Fletcher Newell

2022 - 8 - 12

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'Pack your bags': All Blacks debutant Fletcher Newell jets proud dad ... (Stuff.co.nz)

North Canterbury's proudest dad has erected a sign on State Highway 1. His son is flying him to South Africa for his All Blacks debut.

A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. When Newell got the news he was getting the call up to South Africa the person he called first was? You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. This week’s phone calls aren’t the only emotional ones the close father and son have shared of late. “He said ‘we’re getting you over for my debut’,” Arnold Newell said of the phone call.

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How debutant Fletcher Newell earned a spot on the bench for ... (RugbyPass)

Perhaps the biggest story to come out of the All Blacks named to take on the Springboks in Johannesburg this weekend is the selection of uncapped prop ...

He’s come in, trained really, really well, impressed us, and so we really feel it’s a great opportunity for him and it’s an area that we want to grow in terms of our depth and options anyway so what better place to do it?” “His family’s really proud. “He’s a man that doesn’t say much. But when he does, he does so with authority with his voice. “So it’s a great opportunity for some younger props to have a chance at this level. “How he’s feeling…

Newell family beaming with pride at Fletcher's selection (All Blacks)

A whirlwind fortnight since Fletcher Newell was selected to join the All Blacks as a replacement on their South African tour just entered a different ...

So in the morning I'm off." "He's organised it all himself with the All Blacks' team. "I'm sure it will be emotional on the day, and probably has been sinking in, but he wouldn't do it otherwise."

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New All Black's family preparing for his emotional debut (1 News)

Just 24 hours ago, new All Black Fletcher Newell called his father Arnold to say he was flying him out to South Africa to watch him make his Test debut this ...

Mourning’s a hard time but it made it easier for him to get stuck into his work," Arnold said. I didn’t talk for long cause I said 'look mate this is going to get too heavy,'" Arnold said. He said the call from his son caught him off guard.

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