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    • Tim
      Tim last edited by Duluth

      Between the concussions (Hodgman, Christie) and some sore bodies (Goodhue), there'll be a bit of rotation next week for the Drua.

      Possible team:

      1 Lay
      2 Riccitelli
      3 Laulala
      4 Tucker
      5 Darry
      6 Robinson
      7 Choat
      8 Plumtree

      9 Funaki
      10 Perofeta
      11 Telea
      12 RTS
      13 Heem/Tele'a/Tua
      14 Lam
      15 Sullivan

      16 Vikena
      17 Tu'inukuafe
      18 Renata
      19 Suafoa
      20 Ekuasi/Ioane/Papalii
      21 Milo-Harris
      22 McKenzie/Barrett
      23 Evans/Tele'a/Heem/Tua

      Might be more rotation in the loose forwards. Telea might get a rest too.

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      • taniwharugby
        taniwharugby @Tim last edited by

        @tim Sotutu has had a big workload too hasnt he?

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        • Tim
          Tim @taniwharugby last edited by

          @taniwharugby Yeah, would expect one of Plumtree, Ioane, or Ekuasi to replace him?

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          • Duluth
            Duluth @Tim last edited by

            @tim said in Blues v Drua:

            12 RTS
            13 Heem/Tele'a/Tua

            RTS is almost a certainty at 12

            Probably Tele'a at 13? While Heem is probably more likely to start a big game if RI was out, Tele'a needs the game time

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            • Tim
              Tim @Duluth last edited by

              @duluth said in Blues v Drua:

              Heem

              Interesting that he's signed for Auckland this year. He's 33, so I wonder if we can squeeze one more year out of him as a squad utility player?

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              • Duluth
                Duluth @Tim last edited by

                @tim

                Looks like his pace is still good?

                Until guys like Tele'a and/or Tua force their way past him I would still pick him

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                • Dan54
                  Dan54 last edited by

                  Reckon Segner will get a run at 8 myself, and maybe Plumtree at 6?

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                  • Tim
                    Tim @Dan54 last edited by

                    @Dan54 Good call, forgot about Segner.

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                    • NTA
                      NTA last edited by

                      Blues C team would win by 20.

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                      • nzzp
                        nzzp @NTA last edited by

                        @NTA said in Blues v Drua:

                        Blues C team would win by 20.

                        Remember we lost to the Sunwolves a few years ago.

                        Take nothing for granted

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                        • Tim
                          Tim @NTA last edited by

                          @NTA NZ TAB has the Blues at 32 pt start.

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                            Tim last edited by

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                            • NTA
                              NTA @Tim last edited by

                              @Tim said in Blues v Drua:

                              @NTA NZ TAB has the Blues at 32 pt start.

                              Pessimist arseholes

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                              • number9
                                number9 @Tim last edited by number9

                                @Tim said in Blues v Drua:

                                @Dan54 Good call, forgot about Segner.

                                I was just thinking the same thing about the Sunwolves. Blues do have good depth, just can't take the Drua lightly

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                                • number9
                                  number9 @Tim last edited by

                                  @Tim they might start Karl before Lay. I thought I heard the commentators say he had issues with his leg and was limping.

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                                  • KiwiMurph
                                    KiwiMurph last edited by

                                    I'd be looking to start Barrett.

                                    He hasn't played that much rugby this year and the Blues will need his experience with presumably a lot of younger players getting a run.

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                                    • Daffy Jaffy
                                      Daffy Jaffy last edited by Daffy Jaffy

                                      From Blues Instagram -
                                      Few injuries to report from the weekend 🏥

                                      Finlay Christie and Alex Hodgman both fall under HIA protocols and will be unavailable for selection, both available for Perth

                                      Josh Goodhue has broken his thumb and will miss several weeks

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                                      • chimoaus
                                        chimoaus @Daffy Jaffy last edited by

                                        @Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues v Drua:

                                        From Blues Instagram -
                                        Few injuries to report from the weekend 🏥

                                        Finlay Christie and Alex Hodgman both fall under HIA protocols and will be unavailable for selection, both available for Perth

                                        Josh Goodhue has broken his thumb and will miss several weeks

                                        Goodhue is a big blow, the NZ locking stocks sure are taking a beating this year. One way to blood new players I guess.

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                                        • Machpants
                                          Machpants last edited by

                                          Blues by
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                                            African Monkey @KiwiMurph last edited by

                                            @KiwiMurph Yeah keep Barrett out there, and RTS back at 12 with Rieko outside him as they need some time to work together.

                                            I'm sure there will be a bit of rotation, but would like to see a few combos kept together.

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                                            • Duluth
                                              Duluth @African Monkey last edited by

                                              @African-Monkey said in Blues v Drua:

                                              @KiwiMurph Yeah keep Barrett out there, and RTS back at 12 with Rieko outside him as they need some time to work together.

                                              I'm sure there will be a bit of rotation, but would like to see a few combos kept together.

