Blues 2024

Aside from Akira Ioane, it seems that Tangitau and Vikena are leaving. Barrett is returning. Other possibilities to leave are Heem and Lay. Any ideas on replacements?

Nogusta

@Tim Rieko as well (Japan sabbatical)

African Monkey

Heem to be re-signed then as a result?

Canes4life

Lol this came up on IG feed, thought the Blues thread would enjoy this despite him obviously playing for the Canes. So funny seeing Telea with a head of hair.

Canes4life

In terms of signings for next year, what happened to Payton Spencer? Is he in with a shout or has he aligned himself with the NZ sevens programme?

Duluth

@Canes4life

He went for 7’s this year then got injured

Tim

May 27, 2024 / Super Rugby, Rugby, Sport

Gregor Paul: From flash to force - the strategic shift that changed the Blues

The secrets behind the Blues' transformation under coach Vern Cotter.

Tim

So, who plays 6 next year? That's a huge hole to fill.

cgrant

Segner or Suafoa.

cgrant

Among the young guns : Che Clark, Thompson (who has played lock this year), Tristyn Cook.

sparky

@Tim Segner.

African Monkey

@cgrant Suafoa probably suits Cotter's style of play more, but at the same time, I like what Segner brings but he isn't as strong in the contact areas as others.

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