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    • Duluth
      Duluth last edited by

      I assume Tuipulotu will mss this match?

      Patrick would be the player that the Blues could least afford to be injured. Particularly after Darry's pre-season injury

      So what happens at lock? Tucker & Suafoa in the second row with cover from Robinson? Or do they risk bringing one of the dev team locks into the 23? Beehre or Craig?

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      • Bovidae
        Bovidae @Duluth last edited by

        @Duluth

        grade 2 MCL, four weeks

        https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300829427/leon-macdonald-believes-blues-building-nicely-ahead-of-visit-from-wounded-crusaders

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        • Duluth
          Duluth last edited by

          Ok, with Patrick out for that long I would be tempted to get Beehre involved now. Maybe even look at a 6/2 split to keep the inexperienced locks fresh

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          • taniwharugby
            taniwharugby @Duluth last edited by

            @Duluth I think they are better leaving Tom at 6, while he is good enough at lock, he is a better 6 and I think they need to start developing the guys they have, given Suafoa is probably in the same boat as Tom.

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              SBW1 @taniwharugby last edited by

              @taniwharugby GF replay, Blues will want payback while the Saders really need to play themselves back into some form. Seems like they are a bit up and down this year.

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              • ACT Crusader
                ACT Crusader last edited by

                @Duluth Blues injury concerns pfft, itโ€™s only the Crusadersโ€ฆ

                Hopefully the Saders 9/10 combination can fire up.

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                • Tim
                  Tim last edited by

                  Blues tight five depth has been exposed by injuries, Eklund still has nightmares about last year's finals. Crusaders to take this one. The playoffs might be a different story though. Huge game for Tucker.

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                  • Kirwan
                    Kirwan last edited by

                    Game will be won or lost on the lineout, similar to the GF. And without Patrick and Eklund having the yips, it's going to take a herculean effort to get up, even with the Crusaders being in a similar position with their lack of depth being exposed by the Drua.

                    Will be a cracking game.

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                    • Chris
                      Chris last edited by

                      My pick for the Crusaders team **NOT THE OFFICIAL TEAM

                      Taylor
                      Moody
                      Williams
                      Whitelock
                      Barrett
                      Christie
                      Blackadder
                      Lilo-Wille
                      Drummond
                      Moun'ga
                      Fainga'anuku
                      McLeod
                      Ennor
                      Reece
                      Burke/Fihaki

                      Reserves
                      McDonald
                      Bower
                      Calder
                      Gallagher
                      Havilli
                      Heinz
                      Burke/Finaki
                      Springer

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                      • Chris
                        Chris last edited by

                        Blues supporters will know more but I read somewhere that Perofeta maybe in doubt with a foot or ankle injury.

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                        • nzzp
                          nzzp @Tim last edited by

                          @Tim got to have maul defence and good set piece. Neither up to scratch this year, I'm expecting a crusaders win unless a miracle happens

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                            george33 @Chris last edited by

                            @Chris yes zarn Sullivan on stand by but think he b close

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                            • Chris
                              Chris @nzzp last edited by

                              @nzzp said in Blues v Crusaders:

                              @Tim got to have maul defence and good set piece. Neither up to scratch this year, I'm expecting a crusaders win unless a miracle happens

                              Geez I am expecting an easy win for the Blues,I thought the Blues looked like they were getting their game together.
                              Crusaders look under done and heaps of key injuries, not claiming under dog status here but I genuinely believe the Blues by 10 or 15.

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                              • Duluth
                                Duluth last edited by Duluth

                                PAPALII CALLS ON HOME FANS FOR GRAND FINAL REMATCH โ€” Blues Rugby

                                PAPALII CALLS ON HOME FANS FOR GRAND FINAL REMATCH  โ€” Blues Rugby

                                The Blues are back in front of home fans at Eden Park this weekend for a rematch of last seasonโ€™s DHL Super Rugby final against the Crusaders on Saturday, March 18 at 7:05pm.  The match doubles as a reunion for the 2003 Blues team and a chance to celebrate 20 years since their own Super Ru

                                1 Alex Hodgman
                                2 Ricky Riccitelli
                                3 James Lay
                                4 James Tucker
                                5 Cameron Suafoa
                                6 Adrian Choat
                                7 Dalton Papalii
                                8 Hoskins Sotutu
                                9 Finlay Christie
                                10 Beauden Barrett
                                11 Caleb Clarke
                                12 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
                                13 Rieko Ioane
                                14 Mark Telea
                                15 Stephen Perofeta (50 Blues games)

                                Reserves:
                                16 Soane Vikena
                                17 Jordan Lay
                                18 Nepo Laulala
                                19 Tom Robinson
                                20 Taine Plumtree
                                21 Taufa Funaki
                                22 Bryce Heem
                                23 Zarn Sullivan

                                Players not considered: Sam Darry (knee), Joshua Fusituโ€™a (ribs), Akira Ioane (knee), Sam Nock (calf), Patrick Tuipulotu (knee), Ofa Tuungafasi (concussion).

