Reds vs Blues 2021

[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 -

1. Feao Fotuaika –

2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa –

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?

[Anonymous]

So the coverage to this game just started on Sky and are the Australian presenters talking up the Red's attack from when the Chiefs were down to 13 men?

[nzzp]

@anonymous said in Reds vs Blues 2021:

So the coverage to this game just started on Sky and are the Australian presenters talking up the Red's attack from when the Chiefs were down to 13 men?

and Mehrts dropping the 'TJ Faiane is glue' cliche. Love rugby commentary eh