Investec SuperRugby wider training groups announced
allblacks.com - (7/12/2012)
Twenty five players have been named in the wider training groups for the 2013 Investec Super Rugby teams.
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Blues:
Pita Ahki
Joe Edwards
Albert Nikoro
Sean Polwart
Lolagi Visinia
Chiefs:
Mike Kainga
Michael Leitch
Pauliasi Manu
Maritino Nemani
Matt Vant Leven
Hurricanes:
Richard Buckman
Mike Coman
Ash Dixon
Callum Gibbins
Ope Peleseuma
Crusaders:
Kurt Baker
Adrian Barone
Joel Everson
Paea Fa'anunu
Kieron Fonotia
Highlanders:
Hugh Blake
Tony Ensor
Bronson Murray
Doug Tietjens
Frae Wilson
The wider training groups were named as those players new to Super Rugby squads in 2013 arrived in Wellington today for an induction day at the New Zealand Rugby Union headquarters.
Those players plus wider training group players report for duty for the first time with their franchises next week.
New Zealand Rugby Union General Manager Professional Rugby Neil Sorensen said this was an exciting time for new players starting their Super Rugby careers or on the verge of it through wider training groups.
"We consider Investec Super Rugby the best international regional competition in the world. We know that these boys are hugely excited about the opportunity to step up to Super Rugby, but on the back of some of the form we saw in ITM Cup, we know we're in for a fantastic 2013 season.
"We wish all the new players well for the 2013 season and we're looking forward to seeing them in action."