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<blockquote data-quote="nickdnz" data-source="post: 422385" data-attributes="member: 38640">Well in Super Rugby that is correct. Most teams are only allowed so many forgin talent, so they are able to give the best spots for New Zealanders who want to be in the All Blacks. With that in mind, you&#039;re well off in saying that most PI players play in Europe over the ITM Cup, and even further off when talking about local club rugby. Of the players you have mentioned -Taufa&#039;ao Filise: Played with Bay of Plenty before Cardiff.Kahn Fotuali&#039;i: Is obviously still playing for Hawkes Bay and played in the recent Crusaders team. He hasn&#039;t played a game yet for the Osprays.Deacon Manu: Played for Waikato and the Chiefs for 7 years before joining the Scarlets. He also has played for New Zealand Maori.FetuÂ´u Vanikolo: Played for the Highlanders and OtagoIsa Nacewa: Played for many years with the Blues and Auckland. As you know, wanted to get his 1 test cap revoked to play for the All Blacks.Netani Talei : Played for the Highlanders.13 Samoans that were in the PNC competition currently play rugby in New Zealand, and a majority of the squad have played rugby in New Zealand in the past.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="nickdnz, post: 422385, member: 38640"] Well in Super Rugby that is correct. Most teams are only allowed so many forgin talent, so they are able to give the best spots for New Zealanders who want to be in the All Blacks. With that in mind, you're well off in saying that most PI players play in Europe over the ITM Cup, and even further off when talking about local club rugby. Of the players you have mentioned - Taufa'ao Filise: Played with Bay of Plenty before Cardiff. Kahn Fotuali'i: Is obviously still playing for Hawkes Bay and played in the recent Crusaders team. He hasn't played a game yet for the Osprays. Deacon Manu: Played for Waikato and the Chiefs for 7 years before joining the Scarlets. He also has played for New Zealand Maori. FetuÂ´u Vanikolo: Played for the Highlanders and Otago Isa Nacewa: Played for many years with the Blues and Auckland. As you know, wanted to get his 1 test cap revoked to play for the All Blacks. Netani Talei : Played for the Highlanders. 13 Samoans that were in the PNC competition [B]currently [/B]play rugby in New Zealand, and a majority of the squad have played rugby in New Zealand in the past. [/QUOTE]

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