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    @kev said in Blues v Crusaders:

    Reiko’s ball security must be an issue for the ABs

    I've been a fan for years.

    But based on his recent performances, unless there is a dramatic improvement in his standards, he shouldn't be anywhere near an AB squad.

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    @sparky said in Blues v Crusaders:

    @kev said in Blues v Crusaders:

    Reiko’s ball security must be an issue for the ABs

    I've been a fan for years.

    But based on his recent performances, unless there is a dramatic improvement in his standards, he shouldn't be anywhere near an AB squad.

    Is he even the best centre in the Blues squad?

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    @KiwiInLondon said in Blues v Crusaders:

    @Canes4life said in Blues v Crusaders:

    Sotutu may as well sort out his England contract now.

    That’s the 2024 World Rugby Player of the year you’re talking about there

    You’ve got to play international rugby to win that award.

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    Not having read the thread, many of the worst performers for the Blues were ABs. I was surprised Cotter didn't replace Perofeta and Taʻavao at HT.

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    Too early to say the Crusaders will be in the final this year?

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    Discipline, isn't that Cotter's supposed MO? Really missing Patty T leadership, and he isn't getting any younger.

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    @MacDazzler said in Blues v Crusaders:

    Too early to say the Crusaders will be in the final this year?

    The Chiefs, the Reds and the Crusaders all look like they are heading for the playoffs and home advantage.

    It's going to be a big scramble for the other three playoff places.

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    Yeh, nah. Limp performance by an injury-ravaged Blues team. As a Crusaders fan, really wish they would pull their heads in sometimes. Too much screaming and too many head rubs. Almost changed sides today.
    The silence on Grace on here tells me he is playing really well. Lio-Willie as well.

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    Didn’t get to watch the match. How did Sotutu go.

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    @Mattasaurus said in Blues v Crusaders:

    I have enjoyed JOCs impact from the bench so far this season... some real touches of class

    Agreed

    Steadies the ship and has much better vision than his younger self

    Too old in the tooth for an Aussie recall?

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    @Old-Samurai-Jack our loosies all did a really good job tonight.

    Never been a fan of the head rubbing after a mistake or penalty, needs a bit of self regulation and the ref to close his eyes….

    Only thing I’ll say is that winning at EP is a big deal for some of these players who don’t get to play at the hallowed ground often.

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    @MiketheSnow said in Blues v Crusaders:

    @Mattasaurus said in Blues v Crusaders:

    I have enjoyed JOCs impact from the bench so far this season... some real touches of class

    Agreed

    Steadies the ship and has much better vision than his younger self

    Too old in the tooth for an Aussie recall?

    he might be a useful bench option for them, not sure experienced depth is that great over there.

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    @KiwiMurph said in Blues v Crusaders:

    Rieko has been mostly shithouse

    He is where possession goes to die.

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    @Canes4life said in Blues v Crusaders:

    @Bones that Springer strike rate. 😉

    Today's one was pretty tough, not sure even @MiketheSnow could have scored that one.

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    @Darth-Sader said in Blues v Crusaders:

    @sparky said in Blues v Crusaders:

    @kev said in Blues v Crusaders:

    Reiko’s ball security must be an issue for the ABs

    I've been a fan for years.

    But based on his recent performances, unless there is a dramatic improvement in his standards, he shouldn't be anywhere near an AB squad.

    Is he even the best centre in the Blues squad?

    Clarke and Ioane need to swap positions.

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    @sparky said in Blues v Crusaders:

    The Chiefs, the Reds and the Crusaders all look like they are heading for the playoffs and home advantage.

    More MSM style opinion, reds are shithot favourites after beating a depleted, shithouse highlanders. Canes fans eh...

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    And as for the crusaders deciding Itoje is their hero with their antics today.

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    So disappointed I didn’t even bother watching the late game
    It’s fair to say any confidence the Blues had about climbing out of this slump has well and truly gone out the window
    I’m really not sure how you come up with an idea of making player who’s form has been underwhelming at best relates to being your captain
    Even Dalton who has skippered the team before may been a better option
    Once the confidence is sucked out of the cylinder like the Crusaders found out last year it’s very difficult to rebottle

    I will give Christie ,Renata,Gordon and Plummer their dues at least they offered some energy off the bench

    I have always thought Sam Nock has a decent enough skill set to succeed but unfortunately he just does’nt have the ability to own the space around him and take ownership of it
    Not sure why the Blues bothered bringing Angus Ta’avao back to Auckland personally they would have been better off looking somewhere else
    I find him one of those players that flatters to deceive
    That’s a couple of senior players and possibly a few more that did’nt take ownership when it mattered wether it be changing the lineout tactics or taking ownership of the kick off receives
    I said after game one Vern Cotter needed to find some new tricks I think we can possibly say there are some players that should be let go

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