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Blues 2024

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    Alternative headline: New Bok assistant coach gains intel coaching Blues

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      Piney on ZB mentioned it's diabetes related.

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        Alternative headline: New Bok assistant coach gains intel coaching Blues

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        @KiwiMurph still probably the best option to get the Blues backline to its potential.

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          https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/super-rugby-pacific-blues-talking-points-ahead-of-2024-season/4OM4NAP7CJAXTFHNR3SN5SV5KA/

          Darry is 2.07m? The Blues website has him at 2.03m.

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            https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/super-rugby-pacific-blues-talking-points-ahead-of-2024-season/4OM4NAP7CJAXTFHNR3SN5SV5KA/

            Darry is 2.07m? The Blues website has him at 2.03m.

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            @Tim said in Blues 2024:

            https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/super-rugby-pacific-blues-talking-points-ahead-of-2024-season/4OM4NAP7CJAXTFHNR3SN5SV5KA/

            Darry is 2.07m? The Blues website has him at 2.03m.

            Measured by the same guy who measured Ardie Savea

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              https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350186513/angus-taavao-eyes-half-century-he-comes-full-circle-blues-super-rugby-pacific

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                Good technique Rieko

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                    https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-simple-lessons-from-toulouse-that-vern-cotter-is-brining-to-the-blues/

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                      While the Blues are now two-and-two to start their campaign new head coach Cotter has issues at lock after losing Sam Darry to a serious knee injury. Darry’s injury further compounds captain Patrick Tuipulotu’s absence with a broken jaw.

                      https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/blues-v-highlanders-result-blues-make-it-two-from-two-in-super-rugby-pacific/TS6KUC3TE5H6LKKHULHPLFOXAE/

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                        https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-simple-lessons-from-toulouse-that-vern-cotter-is-brining-to-the-blues/

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                        @Duluth Interesting that de Groot nearly signed with the Blues.

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                        • TimT Tim

                          @Duluth Interesting that de Groot nearly signed with the Blues.

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                          @Tim said in Blues 2024:

                          @Duluth Interesting that de Groot nearly signed with the Blues.

                          I took that as a joke from Cotter i.e. he tried to talk De Groot into signing whilst they shared the plane to Melbourne.

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                            I certainly hope that Darry isn't out for long. As McWhannell is injury prone too, we could soon be down to one specialist lock, and a rookie at that.

                            Currently fit are McWhannell and Beehre, and the lock/sixes Suafoa and Thompson (also a rookie). Who is the next choice to bring into the squad? Annandale? Not many others are available. Maybe Hallam-Eames?

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                              @Tim said in Blues 2024:

                              https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/super-rugby-pacific-blues-talking-points-ahead-of-2024-season/4OM4NAP7CJAXTFHNR3SN5SV5KA/

                              Darry is 2.07m? The Blues website has him at 2.03m.

                              Measured by the same guy who measured Ardie Savea

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                              @MN5 said in Blues 2024:

                              @Tim said in Blues 2024:

                              https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/super-rugby-pacific-blues-talking-points-ahead-of-2024-season/4OM4NAP7CJAXTFHNR3SN5SV5KA/

                              Darry is 2.07m? The Blues website has him at 2.03m.

                              Measured by the same guy who measured Ardie Savea

                              I'd understand if they were overseas players (people seem to slip up on metric conversions)...

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                                I certainly hope that Darry isn't out for long. As McWhannell is injury prone too, we could soon be down to one specialist lock, and a rookie at that.

                                Currently fit are McWhannell and Beehre, and the lock/sixes Suafoa and Thompson (also a rookie). Who is the next choice to bring into the squad? Annandale? Not many others are available. Maybe Hallam-Eames?

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                                @Tim Hallam-Eames is in MLR as far as I know, Caird has been with the Blues for a few weeks I believe.

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                                  I certainly hope that Darry isn't out for long. As McWhannell is injury prone too, we could soon be down to one specialist lock, and a rookie at that.

                                  Currently fit are McWhannell and Beehre, and the lock/sixes Suafoa and Thompson (also a rookie). Who is the next choice to bring into the squad? Annandale? Not many others are available. Maybe Hallam-Eames?

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                                  @Tim said in Blues 2024:

                                  I certainly hope that Darry isn't out for long. As McWhannell is injury prone too, we could soon be down to one specialist lock, and a rookie at that.

                                  Currently fit are McWhannell and Beehre, and the lock/sixes Suafoa and Thompson (also a rookie). Who is the next choice to bring into the squad? Annandale? Not many others are available. Maybe Hallam-Eames?

                                  Annandale played a preseason game but went off with an injury. No idea what the injury was or if he is healthy now

                                  Yeah we can’t afford anymore injuries but I’m pretty comfortable going into most games with McWhannell, Beehre & Suafoa

                                  On the positive side the lock injuries have built depth fast. Everyone has stood up so far. When (if) everyone gets fit it’s going to be a tough selection. Similar to the loosies - two guys good enough to start won’t make the 23

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                                    https://www.blues.rugby/blues-rugby-news/segner-resigns

                                    Segner with the Blues until the end of 2026

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                                      Segner also signed with Auckland

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                                        Bring on the German's GDR preparation.

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                                          Love the contract

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