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Blues 2025

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  • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

    https://pmn.co.nz/read/sports/meet-the-brains-behind-auckland-blues-digital-revolution

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    @KiwiMurph They've been doing an outstanding job. Easily the best social media in SR IMO.

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      https://twitter.com/BluesRugbyTeam/status/1808988303695491524

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        https://www.blues.rugby/blues-rugby-news/blues-u18-2024

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            EDIT: Oops, didn't see the Taufa Funaki announcement on Instagram.

            Meanwhile, at the Blues, the club have re-signed two of their strongest performers in 2024, inking a two-year extension with 23-year-old halfback Taufa Funaki and a three-year extension with 30-year-old Maori All Blacks prop Marcel Renata.

            https://www.rugbypass.com/news/salesi-rayasi-departs-hurricanes-as-blues-and-chiefs-make-key-re-signings/

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                I'll be happy next year if we use Barrett as a super-sub to close out games.

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                    Lol, pleased we kept him, imagine there were lots of offers elsewhere.

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                      Great to see him commit to the team

                      I'd bet at least 3 other sides would've chased his signature

                      There's going to be some very good players miss out on the 23 when everyone is fit

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                        5 years ago Zarn and Renata (amongst others) would have gone. Stable core of people who want to play is important.
                        Now we just need Akira V2.0

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                          Caleb Clarke re-signed 2025

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                            https://www.blues.rugby/blues-rugby-news/dalton-re-signing

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                                classic - Uncle Heem.

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                                    @Daffy-Jaffy that's interesting! I thought he'd ply his trade offshore as he hasn't really kicked on. Good news though, having decent backups is really important. Hope he steps up and shines.

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                                      So now I'm hearing Rieko won't be having a sabbatical next year and will be with the Blues 2025.

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                                        @Daffy-Jaffy that's interesting! I thought he'd ply his trade offshore as he hasn't really kicked on. Good news though, having decent backups is really important. Hope he steps up and shines.

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                                        @nzzp said in Blues 2025:

                                        @Daffy-Jaffy that's interesting! I thought he'd ply his trade offshore as he hasn't really kicked on. Good news though, having decent backups is really important. Hope he steps up and shines.

                                        Yeah when @taniwharugby mentioned this was likely earlier in the thread I was surprised

                                        He seems third in the rankings and it was only a couple of years ago he was trying to get an early release. He'll be 30 when this contract ends.. maybe he's just not interested in a stint overseas?

                                        All three halfbacks are back next year

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                                          So now I'm hearing Rieko won't be having a sabbatical next year and will be with the Blues 2025.

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                                          Any word on reasons?

                                          He will face selection pressure and a year away would easily see him lose a starting shirt, possibly putting him out of the 23 altogether.

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