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                                • nzzp
                                  nzzp @Chris last edited by

                                  @Chris said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                  I genuinely believe the Blues by 10 or 15.

                                  Not with our tight 5. 6+ we should be good, but it's up front I'm worried.

                                  Still going along though!

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                                  • nzzp
                                    nzzp @Duluth last edited by

                                    @Duluth Zarn at last at 23!

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                                    • Chris
                                      Chris last edited by

                                      Squad Naming: Round Four vs Blues

                                      Squad Naming: Round Four vs Blues
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                                      • Duluth
                                        Duluth last edited by

                                        Choat has been playing well off the bench.

                                        It'll be interesting to see which side of the scrum the flankers pack. Papali'i has been blindside when Choat is on the field. I suspect the number on the back don't mean much

                                        Robinson covering lock. Doing that from the bench is better than starting at 6 and then moving forward

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                                        • Bovidae
                                          Bovidae last edited by

                                          Eklund won't be misfiring with his thrown-ins this week!

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                                            george33 @Duluth last edited by

                                            @Duluth choat like a modern day rambo this boy I now tuff as but still gotta put it out there

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                                              george33 @Duluth last edited by

                                              @Duluth pretty sure it's because Blackadder there meet fire with fire just saying

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                                              • KiwiMurph
                                                KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                Typical conservative Leon having to rearrange his 23 instead of just showing faith in a young lock.

                                                Good to see Zarn in the 23.

                                                Hopefully the rain holds off.

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                                                • Crazy Horse
                                                  Crazy Horse @KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                  @KiwiMurph said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                                  Typical conservative Leon having to rearrange his 23 instead of just showing faith in a young lock.

                                                  Good to see Zarn in the 23.

                                                  Hopefully the rain holds off.

                                                  Did anyone manage to watch Zarn at 10 last week?

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                                                    george33 @Crazy Horse last edited by

                                                    @Crazy-Horse yes he was great at 10 just needs more time he b our blues 10 next season all goin well don't forget young Payton Spencer tho but he is currently 7s but signed up

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                                                    • Crazy Horse
                                                      Crazy Horse @george33 last edited by

                                                      @george33 said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                                      @Crazy-Horse yes he was great at 10 just needs more time he b our blues 10 next season all goin well don't forget young Payton Spencer tho but he is currently 7s but signed up

                                                      So you watched in person or was the game streamed?

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                                                        george33 @Crazy Horse last edited by

                                                        @Crazy-Horse watched it he will b great bit more games at 10, think u will c him this year at 10 for blues maybe force game when beauden and Stephen have a break that's my pick but jock was good to tho

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                                                          Nevorian last edited by

                                                          Crusaders should win in the tight five, blues dominate in the Loosies , evens in the halves and Blues in the centres and outside backs. Still should be within 8 points to blues as whenever these two meet

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                                                          • number9
                                                            number9 @Nevorian last edited by

                                                            @Nevorian said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                                            Crusaders should win in the tight five, blues dominate in the Loosies , evens in the halves and Blues in the centres and outside backs. Still should be within 8 points to blues as whenever these two meet

                                                            Blues will win it at the breakdown and mobility

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                                                            • Chris B.
                                                              Chris B. @Chris last edited by Chris B.

                                                              @Chris said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                                              Squad Naming: Round Four vs Blues

                                                              Squad Naming: Round Four vs Blues

                                                              Is Quin Strange not available?

                                                              I'd have been tempted to include him in the 23 and play Scott Barrett at 6 - Ethan at 8. How does Bower go at tighthead? I can't recall seeing him there, but this old article says he prefers it.

                                                              https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/113860900/super-rugby-george-bowers-rise-from-makeshift-barber-to-crusaders-prop

                                                              Our backs look pretty weak without Havili, Goodhue Jordan (and Hall).

                                                              Be a good night for pissing rain and 10 man rugby!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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                                                              • Tim
                                                                Tim last edited by

                                                                Both teams paying $1.92 at the TAB.

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                                                                • Chris
                                                                  Chris @Chris B. last edited by

                                                                  @Chris-B said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                                                  @Chris said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                                                  Squad Naming: Round Four vs Blues

                                                                  Squad Naming: Round Four vs Blues

                                                                  Is Quin Strange not available?

