Whereas the main focus of followers has turned to worldwide rugby, the coaches and employees at Tremendous Rugby Pacific golf equipment are working to get their squads to ensure that 2023.
Whereas we’re nonetheless some months from the squads being nailed down, we’ll preserve monitor of the updates and information as they occur, proper right here. For those who hear of any information, rumours, or have a want checklist in your crew tell us within the feedback.
The data beneath has been offered by membership media managers or sourced from a number of information websites. The article will probably be up to date often till the golf equipment title their official squads early in 2023
ACT Brumbies
The ACT Brumbies have a brand new/previous title and a brand new/previous coach in Stephen Larkham, who has spoken about bringing a extra attacking model of rugby again to Canberra. They’ve misplaced Wallabies entrance rowers Scott Sio and Folau Fainga’a and backs Irae Simone and Tom Banks. The primary three additions to the squad had been pathways gamers successful promotion, so count on a lot extra incomings over the subsequent few months.
2023 Squad because it stands
Props: Allan Alaalatoa, Fred Kaihea, Sefo Kautai, Tom Ross, James Slipper, Harry Vella
Hookers: Lachlan Lonergan, Connal McInerney, Billy Pollard
Locks: Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Cadeyrn Neville, Darcy Swain
Backrow: Jahrome Brown, Ed Kennedy, Luke Reimer, Pete Samu, Rory Scott, Rob Valetini, Charlie Cale
Halfbacks: Lachie Albert, Ryan Lonergan, Nic White
Flyhalves: Rodney Iona, Noah Lolesio
Centres: Hudson Creighton, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Len Ikitau, Ollie Sapsford
Outdoors backs: Cam Clark, Jesse Mogg, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright, Declan Meredith, Ben O’Donnell
INS: Declan Meredith, Charlie Cale, Harry Vella (all pathways), Ben O’Donnell (Connacht).
OUTS: Scott Sio (Exeter Chiefs), Irae Simone (Clermont), Tom Banks (Japan TBC), Folau Fainga’a (Western Power).
Scott Sio.(Picture by Chris Hyde/Getty Pictures for Rugby Australia)
Melbourne Rebels
The Rebels have misplaced their captain Michael Wells in addition to their skilled Wallabies again Matt Too’mua whereas two children are heading to the NRL. They’ve made a begin on recruitment -with Monty Ioane a notable pickup – however have a lot extra work to do.
2023 Squad because it stands
Props: Cabous Eloff, Pone Fa’amausili, Matt Gibbon, Cameron Orr, Rhys Van Nek, Sam Talakai, Isaac Aedo Kailea
Hookers: Jordan Uelese, Alex Mafi, Anaru Rangi
Locks: Trevor Hosea, Tom Nowlan, Matt Philip, Josh Canham
Backrow: Richard Hardwick, Tamati Ioane, Josh Kemeny, Rob Leota, Brad Wilkin, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Daniel Maiava
Halfbacks: Moses Sorovi, James Tuttle, Ryan Louwrens
Flyhalves: Carter Gordon, Mason Gordon
Centres: Stacey Ili, Ray Nu’u, Lukas Ripley
Outdoors backs: Lachlan Anderson, Reece Hodge, Andrew Kellaway, Joe Pincus, Ilikena Vudogo, Glen Vaihu, Lachie Anderson, Divad Palu, Nick Jooste, Monty Ioane
INS: Sam Talakai (Tokyo Sungoliath), Alex Mafi (Reds), Anaru Rangi (Shining Arcs), Tuaina Taii Tualima (Reds), Ryan Louwrens (Austin), Monty Ioane (Benetton).
OUTS: Michael Wells (Power), Sef Fa’agase (Reds), James Hanson (TBC), Efi Maafu (Rouen), Ross Haylett-Petty (TBC), Younger Tonumaipea (Melbourne Storm), Jeral Skelton (Canterbury Bankstown), Matt To’omua (Japan), Joe Powell (London Irish), Josh Hill (TBC)
NSW Waratahs
Darren Coleman made an immediate impression final season, elevating performances and fan expectations. Welsh veteran Jamie Roberts has moved on together with an extended checklist of different gamers, however Coleman has once more leaned into expertise by bringing within the likes of Kurtley Beale and Fijian veteran Nemani Nadolo. The choice that has raised most eyebrows is that of Wallabies hooker Tolu Latu, who comes residence after a controversial and tough time in France. The Tahs look brief in some areas however have a number of gamers already lined up and awaiting official bulletins.
The primary such announcement characteristic a triple increase to their lock shares with the signing of Taleni Seu, Zac Von Appen, and Zane Marolt.
