Interesting list of who is playing ITM cup
Waikato
Paul Alo-Emile (Aust, Rebels, P), Mick Snowden (Aust, Force, P), Jack Lam (Samoa, Aust-raised, T), Sam Christie (Aust, Force, P)
Manawatu
Nick Stirzaker (Aust, Rebels, P), Hubert Buydens (Canada, T)
Hawkes Bay
Max Lahiff (Aust, London Irish, P), Regis Laspinas (France), Mikey Vuicakau (Fiji, T), Johan Schoonbee (South Africa, Sharks, P)
Bay of Plenty
Benn Robinson (Aust, NSW, T), Josh Sole (Italy, Aironi, T), Kimami Sitauti (Aust, Rebels, P), Samisoni Fisilau (Tonga, T)
Counties Manukau
Mahonri Schalger (Samoa, T), Ki Anufe (Samoa, T)
Northland
Rupeni Caucaunibuca (Fiji, T), Robbie Abel (Aust, Brumbies academy), Tom Murday (Aust, Reds), Wilgriff John (Wales, Cardiff, T)
Auckland
Calvary Fonoti (Samoa, T), Junior Poluleuligaga (Samoa, T)
Tasman
George Stowers (Samoa, Ospreys, T), Mark Swanaepol (Aust, Brumbies, P), Andrew Symons (England, Leicester, P)
Canterbury
Yoshikazu Fujita (Japan, Fukuoka, T)
Otago
Fumiaki Tanaka (Japan, Panasonic, T)
Southland
Talemaitoga Tonga (Fiji, T), Nemaia Kenatale (Fiji, T), Tim Cornforth (Aust, T)
Can't help pondering what that says about the Shute Shield and his chances of developing his game back into Wallabies contention...?