                                                                  I'd have been tempted to include him in the 23 and play Scott Barrett at 6 - Ethan at 8. How does Bower go at tighthead? I can't recall seeing him there, but this old article says he prefers it.

                                                                  https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/113860900/super-rugby-george-bowers-rise-from-makeshift-barber-to-crusaders-prop

                                                                  Our backs look pretty weak without Havili, Goodhue Jordan (and Hall).

                                                                  Be a good night for pissing rain and 10 man rugby!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

                                                                  Not sure about Strange,the backs look weak I agree, Burke at FB makes me nervous,he goes well at First five but looks lost at the back, And the midfield is a worry.
                                                                  Yep wet night would help us a bit.

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                                                                  • gt12
                                                                    gt12 last edited by

                                                                    With those Blues tighties, I can't see them winning this game. Saders to kick to the corners and maul all night long.

                                                                    I hope I'm wrong.

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                                                                    • ACT Crusader
                                                                      ACT Crusader @Duluth last edited by

                                                                      @Duluth said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                                                      7 Dalton Papalii
                                                                      8 Hoskins Sotutu
                                                                      9 Finlay Christie
                                                                      10 Beauden Barrett
                                                                      11 Caleb Clarke
                                                                      12 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
                                                                      13 Rieko Ioane
                                                                      14 Mark Telea
                                                                      15 Stephen Perofeta

                                                                      An AB laden 7-15. Saders are toast

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                                                                      • Machpants
                                                                        Machpants last edited by Machpants

                                                                        Seems to be lots of talk about last years GF, is that girl friend, gluten free? Dunno.

                                                                        Anyway what is interesting is this game is a repeat of last year's final, surprised no one has pointed that out yet

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                                                                        • Crucial
                                                                          Crucial @Machpants last edited by

                                                                          @Machpants said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                                                          Seems to be lots of talk about last years GF, is that girl friend, gluten free? Dunno.

                                                                          Anyway what is interesting is this game is a repeat of last year's final, surprised no one has pointed that out yet

                                                                          Thank you.

                                                                          Can't stand that Aussie thing of Final/Grand Final.

                                                                          Final means final. Not decide who plays next week.

                                                                          And then there's the stupidity of 'Finale'.

                                                                          That reminds me. The GOM thread needs some new additions.....

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                                                                          • Crucial
                                                                            Crucial @gt12 last edited by

                                                                            @gt12 said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                                                            With those Blues tighties, I can't see them winning this game. Saders to kick to the corners and maul all night long.

                                                                            That would depend on Blues players giving away silly penalties.........

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                                                                            • Machpants
                                                                              Machpants @Crucial last edited by

                                                                              @Crucial said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                                                              @Machpants said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                                                              Seems to be lots of talk about last years GF, is that girl friend, gluten free? Dunno.

                                                                              Anyway what is interesting is this game is a repeat of last year's final, surprised no one has pointed that out yet

                                                                              Thank you.

                                                                              Can't stand that Aussie thing of Final/Grand Final.

                                                                              Final means final. Not decide who plays next week.

                                                                              And then there's the stupidity of 'Finale'.

                                                                              That reminds me. The GOM thread needs some new additions.....

                                                                              Yeah I was going to go there, too. Finale is just French, but grand final is ozzie tautological rubbish.

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                                                                              • kiwiinmelb
                                                                                kiwiinmelb @Crucial last edited by

                                                                                @Crucial said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                                                                @Machpants said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                                                                Seems to be lots of talk about last years GF, is that girl friend, gluten free? Dunno.

                                                                                Anyway what is interesting is this game is a repeat of last year's final, surprised no one has pointed that out yet

                                                                                Thank you.

                                                                                Can't stand that Aussie thing of Final/Grand Final.

                                                                                Final means final. Not decide who plays next week.

                                                                                And then there's the stupidity of 'Finale'.

                                                                                That reminds me. The GOM thread needs some new additions.....

                                                                                ive been in australia so long I wasnt aware its an Aussie thing , its just become part of the language ๐Ÿ™‚

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                                                                                • Duluth
                                                                                  Duluth last edited by

                                                                                  About that grand final, I wonder if Romano was using a similar lineout calling system to his previous team? The throwing went off as the game went on but I thought the Crusaders knew where the ball was going from the start

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                                                                                  • Crucial
                                                                                    Crucial @Duluth last edited by

                                                                                    @Duluth said in Blues v Crusaders:

                                                                                    About that grand final, I wonder if Romano was using a similar lineout calling system to his previous team? The throwing went off as the game went on but I thought the Crusaders knew where the ball was going from the start

                                                                                    The story from Ryan was that a non playing lock (injured, can't remember who) was tasked with analysing the Blues lineout for the comp and working out their system.

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