Reds vs Blues 2021

[Tim]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300323171/super-rugby-akira-ioane-gets-the-nod-at-no-8-as-blues-eye-reds-physical-threat

Blues: Zarn Sullivan, Bryce Heem, Rieko Ioane, TJ Faiane, Mark Telea, Otere Black, Finlay Christie; Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Tom Robinson, Patrick Tuipulotu (capt), Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Ofa Tuungafasi, Kurt Eklund, Karl Tu’inukuafe. Reserves: Soane Vikena, Alex Hodgman, Nepo Laulala, Jacob Pierce, Hoskins Sotutu, Jonathan Ruru, Harry Plummer, AJ Lam.

Also travelling: Ray Niuia, Marcel Renata, Stephen Perofeta.

[Duluth]

Surprised, but pleased to see Pierce get the bench spot

[Tim]

https://blues.rugby/full-strength-squad-named-for-crucial-reds-clash/

Players not considered with injury: Josh Goodhue (foot), Tanielu Telea (calf), (Season-ending): Jone Macilai, Dillon Hunt, James Lay, Emoni Narawa.

[taniwharugby]

@tim so Nock over his injury but not good enough this week.

The whole thing with Pierce is a bit puzzling, while it is clear Darry has some talent, Pierce would have seemed a more logical choice to me.

[Duluth]

@taniwharugby said in Reds vs Blues 2021:

The whole thing with Pierce is a bit puzzling, while it is clear Darry has some talent, Pierce would have seemed a more logical choice to me.

?

Pierce is in the 23

[taniwharugby]

@duluth I mean earlier in the year when Darry was gettign game time and Pierce not even on bench (cos he wasnt injured all of the time was he)

[Daffy Jaffy]

Reds XXIII -

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3. Taniela Tupou –

4. Ryan Smith –

5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto –

6. Angus Scott-Young –

7. Liam Wright –

8. Harry Wilson –

9. Tate McDermott –

10. James O’Connor –

11. Filipo Daugunu –

12. Isaac Henry –

13. Hunter Paisami –

14. Suliasi Vunivalu –

15. Bryce Hegarty –

16. Josh Nasser –

17. Dane Zander –

18. Zane Nonggorr –

19. Angus Blyth –

20. Sam Wallis –

21. Moses Sorovi –

22. Hamish Stewart –

23. Ilaisa Droasese –

[Kirwan]

@duluth said in Reds vs Blues 2021:

Surprised, but pleased to see Pierce get the bench spot

Massive forward pack, and the bench is pretty useful too.

[Frye]

@nzzp said in Reds vs Blues 2021:

@duluth we're huge underdogs

Nah, a Lee Grant style scrapbook comparison has the Blues well ahead. I think the Blues should do it, provided they keep their discipline.

[Tim]

[Tim]

NZ TAB:

Reds $2.95
Blues $1.36

Aust TAB:

Reds $3.10
Blues $1.38

[kev]

@taniwharugby said in Reds vs Blues 2021:

@tim so Nock over his injury but not good enough this week.

The whole thing with Pierce is a bit puzzling, while it is clear Darry has some talent, Pierce would have seemed a more logical choice to me.

Nock has had a raw deal this year. Christie is ok, but Ruru has been all over the place.

[KiwiMurph]

JOC ruled out.

[Frank]

Looking forward to seeing what Akira can do at 8 as opposed to Sotutu.

[nzzp]

@frank said in Reds vs Blues 2021:

Looking forward to seeing what Akira can do at 8 as opposed to Sotutu.

His defence should be massive tonight.

Great challenge for the team, I'm really excited. If they peak for this, it'll be awesome and really set up a good finish to the comp. If we fluff it, it's because we're not good enough.

[Stargazer]

This game is the Blues' to lose. The Reds have been pretty average and only the Dmac red card helped them to get the win over the Chiefs. I can't see them beat the Blues, unless something similar happens.

[nzzp]

@stargazer said in Reds vs Blues 2021:

This game is the Blues' to lose. The Reds have been pretty average and only the Dmac red card helped them to get the win over the Chiefs. I can't see them beat the Blues, unless something similar happens.

true,

top of the table clash eh, best NZ team vs best Aus team

[gt12]

@kiwimurph said in Reds vs Blues 2021:

JOC ruled out.

Saving himself for the Canes and a shot at a win?

[Canes4life]

@gt12 Reds will be blown away in Wellington. They’ve got a better chance winning tonight without JOC.

[Derpus]

@canes4life wot?