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    • Duluth
      Duluth last edited by Duluth

      https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300606134/leon-macdonald-calls-for-improvements-as-blues-eye-a-major-step-up-for-semifinal

      MacDonald isn’t sure whether he will have his captain Dalton Papalii next Saturday after the in-form No 7 had been a late withdrawal. After having his appendix removed on Thursday, he was a surprise appearance at the game to offer some words of encouragement to his team-mates.
      
      “It was a bit of an emergency, a quick operation with his appendix,” said the coach. “He came in and spoke to the boys before kickoff which highlights how passionate he is around this group. We want him back as soon as possible but we’ll be guided by the doctors and don’t know how long that will be.”
      
      MacDonald confirmed in-form Caleb Clarke was unlikely to make the semifinal as he waited for his hamstring to heal, and fill-in wing Bryce Heem also left the field inside a half-hour with a head knock. Luckily the Blues are somewhat blessed with depth, with Lam making a fine fist of covering off the bench.
      

      Even if Heem is available, AJ should be ahead of him now

      If Papali'i is out again I hope there is a bit more balance on the bench. One of Tucker/Goodhue to drop out for Plumtree maybe?

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      • Kirwan
        Kirwan last edited by

        I don’t think we can have Robinson at lock against the Brumbies, affects the scrum too much.

        Pick the big boppers and attack their strength.

        Best part of the game last night it was one of few times we were good on both attack and defence. Reall pleasing.

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        • Duluth
          Duluth @Kirwan last edited by

          @Kirwan said in SF Blues v Brumbies:

          I don’t think we can have Robinson at lock against the Brumbies, affects the scrum too much.

          Pick the big boppers and attack their strength.

          Unfortunately Tucker decided to save up all his mistakes and poor decisions for the QF. On form he's the lock that should miss out

          However his best game of the year was against his 2021 teammates the Brumbies. So maybe he gets another shot

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          • Stargazer
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            • KiwiMurph
              KiwiMurph last edited by

              With rain forecast all week in Auckland this could be a similar style of game to Brumbies-Blues in Canberra a few weeks ago - Brumbies will be hoping so.

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              • antipodean
                antipodean @KiwiMurph last edited by

                @KiwiMurph I think a ref that's strict on the breakdown (for both sides) will negate any hopes the Brumbies have of being competitive. Even if Valentini is fit to play, they'll get whistled off the park.

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                • taniwharugby
                  taniwharugby @antipodean last edited by

                  @antipodean so Pickerill...he's strict, now and then, sometimes...

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                  • antipodean
                    antipodean @taniwharugby last edited by

                    @taniwharugby for some reason I think student teacher on work experience when I see him.

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                    • Bovidae
                      Bovidae last edited by

                      I am expecting that the SF refs will be two of O'Keeffe, Gardner and Berry. The latter two are already in NZ. It could be that two are given the SFs and the other the final.

                      Williams can't be the ref in Chch and Pickerill can't ref the Blues.

                      @antipodean I've called Pickerill "work experience" all year.

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                      • ACT Crusader
                        ACT Crusader @Bovidae last edited by

                        @Bovidae said in SF Blues v Brumbies:

                        I am expecting that the SF refs will be two of O'Keeffe, Gardner and Berry. The latter two are already in NZ. It could be that two are given the SFs and the other the final.

                        Williams can't be the ref in Chch and Pickerill can't ref the Blues.

                        @antipodean I've called Pickerill "work experience" all year.

                        As long as this game gets either Gardner or Berry, I’ll take O’Keefe

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                        • Duluth
                          Duluth last edited by Duluth

                          My favourite Blues v Brumbies moments. Rupeni back in 2003. Shame about the shitty video quality

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                          • Kirwan
                            Kirwan @Duluth last edited by

                            @Duluth the quality of the players he was beating.

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                            • KiwiMurph
                              KiwiMurph last edited by KiwiMurph

                              https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300607906/stephen-perofeta-eyes-a-final-flourish-to-cap-standout-run-in-super-rugby-pacific

                              Perofeta feels the Blues have made some important shifts across the franchise to produce this remarkable run in ‘22.
                              
