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Posted June 24, 2026 12:07 · last edited June 24, 2026 12:08

AucklandPhoenix wrote:
So, current eleven under contract looks like.

Woud,

Elliot, Sakai, Nando, De Vries

Brimmer, Howieson, Bayliss 

Brook, Cosgrove, Rogerson

Seven kiwis in there and a solid eleven for the new coach to build upon.

With the son of the godfather on the bench.
This is genuinely not a bad outcome given the salary cap, particularly if Brimmer (who's still only 28) can rediscover his form. With the right coach this team would be handy.

I think you're right that Verstraete and Girdwood-Reich will follow Steve to Japan, but if we can keep one of them I think Auckland's in a very good place.

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20 Legend edited June 24, 2026 12:08
AucklandPhoenix wrote:
So, current eleven under contract looks like.

Woud,

Elliot, Sakai, Nando, De Vries

Brimmer, Howieson, Bayliss 

Brook, Cosgrove, Rogerson

Seven kiwis in there and a solid eleven for the new coach to build upon.

With the son of the godfather on the bench.
This is genuinely not a bad outcome given the salary cap, particularly if Brimmer (who's still only 28) can rediscover his form. With the right coach this team would be handy.

I think you're right that Verstraete and Girdwood-Reich will follow Steve to Japan, but if we can sign one of them I think Auckland's in a very good place.