2023 Squad because it stands
Props: Angus Bell, Tiaan Taukipulu, Te Tera Faulkner, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Archer Holz, Tom Lambert,
Hookers: David Porecki, Tolu Latu, Mahe Vailanu
Locks: Jed Holloway, Ned Hanigan, Taleni Seu, Zac Von Appen (Sydney Uni), Zane Marolt (Brumbies Academy).
Backrow: Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Lachie Swinton, Michael Hooper, Will Harris, Hugh Sinclair, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson
Halfbacks: Jake Gordon, Harrison Goddard, Teddy Wilson
Flyhalves: Will Harrison, Tane Edmed, Ben Donaldson, Jack Bowen
Centres: Joey Walton, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mosese Tuipulotu
Outdoors Backs: Mark Nawaqanitawase, Kurtley Beale, Dylan Pietsch, Nemani Nadolo, Harry Wilson, Ben Dowling
INS: Kurtley Beale (Racing 92), Tolu Latu (Stade Français), Tom Lambert (Glasgow Warriors), Nemani Nadolo (Leicester Tigers), Harrison Goddard (LA Giltinis), Taleni Seu (Toyota Industries Shuttles), Zac Von Appen , and Zane Marolt.
OUTS: Alex Newsome (Clermont), Jeremy Williams (Power), Jamie Roberts (TBC), Henry Robertson (Power), Ruan Smith (Lions SA), Geoff Cridge (Bayonne), Tom Horton (Leicester Tigers), Max Douglas (Japan), Hugh Bokenham (TBC), Carlo Tizzano (Ealing Trailfinders), Jack Grant (Ealing Trailfinders), James Ramm (Northampton Saints), Triston Reilly (Wests Tigers – NRL), Tevita Funa (TBC)
Queensland Reds
Brad Thorn will probably be keen so as to add to his squad subsequent 12 months after they had been discovered within the knock out rounds. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, who was not noted within the chilly, has moved on, as has Alex Mafi, and Hamish Stewart, the latter becoming a member of the Power after the Reds had been angered by an method from the Rebels.
2023 Squad because it stands
Props: George Blake, Harry Hoopert, Zane Nonggorr, Taniela Tupou, Dane Zander, Sef Fa’agase
Hookers: Richie Asiata, Josh Nasser, Matt Faessler, George Blake
Locks: Angus Blyth, Lopeti Faifua, Ryan Smith, Luke Jones, Wilson Blyth, Connor Vest,
Backrow: Fraser McReight, Seru Uru, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright
Halfbacks: Spencer Denims, Tate McDermott, Kalani Thomas
Flyhalves: Lawson Creighton, Tom Lynagh, James O’Connor
Centres: Josh Flook, Isaac Henry, Hunter Paisami
Outdoors backs: Jock Campbell, Filipo Daugunu, Mac Grealy, Jordan Petaia, Suliasi Vunivalu
INS: Luke Jones (Racing 92), Sef Fa’agase (Rebels), George Blake (Academy), Wilson Blyth (Academy),
OUTS: Feao Fotuaika (TBC), Alex Mafi (Rebels), Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (Northampton), Angus Scott-Younger (Northampton), Tuaina Taii Tualima (Rebels), Hamish Stewart (Power).
Western Power
New coach Simon Cron has vowed to reshape the crew in pursuit of a transfer up the desk. The previous junior Wallabies coach, Waratahs assistant and Shute Protect successful coach with Norths has been with Toyota Verblitz the place he labored underneath New Zealand World Cup-winning coach Steve Hansen. Cron has focused a prop, centre and lock as he goals to finalise his squad.
“We had numerous turnover for plenty of causes however I’m excited in regards to the boys I’ve received now,” he instructed the West Australian newspaper. “We’ve received to be sensible round how we recruit, clear on who we signal. We now have to assume outdoors the field.”
2023 Squad because it stands
Props: Bo Abra, Harry Lloyd, Tom Robertson, Angus Wagner, Sifa Amone, Andrew Romano
Hookers: Feleti Kaitu’u, Jack Winchester, Folau Fainga’a
Locks: Ryan McCauley, Jackson Pugh, Izack Rodda, Sitaleki Timani, Jeremy Williams, Will Sankey, Felix Kalapu
Backrow: Tim Anstee, Ollie Callan, Kane Koteka, Michael Wells, Ned Slack-Smith
Halfbacks: Isaac Fines-Leleiwasa, Ian Prior, Henry Robertson
Flyhalves: Reejan Pasitoa, Hamish Stewart, Bryce Hegarty
Centres: Bayley Kuenzle, Grason Makara, George Poolman,
Outdoors backs: Daniel Ala, Manasa Mataele, Toni Pulu, Jake Strachan, Reece Tapine, Chase Tiatia, Rupeni Mataele
INS: Chase Tiatia (Hawke’s Bay), Bryce Hegarty (Leicester Tigers), Henry Robertson (Waratahs), Folau Fainga’a (Brumbies), Jeremy Williams (Waratahs), Michael Wells (Rebels), Sifa Amone (Academy), George Poolman (Academy), Andrew Romano (Academy), Rupeni Mataele (Academy), Ned Slack-Smith (Academy), Felix Kalapu (Previous Glory DC).
