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  • DuluthD Duluth

    https://www.blues.rugby/blues-rugby-news/coventry-extends-to-2023

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    @duluth said in Blues 2022:

    https://www.blues.rugby/blues-rugby-news/coventry-extends-to-2023

    That's good news for the Blues and NZ rugby. He should be in the conversation for getting an invite as an assistant for the big job.

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      https://www.superrugby.co.nz/news/clarke-and-tuivasa-sheck-learning-from-each-other/?fbclid=IwAR0KRAfj5bQBMF-3Z9vtdm-2e7beWDvtU4kBKdjtm-vM142Df9HKTRVEMEw

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          https://www.rugbypass.com/news/senior-hooker-says-continuity-puts-blues-in-good-stead-ahead-of-super-season/

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            https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/01/rugby-roger-tuivasa-sheck-calling-on-former-all-blacks-captain-tana-umaga-for-advice-on-midfield-switch.html

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              Have the Blues made a decision on their captain yet?

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                https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/01/rugby-roger-tuivasa-sheck-calling-on-former-all-blacks-captain-tana-umaga-for-advice-on-midfield-switch.html

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                @kiwimurph gee if its not RTS its Caleb Clarke or both! If I had a dollar for every article I've read/seen on that pair the last month or so.....:confounded_face: 😵

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                  @kiwimurph gee if its not RTS its Caleb Clarke or both! If I had a dollar for every article I've read/seen on that pair the last month or so.....:confounded_face: 😵

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                  @nogusta Blues organised a press conference today with Leon MacDonald and RTS - that's where it's come from.

                  Rugby generally does an awful job of promoting it's stars - the more the better imo.

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                    Have to say even as a Canes' man I am so looking forward to seeing how this Blues backline goes this year. I think Christie/Nock, BB/Perofata, he who can't be named for Nogusta's sake/Plummer,Reiko Ioane have the makings of some good combos from 9-13. Thorw in young Zarn Sullivan at 15 and the chouce of wings they got, could be a pretty exciting team to watch.

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                    • BovidaeB Bovidae

                      Have the Blues made a decision on their captain yet?

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                      @bovidae said in Blues 2022:

                      Have the Blues made a decision on their captain yet?

                      Not that i've seen.

                      I'd expect Tom Robinson.

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                      • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                        https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/01/rugby-roger-tuivasa-sheck-calling-on-former-all-blacks-captain-tana-umaga-for-advice-on-midfield-switch.html

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                        @kiwimurph said in Blues 2022:

                        https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/01/rugby-roger-tuivasa-sheck-calling-on-former-all-blacks-captain-tana-umaga-for-advice-on-midfield-switch.html

                        Isn't there a conflict of interest with Tana's nephews?
                        Tane here, ok RTS, no problem helping you, my advice is to just go ask Rangi how to play in the midfield..

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                          Media games -

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                            Media games -

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                            @daffy-jaffy said in Blues 2022:

                            Media games -

                            Used to love having to get word of the day into mission briefs!

                            tangent: Despite yelling 'fuck yeah' in their briefs, the yanks had very funny PC rules about what words they could use. For ex 'craniums up' cos you can't say head - it probably goes back to their toilet/restroom phobia. Good value watching the cringe in your briefing 'Alright, today we will be penetrating the box at 0600..."

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                            • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

                              Media games -

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                              @daffy-jaffy he did that well, actually. Well played RTS

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                                Matches my worries, but would totally like to be proven wrong!

                                https://www.rugbypass.com/news/roger-tuivasa-sheck-wont-have-space-at-12-like-he-does-in-rugby-league/

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                                  Matches my worries, but would totally like to be proven wrong!

                                  https://www.rugbypass.com/news/roger-tuivasa-sheck-wont-have-space-at-12-like-he-does-in-rugby-league/

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                                  @machpants don't think it's an issue.

                                  His step is very late and he stays square, perfect for close quarters stuff.

                                  I think his ball carrying will be so good that he will be able to rely on it until he gets the hang of playing 12. Much like sonny who I would say never actually developed the latter to an elite level.

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                                    @machpants don't think it's an issue.

                                    His step is very late and he stays square, perfect for close quarters stuff.

                                    I think his ball carrying will be so good that he will be able to rely on it until he gets the hang of playing 12. Much like sonny who I would say never actually developed the latter to an elite level.

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                                    @muddyriver having that great footwork can buy him some time as well, a skill I can only dream about , mine was tuck the ball under one arm and run into contact ..bit of Ngapuhi thing 🤦🏻

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                                      @muddyriver having that great footwork can buy him some time as well, a skill I can only dream about , mine was tuck the ball under one arm and run into contact ..bit of Ngapuhi thing 🤦🏻

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                                      @steven-harris would be awesome if he kicked from 12 as well. Been a long time since we had a kicking 12 that wasn't a converted 10.

                                      SBW did a few from memory, struggling to think if others do it much

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                                        I think RTS looks to be a hugely talented player, with smarts, I think (and hope obviously) his transition is going to be much smoother than most expect, such a rare talent, I think he will surprise a fair few, particularly on attack

                                        I think he might get shown up on d a few times, but expect he will learn quickly there too.

                                        @nzzp Nonu developed a good kicking game.

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                                        • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

                                          I think RTS looks to be a hugely talented player, with smarts, I think (and hope obviously) his transition is going to be much smoother than most expect, such a rare talent, I think he will surprise a fair few, particularly on attack

                                          I think he might get shown up on d a few times, but expect he will learn quickly there too.

                                          @nzzp Nonu developed a good kicking game.

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                                          @taniwharugby said in Blues 2022:

                                          I think RTS looks to be a hugely talented player, with smarts, I think (and hope obviously) his transition is going to be much smoother than most expect, such a rare talent, I think he will surprise a fair few, particularly on attack

                                          I think he might get shown up on d a few times, but expect he will learn quickly there too.

                                          @nzzp Nonu developed a good kicking game.

                                          Rieko and BB running off this guy is going to pretty great. Bet they can't wait.

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