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    • Tim
      Tim last edited by Duluth

      Beauden Barrett feared the worst but hoped for the best when he felt the sickening crunch in his neck early in the second half of the Blues’ recent clash against the Highlanders in Dunedin.

      But the 30-year-old 101-test All Black has revealed in an interview with Stuff his fears had been allayed and that he had “bounced back” as well as could have been expected from that March 27 incident against the southerners in his first start of the season.

      After completing a mandatory 10-day head-knock stand-down that coincided with his prescribed All Blacks rest, Barrett has not only returned to active Blues duty, but is likely to step back into the starting role for the first of two important Super Rugby Pacific road clashes against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.

      https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300559104/super-rugby-pacific-battered-blues-star-beauden-barrett-says-hes-bounced-back-well

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      • Tim
        Tim last edited by Tim

        So what's the 23 for this week?

        Clarke, Barrett, Goodhue, and Robinson might be out. RTS, A Ioane, and Laulala are definitely out.

        1 Hodgman
        2 Eklund
        3 Tu'ungufasi
        4 Tucker
        5 Goodhue/Romano
        6 Robinson/Plumtree/Choat
        7 Papalii
        8 Sotutu

        9 Christie
        10 Barrett Perofeta
        11 Clarke/Telea
        12 Evans
        13 Ioane
        14 Telea/Heem/Lam
        15 Perofeta/Sullivan

        16 Vikena
        17 Tu'inukuafe
        18 Renata
        19 Romano/Darry
        20 Choat/Plumtree/Suafua
        21 Does Nock get another chance?
        22 Heem/Tele'a/Perofeta
        23 Sullivan/Perofeta/Lam/Kneepkens/Heem/Tele'a

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        • KiwiMurph
          KiwiMurph last edited by

          I'd expect Riccitelli to be 16 and Heem to be 12 (as much as i'd like it to be Vikena and Evans).

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            African Monkey @KiwiMurph last edited by

            @kiwimurph Riccitelli yes, wouldnt be surprised to see Heem move out to the wing with Evans staying at 12 as Clarke will be suspended.

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            • Crazy Horse
              Crazy Horse last edited by

              I am glad BB has bounced back well, but also a little disappointed Perofeta may not get to show us what he can do starting at 10 against quality opposition.

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              • Crucial
                Crucial @Crazy Horse last edited by

                @crazy-horse said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                I am glad BB has bounced back well, but also a little disappointed Perofeta may not get to show us what he can do starting at 10 against quality opposition.

                Flip side is that if Ioane isn't available the 'quality opposition' is Gatland (or worse still, Trask)

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                • Bovidae
                  Bovidae last edited by

                  If Beauden plays I would be running plenty of traffic down his channel.

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                  • Crucial
                    Crucial last edited by

                    I'll have a crack at what I'm expecting/hoping for as a Chiefs team

                    Ross
                    Taukei'aho
                    Mafileo
                    Lord
                    Vaii
                    Jacobsen
                    Cane
                    PGS
                    Weber
                    Ioane
                    ENS
                    Tupaea
                    ALB
                    Lowe
                    Tiatia

                    Thompson
                    Moli
                    Norris
                    Ah Kuoi
                    Boshier
                    Ratima
                    Gatland
                    Stevenson

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                    • Stargazer
                      Stargazer @Crucial last edited by Stargazer

                      @crucial You'd pick Tiatia over Stevenson? What about Roe (21)?

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                      • Crucial
                        Crucial @Stargazer last edited by

                        @stargazer said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                        @crucial You'd pick Tiatia over Stevenson? What about Roe (21)?

                        I don't think any of our back three options have nailed their spots or wiped away questions about flakiness. All are capable of good things, all can have WTF moments. I truly do not have much of a preference but am hoping that someone grabs an opportunity.

                        I like the energy that Ratima brings and tbh have never quite got excited about Roe. He's a good player and I'm happy that we have him but I see Ratima as more likely to have late game impact.

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                        • Bovidae
                          Bovidae last edited by

                          Ta'avao will be in the 23, likely on the bench, ahead of Moli. Mafileo is better as the starter. The rest of the forward pack looks about right.

                          I expect Stevenson to be one of the wingers. Trask has been injured, and Narawa looked injured so the outside backs might be dependent on who is fit.

                          I'm picking that Slater is back too.

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                            george33 @Crucial last edited by

                            @crucial blues
                            15 Sullivan
                            14talea
                            13reiko
                            12 rts or Evans
                            11 Clarke or heem
                            10 beauden
                            9 Finlay
                            8 hoskins
                            7 papalii
                            6 Robinson but like to c suafoa
                            5 goodhue
                            4 Luke
                            3 ofa
                            2 Kurt
                            1 Karl t
                            Bench so many

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                            • Crucial
                              Crucial @george33 last edited by Crucial

                              @george33 I don't really care who the Blues will start. 😉

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                                george33 @Crucial last edited by

                                @crucial good on ya then

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                                  TJ @Crucial last edited by

                                  @crucial said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                  @crazy-horse said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                  I am glad BB has bounced back well, but also a little disappointed Perofeta may not get to show us what he can do starting at 10 against quality opposition.

