Blues v Hurricanes
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@Tim I'm not sure it specifically mentioned that he was injured, just that he was replaced by Tupou. Though Tana did mention in the leadup to the Highlanders match that Tuipulotu was fairly banged up. Haven't seen anything since either. It's a bit weird to be honest.
@KiwiMurph On NZ Sky TV they said he was injured. Nothing in last week's teamsheet, as he was named on the bench in that.
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No doubt another close loss coming up for us against a fellow NZ side. Hurricanes by 4.
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No doubt another close loss coming up for us against a fellow NZ side. Hurricanes by 4.
@African-Monkey said in Blues v Hurricanes:
No doubt another close loss coming up for us against a fellow NZ side. Hurricanes by 4.
Yep. I predicted pre-season that the Blues would probably play quite well but under pressure from the NZ sides wouldn't have the confidence to get the wins.
Shame is their development is hampered by trying too hard to win yet in essence they could be the 5th best team in Super Rugby and still lose 6 matches against other NZ sides AND miss the playoffs.In most of their games this season they are copping a lot of flak yet are not really playing much worse than their opponents. What they are doing though is crumbling under late pressure or making errors at the wrong times that are costing them.
Look at last week. Should have won that and probably would yet the probable try created by SBW was shelled by a poor decision.
I would say that if this team could ever get a roll of wins on and their confidence levels up these errors in the wrong place and moment would reduce enough to see them through.
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@African-Monkey said in Blues v Hurricanes:
No doubt another close loss coming up for us against a fellow NZ side. Hurricanes by 4.
Yep. I predicted pre-season that the Blues would probably play quite well but under pressure from the NZ sides wouldn't have the confidence to get the wins.
Shame is their development is hampered by trying too hard to win yet in essence they could be the 5th best team in Super Rugby and still lose 6 matches against other NZ sides AND miss the playoffs.In most of their games this season they are copping a lot of flak yet are not really playing much worse than their opponents. What they are doing though is crumbling under late pressure or making errors at the wrong times that are costing them.
Look at last week. Should have won that and probably would yet the probable try created by SBW was shelled by a poor decision.
I would say that if this team could ever get a roll of wins on and their confidence levels up these errors in the wrong place and moment would reduce enough to see them through.
It's bloody hard to lift out of a losing habit.@Crucial They'd need to start their season against the Sunwolves, Kings, Rebels and then some sterner competition in the form of the Cheetahs and Reds...
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No Proctor or Coles - it could be worse for the Blues. Aso vs Rieko at 13 should be fun to watch - two Ponsonby teammates.
@KiwiMurph said in Blues v Hurricanes:
No Proctor or Coles - it could be worse for the Blues. Aso vs Rieko at 13 should be fun to watch - two Ponsonby teammates.
They're more than just Ponsonby teammates, they're actually cousins. I'm surprised the media hasn't run a story on that match-up for that reason. It should be a good match-up.
@African-Monkey said in Blues v Hurricanes:
No doubt another close loss coming up for us against a fellow NZ side. Hurricanes by 4.
You're alive! I know it's tough being a Blues' fan down there, but hang in there.:fist_tone2:
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Laumape vs SBW should be fascinating as well.
Canes' defence around the rucks is a bit dodgy. If they're smart the Blues will look to use their big boppers to smash it up.
Really looking forward to this game.
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues v Hurricanes:
No Proctor or Coles - it could be worse for the Blues. Aso vs Rieko at 13 should be fun to watch - two Ponsonby teammates.
They're more than just Ponsonby teammates, they're actually cousins. I'm surprised the media hasn't run a story on that match-up for that reason. It should be a good match-up.
@African-Monkey said in Blues v Hurricanes:
No doubt another close loss coming up for us against a fellow NZ side. Hurricanes by 4.
You're alive! I know it's tough being a Blues' fan down there, but hang in there.:fist_tone2:
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@Dice Aso being the good cousin of course being the ex St Peter's boy
And yes, been on holiday for the last month but I'm back for more punishment haha.
@African-Monkey said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@Dice Aso being the good cousin of course being the ex St Peter's boy
And yes, been on holiday for the last month but I'm back for more punishment haha.
Oh yeah, of course. Aso is almost as good as that Francis Saili guy.:slight_smile:
Just one more year of punishment, because next year is definitely our year. If we win tonight, then this year is still our year...
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Barretts and Saveas to boss this one! Looking forward to seeing the 4 of them in action!
@Rugger-Quizzes said in Blues v Hurricanes:
Barretts and Saveas to boss this one! Looking forward to seeing the 4 of them in action!
Jordie has the pass of an AB midfielder and the temperament to match
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@African-Monkey said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@Dice Aso being the good cousin of course being the ex St Peter's boy
And yes, been on holiday for the last month but I'm back for more punishment haha.
Oh yeah, of course. Aso is almost as good as that Francis Saili guy.:slight_smile:
Just one more year of punishment, because next year is definitely our year. If we win tonight, then this year is still our year...
@Dice George Leaupepe, Roimata Hansell-Pune, Bernie McCahill, the list of superstar midfielders from St Peter's goes on and on hahaha.
Love the optimism. You a Warriors fan too haha.
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cant let BB run that far...
Abbott in early.
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nice try by Pulu.
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haha, pretty rough penalty there....
