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New Zealand name S14 squads

Wednesday, November 11 New Zealand's five rugby franchises finalised their squads for the 2010 Super 14 on Wednesday.

The most interesting off season recruitment drive surrounded the Blues who were desperately seeking flyhalf reserves for next season.  Stephen Brett moves north from the Crusaders as does former Hurricanes pivot Daniel Kirkpatrick.

In the end they decided not to take up their option on flyhalf Daniel Bowden who was snapped up by the Crusaders for next season.

Some of the other interesting draft moves (denoted by a D on the squad list below) include Serge Lilo to the Blues, Jason Kawau to the Hurricanes and Bronson Murray to the Highlanders.

Chris Jack and Daniel Carter return to the Crusaders mix after stints overseas while Luke McAlister is back with the Blues.

BLUES:

Tony Woodcock, John Afoa, Charlie Faumuina, Tevita Mailau, , Keven Mealamu, Tom McCartney, Anthony Boric, Ali Williams, Kurtis Haiu, Jerome Kaino, Peter Saili, Serge Lilo (D), Tom Chamberlain, Chris Lowrey, Viliame Maafu, Alby Mathewson, Chris Smylie, Stephen Brett (D), Daniel Kirkpatrick (D), Luke McAlister, Benson Stanley, Isaia Toeava, George Pisi, Rudi Wulf, Anthony Tuitavake, Joe Rokocoko, Rene Ranger, Paul Williams.

CHIEFS:

Nathan White, Ben Afeaki, James McGougan, Sona Taumalolo, Aled de Malmanche, Hika Elliot, Kevin O'Neill, Craig Clarke, Callum Retallick, Romana Graham, Jarrad Hoeata (D), Liam Messam, Tanerau Latimer, Luke Braid, Sione Lauaki, Colin Bourke, Brendon Leonard, Junior Poluleuligaga, Stephen Donald, Mike Delany, Callum Bruce, Jackson Willison, Richard Kahui, Lelia Masaga, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Dwayne Sweeney, Tim Nanai-Williams, Mils Muliaina.

HURRICANES:

John Schwalger, Jacob Ellison, Neemia Tialata, Anthony Perenise, Andrew Hore, Dane Coles, Jeremy Thrush, Bryn Evans, James Broadhurst (D), Jason Eaton, Michael Paterson, Victor Vito, Karl Lowe, Scott Waldrom, Rodney So'oialo, Nick Crosswell, Piri Weepu, Tyson Keats (D), Aaron Cruden, Willie Ripia, Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Jason Kawau (D), Tamati Ellison, David Smith, Hosea Gear, Andre Taylor, Cory Jane.

CRUSADERS:

Wyatt Crockett, Owen Franks, Ben Franks, Peter Borlase, Corey Flynn, Ti'i Paulo, Brad Thorn, Isaac Ross, Chris Jack, Sam Whitelock, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw, George Whitelock, Jonathan Poff, Thomas Waldrom, Andy Ellis, Kahn Fotuali'i, Daniel Carter, Daniel Bowden (D), Ryan Crotty, Tim Bateman, Robert Fruean, Adam Whitelock, Sean Maitland, Kade Poki, Zac Guildford, Colin Slade, Jared Payne.

HIGHLANDERS:

Jamie Mackintosh, Clint Newland, Chris King, Bronson Murray (D), Jason Macdonald, Jason Rutledge, Josh Bekhuis, Tom Donnelly, Hayden Triggs, Joe Tuineau, Adam Thomson, Alando Soakai, John Hardie, Tim Boys, Nasi Manu, Stephen Setephano, Jimmy Cowan, Sean Romans, Matt Berquist (D), Michael Hobbs, Jayden Hayward, Jason Shoemark (D), Kendrick Lynn, James Paterson, Fetu'u Vainikolo, Ben Smith, Robbie Robinson, Israel Dagg

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By Philly - Castle Braai recommendations: 0
All those squads look very strong especially the Crusaders. Expect to see the Lions, Cheetahs, Reds and Force at the bottom next year
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By forgottenplayer - Castle Braai recommendations: 0
Last year I thought ths saders would not look that strong, but Carter and Jack make a difference.
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By Gron - Castle Braai recommendations: 0
Hmmm... Philly, I expect the Stormers and Sharks to be at the bottom. Their teams has started to fall apart, and the new signings will take some time to fit in.
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By rugby-man - Castle Braai recommendations: 0
very early guess here

top 4 will be

1) crusaders
2) brumbies
3) bulls
4) blues
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By woelwater - Castle Braai recommendations: 0
The LIOOOONS to take the S14 Twisted Evil
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By Moonfire - Castle Braai recommendations: 0
Cheetahs with Naas Olivier and Sarel Pretorius to take the Super14!
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By kiwijimmy89 - Castle Braai recommendations: 0
The crusaders have got the best squad! Twisted Evil
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By MasterMatfield - Castle Braai recommendations: 0
I have to agree with Kiwijimmy99, they have really strong squad... My prediction :

1. Crusaders
2. Bulls
3. Blues
4. Stormers/Waratahs

I do think that the Cheetahs will do good this year, If they can just start winning all those "almost" games....
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By Steynop15 - Castle Braai recommendations: 0
Hmmmmm, poor Aussies don't stand a chance. No wonder they wanted that bloody conference system which ensures at least 2 teams make it to the final 6. 6...? How lame is S15 going to be?

Probably we'll see 3 of either Crusaders, Hurricanes, Chiefs and Blues in the final 4 with the Bulls. Sharks, Brumbies, Stormers and Cheetahs have a chance but lack the winning edge IMO.
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By Steynop15 - Castle Braai recommendations: 0
Can't believe I called for the Cheetahs and Stormers in that post but if they can back up their form in the Currie cup; well history says they won't.
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By OemD - Castle Braai recommendations: 0
Go Saders, go fetch OUR trophy....bring it back to fortress Jade
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By USARugbyfan - Castle Braai recommendations: 0
OemD-Easier said than done!!! Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Mr. Green
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By Philly - Castle Braai recommendations: 0
Waratahs with Berrick Barnes, Drew Mitchell and Sosene Anesi will be top four for sure.

Crusaders
Waratahs
Hurricanes
Brumbies/Bulls
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