Acknowledgments to the NZ Rugby Almanack Franchise:
2016
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Official Photo by Bill @ DiGiSPORT
It was a struggle for West Coast in 2016, picking up just two wins to finish tenth. The forwards were the strength of the team and were able to win sufficient ball. Fitness could be questioned, with many points usually conceded in the second halves of matches, best exemplified against Poverty Bay when leading 28-16 at halftime to lose 28-62, and against North Otago when leading 44—14 at halftime and holding on to Win 54-42. The Mid Canterbury match was the Coast’s best 80-minute performance of the season.
The Coast also lost a lot of experience With regulars from 2015 missing being Alan Monk (retired), Kevin Moore (South Canterbury), Joshua Hill and Isei Lewaqai (both injured), Brad Houston (suffered a heart attack playing early season rugby league and doubtful of ever playing again), Jason Wright (not playing) and Matthew Jeffreys (returned to Wales). Thirty players were used with exactly half being debutants. Trent Reti had previously represented Horowhenua Kapiti.
In the competitive forward pack, the standout was lock Joshua Manning who made a late start to the season. He was a colossus in the lineouts and general play, and was ably assisted by Kalave Auali’itia, while Amenatave Tukana was a workhorse at no. 8. The front row of David Crouchley, Troy Tauwhare and Jesse MacRae toiled away in the tight and forward rushes. Flanker Brogan Watt was in very good form during the season and sadly collapsed after the Poverty Bay match, needing to be rushed to Christchurch Hospital for brain surgery and placed in an induced coma. It is pleasing to report that he woke from the coma and the surgery was a success, but any future playing must be unlikely.
The best player in the backline was Regan Stanton. There weren’t many opportunities for him to show the attacking ability he possesses, but his defensive Work, called upon a lot, was a credit. The backline was better with Nick Cumming at first five-eighth while former South Canterbury wing Erenimo Tau was a surprise and valuable inclusion during the campaign, on loan from Northland. He scored five tries in his four appearances. At fullback Brad Tunnicliffe improved as the season progressed.
Higher honours went to:
New Zealand Heartland: J.J.Manning
WEST COAST REPRESENTATIVES 2016
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Amenatave Tukana |
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Flanker | 8 |
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Beau.L.Cain |
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Winger | 1 |
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Brad Tunnicliffe |
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Fullback | 6 |
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Brett McBride |
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Centre | 5 |
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Brogan Watt |
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No. 8 | 6 |
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Chad Kingi-Ternant |
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Winger | 5 |
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Daniel Foord |
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Prop | 5 |
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David.J.Crouchley |
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Prop | 8 |
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Erenimo Tau |
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Winger | 4 |
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Francis Auwerda |
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Lock | 4 |
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Harley Vui |
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Winger | 3 |
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Inia Toka |
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No. 8 | 7 |
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Jack Druenimolea |
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Prop | 3 |
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Jesse MacRae |
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Prop | 7 |
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Josh "JJ" Manning |
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Lock | 6 |
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Josh.W.J.Costello |
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Fullback | 2 |
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Kalave Auali'itia |
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Lock | 7 |
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Kelly Rasmussen |
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Lock | 6 |
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Kevin.J.Curtis |
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Flanker | 5 |
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Kolinio Radrovi |
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Winger | 6 |
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Logan Heath |
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Centre | 7 |
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Logan Winter |
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Flanker | 4 |
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Maleli Mudu |
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Winger | 8 |
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Martyn Tootell |
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Flanker | 5 |
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Nick Makea |
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Scrum Half | 8 |
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Nik.K.Cumming |
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First Five | 8 |
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Regan Stanton |
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Centre | 8 |
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Trent Reti |
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Scrum Half | 8 |
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Troy Tauwhare |
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Hooker | 7 |
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Tu'uta Simaile |
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Flanker | 1 |
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Results 2016
Sat 27 Aug | 2:30 pm | A | Heartland Championship | ![]() |
74 - 06 | Match Center |
Sat 03 Sep | 2:30 pm | H | Heartland Championship | ![]() |
20 - 58 | Match Center |
Sat 10 Sep | 2:30 pm | H | Heartland Championship | ![]() |
36 - 30 | Match Center |
Sat 17 Sep | 2:30 pm | A | Heartland Championship / Rundle Cup | ![]() |
48 - 00 | Match Center |
Sat 24 Sep | 2:30 pm | A | Heartland Championship | ![]() |
34 - 22 | Match Center |
Sat 01 Oct | 2:30 pm | H | Heartland Championship | ![]() |
28 - 62 | Match Center |
Sat 08 Oct | 2:30 pm | A | Heartland Championship | ![]() |
52 - 22 | Match Center |
Sat 15 Oct | 2:30 pm | H | Heartland Championship | ![]() |
54 - 42 | Match Center |