Chiefs v Blues
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<p>Geez this Blues attack is really stifled most of the time. I think I can see what they're trying to do - look for opportunities to play quick ball around the breakdown after going side to side. But their side-to-side just needs some players hitting the ball at pace and straight to make a lot more yards and to set them away. Most of the time the ball gets passed to a player standing still, who drifts a little and passes to another player standing still and then drifting....</p>
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<p>From the camera angle you can clearly see the space if they just use some pace, it's quite frustrating.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bones" data-cid="570779" data-time="1460106855"><p>Geez this Blues attack is really stifled most of the time. I think I can see what they're trying to do - look for opportunities to play quick ball around the breakdown after going side to side. But their side-to-side just needs some players hitting the ball at pace and straight to make a lot more yards and to set them away. Most of the time the ball gets passed to a player standing still, who drifts a little and passes to another player standing still and then drifting....<br><br>
From the camera angle you can clearly see the space if they just use some pace, it's quite frustrating.</p></blockquote>
Yep, they need someone like Cruden to boss that backline. So much pace and power there. -
<p>alot to like about the Blues defence when they are getting it right, really pressuring the Chiefs!</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="No Quarter" data-cid="570781" data-time="1460106932">
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<p>Yep, they need someone like Cruden to boss that backline. So much pace and power there.</p>
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<p>It's not just the backs though - and I think Cruden would still have the same problem (he'd just have to pass the ball further back as he at least looks to move forward).</p> -
<p>Marshalls throwing is a shambles.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Unco" data-cid="570783" data-time="1460107017">
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<p>Another shit lineout throw from Marshall, that's three in a row. Lucky to come away with it.</p>
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<p>and another</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="SammyC" data-cid="570739" data-time="1460105271"><p>Akita ioane is a fucking beast. Next superstar of world rugby</p></blockquote><br>I reckon his little brother will be playing on the wing at the next WC too.
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Blues need to play it tight and involve Akira as much as possible. They do that then holes will start to appear.<br><br>
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<p>Marshall looked like he'd really improved on his throwing earlier in the season. But nope, right back to shit. Harris on the bench next week, thanks.</p>
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<p>Chiefs have a bit of an injury crisis. Donald's back on but Henwood, the fourth choice openside, is injured and there's no more forwards on the bench. So I guess TKB will move from second five to blindside?</p> -
Blues their own worst enemy in the final 25 minutes of this match.
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<p>All from yet another shite pass</p>
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<p>Someone was giving out about Hall's passing....</p>
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<p>Guyton has been woeful, multiple passes at the head of West.</p> -
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<p>TKB! Sacks Guyton at the ruck, who fucks up his pass and the Blues run it dead in their own goal.</p>
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<p>Looked illegal... but not sure how...</p>
