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    He (Maxwell) is one of six players who earned a National Development Contract (NDC) with the Blues this season alongside last year’s Scholarship winner – Xavi Taele.
    

    Strange that the article doesn't name the other four NDC players. Have the Blues named them anywhere else?

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      Not announced, but we know Sam Hainsworth-Fa’aofo, Rico Simpson and Riley Williams are training with the squad. They may be ndc players? I also think I spotted Leo Gordon in some posts but not completely sure its him.

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        It's five NDCs per Super Rugby franchise, unless the Blues are paying for one out of their own pocket. The retainer is $17,500 gross for each player so not a lot of money.

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          There are also two young front rowers at training as well as Ben Ake. The one in orange i think may be Maliu Nuiafe -

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          The other next to him I don't recognize, he looks a bit like Ake but it is not him as they appear together briefly in the same video screen shot below (Far left and far right).

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              #450

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              https://www.blues.rugby/blues-rugby-news/2024-captain

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              • DuluthD Offline
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                #451

                Interesting. I would've gone with Papali'i

                I guess it makes it easier to sub Dalton early and make more use of guys like Choat and Segner

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                  I think it's a good move. Papalii's Blues form took a dip last year - let him focus on playing

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                    #453

                    Blues v Chiefs preseason -
                    4pm Feb 16th
                    Takapuna RFC - Onewa Domain
                    Tickets at the gate
                    Adults $10 & Kids under 14 free
                    Fans on field after game

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                    • DuluthD Duluth

                      Interesting. I would've gone with Papali'i

                      I guess it makes it easier to sub Dalton early and make more use of guys like Choat and Segner

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                      @Duluth Hopefully Tuipulotu won't break his arm again.

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                        https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/new-blues-captain-patrick-tuipulotu-dalton-papalii-on-board-with-decision-says-coach-vern-cotter/BG5W2LQZSRA37K3NE2VHJJHX24/

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                          Dalton will be announced in time under Razor

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                            Dalton will be announced in time under Razor

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                            @george33 said in Blues 2024:

                            Dalton will be announced in time under Razor

                            Lol

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                              I found this interesting from Vern Cotter in the decision of Tuipulotu over Papalii

                              Cotter said the decision to reinstate Tuipulotu was a case of it being the best man for the job.
                              “Because he’s very clearly the leader of this group and has been before.

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                                Dalton will be announced in time under Razor

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                                @george33 just like Roigard to the Chiefs eh

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                                • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

                                  @george33 just like Roigard to the Chiefs eh

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                                  @Yeetyaah said in Blues 2024:

                                  @george33 just like Roigard to the Chiefs eh

                                  Ennor to the Highlanders ?

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                                    Come on guys he has the good oil at the time of posting. It's not his fault things change at the last minute.

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                                      Papalii is probably the third most likely openside to be made the captain...

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                                      • ChrisC Chris

                                        I found this interesting from Vern Cotter in the decision of Tuipulotu over Papalii

                                        Cotter said the decision to reinstate Tuipulotu was a case of it being the best man for the job.
                                        “Because he’s very clearly the leader of this group and has been before.

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                                        @Chris

                                        He also said that Dalton was the caretaker captain for Patrick.

                                        Both of those public statements together are a slap in the face for Dalts.

                                        It could be a blessing in disguise for him. Just concentrate on playing and being the best 7 you can be and cement your place in the ABs xv

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                                          @Chris

                                          He also said that Dalton was the caretaker captain for Patrick.

                                          Both of those public statements together are a slap in the face for Dalts.

                                          It could be a blessing in disguise for him. Just concentrate on playing and being the best 7 you can be and cement your place in the ABs xv

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                                          #464

                                          @DaGrubster said in Blues 2024:

                                          He also said that Dalton was the caretaker captain for Patrick

                                          Both of those public statements together are a slap in the face for Dalts.

                                          He said that Dalton described himself as the caretaker captain

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