Highlanders vs Blues
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And here's the link for that squad list & article on the Blues website: http://theblues.co.nz/team-named-investec-super-rugby-opener/
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If we (The Highlanders) don't win well f*%k me!
very under-whelming Blues team. Forwards look vulnerable.
in saying that we started 0/4 last year so who knows. these locals derbies are always at couple steps-up to there games. -
@98blueandgold Sorry mate, that is a very strong Blues forward pack, Michael Collins not playing any pre-season is the only question I have about this Team selection.
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@chris-b said in Highlanders vs Blues:
Michael Collins!!!
I think we can conclude that, Tana:
a. Doesn't read the fern; OR
b. If he does he pays it no attention; OR
c. He's got a fucking good sense of humour!
I fully expect Nanai to run out with the 15 jersey and a sign saying "just fucking with you guys"
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what is the hard on for Collins? Super rugby isn't test rugby, you pick the best attacking players you can find. Collins is not, nor will he ever be, an attacking player.
Of the few NPC games i got to watch last year, i saw the Northland loosies give it to BOP, where are those guys playing?
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@mariner4life He did a fantastic job piloting the command module for Apollo XI?
As I recall he was pretty outstanding vs the BIL.
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@mariner4life Kara Pryor is injured, Dan Pryor is at the Highlanders. Bond is at the Hurricanes.
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@tim said in Highlanders vs Blues:
@mariner4life Kara Pryor is injured, Dan Pryor is at the Highlanders. Bond is at the Hurricanes.
that's them, the Pryor boys, was very impressed. thanks
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@chris-b said in Highlanders vs Blues:
@mariner4life He did a fantastic job piloting the command module for Apollo XI?
As I recall he was pretty outstanding vs the BIL.
Yes - his best game was against the European side and his worst games were in the fast-paced NZ derbies. His lack of pace/athletic ability gets exposed badly in NZ derbies.
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You just need the Highlanders to play down to the BILs level.
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Highlanders have named a defensive midfield , by leaving Matt Faddes on the bench, although I'm slightly concerned about Tei taking on a much bigger SBW. While Blues fans may be happy with their forward pack, I can see the Highlsnders dominating there and disrupting ball to the Blues flashy backs. I'm going to say Highlanders by 12 to 18.
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@southernmann said in Highlanders vs Blues:
While Blues fans may be happy with their forward pack, I can see the Highlsnders dominating there and disrupting ball to the Blues flashy backs. I'm going to say Highlanders by 12 to 18.
Don't sit on the fence - back your team!
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@kiwimurph I just can't see the Blues getting a lot of decent ball to play with. I also don't believe Bryn Gatland's style fits in with the rest of the Blues backline.
