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2019 Rugby Championship

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  • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

    @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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    @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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      Still haven't found what they're looking for at 6? Looks like four poss's in squad.

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      • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

        @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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        @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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        • SammyCS SammyC

          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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          @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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          • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

            No Squire No Luke Whitelock No Naholo

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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?

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              @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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              • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                @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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                @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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                • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

                  @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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                  @Canes4life Well they were very keen on him last year.

                  Akira has played well at 6 before (v British Lions for Blues and Maori).

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                  • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

                    @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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                    @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.

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                        @Canes4life Well they were very keen on him last year.

                        Akira has played well at 6 before (v British Lions for Blues and Maori).

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                        @KiwiMurph if he comes, hopefully he brings his bro aswell.

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                        • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

                          @KiwiMurph if he comes, hopefully he brings his bro aswell.

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                          @Canes4life Don't get greedy.

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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.

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                            @cgrant With Aumua the All Blacks probably see an opportunity to unleash a beast, whereas Harris has probably reached his ceiling in terms of potential.

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                              Jacobson probably played the best game at 6 of any Kiwi in Super Rugby this year (Chiefs v Highlanders in Dunedin).

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                                I know not many will agree with me, but I'm disappointed - but not surprised - that David Havili isn't in the squad. He played better than Jordie Barrett all season.

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                                  Pretty happy with that squad. Glad to see a few uncapped players being named, and am excited about Ennor's selection in particular. Every WC squad needs a bolter, hopefully one of the young guys from this squad can make it. Harris needs to work on his throwing and so does Aumua, but Aumua offers a bit more around the park so can understand him getting the nod.

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                                    Rapt for Luke Jacobson. Talked him up when he was the U20 captain.

                                    The moral of the story is be an injury replacement. Tuinukuafe and Ta'avao last year, and Reece this year.

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                                      Hemopo listed as 'utlity forward', Ensor and Jordie as 'utility backs'.

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                                      • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                                        Jacobson probably played the best game at 6 of any Kiwi in Super Rugby this year (Chiefs v Highlanders in Dunedin).

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                                        @KiwiMurph was another he was outstanding in too, was it v the Jags?

                                        I like the way he plays though

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                                        • C cgrant

                                          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.

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                                          @cgrant Squire made himself unavailable for selection.

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