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Blues 2021

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  • TimT Tim

    Depth in midfield is a big concern.

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    @Tim said in Blues 2021:

    Depth in midfield is a big concern.

    Will be tested early on with TJs injury keeping him out until end of March

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    • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

      @Stargazer some interesting nuggets there

      • They see Kneepkens as a fullback

      • Hopeful Vikena can play later in the year

      • Confirmed the final spot is a midfielder - just finalising negotiations

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      @KiwiMurph said in Blues 2021:

      @Stargazer some interesting nuggets there

      • Confirmed the final spot is a midfielder - just finalising negotiations

      Troll the Fern!

      SBW

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      • nzzpN nzzp

        @KiwiMurph said in Blues 2021:

        @Stargazer some interesting nuggets there

        • Confirmed the final spot is a midfielder - just finalising negotiations

        Troll the Fern!

        SBW

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        @nzzp said in Blues 2021:

        @KiwiMurph said in Blues 2021:

        @Stargazer some interesting nuggets there

        • Confirmed the final spot is a midfielder - just finalising negotiations

        Troll the Fern!

        SBW

        Troll the cantabs, Goodhue to come home to join his brother!

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          So no Choat but Tremain. Weird !

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            So no Choat but Tremain. Weird !

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            @cgrant I find it mad that choat is left out,tremain I not seen much of to be honest but looks a good player

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              So no Choat but Tremain. Weird !

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              @cgrant Sorry, what's this about Tremain?

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                Surprised about Taine Plumtree selection ahead of Choat. But, Will Tremain... Is he playing here at top level again?

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                  So can anybody tell me what this Tremain news is? Link to a source, please? I have no idea what you're talking about.

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                    Surprised about Taine Plumtree selection ahead of Choat. But, Will Tremain... Is he playing here at top level again?

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                    @ARHS With Plumtree being 1.97m and 111kg, I think they were looking for a 6/lock to fill the role Carroll played last season. Choat is more of a 7/6 which is well covered in the squad already. I do hope Choat can be included in a wider replacement group though or we will likely lose him.

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                      The fact that Coach said that they are still finalising negotiations re: the last midfield position makes me wonder if they are bringing someone from overseas. Maybe a returnee like Michael Little who was excellent for the Sunwolves? or even another young player from Quins like Marchant last season?

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                      • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

                        The fact that Coach said that they are still finalising negotiations re: the last midfield position makes me wonder if they are bringing someone from overseas. Maybe a returnee like Michael Little who was excellent for the Sunwolves? or even another young player from Quins like Marchant last season?

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                        @Daffy-Jaffy Little is still playing for Mitshubishi Dynaboars.

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                        • StargazerS Stargazer

                          @Daffy-Jaffy Little is still playing for Mitshubishi Dynaboars.

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                          @Stargazer Of local prospects I would be happy with James Tofa from Manawatu who can play anywhere from 12 to 15.

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                            @Stargazer Of local prospects I would be happy with James Tofa from Manawatu who can play anywhere from 12 to 15.

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                            @Daffy-Jaffy If there's room for a Samoa capped player, I'd go for Neria Fomai. Josh Timu from Otago looked good, too.

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                              @cgrant Sorry, what's this about Tremain?

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                              @Stargazer
                              I don't know why my fingers taped Tremain instead of Plumtree. Weird.

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                                @Daffy-Jaffy If there's room for a Samoa capped player, I'd go for Neria Fomai. Josh Timu from Otago looked good, too.

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                                @Stargazer josh timu looks a very good player, deserves a super rugby contract

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                                • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

                                  @ARHS With Plumtree being 1.97m and 111kg, I think they were looking for a 6/lock to fill the role Carroll played last season. Choat is more of a 7/6 which is well covered in the squad already. I do hope Choat can be included in a wider replacement group though or we will likely lose him.

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                                  @Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2021:

                                  @ARHS With Plumtree being 1.97m and 111kg, I think they were looking for a 6/lock to fill the role Carroll played last season.

                                  Which is why I am surprised they didn't pick up Samipeni Finau. He played for the Blues Dev team this year and can fill that role. Hopefully he is part of the Chiefs WTG now.

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                                    Machpants
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                                    According to the paywalled herald

                                    The Blues named their Super Rugby Aotearoa squad yesterday - but the franchise left room to add one more player to their mix for 2021. As Liam Napier reports, they are chasing a recent test standout.

                                    The Blues are chasing Pumas midfielder Santiago Chocobares to complete their 2021 Super Rugby squad.

                                    Leon MacDonald's squad curiously had one spot to fill as the New Zealand Super Rugby squads were revealed on Thursday.

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                                      According to the paywalled herald

                                      The Blues named their Super Rugby Aotearoa squad yesterday - but the franchise left room to add one more player to their mix for 2021. As Liam Napier reports, they are chasing a recent test standout.

                                      The Blues are chasing Pumas midfielder Santiago Chocobares to complete their 2021 Super Rugby squad.

                                      Leon MacDonald's squad curiously had one spot to fill as the New Zealand Super Rugby squads were revealed on Thursday.

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                                      @Machpants That’s quite interesting there chasing him I think Tofa would be a good acquisition.

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                                        According to the paywalled herald

                                        The Blues named their Super Rugby Aotearoa squad yesterday - but the franchise left room to add one more player to their mix for 2021. As Liam Napier reports, they are chasing a recent test standout.

                                        The Blues are chasing Pumas midfielder Santiago Chocobares to complete their 2021 Super Rugby squad.

                                        Leon MacDonald's squad curiously had one spot to fill as the New Zealand Super Rugby squads were revealed on Thursday.

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                                        bobily2
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                                        @Machpants

                                        If they're getting an overseas player I'd prefer it be an experienced one who can at least pass off some knowledge to some young guys in that position

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                                          @Machpants

                                          If they're getting an overseas player I'd prefer it be an experienced one who can at least pass off some knowledge to some young guys in that position

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                                          @bobily2 yep, although am sure he will still be able to bring some valuable insights from outside the NZ set up.

                                          I wonder if he being looked at as a starter for the 13 jersey, or more just a squaddie?

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