                              “Each week the boys are holding each other to standards but also having fun. It’s fun working hard for each other and then the actual fun which is playing. It’s special and very enjoyable.”
                              
                              He has no doubts the level goes significantly with a Brumbies side which would have taken a lot of confidence from their victory over the Hurricanes.
                              
                              “The occasion is going to be huge but we’re here because of the work we’ve done and our love of the preparation. We’ve got to commit to that again, and then it's about turning up and trusting what we’ve done all year, and this week in particular.”
                              
                              The rising star of Kiwi rugby is not thinking beyond Saturday night, and the chance to advance to his first real final at this level.
                              
                              But if good news should come Monday, he admits it would “mean the world … my journey has been quite different, and probably not the smoothest of runs. With the sacrifices I’ve gone through and my family always in my corner, it would be huge. In this environment now the coaches and players have made this season so enjoyable, and it’s allowed us all to flourish, to stand out and enjoy our footy.”
                              
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                              • taniwharugby
                                taniwharugby @Duluth last edited by

                                @Duluth only ever looked like he was at 3/4 pace too!

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                                • Chris
                                  Chris last edited by

                                  Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
                                  Assistant Ref 1: Angus Gardner
                                  Assistant Ref 2: Stu Curran
                                  TMO: Shane McDermott

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                                  • Frank
                                    Frank last edited by

                                    Rupeni is the most gifted player I have ever seen.
                                    With the right path, he could have been one of the greatest players ever.

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                                    • Tim
                                      Tim @Chris last edited by

                                      @Chris said in SF Blues v Brumbies:

                                      Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
                                      Assistant Ref 1: Angus Gardner
                                      Assistant Ref 2: Stu Curran
                                      TMO: Shane McDermott

                                      Unfamiliar with Stu Curran. Has he reffed Super Rugby before?

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                                      • antipodean
                                        antipodean @Tim last edited by

                                        @Tim said in SF Blues v Brumbies:

                                        @Chris said in SF Blues v Brumbies:

                                        Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
                                        Assistant Ref 1: Angus Gardner
                                        Assistant Ref 2: Stu Curran
                                        TMO: Shane McDermott

                                        Unfamiliar with Stu Curran. Has he reffed Super Rugby before?

                                        He's been an AR in Super Rugby.

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                                        • Chris
                                          Chris @Tim last edited by

                                          @Tim said in SF Blues v Brumbies:

                                          @Chris said in SF Blues v Brumbies:

                                          Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
                                          Assistant Ref 1: Angus Gardner
                                          Assistant Ref 2: Stu Curran
                                          TMO: Shane McDermott

                                          Unfamiliar with Stu Curran. Has he reffed Super Rugby before?

                                          Young Ref he has refereed some NPC last season
                                          as well as AR in a couple of SR games .

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                                          • Tim
                                            Tim @Chris last edited by

                                            @Chris Seems weird to give him such a big game then ...

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                                            • Chris
                                              Chris @Tim last edited by

                                              @Tim said in SF Blues v Brumbies:

                                              @Chris Seems weird to give him such a big game then ...

                                              I thought it was a strange pick when Williams and Fraser are not selected.

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                                              • Bovidae
                                                Bovidae last edited by

                                                Angus Mabey never stops talking when he is a AR, so O'Keeffe will be happy he isn't there. 🙂

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                                                • Daffy Jaffy
                                                  Daffy Jaffy last edited by

                                                  Nathan Williamson  /  Jun 6

                                                  Brumbies to challenge Ikitau red card ahead of semi final | Latest Rugby News | RUGBY.com.au

                                                  Brumbies to challenge Ikitau red card ahead of semi final | Latest Rugby News | RUGBY.com.au

                                                  The Brumbies will head to SANZAAR's Judicial Committee on Tuesday night in a bid to get Len Ikitau's red card reversed and ensure he is free to play Saturday's semi-final against the Blues.

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                                                  • antipodean
                                                    antipodean @Daffy Jaffy last edited by

                                                    @Daffy-Jaffy if he gets off that, World Rugby should involve themselves as overseeing all competitions.

