Super Rugby News
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<p>Blues injuries update:</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11616348'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11616348</a><br>
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<p>The Blues could have Jerome Kaino back from injury against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday but Patrick Tuipulotu's fractured hand suffered in the gritty victory over the Jaguares is a blow that will outweigh the possible return of their skipper.</p>
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<p>Kaino will be checked today before a training plan is put in place following a shoulder injury suffered in the draw against the Reds a fortnight ago which the Blues medical staff conservatively thought would sideline him for a month.</p>
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<p>In his absence, his senior teammates acquitted themselves well during the 24-16 victory over the Argentines at QBE North Harbour Stadium on Saturday, in particular hooker James Parsons, prop Charlie Faumuina, loose forward Steven Luatua, centre Rene Ranger and Tuipulotu, so the news that the big lock will be out for one to two weeks is a blow.</p>
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<p>It could be that coach Tana Umaga puts Luatua back at lock alongside Josh Bekhuis for his team's next match at FMG Waikato Stadium, with either Kaino or Joe Edwards at blindside flanker and Akira Ioane at No8. Tanerau Latimer's continued recovery from a calf problem after his arrival from Japan - he is likely to play club rugby in a fortnight - should mean Blake Gibson keeps the No7 jersey.</p>
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<p>Loosehead prop Nic Mayhew is another casualty of the match in Albany and his knee injury is likely to keep him out for two to three weeks.</p>
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<p>With second-five Piers Francis and halfback Bryn Hall on light training duties this week due to elbow sprains, the Blues medics will be kept busy. But the important thing for the Blues is they managed to close out a match for the first time since their round one win over the Highlanders.</p>
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<p>Brendon Edmonds has a ligament strain and will miss a few weeks.</p>
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<p>Kane Hames has joined the Chiefs as injury cover (unofficially - he still has to pass all the medicals and all that).</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/sport/78514520/tasmans-hames-headed-north-to-link-up-with-chiefs-super-rugby-team'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/sport/78514520/tasmans-hames-headed-north-to-link-up-with-chiefs-super-rugby-team</a></p> -
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<p>Kane Hames has joined the Chiefs as injury cover (unofficially - he still has to pass all the medicals and all that).</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/sport/78514520/tasmans-hames-headed-north-to-link-up-with-chiefs-super-rugby-team'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/sport/78514520/tasmans-hames-headed-north-to-link-up-with-chiefs-super-rugby-team</a></p>
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<p>Did anyone get to the bottom of why he seemed to be mysteriously dropped from the Highlanders squad?</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Billy Tell" data-cid="569815" data-time="1459758839">
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<p>Did anyone get to the bottom of why he seemed to be mysteriously dropped from the Highlanders squad?</p>
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<p>Or was it pure form?</p>
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<p>Knee issues.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/index.php/topic/41765-super-rugby-news-injuries/page-4#entry566624'>http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/index.php/topic/41765-super-rugby-news-injuries/page-4#entry566624</a></p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="pukunui" data-cid="569821" data-time="1459760399">
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<p>Was wondering if that might happen after reading that story a while ago. He could be exactly what they need to sure up their scrum.</p>
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<p>Understandably there is a lot of comment about the Chiefs scrum yet on balance the forwards have been very good in all aspects. They have the best functioning lineout in the comp even without BBBR and their scrum success rate is in the top third.</p>
<p>I would say that there would be some careful thinking on changing things too much from where they are performing now in case a scrum change weakens other areas that are providing good ball to attack with.</p>
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<p>That aside, you'd have to hope that Hames can prove himself in the three week trial and fill a squad position. Depth is important, as is competition for places.</p> -
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<p>Crucial, are the Chiefs' excellent lineout stats distorted by the amount of quick lineout throws we're taking? Or do they not get counted?</p>
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<p>That defensive steal by Seu on our line was brilliant on Saturday.</p>
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From the Highlanders Facebook page. EDMONDS sidelined for the season <br><br>
Pulse Energy Highlanders loosehead prop Brendon Edmonds has been ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby season due to a knee injury. Edmonds sustained the injury in the early stages of the Highlanders win against the Force last Friday night.<br><br>
Following further assessment and scans yesterday it was discovered the ruptured ligaments in his left knee will require reconstructive surgery. He will have the surgery sometime in the next 2-3 weeks. <br><br>
Highlanders Head Coach Jamie Joseph commented “this is really bad luck for Doogie. He is such a great guy in the environment as well as being an outstanding prop. We hope he recovers from the surgery quickly and rehabs well.â€<br><br>
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<p>That is a shame for Brendon.</p>
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<p>Story mentions miss rest of Super Rugby season. Hopefully he can still appear for Hawke's Bay in Mitre 10 Cup.</p> -
Andre Taylor on his way back to NZ next year. Currently uncontracted, however I saw him at the Hurricanes pre season match against the Blues and he was having a few chats with some of the Canes boys. Would be a great addition to the Canes next season with James Marshall leaving. Ironically he was unwanted by Hammetuer and that was why he left in the first place.
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<p>Andre Taylor on his way back to NZ next year. <strong>Currently uncontracted</strong>, however I saw him at the Hurricanes pre season match against the Blues and he was having a few chats with some of the Canes boys. Would be a great addition to the Canes next season with James Marshall leaving. Ironically he was unwanted by Hammetuer and that was why he left in the first place.</p>
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<p>I hope the Canes sign him next year. I've always thought he was underrated and he has quite a good boot, too. </p> -
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<p>Pocock suspended for three weeks, but will miss two Super Rugby games because the Brumbies have the bye this weekend.</p>
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<p>If I'm not mistaken that will mean he misses the game against the Crusaders, which is good luck for the Cantabs.</p> -
<p>I hate how they use a bye week in the suspension</p>
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<p>yeah, it's bullshit. But if it were for games rather than weeks wouldn't they just name Pocock as playing for some feeder club to 'keep his fitness up'</p>
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<p>yeah we've had that discussion before where the suspension for weeks should be at the level you are playing and above, otherwise you get a farcical situation where say Owen Franks could say he was due to play for Linwood on his week off so as to include that in the ban, whereas most front line AB's barely play NPC, let alone club footy!</p>
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<p>yeah, it's bullshit. But if it were for games rather than weeks wouldn't they just name Pocock as playing for some feeder club to 'keep his fitness up'</p>
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<p>It is games. And he is being named for his club team.</p>
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<p>Yep it should be "at the same level or above". While the comp is still active.... (Would be unfair to have to wait a whole year if you got banned at the end of the comp and weren't selected for a test side).</p>
