Blues 2020
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I haven't followed closely but it seems he hasn't had many injuries in France?
It was rare for him to have six weeks without an injury. Maybe the seasons in Japan let everything come right?
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@Duluth that’s very bad luck for Wardlaw, hoping he can have some sort of recovery that at least gets him through life without too much discomfort
On a replacement , I would imagine Sam Caird because he’s already in the squad would probably go straight into the squad full time .
In terms of a recovery replacement you are probably looking at Temo Mayanavanua given he was with the development squad last year
Looked pretty comfortable playing for Fiji on debut last weekend against reasonable opposition.
Other options might be Jamie Lane given he’s been around the Blues in the past..someone out of left field could be Geoff Cridge who was left out of the Canes or Matahi Martin who was in the Blues in 2018..@Steven-Harris Martin is a journeyman and I doubt Lane will ever have the physicality for Super Rugby.
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@Steven-Harris Martin is a journeyman and I doubt Lane will ever have the physicality for Super Rugby.
@KiwiMurph totally agree, but you never know what coaches are thinking , I think we can discount Lane and Martin..
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@Steven-Harris Martin is a journeyman and I doubt Lane will ever have the physicality for Super Rugby.
@KiwiMurph Hanks bro, Hanks!
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I'd fear for Lane's safety if he played at SR level. Shit luck for Wardlaw though. Ben Nee Nee or Martin would be my pick as a replacement as there isn't much out there.
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@mariner4life His versatility has been very valuable. He has played at 10, 12, 13 and 15 for Clermont.
@Stargazer said in Blues 2020:
@mariner4life His versatility has been very valuable. He has played at 10, 12, 13 and 15 for Clermont.
Almost as many positions as Jordie for the ABs
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@cgrant said in Blues 2020:
Martin has signed overseas.
Yep, he signed with Pro D2 club Valence Romans Drôme Rugby two weeks ago. This club was promoted to Pro D2 only this year and are last on the table at the moment (after 11 rounds). Peter Saili plays for the same team.
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@mariner4life His versatility has been very valuable. He has played at 10, 12, 13 and 15 for Clermont.
@Stargazer Clermont really make the most of his versatility in a game. Even though he's got 13 on his back, he still pops into 1st and 2nd receiver during games.
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The Blues apparently have signed a lock already to replace Wardlaw , but it’s not Sam Caird or Temo Mayanavanua, Caird will stay onboard as injury cover..Mayanavanua is treated as an overseas players so he falls out of consideration ..
Hoping if it’s anybody, Geoff Cridge would be my pick with what’s left around ..
Ben NeeNee or Jamie Lane have never quite done it for me..
Then again, this is the Blues.. -
The Blues apparently have signed a lock already to replace Wardlaw , but it’s not Sam Caird or Temo Mayanavanua, Caird will stay onboard as injury cover..Mayanavanua is treated as an overseas players so he falls out of consideration ..
Hoping if it’s anybody, Geoff Cridge would be my pick with what’s left around ..
Ben NeeNee or Jamie Lane have never quite done it for me..
Then again, this is the Blues..@Steven-Harris Ben Nee Nee and Jamie Lane are barely Mitre 10 Cup standard. I guess it could only be Cridge if it isn't one of those 2.
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hold on, my phone is ringing, I think it is Hanks...I'm not tall, but I did play lock once.
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hold on, my phone is ringing, I think it is Hanks...I'm not tall, but I did play lock once.
@taniwharugby just give him some friendly advice 🤬
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The Blues apparently have signed a lock already to replace Wardlaw , but it’s not Sam Caird or Temo Mayanavanua, Caird will stay onboard as injury cover..Mayanavanua is treated as an overseas players so he falls out of consideration ..
Hoping if it’s anybody, Geoff Cridge would be my pick with what’s left around ..
Ben NeeNee or Jamie Lane have never quite done it for me..
Then again, this is the Blues..@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2020:
The Blues apparently have signed a lock already to replace Wardlaw
Is it a lock? I still wouldn't be surprised if they go for another loosie
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@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2020:
The Blues apparently have signed a lock already to replace Wardlaw
Is it a lock? I still wouldn't be surprised if they go for another loosie
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@Duluth I am not 100% sure wether it’s a lock or Loose forward, but they have signed someone, but another loose forward would make sense as well..can we just swap out Lamborn..?
@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2020:
I am not 100% sure wether it’s a lock or Loose forward, but they have signed someone, but another loose forward would make sense as well..can we just swap out Lamborn..?
It makes sense to me
The squad had 5 specialist locks plus Tucker and Robinson as a loosie/locks.
7 options for the 2nd row
There's not much point picking another lock if they would be rated behind Tucker. If Tucker moves up in the lock rankings then we need more loose forward cover
What's Matich up to?
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@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2020:
I am not 100% sure wether it’s a lock or Loose forward, but they have signed someone, but another loose forward would make sense as well..can we just swap out Lamborn..?
It makes sense to me
The squad had 5 specialist locks plus Tucker and Robinson as a loosie/locks.
7 options for the 2nd row
There's not much point picking another lock if they would be rated behind Tucker. If Tucker moves up in the lock rankings then we need more loose forward cover
What's Matich up to?
I would have to go for Geoff cridge as a replacement can play loosie or lock
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@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2020:
I am not 100% sure wether it’s a lock or Loose forward, but they have signed someone, but another loose forward would make sense as well..can we just swap out Lamborn..?
It makes sense to me
The squad had 5 specialist locks plus Tucker and Robinson as a loosie/locks.
7 options for the 2nd row
There's not much point picking another lock if they would be rated behind Tucker. If Tucker moves up in the lock rankings then we need more loose forward cover
What's Matich up to?
@Duluth Matich gone to play in South America, yep you heard it right..not sure what level of rugby , but I guess where there’s a pay cheque..
