Blues v Cheetahs
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We'll have problems next week in Cape Town with the rolling maul which could prove our downfall.
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I never really took notice of it until someone mentioned it on here, but seeing James Parsons doing interviews in his headgear makes me laugh.
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@Damo said in Blues v Cheetahs:
Does Moala ever pass the ball in open space? I've seen him offload a few times but I can't recall him ever just passing the ball.
Was thinking the same thing 1st, 2nd and 3rd options are to run. Then offload if he runs out of space. Think they should swap him and Ioane. Ioane is a much better 13 than Moala.
Nanai had a few small mistakes but was dangerous. Expect he will be back to the bench next week for the superstar Collins.
Really sucks that Luatua and Faumauina are off after this season.
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@African-Monkey said in Blues v Cheetahs:
We'll have problems next week in Cape Town with the rolling maul which could prove our downfall.
I just never see any of the Blues forwards setting low and driving with their legs. They all lean in.
I know it is a skill to get your timing right to do that but what I see from SA teams in particular is use of the whole body to drive. add that to their size and it becomes a real strength.
Disappointed that the Blues haven't improved in this area after the weakness was exposed massively by the Crusaders.
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@Crucial said in Blues v Cheetahs:
@KiwiMurph said in Blues v Cheetahs:
@African-Monkey its very frustrating. They just straight up are not fit enough.
They used to use that real hard ass S&C coach whose name I can't remember but when he left they promoted his assistant who had joined the team as an intern. Maybe it is his inexperience coming through, not knowing the levels needed?
Wally Rifle?
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@African-Monkey It fucking owns.
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@African-Monkey said in Blues v Cheetahs:
I never really took notice of it until someone mentioned it on here, but seeing James Parsons doing interviews in his headgear makes me laugh.
I think he does his online shopping here....http://www.rehabmart.com/category/special_needs_protective_childrens_helmets.htm
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@Bovidae said in Blues v Cheetahs:
@Crucial said in Blues v Cheetahs:
@KiwiMurph said in Blues v Cheetahs:
@African-Monkey its very frustrating. They just straight up are not fit enough.
They used to use that real hard ass S&C coach whose name I can't remember but when he left they promoted his assistant who had joined the team as an intern. Maybe it is his inexperience coming through, not knowing the levels needed?
Wally Rifle?
That's him.
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@Crucial Yup gotta agree, it got to the point where we didn't even make an effort and just let the Cheetahs score their tries. Unfortunately I can't see the problem being solved within a week so it could be a struggle next week if our discipline isn't on point.
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Really happy with that. Blues team has grown since last year.
Pulu's best game in a long time.
Nanai provides a whole different dimension to the attack.
My favourite part was Faiane though. That boy can seriously play. For someone with two ACL injuries he is very spritely. Blues need to keep him. A genuine 12 who plays to space and makes good decisions.
