Auckland v Taranaki
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@ARHS But what were the Blues meant to do along with NZ rugby? We have enough wingers at the Blues with no 12s, and 12 was a problem position in NZ rugby at the beginning of the year, so it made sense to play him there.
Having said that, I do think he could make a useful utility in the ABs squad, similar to what Tupaea was doing before getting injured.
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@African-Monkey I think he and his agent are to blame for taking such a high risk. Could have gone to Highlanders or Chiefs with an assured starting spot in back 3 and probably an AB spot on merit.
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@ARHS said in Auckland v Taranaki:
@African-Monkey I think he and his agent are to blame for taking such a high risk. Could have gone to Highlanders or Chiefs with an assured starting spot in back 3 and probably an AB spot on merit.
Who would he displace? Clarke? Reece? Will Jordan? Jordie? He'd be fighting with DMac for a squad spot.
12 fits his league background more - similar defensive patterns and traffic to deal with.
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Games worth watching to see how Perofeta goes. Although its expecting a lot without him having many recent matches. Esp at 1st. But the other option (DM) hasn't really looked like an AB first. At times he has but not consistently enough.
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@Winger said in Auckland v Taranaki:
Games worth watching to see how Perofeta goes. Although its expecting a lot without him having many recent matches. Esp at 1st. But the other option (DM) hasn't really looked like an AB first. At times he has but not consistently enough.
He's finally playing at 10 too.
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@nzzp said in Auckland v Taranaki:
@ARHS said in Auckland v Taranaki:
@African-Monkey I think he and his agent are to blame for taking such a high risk. Could have gone to Highlanders or Chiefs with an assured starting spot in back 3 and probably an AB spot on merit.
Who would he displace? Clarke? Reece? Will Jordan? Jordie? He'd be fighting with DMac for a squad spot.
12 fits his league background more - similar defensive patterns and traffic to deal with.
Fainga'anuku initially and likely Clarke
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@KiwiMurph that 'naki side does have a much better look to it with Perofeta & Vaai in there!
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@KiwiMurph Both underachieving sides imo. Disappointing seasons for both sides.
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@KiwiMurph said in Auckland v Taranaki:
@Chris said in Auckland v Taranaki:
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
Get ready for a stop start affair haha.
yep worst Ref IMO.
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As a Naki man, I pretty keen to see how this one pans out.
Close to top Naki line up, althought Florence a huge loss he has been pretty good this year.
I may even smell an upset I think?
It's our last game of season, and Northland upset us in first game, so hope the boys finish by upsetting someone else!!!!