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                                                    • Kirwan
                                                      Kirwan @antipodean last edited by

                                                      @antipodean said in SF Blues v Brumbies:

                                                      @Daffy-Jaffy if he gets off that, World Rugby should involve themselves as overseeing all competitions.

                                                      Yep, a no-arms shoulder to the head is as clear a red as you can get. Will see if they are serious about protecting players from head injuries.

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                                                      • Crucial
                                                        Crucial last edited by

                                                        He did everything they are trying to get 'coached out' of the game. Stayed high, led with the shoulder, went for force at a line that was always going to be above the chest.

                                                        When teams play lip service with statements like "we agree about player safety" then challenge cards like this it removes all credibility of the statement IMO.

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                                                        • Crucial
                                                          Crucial last edited by

                                                          O'Keefe should be good for the Blues. His rulings at the breakdown are usually 'less loose' although if the Blues want loose breakdowns he will be happy to let it go both ways for a flowing game.
                                                          Trick will be for the Blues to be extra disciplined and let him know that without handing the Brumbies too much advantage early on.

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                                                          • KiwiMurph
                                                            KiwiMurph @Crucial last edited by

                                                            @Crucial Yeah with Ikitau I thought the first tackler didn't actually affect the ball carrier's height so I can't see how there would be much mitigation

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                                                            • Crucial
                                                              Crucial @KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                              @KiwiMurph said in SF Blues v Brumbies:

                                                              @Crucial Yeah with Ikitau I thought the first tackler didn't actually affect the ball carrier's height so I can't see how there would be much mitigation

                                                              Even if he did the risk was always there as Ikitau was aiming to go for a hard hit above the chest and was coming across with a late wrap.

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                                                              • taniwharugby
                                                                taniwharugby @antipodean last edited by

                                                                @antipodean or someone competent....

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                                                                • KiwiMurph
                                                                  KiwiMurph last edited by KiwiMurph

                                                                  3 week ban for Ikitau

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                                                                  • Stargazer
                                                                    Stargazer last edited by

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                                                                    • ACT Crusader
                                                                      ACT Crusader @Duluth last edited by

                                                                      @Duluth showed it all in those 3 tries, speed in that first one, the support play in the second, the skills to pick up in crap conditions and swerve in the third.

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                                                                      • ACT Crusader
                                                                        ACT Crusader @Frank last edited by

                                                                        @Frank said in SF Blues v Brumbies:

                                                                        Rupeni is the most gifted player I have ever seen.
                                                                        With the right path, he could have been one of the greatest players ever.

                                                                        I blame NZ immigration 😉

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                                                                        • KiwiMurph
                                                                          KiwiMurph @Stargazer last edited by

                                                                          @Stargazer 6-2 bench for the Brumbies.

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                                                                          • Machpants
                                                                            Machpants @KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                                            @KiwiMurph said in SF Blues v Brumbies:

                                                                            3 week ban for Ikitau

                                                                            "I’m told he was the best trainer last Thursday."

                                                                            It's the Ozzie rugby way, winning on the training gound.

                                                                            Only there, but at least they won something

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                                                                            • KiwiMurph
                                                                              KiwiMurph @Machpants last edited by

                                                                              @Machpants in fairness Valetini has been playing the house down this season but yeah Doran writes some rubbish at times.

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                                                                              • antipodean
                                                                                antipodean last edited by

                                                                                I expect that the honest review on Monday after that average performance will have them wanting to put in a much improved effort.

                                                                                I think they'll munt the Brumbies. 20+

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                                                                                • FakatavaAllBlack
                                                                                  FakatavaAllBlack @Stargazer last edited by

                                                                                  @Stargazer hope sapsford goes well🙂

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                                                                                  • nzzp
                                                                                    nzzp @antipodean last edited by

                                                                                    @antipodean said in SF Blues v Brumbies:

                                                                                    I think they'll munt the Brumbies. 20+

                                                                                    I hope so.

                                                                                    So much depends on the ref. The Brumbies were the most cynical team at the ruck I saw - just flooded it, and figured the ref wouldn't ping every time. It kinda worked, too.

                                                                                    Blues should get to 30, Brumbies should struggle to get to 20. But knockout footy's a funny game

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