                                              Barrett needs game time, not a rest. I hope he starts

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                                              • Duluth
                                                Duluth last edited by Duluth

                                                Drua

                                                Meli Tuni, Mesulame Dolokoto, Manasa Saulo, Chris Minimbi, Viliame Rarasea, Meli Derenalagi (c), Rusiate Nasove, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Peni Matawalu, Simione Kuruvoli, Onisi Ratave, Caleb Muntz, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Kitione Taliga

                                                Reserves: Zuriel Togiatama, Timoci Sauvoli, Jone Koroiduadua, Isoa Nasilasila, Joseva Tamani, Leone Nawai, Jona Mataiciwa, Frank Lomani

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                                                  Nogusta @African Monkey last edited by Nogusta

                                                  @African-Monkey
                                                  Lay
                                                  Riccitelli
                                                  Laulala
                                                  Tucker
                                                  Darry
                                                  Robinson
                                                  Choat
                                                  Sotutu
                                                  9 Funaki
                                                  10 Barrett
                                                  11 Telea
                                                  12 RTS
                                                  13 Rieko
                                                  14 Lam
                                                  15 JRK

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                                                  • FakatavaAllBlack
                                                    FakatavaAllBlack @Nogusta last edited by

                                                    @Nogusta 3 Naki lads in there, if they ever squeeze 4 in the start line up they'd be able to be called the Blues Bulls

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                                                    • TheMojoman
                                                      TheMojoman last edited by

                                                      How far away is Akira Ioane?

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                                                      • Duluth
                                                        Duluth @TheMojoman last edited by

                                                        @TheMojoman said in Blues v Drua:

                                                        How far away is Akira Ioane?

                                                        3 weeks ago the Blues said he’d be back in 3 weeks

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                                                        • KiwiMurph
                                                          KiwiMurph @Nogusta last edited by

                                                          @Nogusta I really like the idea of surrounding Funaki with Sotutu and Beauden and RTS between Beauden and Rieko.

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                                                            • Daffy Jaffy
                                                              Daffy Jaffy @Duluth last edited by Daffy Jaffy

                                                              @Duluth Some strange selections in this Drua team. Four Halfbacks in the 23. 2 starting at 9 and 10 and 2 more on the bench. Seems very much a B team with some starters having been little used in the season so far. Have they had lots of injuries or are they are keeping their A team fresh for a crack at upsetting the Highlanders next week?

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                                                                ARHS @Daffy Jaffy last edited by

                                                                @Daffy-Jaffy very much a b team this week but will be interesting to see how Taliga goes at 15s.

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                                                                • Duluth
                                                                  Duluth last edited by Duluth

                                                                  1. Jordan Lay (4)
                                                                  2. Ricky Riccitelli (6)
                                                                  3. Nepo Laulala (18)
                                                                  4. James Tucker (5)
                                                                  5. Sam Darry (11)
                                                                  6. Tom Robinson (39)
                                                                  7. Adrian Choat (12)
                                                                  8. Hoskins Sotutu (30)
                                                                  9. Taufa Funaki (4)
                                                                  10. Beauden Barrett © (11)
                                                                  11. AJ Lam (14)
                                                                  12. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (4)
                                                                  13. Reiko Ioane (80)
                                                                  14. Mark Telea (32)
                                                                  15. Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (5)

                                                                  16. Soane Vikena (9)
                                                                  17. Karl Tu’inukuafe (35)
                                                                  18. Marcel Renata (25)
                                                                  19. Luke Romano (7)
                                                                  20. Anton Segner (3)
                                                                  21. Lisati Milo Harris (0)
                                                                  22. Tanielu Tele’a (18)
                                                                  23. Jock McKenzie (1)

                                                                  BLUES REFOCUS FOR EXCITING CHALLENGE IN SUPER ROUND IN MELBOURNE — Blues Rugby

                                                                  BLUES REFOCUS FOR EXCITING CHALLENGE IN SUPER ROUND IN MELBOURNE — Blues Rugby

                                                                  After a few days off following an arduous three-week schedule, the Blues are refocussing on the new challenge across the Tasman. The team is excited to be part of the unique Super Round with all teams playing in Melbourne, with the Blues to take on Fijian Drua on Saturday to kick-start the Austral

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                                                                  • nzzp
                                                                    nzzp @Duluth last edited by

                                                                    @Duluth good team considering the situation. Shows the depth in the squad

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                                                                      george33 @nzzp last edited by

                                                                      @nzzp great team I counted 12 none starters who would probably b in 23 and that not counting plummer depth amazing now and beauden captain nice

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                                                                      • Duluth
                                                                        Duluth last edited by

                                                                        Hopefully JRK has a big impact. I'd like to see him force his way into the top XV

                                                                        Ideally my back three would be:
                                                                        11 Clarke
                                                                        14 JRK
                                                                        15 Sullivan

                                                                        A power wing, a second fullback. Also I think the Blues play better with Sullivans long boot at the back

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                                                                          george33 @Duluth last edited by

                                                                          @Duluth yeah nice combo but still like mark talea there his workrate huge

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                                                                          • Bovidae
                                                                            Bovidae last edited by

                                                                            JRK hasn't lived up to the hype so far. Still very young though.

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                                                                            • Kirwan
                                                                              Kirwan @Bovidae last edited by

                                                                              @Bovidae said in Blues v Drua:

                                                                              JRK hasn't lived up to the hype so far. Still very young though.

                                                                              How could you make that determination from how little he's played?

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                                                                              • nzzp
                                                                                nzzp last edited by

                                                                                Sullivan still injured?

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                                                                                  george33 @nzzp last edited by

                                                                                  @nzzp looked ok of bench last week

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                                                                                  • KiwiMurph
                                                                                    KiwiMurph @Bovidae last edited by

                                                                                    @Bovidae said in Blues v Drua:

                                                                                    JRK hasn't lived up to the hype so far. Still very young though.

                                                                                    He looked pretty darn sharp in his last (only?) start at fullback vs Moana Pasifika in the midweek game.

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