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Blues v Force

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  • TimT Tim

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300329713/super-rugby-hoskins-sotutu-returns-to-start-as-edgy-blues-put-the-blinkers-on

    In terms of the selection at No 8, where the Blues have two highly capable alternatives, Coventry said it had been no reflection on anything Ioane did in Brisbane that he was returned to bench duty this week.

    “Aki was really good last week, and that’s not a reflection on his form. It’s to do with how we are going to finish the game and what Aki brings off the bench. He covers three positions, has done a really good job and is a real team bloke and gets on and does whatever he’s asked. Last week he got the start. This week he’ll do it off the bench.”

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    @tim said in Blues v Force:

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300329713/super-rugby-hoskins-sotutu-returns-to-start-as-edgy-blues-put-the-blinkers-on

    In terms of the selection at No 8, where the Blues have two highly capable alternatives, Coventry said it had been no reflection on anything Ioane did in Brisbane that he was returned to bench duty this week.

    “Aki was really good last week, and that’s not a reflection on his form. It’s to do with how we are going to finish the game and what Aki brings off the bench. He covers three positions, has done a really good job and is a real team bloke and gets on and does whatever he’s asked. Last week he got the start. This week he’ll do it off the bench.”

    sounds like that well documented "shit attitude" coming through again aye...

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      The Blues won't mess this one up surely? They couldn't? Could they, could they or could they?

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        Players not considered with injury: Tanielu Tele’a (calf), Ofa Tuungafasi (knee). (Season-ending): Jone Macilai, Dillon Hunt, James Lay, Emoni Narawa.

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        • sparkyS sparky

          The Blues won't mess this one up surely? They couldn't? Could they, could they or could they?

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          @sparky it's the Blues so nothing is guaranteed.

          However I'd suggest the more likely issue the Blues will have to watch out for is Crusaders putting a gigantic score on the Rebels forcing Blues to require a bonus point/huge margin to make a home final. Highlanders are obviously the wild card but playing in Canberra is a tough ask.

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          • N Nogusta

            @duluth yea can't remember the game but he'd just gotten on the field then busted his ACL. It was actually Ofa who came in from the side of a ruck and cleaned out the opposition player as well as Niuias knee!

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            @nogusta It was the Chiefs in round 1 last year.

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            • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

              @tim said in Blues v Force:

              https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300329713/super-rugby-hoskins-sotutu-returns-to-start-as-edgy-blues-put-the-blinkers-on

              In terms of the selection at No 8, where the Blues have two highly capable alternatives, Coventry said it had been no reflection on anything Ioane did in Brisbane that he was returned to bench duty this week.

              “Aki was really good last week, and that’s not a reflection on his form. It’s to do with how we are going to finish the game and what Aki brings off the bench. He covers three positions, has done a really good job and is a real team bloke and gets on and does whatever he’s asked. Last week he got the start. This week he’ll do it off the bench.”

              sounds like that well documented "shit attitude" coming through again aye...

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              @mariner4life Yup, real shit attitude people like to go on about.....

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                  @mariner4life Yup, real shit attitude people like to go on about.....

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                  @african-monkey said in Blues v Force:

                  @mariner4life Yup, real shit attitude people like to go on about.....

                  So I have read this 3 times, you guys are full of shit. Where is the shit attitude? The changes are obvious or are you guys bored and having a moan?

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                    @african-monkey said in Blues v Force:

                    @mariner4life Yup, real shit attitude people like to go on about.....

                    So I have read this 3 times, you guys are full of shit. Where is the shit attitude? The changes are obvious or are you guys bored and having a moan?

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                    @number9 said in Blues v Force:

                    @african-monkey said in Blues v Force:

                    @mariner4life Yup, real shit attitude people like to go on about.....

                    So I have read this 3 times, you guys are full of shit. Where is the shit attitude? The changes are obvious or are you guys bored and having a moan?

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                    • number9N number9

                      @african-monkey said in Blues v Force:

                      @mariner4life Yup, real shit attitude people like to go on about.....

