Blues 2022
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@daffy-jaffy said in Blues 2022:
Haven't seen enough of Will Grant from Northland.
You and me both
He stands out in club footy, has a decent pass, good running game but just not enough gametime to make any claim.
I can't even recall the 9 we signed early in the season as jnjury cover for Nock just before lockdown...iirc he has signed with Auckland next year anyway.
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@taniwharugby Manu Paea. He is signed with MP.
@daffy-jaffy yeah that was him, think he was carrying an injury when we signed him as injury cover too :man_facepalming:
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@daffy-jaffy yeah that was him, think he was carrying an injury when we signed him as injury cover too :man_facepalming:
@taniwharugby He is a very good prospect. He can also play midfield. Will be interesting to see how he goes jumping straight from age group footy to SRP.
@taniwharugby said in Blues 2022:
he has signed with Auckland next year anyway.
I guess he is returning to Auckland due to Ruru being off overseas.
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@george33 said in Blues 2022:
@nepia ok then have it your way I'm over it
I think you do work for NZR considering how seriously you're taking this. Since I have your ear can you move the Magpies to another franchise please?
@nepia said in Blues 2022:
@george33 said in Blues 2022:
@nepia ok then have it your way I'm over it
I think you do work for NZR considering how seriously you're taking this. Since I have your ear can you move the Magpies to another franchise please?
He might be more receptive if you refer to it as a "club".
But, @george33 , he's right. They're franchises.
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@daffy-jaffy can't wait! Will be a great day out
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Only just read hunt had retired, really disappointing news, I always rated him hugely and was gutted when he left Otago and the highlanders
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Jonathan Ruru:
As a kid all I ever wanted to do when I grew up was to play rugby. So for just a young MÄori boy from Napier, being able to do that in NZ for the last few years has been nothing short of a dream come true.
Iāve been part of some special teams, achieved some amazing feats and meet a lot of really good people along the way.
But Iāve decided to call time on playing footy here in NZ for now and am super excited for the new opportunities that lie ahead.
Thankyou to all who have helped me in any way. Iām grateful to have you all and be able to continue living this dream.
Until next time, au revoir
Artwork: Tane Wolfgramm
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Jonathan Ruru:
As a kid all I ever wanted to do when I grew up was to play rugby. So for just a young MÄori boy from Napier, being able to do that in NZ for the last few years has been nothing short of a dream come true.
Iāve been part of some special teams, achieved some amazing feats and meet a lot of really good people along the way.
But Iāve decided to call time on playing footy here in NZ for now and am super excited for the new opportunities that lie ahead.
Thankyou to all who have helped me in any way. Iām grateful to have you all and be able to continue living this dream.
Until next time, au revoir
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@bobily2 with Ruru, we'll always have the 2018 final against Canterbury. He was huge in that - and scored the winning try in OTIgnore me, my brain isn't working any more
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Note his position -
https://www.blues.rugby/roger-tuivasa-sheck-player-profile -
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RTS is gonna play midfield.
https://mobile.twitter.com/BluesRugbyTeam/status/1462500113285218305
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The Blues squad for 2022 is:
Forwards:
Adrian Choat (Auckland),Sam Darry (Canterbury), Kurt Eklund (Bay of Plenty), Josh Goodhue (Northland), Alex Hodgman (Auckland), Akira Ioane (Auckland), Nepo Laulala (Counties Manukau), Jordan Lay (Auckland), Dalton Papalii (Counties Manukau), Taine Plumtree (Wellington), Marcel Renata (Auckland), Ricky Riccitelli (Taranaki), Tom Robinson (Northland), Luke Romano (Canterbury), Cameron Suafoa (North Harbour), Anton Segner ( Ta$man), Hoskins Sotutu (Counties Manukau), Karl Tuāinukuafe (North Harbour), James Tucker (Waikato), Ofa Tuungafasi (Northland), Soane Vikena (Auckland).
Backs:
Beauden Barrett (Taranaki), Finlay Christie ( Ta$man), Caleb Clarke (Auckland), Corey Evans (Auckland), Taufa Funaki (Auckland), Bryce Heem (Auckland), Rieko Ioane (Auckland), AJ Lam (Auckland), Sam Nock (Northland), Stephen Perofeta (Taranaki), Harry Plummer (Auckland), Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (Taranaki), Zarn Sullivan (Auckland), Mark Telea ( Ta$man), Tanielu Teleāa (Counties Manukau), Tamati Tua (Northland), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Auckland).
In positions -
Hookers: Kurt Eklund, Soane Vikena, Ricky RiccitelliProps: Alex Hodgman, Jordan Lay, Ofa Tuungafasi, Marcel Renata, Nepo Laulala, Karl Tuāinukuafe
Locks: James Tucker, Josh Goodhue, Sam Darry, Luke Romano.
Loose forwards: Taine Plumtree, Tom Robinson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa, Adrian Choat
Halfbacks: Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki
Inside backs: Beauden Barrett, Harry Plummer, Stephen Perofeta
Midfield: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Tanielu Teleāa, Rieko Ioane, Corey Evans, Tamati Tua
Outside backs: Mark Telea, Caleb Clarke, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Zarn Sullivan.
