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Counties Manukau Rugby congratulates its players who have been selected for Super Rugby squads for the 2020 season, which kicks off in January.

A total of 7 Counties Manukau PIC Steelers representatives have been selected into Super Rugby squads, including Andrew Kellaway in the Melbourne Rebels.

Halfback Jonathan Taumateine has resigned with the Hurricanes for another season, and the Gallagher Chiefs welcome back Orbyn Leger, Nepo Laulala and Etene Nanai-Seturo.

Tevita Nabura also re-joins the Highlanders alongside new signing, Kirisi Kuridrani.

Counties Manukau Rugby would also like to acknowledge the achievements of Tim Metcher who has been signed for another season with the Seattle Seawolves. 

Dale Tucker, interim General Manager of Counties Manukau Rugby said the selections are a credit to these players hard work & determination through the Mitre 10 cup season.

“On behalf of Counties Manukau PIC Steelers players, coaches & mangers, Counties Manukau Rugby staff, supporters, clubs & partners we would like to congratulate all who been selected in the Super Rugby Squads for 2020. We hope they all prepare well & have a great season.”

The 2020 Super Rugby season kicks off on Friday 31 January. Best of luck to our men, we know you will do CMRFU proud!

Counties Manukau Super Rugby Players:

Gallagher Chiefs:

Orbyn Leger

Nepo Laulala

Etene Nanai-Seturo

Hurricanes:

Jonathan Taumateine

Highlanders:

Kirisi Kuridrani

Tevita Nabura

Melbourne Rebels:

Andrew Kellaway