moses Leota
16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
17. Briton Nikora

18. Jordan Riki

01. Tolotau Koula
02. Christian Tuipulotu
03. Will Penisini
04. Moses Suli
05. Sione Katoa
06. Kotoni Staggs
07. Talatau Amone
08. Addin Fonua-Blake
09. Siliva Havili
10. Siosiua Taukieaho
11. Sitili Tupouniua
12. Keaon Koloamatangi
13. Jason Taumalolo

14. Soni Luke
15. Haumole Olakau'atu
16. Tevita Tatola
17. Moeaki Fotuaika

18. Joe Ofahengaue


Referees: Grant Atkins;Sideline Officials: Liam Kennedy;Video Referees: Chris Butler;

PACIFIC TEST
Samoa v Cook Islands
Sat 25 June 5:40pm
at Campbelltown Stadium, Leumeah

01. Charlie Staines
02. Taylan May
03. Izack Tago
04. Jaxson Paulo
05. David Nofoaluma
06. Chanel Harris-Tavita
07. Anthony Milford
08. Martin Taupau
09. Jazz Tevaga
10. Francis Molo
11. Josh Schuster
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Josh Aloiai

14. Fa'amanu Brown
15. Keenan Palasia
16. Spencer Leniu
17. Bunty Afoa

18. Mathew Feagai

01. Kayal Iro
02. Steven Marsters
03. Anthony Gelling
04. Reubenn Rennie
05. Malachi Morgan
06. Esan Marsters
07. Reece Joyce
08. Vincent Rennie
09. Aaron Teroi
10. Xavier Willison
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Pride Petterson-Robati
13. Tinirau Arona

14. Brody Tamarua
15. Moses Noovao-McGreal
16. Makahesi Makatoa
17. Davvy Moale

18. Reuben Porter


Referees: Adam Gee;Sideline Officials: Darian Furner, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski;Video Referees: Chris Butler;

PACIFIC TEST
Fiji v Papua New Guinea
Sat 25 June 7:50pm
at Campbelltown Stadium, Leumeah

01. Sunia Turuva
02. Mikaele Ravalawa
03. Semi Valemei
04. Waqa Blake
05. Maika Sivo
06. Kevin Naiqama
07. Nautu'a Masima
08. Joseph Ratuvakacerivalu
09. Penioni Tagituimua
10. Tui Kamikamica
11. Viliame Kikau
16. Lamar Manuel-Liolevave
13. Taane Milne

14. Isaac Lumelume
15. Pio Seci
17. Kaylen Miller
18. Ralulu Nasoki

22. Waqasaqa Qiolevu

01. Alex Johnston
02. Robert Derby
03. David Mead
04. Justin Olam
22. Solo Wane
06. Lachlan Lam
07. Epel Kapinias
08. Wartovo Puara
09. Sylvester Namo
10. Nixon Putt
11. Daniel Russell
12. Liam Horne
13. Kyle Laybutt

14. Emmanuel Waine
15. McKenzie Yei
16. Jacob Alick
17. Dilbert Issac

18. Sherwin Tenabi


Referees: Todd Smith;Sideline Officials: Chris Sutton;Video Referees: Matt Noyen;

 

[bradyk]

Tonga's spine sucks. I don't think Staggs will get picked for origin so probably throw him at 6 so they have something...

 

[Magic Arrow]

Tonga's spine sucks. I don't think Staggs will get picked for origin so probably throw him at 6 so they have something...

But that forward pack is a beast to contend with.

 

[The DoggFather]

I hope Samoa pick RFM.

In fact, I hope every team has at least one Bulldog playing to make it interesting to watch and give a confidence boost to the boys.

 

[Magic Arrow]

1. Joseph Manu
2 Ken Maumalo
3. Peta Hiku
4. DWZ
5. Mulitalo
6. Brown
7. Hughes
8. NAS
9. Brandon Smith
10. JFH
11. Papali’i
12.K Bromwich
13. Tapine

14. Te Maire Martin
15. J Bromwich
16. Leota
17. Nikora/Niukora/Neame/Riki

New Zealand has an amazing spine.

 

[bradyk]

1. Joseph Manu
2 Ken Maumalo
3. Peta Hiku
4. DWZ
5. Mulitalo
6. Brown
7. Hughes
8. NAS
9. Brandon Smith
10. JFH
11. Papali’i
12.K Bromwich
13. Tapine

14. Te Maire Martin
15. J Bromwich
16. Leota
17. Nikora/Niukora/Neame/Riki

New Zealand has an amazing spine.