                      So I have read this 3 times, you guys are full of shit. Where is the shit attitude? The changes are obvious or are you guys bored and having a moan?

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                      @number9 Sarcasm dude.

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                      • TimT Tim

                        @number9 Sarcasm dude.

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                        @tim said in Blues v Force:

                        @number9 Sarcasm dude.

                        Ok shit I get it, sorry lads still feeling the hiding from last night's State Of O.

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                        • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

                          @duluth said in Blues v Force:

                          1 Alex Hodgman, 2 Kurt Eklund, 3 Nepo Laulala, 4 Gerard Cowley Tuioti, 5 Patrick Tuipulotu, 6 Tom Robinson, 7 Dalton Papalii, 8 Hoskins Sotutu, 9 Finlay Christie, 10 Otere Black, 11 Mark Telea, 12 TJ Faiane, 13 Rieko Ioane, 14 Bryce Heem, 15 Zarn Sullivan

                          Reserves: 16 Ray Niuia, 17 Karl Tu'inukuafe, 18 Marcel Renata, 19 Josh Goodhue, 20 Akira Ioane, 21 Jonathan Ruru, 22 Harry Plummer, 23 AJ Lam

                          that team really should be better than it is.

                          Is Leon MacDonald just another bog-average coach?

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                          @mariner4life said in Blues v Force:

                          @duluth said in Blues v Force:

                          1 Alex Hodgman, 2 Kurt Eklund, 3 Nepo Laulala, 4 Gerard Cowley Tuioti, 5 Patrick Tuipulotu, 6 Tom Robinson, 7 Dalton Papalii, 8 Hoskins Sotutu, 9 Finlay Christie, 10 Otere Black, 11 Mark Telea, 12 TJ Faiane, 13 Rieko Ioane, 14 Bryce Heem, 15 Zarn Sullivan

                          Reserves: 16 Ray Niuia, 17 Karl Tu'inukuafe, 18 Marcel Renata, 19 Josh Goodhue, 20 Akira Ioane, 21 Jonathan Ruru, 22 Harry Plummer, 23 AJ Lam

                          that team really should be better than it is.

                          Is Leon MacDonald just another bog-average coach?

                          Can you be better than top of the table though?

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                            • number9N number9

                              @african-monkey said in Blues v Force:

                              @mariner4life Yup, real shit attitude people like to go on about.....

                              So I have read this 3 times, you guys are full of shit. Where is the shit attitude? The changes are obvious or are you guys bored and having a moan?

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                              @number9 Hahaha ya silly billy!

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                                FYI for those attending the game - The curtain-raiser is an Auckland 1A college clash between Saint Kentigern College and Mount Albert Grammar. Also children are free if accompanied by a General Admission ticketholder.

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                                • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

                                  FYI for those attending the game - The curtain-raiser is an Auckland 1A college clash between Saint Kentigern College and Mount Albert Grammar. Also children are free if accompanied by a General Admission ticketholder.

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                                  @daffy-jaffy said in Blues v Force:

                                  The curtain-raiser is an Auckland 1A college clash between Saint Kentigern College and Mount Albert Grammar.

                                  445 I think.

                                  Anyone know if it'll be a good game and worth going early for? I don't know the form of any of the teams...

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                                    @daffy-jaffy said in Blues v Force:

                                    The curtain-raiser is an Auckland 1A college clash between Saint Kentigern College and Mount Albert Grammar.

                                    445 I think.

                                    Anyone know if it'll be a good game and worth going early for? I don't know the form of any of the teams...

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                                    @nzzp IIRC, St Kents are pants this year. Which is always a good thing.

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                                      St Kents are a young team. MAGs looked good when I watched them live. I would expect MAGs to win.

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                                      • TimT Tim

                                        @nzzp IIRC, St Kents are pants this year. Which is always a good thing.

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                                        @tim @Bovidae thanks team,

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                                          MAGS by 15 against the $1m budget.

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