2019 Rugby Championship
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Hansen re Akira:
It’s the same problem he’s always had, came into the season not fit enough. He played every game for the blues and at the same time was trying to get fit so he’s a tired athlete. We didn’t see the best of him during super rugby.
We know what’s under the surface, we just need him to take ownership. You can lead a horse to water but can’t make it drink.
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So 39 by my count, 28 sans Crusaders...?
Aumua bloody lucky I reckon.
@taniwharugby questionable, he offers a lot more than Harris.
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Hansen re Akira:
It’s the same problem he’s always had, came into the season not fit enough. He played every game for the blues and at the same time was trying to get fit so he’s a tired athlete. We didn’t see the best of him during super rugby.
We know what’s under the surface, we just need him to take ownership. You can lead a horse to water but can’t make it drink.
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@KiwiMurph said in 2019 Rugby Championship:
@SammyC Is that a direct quote?
Nice to get some actual answers!
Yeah I’m watching the announcement and paused it to type that. Thought a few on here would be interested
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Hansen re Akira:
It’s the same problem he’s always had, came into the season not fit enough. He played every game for the blues and at the same time was trying to get fit so he’s a tired athlete. We didn’t see the best of him during super rugby.
We know what’s under the surface, we just need him to take ownership. You can lead a horse to water but can’t make it drink.
@SammyC said in 2019 Rugby Championship:
Hansen re Akira:
It’s the same problem he’s always had, came into the season not fit enough. He played every game for the blues and at the same time was trying to get fit so he’s a tired athlete. We didn’t see the best of him during super rugby.
We know what’s under the surface, we just need him to take ownership. You can lead a horse to water but can’t make it drink.
Good that Hansen made it clear. Akira ought to have a word with Steve Luatua.
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@KiwiMurph said in 2019 Rugby Championship:
@SammyC Is that a direct quote?
Nice to get some actual answers!
Yeah I’m watching the announcement and paused it to type that. Thought a few on here would be interested
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Hansen re Akira:
It’s the same problem he’s always had, came into the season not fit enough. He played every game for the blues and at the same time was trying to get fit so he’s a tired athlete. We didn’t see the best of him during super rugby.
We know what’s under the surface, we just need him to take ownership. You can lead a horse to water but can’t make it drink.
@SammyC said in 2019 Rugby Championship:
Hansen re Akira:
It’s the same problem he’s always had, came into the season not fit enough. He played every game for the blues and at the same time was trying to get fit so he’s a tired athlete. We didn’t see the best of him during super rugby.
We know what’s under the surface, we just need him to take ownership. You can lead a horse to water but can’t make it drink.
Fark that's disappointing. Such a talent going to waste.
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@SammyC said in 2019 Rugby Championship:
Hansen re Akira:
It’s the same problem he’s always had, came into the season not fit enough. He played every game for the blues and at the same time was trying to get fit so he’s a tired athlete. We didn’t see the best of him during super rugby.
We know what’s under the surface, we just need him to take ownership. You can lead a horse to water but can’t make it drink.
Good that Hansen made it clear. Akira ought to have a word with Steve Luatua.
@pakman Akira needs to leave the Blues if he wants to be an All Black. Come and get some work ethic off Ardie Savea.
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@pakman Akira needs to leave the Blues if he wants to be an All Black. Come and get some work ethic off Ardie Savea.
@Canes4life In all seriousness I reckon that is on the cards.
I think I remember he only committed to the Blues for 1 season (his actual NZRU deal was longer).
I wouldn't be surprised if he went to Canes and the NZ Rugby fan in me would welcome it.
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@pakman Akira needs to leave the Blues if he wants to be an All Black. Come and get some work ethic off Ardie Savea.
@Canes4life said in 2019 Rugby Championship:
@pakman Akira needs to leave the Blues if he wants to be an All Black. Come and get some work ethic off Ardie Savea.
As a Blues supporter I suspect any of the other NZ Super teams would do. :angry_face:
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@pakman Akira needs to leave the Blues if he wants to be an All Black. Come and get some work ethic off Ardie Savea.
@Canes4life said in 2019 Rugby Championship:
@pakman Akira needs to leave the Blues if he wants to be an All Black. Come and get some work ethic off Ardie Savea.
Yeah reports about Ardie are that his work ethic is next level, polar opposite to his brother. Whether it's the Canes or somewhere else Akira needs to shake things up, for whatever reason he's not focused enough in Auckland.
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Hansen re Akira:
It’s the same problem he’s always had, came into the season not fit enough. He played every game for the blues and at the same time was trying to get fit so he’s a tired athlete. We didn’t see the best of him during super rugby.
We know what’s under the surface, we just need him to take ownership. You can lead a horse to water but can’t make it drink.
@SammyC said in 2019 Rugby Championship:
Hansen re Akira:
It’s the same problem he’s always had, came into the season not fit enough. He played every game for the blues and at the same time was trying to get fit so he’s a tired athlete. We didn’t see the best of him during super rugby.
We know what’s under the surface, we just need him to take ownership. You can lead a horse to water but can’t make it drink.
That is straight to the point and no fucking around ,
Reading between the lines it sounds very much like they have told him what he has to do , and he didnt do it ,
Fucken waste
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@KiwiMurph said in 2019 Rugby Championship:
No Squire No Luke Whitelock No Naholo
Anything said about Wise?
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@KiwiMurph said in 2019 Rugby Championship:
No Squire No Luke Whitelock No Naholo
Anything said about Wise?
@pakman said in 2019 Rugby Championship:
@KiwiMurph said in 2019 Rugby Championship:
No Squire No Luke Whitelock No Naholo
Anything said about Wise?
Just briefly said that others were playing better
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@Canes4life In all seriousness I reckon that is on the cards.
I think I remember he only committed to the Blues for 1 season (his actual NZRU deal was longer).
I wouldn't be surprised if he went to Canes and the NZ Rugby fan in me would welcome it.
@KiwiMurph do the Canes need him though? I’m happy with Gareth Evans and I’m looking forward to seeing Devan Flanders develop.
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@KiwiMurph do the Canes need him though? I’m happy with Gareth Evans and I’m looking forward to seeing Devan Flanders develop.
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@KiwiMurph do the Canes need him though? I’m happy with Gareth Evans and I’m looking forward to seeing Devan Flanders develop.
@Canes4life said in 2019 Rugby Championship:
@KiwiMurph do the Canes need him though? I’m happy with Gareth Evans and I’m looking forward to seeing Devan Flanders develop.
Need no, but a fit Akira is a farking weapon.
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Brad Weber in !
However the biggest surprise is Squire's omission. He was in devastating form against the Tahs and I thought before today that he was an automatic choice.
Aumua's selection is the second big surprise IMO. I did not see it coming.
I am happy for Josh Ioane, Luke Jacobson, B. Ennor and Sevu Reece who have been very good this year. I rate Jacobson higher than Frizell or Fifita. I just hope his concussion problems are now behind.