OUTS: Greg Holmes (retired), Jeremy Thrush (retired), Richard Kahui (retired), Brynard Stander (TBC), Kyle Godwin (Lyon), Fergus Lee-Warner (Worcester Warriors), Andrew Prepared (Colomiers), Brad Lacey (TBC), Santiago Medrano (Worcester Warriors), Byron Ralston (Connacht), Jack McGregor (TBC), Jake McIntyre (France), Michael McDonald (Ulster).
Fijian Drua
Fijian Drua’s largest signing to date is that of CEO Mark Evans, a former CEO of Western Power and Melbourne Storm, who’s charged with taking the membership on after their entry into the competitors final season.
2023 Squad because it stands
Props: Haereiti Hetet, Jone Koroiduadua, Meli Tuni, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Manasa Saulo, Samuela Tawake, Timoci Sauvoli, Mesake Doge
Hookers: Mesu Dolokoto, Tevita Ikanivere, Zuriel Togiatama
Locks: Chris Minimbi, Ratu Rotuisolia, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Viliame Rarasea
Backrow: Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi, Nemani Nagusa, Raikabula Momoedonu, Rusiate Nasove, Vilive Miramira, Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta
Halfbacks: Leone Nawai, Peni Matawalu, Simione Kuruvoli
Flyhalves: Teti Tela
Centres: Apisalome Vota, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Kalione Nasoko, Seru Vularika
Outdoors Backs: Vinaya Habosi, Kitione Taliga, Napolioni Bolaca, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Iosefo Masi
INS: Timoci Sauvoli (France), Mesake Doge (Dragons WAL), Iosefo Masi (Nth Qld Cowboys)
OUTS: Onisi Ratave (Benetton)
Blues
Final 12 months’s crushed finalists have been quiet for the reason that finish of a season that promised a lot as they ended the common season on prime of the pile.
2023 Squad because it stands
Props: Alex Hodgman, Jordan Lay, Ofa Tuungafasi, Marcel Renata, Nepo Laulala
Hookers: Kurt Eklund, Soane Vikena, Ricky Riccitelli
Locks: James Tucker, Josh Goodhue, Sam Darry, Luke Romano, Patrick Tuipulotu
Unfastened forwards: Taine Plumtree, Tom Robinson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa, Adrian Choat
Halfbacks: Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki
Flyhalves: Beauden Barrett, Harry Plummer, Stephen Perofeta
Centres: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Tanielu Tele’a, Rieko Ioane, Corey Evans, Tamati Tua
Outdoors backs: Mark Telea, Caleb Clarke, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Zarn Sullivan.
INS: Patrick Tuipulotu (Toyota Verblitz)
OUTS: Karl Tu’inukuafe (Montpellier)
Chiefs
All Black Damian McKenzie returns from Japan to bolster the Chiefs nevertheless it offset considerably by the lack of Jonah Lowe.
2023 Squad because it stands
Props: Aidan Ross, Atunaisa Moli, Angus Ta’avao, Ollie Norris, Sione Mafileo, Reuben O’Neill
Hookers: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Bradley Slater, Tyrone Thompson
Locks: Tupou Vaa’i, Brodie Retallick, Laghlan McWhannell, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Josh Lord
Unfastened Forwards: Mitchell Brown, Sam Cane, Luke Jacobson, Simon Parker, Pita Gus Sowakula, Kaylum Boshier, Samipeni Finau
Halfbacks: Brad Weber, Xavier Roe, Cortez Ratima
Flyhalves: Bryn Gatland, Kaleb Trask, Josh Ioane
Centres: Alex Nankivell, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Rameka Poihipi, Gideon Wrampling
Outdoors backs: Damian McKenzie, Emoni Narawa, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Shaun Stevenson, Rivez Reihana
INS: Damian McKenzie (Tokyo Sungoliath)
OUT: Chase Tiatia (Western Power), Jonah Lowe (Highlanders)
Hurricanes
The Hurricanes have introduced in flyhalf Brett Cameron from Japanese Rugby and began clearing the decks to arrange for brand new arrivals.
