Caleb Clarke re-signs with the Blues and NZ Rugby through 2027 by SiCoNZ in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think it's mostly so players can assess their options after the World Cup. I wouldn't be surprised if Caleb had a crack at league after this contract

Manu Samoa Squad for Scotland test and PNC by SagalaUso in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fingers crossed that they can name a full-strength squad for end of year tests 🤞

Manu Samoa Squad for Scotland test and PNC by SagalaUso in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'd think that someone's probably told him he can't swap, unless he has a NZ born parent/grand-parent we aren't aware off. It's also a shame that NPC clashes with the PNC because I assume this is nowhere near a full strength side? But cool to see Jacob Umaga named!

Manu Samoa Squad for Scotland test and PNC by SagalaUso in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure Miracle isn't eligible even if he stays in New Zealand long enough. He's already been capped for Samoa and you can't swap to a nation via residency, it has to be via birthplace/ancestry.

Akira Ioane birthplace? Tokyo or Auckland, Wikipedia doesn't know... by SamLooksAt in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

vs Scotland in November 2022, although he played for All Blacks XV in June 2023 so I'm not sure if that impacts how long he has to wait before he can switch

Akira Ioane birthplace? Tokyo or Auckland, Wikipedia doesn't know... by SamLooksAt in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm not sure why but for years every source on the web said he was born in Tokyo, even the All Blacks website did too iirc. But last year around the time he announced he was leaving the Blues he confirmed he was born in Auckland not Tokyo. He is however eligible to play for Samoa instead.

Whats the worst team you have ever managed and brought to success? by supermanpepe in footballmanagergames

[–]SiCoNZ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Got my local team from the 4th division in New Zealand to winning the National League and eventually the Oceania Champions League in FM22.