                                  Flip side is that if Ioane isn't available the 'quality opposition' is Gatland (or worse still, Trask)

                                  What's wrong with Gatland? He's definitely been quality this season, I'd say he's looked the 2nd best 10 behind Perofeta this year.

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                                  • Crucial
                                    Crucial @TJ last edited by

                                    @tj said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                    @crucial said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                    @crazy-horse said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                    I am glad BB has bounced back well, but also a little disappointed Perofeta may not get to show us what he can do starting at 10 against quality opposition.

                                    Flip side is that if Ioane isn't available the 'quality opposition' is Gatland (or worse still, Trask)

                                    What's wrong with Gatland? He's definitely been quality this season, I'd say he's looked the 2nd best 10 behind Perofeta this year.

                                    In flashes, yes. Overall I'd say our depth at 10 in NZ is poor and he is no where near international quality whereas I think Ioane could step up.

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                                      TJ @Crucial last edited by

                                      @crucial said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                      @tj said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                      @crucial said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                      @crazy-horse said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                      I am glad BB has bounced back well, but also a little disappointed Perofeta may not get to show us what he can do starting at 10 against quality opposition.

                                      Flip side is that if Ioane isn't available the 'quality opposition' is Gatland (or worse still, Trask)

                                      What's wrong with Gatland? He's definitely been quality this season, I'd say he's looked the 2nd best 10 behind Perofeta this year.

                                      In flashes, yes. Overall I'd say our depth at 10 in NZ is poor and he is no where near international quality whereas I think Ioane could step up.

                                      I don't think he needs to be international quality, but he is a good quality super player. He's also a different style of 10 than pretty much all the others in the country, not the runner that Barrett, Mounga and Ioane are, but can lead the team around and has more control to his game.

                                      When you think we have Barrett and Mounga, then some youngish guys like Ioane and probably McKenzie to come back, I don't think the depth is so bad.

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                                      • Crucial
                                        Crucial @TJ last edited by

                                        @tj if one of RM or BB go down at the moment we are scrambling.
                                        Without DMac we are looking at a tier that doesn’t look great.

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                                          Nogusta @African Monkey last edited by

                                          @african-monkey said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                          @kiwimurph Riccitelli yes, wouldnt be surprised to see Heem move out to the wing with Evans staying at 12 as Clarke will be suspended.

                                          McDonald is sure to go with Heem again at 12
                                          Lam or JRK to fill the wing spot.

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                                            African Monkey @Nogusta last edited by

                                            @nogusta lame

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                                            • gt12
                                              gt12 @Nogusta last edited by

                                              @nogusta said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                              @african-monkey said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                              @kiwimurph Riccitelli yes, wouldnt be surprised to see Heem move out to the wing with Evans staying at 12 as Clarke will be suspended.

                                              McDonald is sure to go with Heem again at 12
                                              Lam or JRK to fill the wing spot.

                                              Booo!

                                              Upvote for the sauce, but big fucking booo for the selection (I know its not yours)

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                                              • Dice
                                                Dice @Nogusta last edited by

                                                @nogusta said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                                @african-monkey said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                                @kiwimurph Riccitelli yes, wouldnt be surprised to see Heem move out to the wing with Evans staying at 12 as Clarke will be suspended.

                                                McDonald is sure to go with Heem again at 12
                                                Lam or JRK to fill the wing spot.

                                                I'd like to see JRK get a chance on the wing. Lam had two chances on the wing last week and didn't really do much.

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                                                • Yeetyaah
                                                  Yeetyaah last edited by Duluth

                                                  Gallagher Chiefs named to face the Blues in Hamilton this Saturday | Chiefs Rugby

                                                  Gallagher Chiefs named to face the Blues in Hamilton this Saturday | Chiefs Rugby

                                                  The Gallagher Chiefs have named their side to run out in front of a home crowd to face the Blues in a much-anticipated rivalry match

                                                  Gallagher Chiefs to face the Blues

                                                  1. Aidan Ross
                                                  2. Samisoni Taukei’aho
                                                  3. Angus Ta’avao
                                                  4. Josh Lord
                                                  5. Naitoa Ah Kuoi
                                                  6. Kaylum Boshier
                                                  7. Sam Cane (cc)
                                                  8. Pita Gus Sowakula
                                                  9. Brad Weber (cc)
                                                  10. Bryn Gatland
                                                  11. Etene Nanai-Seturo
                                                  12. Alex Nankivell
                                                  13. Anton Lienert-Brown
                                                  14. Emoni Narawa
                                                  15. Kaleb Trask

                                                  Reserves:
                                                  16. Bradley Slater
                                                  17. Ollie Norris
                                                  18. George Dyer
                                                  19. Samipeni Finau
                                                  20. Luke Jacobson
                                                  21. Cortez Ratima
                                                  22. Quinn Tupaea
                                                  23. Chase Tiatia

                                                  Unavailable for selection:
                                                  Reuben O’Neill, Gideon Wrampling, Simon Parker, Xavier Roe, Brodie Retallick, Josh Ioane, Sione Mafileo, Laghlan McWhannell, Tupou Vaa’i

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                                                  • Bovidae
                                                    Bovidae last edited by Bovidae

                                                    Trask is certainly McMillan's pet player. I am very surprised that Stevenson and/or Lowe aren't involved.

