New Zealand Warriors Name Their 2014 Auckland 9’s Squad
The New Zealand Warriors are the first NRL club to name their Auckland 9’s squad.
It is a young team and I think it shows the mix of players from different grades we can expect from most teams that will compete at the Auckland 9’s.
New Zealand Warriors Auckland 9’s Squad:
Jayson Bukuya
Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Glen Fisiiahi
David Fusitua
Charlie Gubb
Konrad Hurrell
Sebastine Ikahihifo
Shaun Johnson
Solomone Kata
Ngani Laumape
Tuimoala Lolohea
Sione Lousi
Suaia Matagi
Dominique Peyroux
Sam Tomkins
Carlos Tuimavave
Most people believe the Warriors are favorites to take out the Auckland 9’s. They have a fairly exciting squad too with a lot of players who should really show their speed and footwork in the short form of the game.
Carlos Tuimavave should have a big tournament. 9’s football will really suit his style of game.
It will also be interesting to see how Sam Tomkins goes. He needs to have a big tournament. With so much space, he needs to show he can be a dangerous attacking option for the Warriors. If he doesn’t cut it in the 9’s it will be a really bad sign heading into the NRL season.
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