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Blues 2024

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  • G george33

    Look at Blues coaching set up and dig deep, and change is good Sotutu, Papalil, Ardie world cup

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    @george33 said in Blues 2024:

    Look at Blues coaching set up and dig deep, and change is good Sotutu, Papalil, Ardie world cup

    Just give it up @george33

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      https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350309380/old-school-vern-cotter-brings-new-approach-blues-super-rugby-pacific-ambitions

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        Aside from Akira Ioane, it seems that Tangitau and Vikena are leaving. Barrett is returning. Other possibilities to leave are Heem and Lay. Any ideas on replacements?

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          Aside from Akira Ioane, it seems that Tangitau and Vikena are leaving. Barrett is returning. Other possibilities to leave are Heem and Lay. Any ideas on replacements?

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          @Tim Rieko as well (Japan sabbatical)

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            Heem to be re-signed then as a result?

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              Lol this came up on IG feed, thought the Blues thread would enjoy this despite him obviously playing for the Canes. So funny seeing Telea with a head of hair.

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                In terms of signings for next year, what happened to Payton Spencer? Is he in with a shout or has he aligned himself with the NZ sevens programme?

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                  In terms of signings for next year, what happened to Payton Spencer? Is he in with a shout or has he aligned himself with the NZ sevens programme?

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                  He went for 7’s this year then got injured

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                    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/tough-love-triumphs-vern-cotters-blues-are-ready-for-a-super-rugby-title-run-gregor-paul/HPFJTJZFCZAQ3NETHQ5V65AOGM/

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                      So, who plays 6 next year? That's a huge hole to fill.

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                        Segner or Suafoa.

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                          Among the young guns : Che Clark, Thompson (who has played lock this year), Tristyn Cook.

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                            So, who plays 6 next year? That's a huge hole to fill.

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                            @Tim Segner.

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                              Segner or Suafoa.

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                              @cgrant Suafoa probably suits Cotter's style of play more, but at the same time, I like what Segner brings but he isn't as strong in the contact areas as others.

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                                Merch -
                                https://shop.nzsuperrugbyclubs.co.nz/collections/blues-champions-range

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                                  Segner or Suafoa.

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                                  @cgrant said in Blues 2024:

                                  Segner or Suafoa.

                                  Would Rob Rush come into contention? That guy has so much talent imo.

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                                    So, who plays 6 next year? That's a huge hole to fill.

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                                    @Tim said in Blues 2024:

                                    So, who plays 6 next year? That's a huge hole to fill.

                                    Suafoa or Clark. I prefer Segner as a 7 or 8

                                    Depends how the NPC goes

                                    It'll be interesting to see where Segner plays for Auckland. I hope we see a a trio of: 7 Choat, 8 Segner & 6 Clark.

                                    I assume Suafoa will mostly start at 8 for Harbour again. He probably has the inside running at this stage

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                                      Start with Suafoa and develop Clark. Pretty great position to be in.

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                                        If you skim back in thread the main concern before the season kicked off was the locks. The area of weakness became a strength very quickly

                                        Happy with any combination of Tuipulotu, Darry, Beehre, McWhannell.

                                        Thompson had some very useful cameos. Suafoa only got a handful of mins at lock but he's still a handy loosie/lock (in 2023 he started 9 times at lock but is seems to be considered more of a loosie now)

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                                          16 wins in a row at home now. That includes wins against all the other NZ sides

                                          The Blues record is 21 from the first few years of SR

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