Blues v Drua
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Between the concussions (Hodgman, Christie) and some sore bodies (Goodhue), there'll be a bit of rotation next week for the Drua.
Possible team:
1 Lay
2 Riccitelli
3 Laulala
4 Tucker
5 Darry
6 Robinson
7 Choat
8 Plumtree9 Funaki
10 Perofeta
11 Telea
12 RTS
13 Heem/Tele'a/Tua
14 Lam
15 Sullivan16 Vikena
17 Tu'inukuafe
18 Renata
19 Suafoa
20 Ekuasi/Ioane/Papalii
21 Milo-Harris
22 McKenzie/Barrett
23 Evans/Tele'a/Heem/TuaMight be more rotation in the loose forwards. Telea might get a rest too.
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From Blues Instagram -
Few injuries to report from the weekend
Finlay Christie and Alex Hodgman both fall under HIA protocols and will be unavailable for selection, both available for Perth
Josh Goodhue has broken his thumb and will miss several weeks
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From Blues Instagram -
Few injuries to report from the weekendFinlay Christie and Alex Hodgman both fall under HIA protocols and will be unavailable for selection, both available for Perth
Josh Goodhue has broken his thumb and will miss several weeks
@Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues v Drua:
From Blues Instagram -
Few injuries to report from the weekendFinlay Christie and Alex Hodgman both fall under HIA protocols and will be unavailable for selection, both available for Perth
Josh Goodhue has broken his thumb and will miss several weeks
Goodhue is a big blow, the NZ locking stocks sure are taking a beating this year. One way to blood new players I guess.
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I'd be looking to start Barrett.
He hasn't played that much rugby this year and the Blues will need his experience with presumably a lot of younger players getting a run.
@KiwiMurph Yeah keep Barrett out there, and RTS back at 12 with Rieko outside him as they need some time to work together.
I'm sure there will be a bit of rotation, but would like to see a few combos kept together.
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@KiwiMurph Yeah keep Barrett out there, and RTS back at 12 with Rieko outside him as they need some time to work together.
I'm sure there will be a bit of rotation, but would like to see a few combos kept together.
@African-Monkey said in Blues v Drua:
@KiwiMurph Yeah keep Barrett out there, and RTS back at 12 with Rieko outside him as they need some time to work together.
I'm sure there will be a bit of rotation, but would like to see a few combos kept together.
Barrett needs game time, not a rest. I hope he starts
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Drua
Meli Tuni, Mesulame Dolokoto, Manasa Saulo, Chris Minimbi, Viliame Rarasea, Meli Derenalagi (c), Rusiate Nasove, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Peni Matawalu, Simione Kuruvoli, Onisi Ratave, Caleb Muntz, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Kitione Taliga
Reserves: Zuriel Togiatama, Timoci Sauvoli, Jone Koroiduadua, Isoa Nasilasila, Joseva Tamani, Leone Nawai, Jona Mataiciwa, Frank Lomani
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@KiwiMurph Yeah keep Barrett out there, and RTS back at 12 with Rieko outside him as they need some time to work together.
I'm sure there will be a bit of rotation, but would like to see a few combos kept together.
@African-Monkey
Lay
Riccitelli
Laulala
Tucker
Darry
Robinson
Choat
Sotutu
9 Funaki
10 Barrett
11 Telea
12 RTS
13 Rieko
14 Lam
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@African-Monkey
Lay
Riccitelli
Laulala
Tucker
Darry
Robinson
Choat
Sotutu
9 Funaki
10 Barrett
11 Telea
12 RTS
13 Rieko
14 Lam
15 JRK -
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How far away is Akira Ioane?
@TheMojoman said in Blues v Drua:
How far away is Akira Ioane?
3 weeks ago the Blues said he’d be back in 3 weeks
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@African-Monkey
Lay
Riccitelli
Laulala
Tucker
Darry
Robinson
Choat
Sotutu
9 Funaki
10 Barrett
11 Telea
12 RTS
13 Rieko
14 Lam
15 JRK -
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Drua
Meli Tuni, Mesulame Dolokoto, Manasa Saulo, Chris Minimbi, Viliame Rarasea, Meli Derenalagi (c), Rusiate Nasove, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Peni Matawalu, Simione Kuruvoli, Onisi Ratave, Caleb Muntz, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Kitione Taliga
Reserves: Zuriel Togiatama, Timoci Sauvoli, Jone Koroiduadua, Isoa Nasilasila, Joseva Tamani, Leone Nawai, Jona Mataiciwa, Frank Lomani
@Duluth Some strange selections in this Drua team. Four Halfbacks in the 23. 2 starting at 9 and 10 and 2 more on the bench. Seems very much a B team with some starters having been little used in the season so far. Have they had lots of injuries or are they are keeping their A team fresh for a crack at upsetting the Highlanders next week?
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@Duluth Some strange selections in this Drua team. Four Halfbacks in the 23. 2 starting at 9 and 10 and 2 more on the bench. Seems very much a B team with some starters having been little used in the season so far. Have they had lots of injuries or are they are keeping their A team fresh for a crack at upsetting the Highlanders next week?
@Daffy-Jaffy very much a b team this week but will be interesting to see how Taliga goes at 15s.
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1. Jordan Lay (4)
2. Ricky Riccitelli (6)
3. Nepo Laulala (18)
4. James Tucker (5)
5. Sam Darry (11)
6. Tom Robinson (39)
7. Adrian Choat (12)
8. Hoskins Sotutu (30)
9. Taufa Funaki (4)
10. Beauden Barrett
(11)
11. AJ Lam (14)
12. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (4)
13. Reiko Ioane (80)
14. Mark Telea (32)
15. Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (5)16. Soane Vikena (9)
17. Karl Tu’inukuafe (35)
18. Marcel Renata (25)
19. Luke Romano (7)
20. Anton Segner (3)
21. Lisati Milo Harris (0)
22. Tanielu Tele’a (18)
23. Jock McKenzie (1)https://www.blues.rugby/blues-rugby-news/blues-refocus-for-super-round
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1. Jordan Lay (4)
2. Ricky Riccitelli (6)
3. Nepo Laulala (18)
4. James Tucker (5)
5. Sam Darry (11)
6. Tom Robinson (39)
7. Adrian Choat (12)
8. Hoskins Sotutu (30)
9. Taufa Funaki (4)
10. Beauden Barrett (11)
11. AJ Lam (14)
12. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (4)
13. Reiko Ioane (80)
14. Mark Telea (32)
15. Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (5)16. Soane Vikena (9)
17. Karl Tu’inukuafe (35)
18. Marcel Renata (25)
19. Luke Romano (7)
20. Anton Segner (3)
21. Lisati Milo Harris (0)
22. Tanielu Tele’a (18)
23. Jock McKenzie (1)https://www.blues.rugby/blues-rugby-news/blues-refocus-for-super-round
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