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Blues 2020

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    African Monkey
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    I'd fear for Lane's safety if he played at SR level. Shit luck for Wardlaw though. Ben Nee Nee or Martin would be my pick as a replacement as there isn't much out there.

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      Lemalu?
      Va'ai?

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        @mariner4life His versatility has been very valuable. He has played at 10, 12, 13 and 15 for Clermont.

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        @Stargazer said in Blues 2020:

        @mariner4life His versatility has been very valuable. He has played at 10, 12, 13 and 15 for Clermont.

        Almost as many positions as Jordie for the ABs

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          Martin has signed overseas.

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            Martin has signed overseas.

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            @cgrant said in Blues 2020:

            Martin has signed overseas.

            Yep, he signed with Pro D2 club Valence Romans Drôme Rugby two weeks ago. This club was promoted to Pro D2 only this year and are last on the table at the moment (after 11 rounds). Peter Saili plays for the same team.

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              @mariner4life His versatility has been very valuable. He has played at 10, 12, 13 and 15 for Clermont.

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              @Stargazer Clermont really make the most of his versatility in a game. Even though he's got 13 on his back, he still pops into 1st and 2nd receiver during games.

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                The Blues apparently have signed a lock already to replace Wardlaw , but it’s not Sam Caird or Temo Mayanavanua, Caird will stay onboard as injury cover..Mayanavanua is treated as an overseas players so he falls out of consideration ..
                Hoping if it’s anybody, Geoff Cridge would be my pick with what’s left around ..
                Ben NeeNee or Jamie Lane have never quite done it for me..
                Then again, this is the Blues..

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                  The Blues apparently have signed a lock already to replace Wardlaw , but it’s not Sam Caird or Temo Mayanavanua, Caird will stay onboard as injury cover..Mayanavanua is treated as an overseas players so he falls out of consideration ..
                  Hoping if it’s anybody, Geoff Cridge would be my pick with what’s left around ..
                  Ben NeeNee or Jamie Lane have never quite done it for me..
                  Then again, this is the Blues..

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                  African Monkey
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                  @Steven-Harris Ben Nee Nee and Jamie Lane are barely Mitre 10 Cup standard. I guess it could only be Cridge if it isn't one of those 2.

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                    Leasuasu?

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                      hold on, my phone is ringing, I think it is Hanks...I'm not tall, but I did play lock once.

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                      • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

                        hold on, my phone is ringing, I think it is Hanks...I'm not tall, but I did play lock once.

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                        Steven Harris
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                        @taniwharugby just give him some friendly advice 🤬

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                          The Blues apparently have signed a lock already to replace Wardlaw , but it’s not Sam Caird or Temo Mayanavanua, Caird will stay onboard as injury cover..Mayanavanua is treated as an overseas players so he falls out of consideration ..
                          Hoping if it’s anybody, Geoff Cridge would be my pick with what’s left around ..
                          Ben NeeNee or Jamie Lane have never quite done it for me..
                          Then again, this is the Blues..

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                          @Steven-Harris said in Blues 2020:

                          The Blues apparently have signed a lock already to replace Wardlaw

                          Is it a lock? I still wouldn't be surprised if they go for another loosie

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                            @Steven-Harris said in Blues 2020:

                            The Blues apparently have signed a lock already to replace Wardlaw

                            Is it a lock? I still wouldn't be surprised if they go for another loosie

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                            @Duluth I am not 100% sure wether it’s a lock or Loose forward, but they have signed someone, but another loose forward would make sense as well..can we just swap out Lamborn..?

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                              @Duluth I am not 100% sure wether it’s a lock or Loose forward, but they have signed someone, but another loose forward would make sense as well..can we just swap out Lamborn..?

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                              @Steven-Harris said in Blues 2020:

                              I am not 100% sure wether it’s a lock or Loose forward, but they have signed someone, but another loose forward would make sense as well..can we just swap out Lamborn..?

                              It makes sense to me

                              The squad had 5 specialist locks plus Tucker and Robinson as a loosie/locks.

                              7 options for the 2nd row

                              There's not much point picking another lock if they would be rated behind Tucker. If Tucker moves up in the lock rankings then we need more loose forward cover

                              What's Matich up to?

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                                @Steven-Harris said in Blues 2020:

                                I am not 100% sure wether it’s a lock or Loose forward, but they have signed someone, but another loose forward would make sense as well..can we just swap out Lamborn..?

                                It makes sense to me

                                The squad had 5 specialist locks plus Tucker and Robinson as a loosie/locks.

                                7 options for the 2nd row

                                There's not much point picking another lock if they would be rated behind Tucker. If Tucker moves up in the lock rankings then we need more loose forward cover

                                What's Matich up to?

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                                Jonty lean
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                                I would have to go for Geoff cridge as a replacement can play loosie or lock

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                                • DuluthD Duluth

                                  @Steven-Harris said in Blues 2020:

                                  I am not 100% sure wether it’s a lock or Loose forward, but they have signed someone, but another loose forward would make sense as well..can we just swap out Lamborn..?

                                  It makes sense to me

                                  The squad had 5 specialist locks plus Tucker and Robinson as a loosie/locks.

                                  7 options for the 2nd row

                                  There's not much point picking another lock if they would be rated behind Tucker. If Tucker moves up in the lock rankings then we need more loose forward cover

                                  What's Matich up to?

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                                  Steven Harris
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                                  @Duluth Matich gone to play in South America, yep you heard it right..not sure what level of rugby , but I guess where there’s a pay cheque..

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                                    hold on, my phone is ringing, I think it is Hanks...I'm not tall, but I did play lock once.

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                                    @taniwharugby said in Blues 2020:

                                    I'm not tall, but I did play lock once.

                                    Sounds like you'd fit perfectly in the Hurricanes.

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                                      @taniwharugby said in Blues 2020:

                                      I'm not tall, but I did play lock once.

                                      Sounds like you'd fit perfectly in the Hurricanes.

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                                      Jonty lean
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                                      Have they comfirned a lock replacement

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                                        Have they comfirned a lock replacement

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                                        Daffy Jaffy
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                                        @Jonty-lean The replacement Lock/loosie appears to be Aaron Carroll from BOP -

                                        https://blues.rugby/players/baden-wardlaw/
                                        He was Chiefs development player of the year this season.
                                        26 y/o
                                        193cm
                                        112kgs
                                        Was excellent at lock last year but played more often at 6 for BOP this season i think.
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                                        Previously played for the mighty Swamp Foxes!
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                                        Look at that beautiful pitch.

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                                          https://blues.rugby/carroll-gets-blues-call-up/

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