1. Manu
2. Mulitalo
3. Brown
4. DWZ
5. Rapana
6. Foran
7. Hughes
8. JFH
9. Smith
10. J. Bromwich
11. K. Bromwich
12. Papali'i
13. Tapine

14. Clark (Smith can't play 80 right now)
15. NAS
16. Leota
17. Liu

 

[Magic Arrow]

1. Manu
2. Mulitalo
3. Brown
4. DWZ
5. Rapana
6. Foran
7. Hughes
8. JFH
9. Smith
10. J. Bromwich
11. K. Bromwich
12. Papali'i
13. Tapine

14. Clark (Smith can't play 80 right now)
15. NAS
16. Leota
17. Liu

Don’t mind your squad except theres no way I’m playing Brown center. Also you need a second rower on the bench. Liu is literally the last player I pick from that list.

 

[Freakzilla]

For the Kiwis I'd go:

01. Joseph Manu
02. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
03. Peta Hiku
04. Marata Niukore
05. Ronaldo Mulitalo
06. Dylan Brown
07. Jahrome Hughes
08. Jesse Bromwich
09. Brandon Smith
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Kenneath Bromwich
12. Isaiah Papali'i
13. Joseph Tapine

14. Kieran Foran
15. Briton Nikora
16. Moses Leota
17. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

 

[bradyk]

Don’t mind your squad except theres no way I’m playing Brown center. Also you need a second rower on the bench. Liu is literally the last player I pick from that list.

Liu can play prop, lock and second row. I don't mind a Nikora or Riki on the bench tho (more strike). Brown at centre is fine in a stacked team imo (Foran isn't Arthur).

 

[Freakzilla]

Liu can play prop, lock and second row. I don't mind a Nikora or Riki on the bench tho (more strike). Brown at centre is fine in a stacked team imo (Foran isn't Arthur).

Brown is easily their best 6. You don't move your best spine players.

 

[bradyk]

Brown is easily their best 6. You don't move your best spine players.

I would have Foran in the team so I would play Brown centre. I also don't like NZ's centre options.

 

[Freakzilla]

I would have Foran in the team so I would play Brown centre. I also don't like NZ's centre options.

NZ are worse with Foran at 6.

 

[bradyk]

NZ are worse with Foran at 6.

In your opinion, but not in mine.

 

[Freakzilla]

In your opinion, but not in mine.

It‘s not an opinion, it’s a fact. Brown is way better than Foran at 6 and Brown isn’t a good centre.

 

[bradyk]

It‘s not an opinion, it’s a fact. Brown is way better than Foran at 6 and Brown isn’t a good centre.

Brown isn't way better than Foran, on potential yeah. Brown played 2 games at centre this year. 1 he was very good, and one where he was average, but it was more of a team problem imo. You're doing the low sample size thing again. I'd rather both of them in the team instead of the other options at centre. Fun fact for you Foran debuted for NZ in the centres. Goodnight.

 

[Freakzilla]

Brown isn't way better than Foran, on potential yeah. Brown played 2 games at centre this year. 1 he was very good, and one where he was average, but it was more of a team problem imo. You're doing the low sample size thing again. I'd rather both of them in the team instead of the other options at centre. Fun fact for you Foran debuted for NZ in the centres. Goodnight.

You’re hilarious

 

[Moedogg]

NZ Team

1. Te Maire Martin
2. J Rapana
3. J Manu
4. D Brown
5. R Mulitalo
6. K Foran
7. J Hughes
8. J Bromwich
9. B Smith
10. J Fisher-Harris
11. I Papalii
12. K Bromwich
13. J Tapine

14. E Clarke
15. N Asofa-Solomona
16. M Niukore
17. M Leota

 

[BELMORE]

Brown is no where near Forans level, and he’s getting paid 3x as much. Dud

 

[foREVerA7X]

By Tupou and Staggs picking Tonga and having to play in AKL on the night before Origin, does that automatically rule them out of selection?

 

[bradyk]

Samoa
1. Staines
2. May
3. Tago
4. Paulo
5. Nofo
6. Schuster
7. Milford
8. Taupau
9. Tevaga
10. Molo
11. Leilua
12. Su'a
13. Aloiai

14. CHT
15. Leniu
16. Afoa
17. Palasia

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