                                                    Nankivell gets to start in his 50th game.

                                                    Jacobson might not be ready to play big minutes yet.

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                                                    • Yeetyaah
                                                      Yeetyaah @Bovidae last edited by

                                                      @bovidae yeah Trask should be off the bench. I'm a fan of Nanks starting. Tupaea has a bit of work to do to get back to the starting lineup he's been a bit off this year.

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                                                      • Crucial
                                                        Crucial last edited by

                                                        I'd prefer to see some of the unavailables listed here but I guess you cant control that.

                                                        Our front rows (starting and reserve) should be able to cope with what the Blues bring in that regard. Locks are going to have to play big minutes though.
                                                        That loose combo went OK and a cameo from Jacobson should be useful.
                                                        Gatland needs one of his good games taking the line on to get that backline moving.

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                                                        • Stargazer
                                                          Stargazer @Bovidae last edited by

                                                          @bovidae I understand Lowe came back to training less than a week ago, so probably too early for him.

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                                                          • Chris
                                                            Chris last edited by

                                                            Confirmed Clarke suspended for 3 weeks.Interesting that must now change players leaping to attempt a charge down.
                                                            Probably will see it again as it is an instinctive reaction trying to charge down kicks that way,It will make the box kick etc a more potent weapon.

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                                                            • KiwiMurph
                                                              KiwiMurph @Chris last edited by KiwiMurph

                                                              @chris The end on footage seemed to show Clarke jumping into the running line of the MP winger (rather than straight up) and he lifted his knees up. Box kicks are different in that the kicker is stationary as opposed to this situation where the kicker is running forward after the chip kick.

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                                                              • Chris
                                                                Chris @KiwiMurph last edited by Chris

                                                                @kiwimurph said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:

                                                                @chris The end on footage seemed to show Clarke jumping into the running line of the MP winger (rather than straight up) and he lifted his knees up. Box kicks are different in that the kicker is stationary as opposed to this situation where the kicker is running forward after the chip kick.

                                                                They are but still leaping gives a chance for head contact,Well weighted box kicks still bring the defender forward.A risk these days, it might make players hesitant.

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                                                                • Duluth
                                                                  Duluth last edited by Duluth

                                                                  There's a team with a lot of brackets that was posted on the official Aussie rugby page

                                                                  Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tuungfasi, Luke Romano, Josh Goodhue, Tom Robinson, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke/Mark Telea, Bryce Heem, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea/Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, TBC

                                                                  RESERVES: Ricky Riccitelli, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, James Tucker, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Tanieu Tele'a, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens/AJ Lam

                                                                  Clarke not available, so I presume that means Telea/Lam/JRK back three? Zarn injured? Barrett?

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                                                                  • Bovidae
                                                                    Bovidae last edited by

                                                                    One thing about the Chiefs team is that Moli must be considered a LH now, as Dyer is preferred ahead of him for the reserve TH.

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                                                                    • Dice
                                                                      Dice @Duluth last edited by

                                                                      @duluth Looking at the bench, there is no 10 cover, so I'm guessing FB is either Sullivan or Beauden?

                                                                      Might be good for BB to be at fullback for a bit so he doesn't need to do much tackling. Once he's comfortable, move back to 10.

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                                                                            Duluth last edited by

                                                                            50TH BLUES CAP FOR CAPTAIN PAPALII FOR CLASH WITH CHIEFS IN HAMILTON — Blues Rugby

                                                                            50TH BLUES CAP FOR CAPTAIN PAPALII FOR CLASH WITH CHIEFS IN HAMILTON — Blues Rugby

                                                                            Captain Dalton Papalii will earn his 50th cap for the Blues as he leads the team to take on neighbours the Chiefs in DHL Super Rugby Pacific in Hamilton on Saturday. As a testament to his resilience, the 24-year-old will earn his 50th cap midway through just his fifth season for the Blues since hi

                                                                            Players not considered: Akira Ioane, Nepo Laulala, Harry Plummer, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Caleb Clarke, Zarn Sullivan.

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                                                                            • KiwiMurph
                                                                              KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                                              Conditions look really good for Saturday - you'd think it should be a good crowd as a Saturday game and some big names playing for both sides.

                                                                              Excellent to see Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens get a start in a big game like this - it must be remembered he's still only 20 years old.

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                                                                                Old Samurai Jack last edited by

                                                                                Two strong sides, really looking forward to this. Could be a defining game for either side.

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                                                                                • taniwharugby
                                                                                  taniwharugby last edited by

                                                                                  Tele'a probably a bit lucky to stay on the bench.

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                                                                                  • Yeetyaah
                                                                                    Yeetyaah @Crucial last edited by

                                                                                    @crucial eh?

                                                                                    Unavailable for selection:
                                                                                    Reuben O’Neill, Gideon Wrampling, Simon Parker, Xavier Roe, Brodie Retallick, Josh Ioane, Sione Mafileo, Laghlan McWhannell, Tupou Vaa’i

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