Blues 2022

[Crazy Horse]

@daffy-jaffy said in Blues 2022:

Anyone know if there is chatter around the Blues or Auckland giving Sullivan opportunities at 10 yet? I haven't read anything. He seems to have future test player written all over him but I am not sure his style suits what the ABs have been looking for.

[Tim]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300551970/super-rugby-pacific-early-signs-positive-for-beauden-barrett-after-latest-head-knock

[gt12]

@tim said in Blues 2022:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300551970/super-rugby-pacific-early-signs-positive-for-beauden-barrett-after-latest-head-knock

Doesn’t sound like Zarn will be seen as a 10 from that article.

[KiwiMurph]

@gt12 said in Blues 2022:

@tim said in Blues 2022:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300551970/super-rugby-pacific-early-signs-positive-for-beauden-barrett-after-latest-head-knock

Doesn’t sound like Zarn will be seen as a 10 from that article.

That sounds more like speculation on Hinton's part than any direct quotes from Leon.

[KiwiMurph]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300551727/super-rugby-pacific-blues-hail-qualities-of-allrounder-jock-mckenzie-as-they-dig-deep

[Daffy Jaffy]

Blues injury report ‍️

Akira Ioane (Foot, lis franc) - 3 weeks
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Shoulder & Hamstring) - 3 weeks
Sam Darry (Ankle) - 1 week
Beauden Barrett and Josh Goodhue are facing HIA protocols this weekend
Harry Plummer (Shoulder) - Season

[nzzp]

@daffy-jaffy pleased to see Akira is a few weeks away. Those could be a long term injury

[Duluth]

@daffy-jaffy said in Blues vs Moana Pasifika 2022:

Akira Ioane (Foot, lis franc) - 3 weeks
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Shoulder & Hamstring) - 3 weeks

So these guys will miss the away games against the Chiefs and Crusaders but be back for the games against the Aussies

2022 Blues fixtures/results

At least with all the injuries and interruptions the squad should be fresh for the end of the SR season

[Daffy Jaffy]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300554978/blues-prop-nepo-laulala-banned-for-three-weeks-after-red-card-against-moana-pasifika

[Crucial]

Watching that video again and the bemused look on Nepo's face makes me wonder if he has a brain injury of his own.
If you dive into a ruck shoulder first to clear someone attacking the ball you may as well put money on getting carded to pay for your holiday.

[Tim]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300554978/blues-admit-prop-nepo-laulalas-technique-a-problem-after-3week-ban-for-red-card

[broughie]

@daffy-jaffy that Lisfranc fracture can be nasty and perhaps 3 weeks Is optimistic but Ioane has been out at least 3 to 4 weeks already.

[MN5]

Bummer, wanted him to make a real go of Union…..

[Mr Fish]

@mn5 April Fools...

[MN5]

@mr-fish said in Blues 2022:

@mn5 April Fools...

What ?

You’re telling me something I found on the internet is a hoax !?!?!

[Tim]

Who is tight head cover while Laulala is suspended? Sione Ahio?

[gt12]

@tim said in Blues 2022:

Who is tight head cover while Laulala is suspended? Sione Ahio?

Won't they use Ofa and Renata? Or do you mean separate to that?

[Tim]

@gt12 Yes, an injury could mean they need a new tight head in their 23.

[gt12]

@tim said in Blues 2022:

@gt12 Yes, an injury could mean they need a new tight head in their 23.

Sorry!

I guess big Karl can cover at a genuine pinch (I think I've seen him there once or twice), but beyond that we'll be waiting for @Nogusta I guess?

Lay is a LH I think so I assume it will be from the WTS.

Edit: Karl played TH off the bench versus MP so they could cover with him and Fusitua / Lay at LH.

[gt12]

@tim

How many years was Kneepkens signed for? They might need to start giving him opportunities, because I'm sure he would start at the Chiefs.