Blues v Highlanders
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Tele'a was rightly dropped after a dire performance off the bench against the Canes. Maybe MacDonald will ignore that, given he'd be going into midfield instead of on the wing, but I wouldn't be surprised if other guys are given a chance first.
I know he made that bad decision to come off the wing and created an overlap. Was there anything else?
It's certainly a bad mark against his ability to cover midfield and wing from the bench. Not sure how much it affects his chances at 12 though
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So maybe Heem is available? The Blues posted this on instagram yesterday. There was another post showing Karl T training too
@duluth was an earlier one yesterday with Evans training too...
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The ODT putting the boot in:
You can go a long way with relentless optimism. Now the Highlanders just need to add some ball-handling, accuracy and try-scoring.https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/highlanders/highlanders-know-areas-they-need-improve-—-evans
No new injuries for the Highlanders from last weeks game
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The ODT putting the boot in:
You can go a long way with relentless optimism. Now the Highlanders just need to add some ball-handling, accuracy and try-scoring.https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/highlanders/highlanders-know-areas-they-need-improve-—-evans
No new injuries for the Highlanders from last weeks game
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It does not get any easier for the Highlanders, who head to Whangarei on Friday to play the talented Blues..
:loudly_crying_face: I wish!
@machpants said in Blues v Highlanders:
It does not get any easier for the Highlanders, who head to Whangarei on Friday to play the talented Blues..
:loudly_crying_face: I wish!
North Harbour, Whangarei -- all the same side of the bridge eh, all the same
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@machpants said in Blues v Highlanders:
It does not get any easier for the Highlanders, who head to Whangarei on Friday to play the talented Blues..
:loudly_crying_face: I wish!
North Harbour, Whangarei -- all the same side of the bridge eh, all the same
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@nzzp all but empty stadium at EP, NHS or OP, same same
@taniwharugby said in Blues v Highlanders:
@nzzp all but empty stadium at EP, NHS or OP, same same
Coronavirus crowd restrictions or not it won't make any difference to the total attendance at NHS anyway.
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Tele'a was rightly dropped after a dire performance off the bench against the Canes. Maybe MacDonald will ignore that, given he'd be going into midfield instead of on the wing, but I wouldn't be surprised if other guys are given a chance first.
@mr-fish pretty harsh to drop a guy only playing 4 and a bit minutes. Same thing last year. Tele'a played 5 minutes in the opener against the Canes then wasn't sighted for pretty much the rest of the season. Admittedly a bad defensive read on Saturday but zero comms between Ioane Perofeta and Plummer at the back with that try. A lot of other 1 off errors/discrepancies in the game that led to other tries. Still I'd be very surprised if he gets the nod at 12. McDonald has shown the last cpl of years with his selections that he doesn't trust Telea in the midfield.
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@mr-fish pretty harsh to drop a guy only playing 4 and a bit minutes. Same thing last year. Tele'a played 5 minutes in the opener against the Canes then wasn't sighted for pretty much the rest of the season. Admittedly a bad defensive read on Saturday but zero comms between Ioane Perofeta and Plummer at the back with that try. A lot of other 1 off errors/discrepancies in the game that led to other tries. Still I'd be very surprised if he gets the nod at 12. McDonald has shown the last cpl of years with his selections that he doesn't trust Telea in the midfield.
@nogusta said in Blues v Highlanders:
@mr-fish pretty harsh to drop a guy only playing 4 and a bit minutes. Same thing last year. Tele'a played 5 minutes in the opener against the Canes then wasn't sighted for pretty much the rest of the season. Admittedly a bad defensive read on Saturday but zero comms between Ioane Perofeta and Plummer at the back with that try. A lot of other 1 off errors/discrepancies in the game that led to other tries. Still I'd be very surprised if he gets the nod at 12. McDonald has shown the last cpl of years with his selections that he doesn't trust Telea in the midfield.
He's pretty physical and that will be pretty helpful against an opponent pushing 110kgs.
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Tele'a was rightly dropped after a dire performance off the bench against the Canes. Maybe MacDonald will ignore that, given he'd be going into midfield instead of on the wing, but I wouldn't be surprised if other guys are given a chance first.
@mr-fish said in Blues v Highlanders:
Tele'a was rightly dropped after a dire performance off the bench against the Canes. Maybe MacDonald will ignore that, given he'd be going into midfield instead of on the wing, but I wouldn't be surprised if other guys are given a chance first.
Wild guess but I suspect the coaching group will be looking for someone who can combat TUJ first and foremost. Your backline can still function with a skip pass.
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@kiwiwomble is Paea injured?
@kiwimurph i have no idea, hope not, i think he's been solid and i think some stability in the midfield would be a nice change
edit: Injured: Andrew Makalio, Josh Timu
doesn't look like it, just needs a rest i guess
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@kiwiwomble is Paea injured?
Not listed as injured:
Injured: Andrew Makalio, Josh Timu
https://thehighlanders.co.nz/news/highlanders-named-for-gordon-hunter-memorial-match/
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@higgins said in Blues v Highlanders:
@taniwharugby said in Blues v Highlanders:
@nzzp all but empty stadium at EP, NHS or OP, same same
Coronavirus crowd restrictions or not it won't make any difference to the total attendance at NHS anyway.
who are the backs?
I can only see the forwards
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@higgins said in Blues v Highlanders:
@taniwharugby said in Blues v Highlanders:
@nzzp all but empty stadium at EP, NHS or OP, same same
Coronavirus crowd restrictions or not it won't make any difference to the total attendance at NHS anyway.
who are the backs?
I can only see the forwards
@nzzp said in Blues v Highlanders:
@higgins said in Blues v Highlanders:
@taniwharugby said in Blues v Highlanders:
@nzzp all but empty stadium at EP, NHS or OP, same same
Coronavirus crowd restrictions or not it won't make any difference to the total attendance at NHS anyway.
who are the backs?
I can only see the forwards
Boomer.
