Hurricanes v Blues
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<p>Fifita may be an allblack by the end of the year. But I see him more at 6 than 4. Incredible potential.</p>
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<p>The queue for those positions is long though ...</p> -
Cant complain about the lack of action in that one
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<p>Excellent defence in that second half by the Canes.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Stargazer" data-cid="593570" data-time="1467451279">
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<p>Stupid decision from the Blues to go for the quick tap instead of kicking for the 3 points. The Blues could have had a bonus point.</p>
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<p>Can't say I'm too bothered by that decision as we're miles off the pace. The one that did turn things was the shot at goal we took at 30-27. A really stupid decision which cost us the game (and that Coles try that wasn't).</p> -
<p>Blues fellas, what is the name of the young tighthead prop a few seasons ago with the dreads (big ones dyed yellow I think)? he wasn't much good really but always had the "potential" label</p>
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<p>It's not the same guy who made the AB's this year is it?</p>
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<p>I have a mental block and can't be arsed looking it all up lest I get my vowels wrong - cheers</p> -
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<p>Blues fellas, what is the name of the young tighthead prop a few seasons ago with the dreads (big ones dyed yellow I think)? he wasn't much good really but always had the "potential" label</p>
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<p>It's not the same guy who made the AB's this year is it?</p>
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<p>I have a mental block and can't be arsed looking it all up lest I get my vowels wrong - cheers</p>
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<p>Yes it is the same guy. He started playing a lot better once he got rid of them.</p> -
<p>Fark that was some crap defence from the canes. They had to make a lot of tackles, but still. Vito and Shields missed 4 each and that is way to many for a 6 & 8. Shields has gone backwards this season and Vito seems to have one foot on the plane.</p>
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<p>TJ Perenara is a pretty talented individual. Pity he's so rubbish as a halfback.</p>
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<p>Also, would Julian be dropped from the starting 15 if NMS wasn't injured? The guy needs to go back to club rugby and try and get some confidence back.</p> -
How did the best 7 in NZ go?
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<p>How did the best 7 in NZ go?</p>
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<p>A few errors but looked threatening and made the most tackles while not missing one.</p> -
<p>Also thought starting Blues back row were on top of what was on paper a very strong Canes trio.</p>
<p>Noticeable that Blues lineout lost a lot once Luatua and Berkhuis departed.</p>
<p>Said it before, but if Reado were ever injured, Luatua is the closest replacement we have. If it were me, in TRC I'd pick Luatua and Read to cover 8 and one of Dixon/Squire to cover Kaino, who was also immense tonight.</p> -
Kara Pryor has a huge upside with his pace which would be the equal of Ardie easily so if he can keep going and fine tune his ganme he'll be a huge asset to the blues.
