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Blues 2023

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  • DuluthD Offline
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    I assume Akira will be out this week? Does anyone know if Robinson is ready to play?

    Or will they have to go for the trio that played most of the match v the Highlanders? Papali'i at 6 and Choat at 7

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    • DuluthD Duluth

      I assume Akira will be out this week? Does anyone know if Robinson is ready to play?

      Or will they have to go for the trio that played most of the match v the Highlanders? Papali'i at 6 and Choat at 7

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      @Duluth I wonder if they might shift Suafoa to six and start Tucker. With the Brumbies having good tall locks I wouldn't mind if they leave Suafoa at lock and play Plumtree at six for the extra lineout option. Or they could throw Rob rush in at six. It would be a good test for him against a strong Brumbies trio.

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        Hearing a rumour that Leon MacDonald will join Leinster.

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        • TimT Tim

          Hearing a rumour that Leon MacDonald will join Leinster.

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          @Tim said in Blues 2023:

          Hearing a rumour that Leon MacDonald will join Leinster.

          Razor and Holland to Scotland.

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          • ChrisC Chris

            @Tim said in Blues 2023:

            Hearing a rumour that Leon MacDonald will join Leinster.

            Razor and Holland to Scotland.

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            @Chris said in Blues 2023:

            @Tim said in Blues 2023:

            Hearing a rumour that Leon MacDonald will join Leinster.

            Razor and Holland to Scotland.

            Is this a sauce or just fun speculation?

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            • gt12G gt12

              @Chris said in Blues 2023:

              @Tim said in Blues 2023:

              Hearing a rumour that Leon MacDonald will join Leinster.

              Razor and Holland to Scotland.

              Is this a sauce or just fun speculation?

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              @gt12 said in Blues 2023:

              @Chris said in Blues 2023:

              @Tim said in Blues 2023:

              Hearing a rumour that Leon MacDonald will join Leinster.

              Razor and Holland to Scotland.

              Is this a sauce or just fun speculation?

              Fun speculation

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              • ChrisC Chris

                @gt12 said in Blues 2023:

                @Chris said in Blues 2023:

                @Tim said in Blues 2023:

                Hearing a rumour that Leon MacDonald will join Leinster.

                Razor and Holland to Scotland.

                Is this a sauce or just fun speculation?

                Fun speculation

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                @Chris said in Blues 2023:

                @gt12 said in Blues 2023:

                @Chris said in Blues 2023:

                @Tim said in Blues 2023:

                Hearing a rumour that Leon MacDonald will join Leinster.

                Razor and Holland to Scotland.

                Is this a sauce or just fun speculation?

                Fun speculation

                This place would be a blast for a week or so.

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                • ChrisC Chris

                  @gt12 said in Blues 2023:

                  @Chris said in Blues 2023:

                  @Tim said in Blues 2023:

                  Hearing a rumour that Leon MacDonald will join Leinster.

                  Razor and Holland to Scotland.

                  Is this a sauce or just fun speculation?

                  Fun speculation

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                  • nzzpN Offline
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                    So, prepping for the season got all the Blues home games in the calendar. Didn't really twig that we're the home team this weekend but with the Super Round, it's in Melbourne! Still feels early for the rugby to have started, but going to watch with some mates already.

                    The rugby calendar needs to get sorted; starting in summer and finishing in November feels too long a season.

                    Also, go the Blues! Big test against the Brumbies; often our nemesis

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                    • DuluthD Offline
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                      #301

                      A Ioane out for "up to a couple of months" according to stuff

                      "a suspected MCL problem. Scans on Wednesday were expected to confirm the extent of his recovery"

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                      • DuluthD Duluth

                        A Ioane out for "up to a couple of months" according to stuff

                        "a suspected MCL problem. Scans on Wednesday were expected to confirm the extent of his recovery"

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                        @Duluth not surprised looking at the serious brace he had on

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                          Does anyone else hate the Blues team announcement graphics? That water smudged thing they’ve got going on is horrible.

                          Just write the fucking thing in a font and style so we can read it easily…. please.

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                          • GunnerG Gunner

                            Does anyone else hate the Blues team announcement graphics? That water smudged thing they’ve got going on is horrible.

                            Just write the fucking thing in a font and style so we can read it easily…. please.

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                            @Gunner Yes, they're awful. Imagine already having bad eyesight and then that. It's a good thing the team line-up is also in their media release.

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                              https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/super-rugby-pacific-all-blacks-and-blues-loose-forward-akira-ioane-sidelined-in-early-world-cup-setback/3FJJNI53UFBQFB4XOK2SECIWN4/

                              All Blacks and Blues loose forward Akira Ioane will remain sidelined for at least another two weeks after suffering a medial ligament injury in Super Rugby Pacific’s opening round.

                              Ioane hobbled around Alexandra Park in a knee brace as the Blues trained on Thursday after sitting out last week’s loss to the Brumbies in Melbourne.

                              Blues lineout coach Paul Tito confirmed Ioane’s prognosis — MCL injuries usually require six weeks to heal — which realistically could leave the 27-year-old targeting a return against the Chiefs in Hamilton on April 1.

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                                  @Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2023:

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                                  Yay Zarn is at 10! Even if It's not the top team it's a start.

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                                    @Daffy-Jaffy Any info on the hooker, Jordan Hutchings? I see he came through the Blues U20 program.

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                                      @Daffy-Jaffy Any info on the hooker, Jordan Hutchings? I see he came through the Blues U20 program.

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                                      @Tim Hutchings is a converted no.7 (from Rotorua BHS). I remember he had some issues with lineout throwing for the Blues U20s. Another year of development since then.

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                                      • Crazy HorseC Crazy Horse

                                        @Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2023:

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                                        Yay Zarn is at 10! Even if It's not the top team it's a start.

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                                        @Crazy-Horse

                                        He spent time there in the pre-season too

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                                          Good to see Peita on the bench. I thought he was meant to be in USA?

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