2023 Squad because it stands
Props: Tevita Mafileo, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Pasilio Tosi, Pouri Rakete-Stones
Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles,
Locks: James Blackwell, Dom Chicken, Justin Sangster
Unfastened forwards: Brayden Iose, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Reed Prinsep, Blake Gibson, Ardie Savea, Tyler Laubscher, Devan Flanders, Caleb Delany, TK Howden
Halfbacks: Jamie Sales space, TJ Perenara, Cam Roigard
Flyhalves: Aidan Morgan, Ruben Love, Brett Cameron
Centres: Billy Proctor, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Bailyn Sullivan
Outdoors backs: Julian Savea, Jordie Barrett, Pepesana Patafilo, Salesi Rayasi, Josh Moorby
INS: Brett Cameron (Kamaishi Seawaves)
OUTS: Alex Fidow,(TBC), James O’Reilly (TBC), Leni Apasai (Highlanders), Tom Parsons (TBC), Scott Scrafton (Benetton), Jackson Backyard-Bachop (TBC), Teihorangi Walden (TBC), Wes Goosen (Edinburgh)
Crusaders
Some large names are departing the SRP defending champions nevertheless it appears like Scott Robertson will probably be again on the helm after Ian Foster survived as All Blacks coach.
2023 Squad because it stands
Props: Joe Moody, Oli Jager, Fletcher Newell, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Finlay Brewis
Hookers: Codie Taylor, Brodie McAlister, Shilo Klein
Locks: Scott Barrett, Quentin Unusual, Mitchell Dunshea, Sam Whitelock, Zach Gallagher
Unfastened forwards: Tom Christie, Ethan Blackadder, Sione Havili, Cullen Grace, Dominic Gardiner, Corey Kellow, Christian Lio-Willie
Halfbacks: Mitch Drummond, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Noah Hotham
Flyhalves: Richie Mo’unga, Simon Hickey, Fergus Burke
Centres: Jack Goodhue, David Havili Talitui, Braydon Ennor, Isaiah Punivai, Dallas McLeod
Outdoors backs: Chay Fihaki, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Kini Naholo
INS: Noah Hotham (Tasman Mako), Christian Lio-Willie (Highlanders)
OUTS: Abraham Pole (Moana Pasifika), Pablo Matera, Bryn Corridor (Shizuoka Blues), Inga Finau (Chiefs), George Bridge (TBC)
Highlanders
The Highlanders will begin the season with a brand new head coach in Clarke Dermody and he will probably be backed by former SR successful coach Chris Boyd.
2023 Squad because it stands
Props: Ayden Johnstone, Jeff Thwaites, Ethan de Groot, Jermaine Ainsley, Josh Hohneck, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma’u
Hookers: Rhys Marshall, Andrew Makalio
Locks: Maanaki Selby-Rickit, Josh Dickson, Bryn Evans, Max Hicks, Sam Caird, Pari Pari Parkinson
Unfastened forwards: James Lentjes, Billy Harmon, Hugh Renton, Shannon Frizell, Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, Gareth Evans, Sean Withy
Halfbacks: Aaron Smith, Folau Fakatava, James Arscott
Flyhalves: Marty Banks, Mitchell Hunt
Centres: Fetuli Paea, Patelesio Tomkinson, Solomon Alaimalo, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Ngatungane Punivai, Scott Gregory
Outdoors backs: Connor Backyard-Bachop, Mosese Dawai, Vilimoni Koroi, Sam Gilbert, Josh Timu, Jonah Lowe
INS: Pari Pari Parkinson (France), James Arscott (Otago), Jonah Lowe (Chiefs)
OUTS: Liam Coltman (Lyon), Christian Lio-Willie (Crusaders), Kayne Hammington (TBC), Sio Tomkinson (Dragons WAL)
Moana Pasifika
It was a troublesome highway for the crew final season and they’re but to announce any signings for the brand new marketing campaign, whereas seeing three of their cohort heading off to European golf equipment.
2023 Squad
Props: Sekope Kepu, Isileli Tuungafasi, Joe Apikatoa, Tau Koloamatangi, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Chris Apoua
Hookers: Ray Niuia, Sam Moli, Luteru Tolai
Locks: Don Lolo, Mike McKee, Alex McRobbie
Unfastened Forwards: Jack Lam, Sione Tuipulotu, Solomone Funaki, Penitoa Finau, Lotu Inisi, Sam Slade, Alamanda Motuga
Halfbacks: Ereatara Enari, Jonathan Taumateine, Manu Paea
Flyhalves: Christian Lealifano, Lincoln McClutchie, William Havili
Midfielders: Levi Aumua, Danny Toala, Henry Taefu, Advantageous Inisi
Outdoors Backs: Lolagi Visinia, Neria Fomai, Tomasi Alosio, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Tima Fainga’anuku, Anzelo Tuituvuki
INS:
OUTS: Henry Stowers (Benetton), Veikoso Poliniati (Racing 92), Solomone Kata (Exeter).
