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    Not a great second half, but only conceded 5 points. Lowest so far in the QFs.

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    @Bones said in QF - Blues v Drua:

    Imagine how good Clarke could be running at full pace into gaps and away from tacklers.

    And be able to hold the ball and not slip over too often

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    Job done - hope the injuries are not as bad as we first think

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    Any mention of crowd size?

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    @NTA said in QF - Blues v Drua:

    Truck me commentators talk some shit in the pregame.

    "Reiko Ioane has put away the flair game so he can concentrate on getting over the gain line"

    He can't fucking pass. That's why they told him to stop trying

    Unusual approach, given the typical response is to try them on the wing. Oh...

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    @KiwiMurph said in QF - Blues v Drua:

    I enjoy how Vern Cotter somehow has a Blues hat that looks like it was made in 1996

    Has he managed to spend all day out fishing or did he have a wrestle last night with bottle of scotch?

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    Rieko's best game in a long time I thought

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    @taniwharugby said in QF - Blues v Drua:

    @Tim TBF, him along with most of the Drua were looking behind where Dalton was

    More to the point, watch where Renata was in that maul. The refs pick and choose when they penalise lifters being in front of the jumper when the maul forms.

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    Crowd: 18,201, according to the Herald.

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    Akira Ioane's calf tightened up. Tuipulotu needs to be evaluated tomorrow. Darry and McWhannell should be available. Heem might be available too.

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    @Tim said in QF - Blues v Drua:

    Akira Ioane's calf tightened up. Tuipulotu needs to be evaluated tomorrow. Darry and McWhannell should be available. Heem might be available too.

    We miss Heem's direct lines.

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    @pakman said in QF - Blues v Drua:

    @Tim said in QF - Blues v Drua:

    Akira Ioane's calf tightened up. Tuipulotu needs to be evaluated tomorrow. Darry and McWhannell should be available. Heem might be available too.

    We miss Heem's direct lines.

    I thought lam was bloody strong, some great tackles and busts

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    just caught up with the first half.

    The much maligned Christie was very solid. Couple of minor hiccups, but did everything the coaches will have wanted. Got to the ball quickly, passing was 'ok' and his usual self for what defence there was.

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    @Machpants said in QF - Blues v Drua:

    @pakman said in QF - Blues v Drua:

    @Tim said in QF - Blues v Drua:

    Akira Ioane's calf tightened up. Tuipulotu needs to be evaluated tomorrow. Darry and McWhannell should be available. Heem might be available too.

    We miss Heem's direct lines.

    I thought lam was bloody strong, some great tackles and busts

    Agreed. Forgot to comment on it last night but he was responsible for snuffing out a lot of attacks.

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    @Machpants Is he a potential AB bolter somewhere down the line with his ability to play both wings, centre and 12?

    I mean, it's unlikely, but last year's mob picked Dallas McLeod in that role to start the season and no disrespect to McLeod, but AJ Lam is twice the player he is.

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    Was impressed with us last night. Obviously we've had better performances, but the Drua put us under a bit of pressure in the 2nd half and I thought we handled it very well.

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    Plummer’s control from ten was incredible, wouldn’t look out of place at Test level

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    @Kirwan Helps that he's been given a regular go at 10 for the first time in his career. He got unfairly written off after his rookie season.

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    @Kirwan said in QF - Blues v Drua:

    Plummer’s control from ten was incredible, wouldn’t look out of place at Test level

    Clearly at least the number 2 number 10 playing in NZ. I will be very disappointed in the new selectors if he misses out on a spot.

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