Blues 2024
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It is not an NZR Rule it is a SANZAAR rule, as it is their competition. And the rules are set, if you don't play before 1 April in the comp you can't play the finals - unless special circumstances. Like the Tahs, having lost 395 props, they would be allowed to bring someone else in if they were in the finals. I doubt the Blues are in the same boat with 1st fives/fullbacks. If another goes down, they might, but they have a couple and that's enough.
I don't have a problem with anyone coming in at any time. If a team thinks that bringing Dupont in for the finals is going to improve their team, I really doubt it. A full on ringer would be a problem in most cases, unless (like Cane, Beaudy) they have already spent significant time with the team@Machpants said in Blues 2024:
It is not an NZR Rule it is a SANZAAR rule, as it is their competition. And the rules are set, if you don't play before 1 April in the comp you can't play the finals - unless special circumstances.
This
Its a VG rule and it should be retained and followed. C4L mentioned Ardie and I agree. Bringing him back and dropping say Iose would undermine super rugby. Just when the crowds are coming back
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues 2024:
@Duluth A very nice read. So pleased for Plummer.
Yeah he had a lot of bad luck early. His general play was judged harder too because he had the goal kicking yips
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues 2024:
@Duluth A very nice read. So pleased for Plummer.
Yeah he had a lot of bad luck early. His general play was judged harder too because he had the goal kicking yips
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I guess this puts this speculation to bed.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350290854/blues-bold-bid-bring-back-all-blacks-star-beauden-barrett-fails -
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Good
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Not surprised. Blues bid to get Beaudy for the playoffs has failed.
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@Kirwan well deserved. He's really perservered and seeing the benefits now. Stoked to see him succeed
@nzzp said in Blues 2024:
@Kirwan well deserved. He's really perservered and seeing the benefits now. Stoked to see him succeed
I’ve always been a fan, but this is the first year I’ve thought he could be an All Black. A ten that can tackle is a novelty these days.
His kicking game has been awesome.
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Excellent choice. I think he has to be very very close to an AB jersey - I'd actually like to see how he would go at that level given his body size and capability to cover 12.
My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.
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Excellent choice. I think he has to be very very close to an AB jersey - I'd actually like to see how he would go at that level given his body size and capability to cover 12.
My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.
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@gt12 said in Blues 2024:
My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.
We already know the answer
@Duluth said in Blues 2024:
@gt12 said in Blues 2024:
My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.
We already know the answer
I think we do, but it's an interesting test. To be fair, if they pick Havili as a 12 who covers 10, maybe that's justified if they go with Dmac, Barrett, Perofeta.
I personally would select Plummer ahead of Perofeta as this stage though, and if they choose 3 10s, we don't really need extra 10 cover.
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@Kirwan said in Blues 2024:
https://twitter.com/bluesrugbyteam/status/1795582913989538053?s=46&t=EYN5FheJjaTxEsIo6aGhhA
If the Blues go on and win the title does Plummer keep his spot over Beaudy next year? Would be pretty brutal if he was dropped.
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I dont't get the BB hate (well I guess I do from Canes fans). He'll be a strong option at fullback, and a great backup ten. Just looking at the injuries this year at ten, having three quality options is great for the squad.
If Plummer keeps this form up the person who should be worried is Perofeta.
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I dont't get the BB hate (well I guess I do from Canes fans). He'll be a strong option at fullback, and a great backup ten. Just looking at the injuries this year at ten, having three quality options is great for the squad.
If Plummer keeps this form up the person who should be worried is Perofeta.
