Blues vs Stormers

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@Duluth said in Blues vs Stormers:

@taniwharugby said in Blues vs Stormers:

Jeez, Robinson still getting minutes

So far he's only had one below par game (Sharks)

Gibson is only getting through ~60mins since returning from injury. Because they need to sub him they have to keep Papalii on the bench.
Hopefully Gibson can be trusted with more minutes soon. Then we can start rotating the loosies more. We can't play Akira and Robinson into the ground

I actually haven't been as enamoured by him as others on here (ginga-ism maybe?), up until the most recent game I thought he was busy but not entirely effective - but against the Highlanders he was both. Hopefully he keeps it up.

Seems to have a fair bit of upside, and for a rookie he's going really we.

Really happy to see Scrafton on the bench. Still not sure who our preferred first five is; maybe this is an extended season long trial, but I've made my thoughts on selectors pickign someone clear before. Not going to be too much of a broken record.

African Monkey

@KiwiMurph Hmm would have rested him for this game tbh as the Waratahs pose a massive aerial threat and despite liking Telea's work so far this year, I'm not very confident about him under the high ball. Would much rather have Rieko and Duffie on the wings for next week to help counter Folau in the air

Oh, and I'm in Auckland for the weekend so can't wait to go along to this one :smiling_face_with_open_mouth: . Better get a win as I'm travelling far enough to watch it haha.

Dice

Was a little worried about the weather for this game, but it looks like it should be sweet.

Kirwan

At least some Mehrts humour to offset the awful Tony Johnson. But would it kill sky to have an Auckland fan for the expert commentary like they do for every other team?

chimoaus

Reiko giving the pre match talk, must have some mana in the team.

Stargazer

I see the most predictable comment of the night has already been made. Move on, please.

Kirwan

@Stargazer said in Blues vs Stormers:

I see the most predictable comment of the night has already been made. Move on, please.

Look to the right and use your scrollbar.

Kirwan

Early maul Test coming up

chimoaus

Can someone explain how the hooker can throw the ball in straight when they throw it directly to the front prop?

gt12

Black is a bit of a liability on defense.

mariner4life

@chimoaus said in Blues vs Stormers:

Can someone explain how the hooker can throw the ball in straight when they throw it directly to the front prop?

That was atrocious, the fuck were the two officials looking at?

chimoaus

Stormers playing some up tempo rugby, unfortunately they keep dropping the pill.

Kirwan

@chimoaus said in Blues vs Stormers:

Stormers playing some up tempo rugby, unfortunately they keep dropping the pill.

Odd choice against us.

Kirwan

Got to try and keep Nanai in the country

chimoaus

I like Mehrts dry humour, bet he is a laugh when the mics are turned off.

Kirwan

Now, don’t try to drive it

chimoaus

I wonder if Collins parents bribed the Blues, seems like Nanai has some skills.

Kirwan

Black is having a bit of a mare, early stages

chimoaus

Plenty of good build up from the Blues but a few forced passes letting them down.

Kirwan

@chimoaus said in Blues vs Stormers:

I wonder if Collins parents bribed the Blues, seems like Nanai has some skills.

Look pretty useful on the right wing of the All Blacks

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