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@taniwharugby I really hope Tamati Tua can force his way into gametime this year not be stuck in a development role - especially with Matt Johnson now out of the picture this season. He looks to be a genuine centre of real ability - a rare commodity at the Blues.
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@kiwimurph yep, and I was pleased to see that he seemed to have put on some size AND pace last year too, which I guess is easier for someone so young.
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I just recall when Dave Rennie took the team out to the region, in a well-promoted campaign, inviting people to come along and interact, and get behind them. It is quite noticeable how much the new regime appears to want to stay 'under the radar'. It is frustrating for fans.
The Highlanders publicity machine is so good at generating enthusiasm and Hurricanes are not bad either. It is the contrasts that I notice.
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@arhs said in Super Rugby News:
I just recall when Dave Rennie took the team out to the region, in a well-promoted campaign, inviting people to come along and interact, and get behind them. It is quite noticeable how much the new regime appears to want to stay 'under the radar'. It is frustrating for fans.
The Highlanders publicity machine is so good at generating enthusiasm and Hurricanes are not bad either. It is the contrasts that I notice.
It was the biggest change I noticed between Razor and Blackadder also. He's made a real effort to get the team out in the community and engaging with the fans.
Deans and Wayne Smith were the same.
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Westie Pies pre season vs Hurricanes
Thursday, 15 February 2018
Kick off 4pm
Hosted by North Harbour & Mahurangi Rugby Club
Venue: Warkworth A&P Showgrounds
Entry by gold coin donation
The Blues will play the Hurricanes at Mahurangi Rugby Club on Thursday 15 February, with both teams embarking on their Super Rugby season the following week… read more.
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@tim said in Super Rugby News:
Any Cantabs got an opinion on Canterbury and Sydenham prop Jack Straker?
Sounds like he plays both sides.
@tim said in Super Rugby News:
Any Cantabs got an opinion on Canterbury and Sydenham prop Jack Straker?
Sounds like he plays both sides.
He’s a good player. Nice pickup by the blues.
Watched most of his club games last year, was pretty certain he’d graduate to the crusaders squad eventually.
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We can now see who has been nabbed for NZ teams and O/S super franchises (Treeby, Mayhew, Foketi, Parker, Millar, Leitch).
There are a few useful names unaccounted for. Does anyone know which of these below are contracted offshore, injured, or on sevens contracts? Or, who is pursuing educational or family priorities?
S Prattley, B Guyton, M Vaega, D O'Donnell, B Mitchell, H Renton, J Parete, K Mewett, M Jacobsen, S Reece, J Skeen, L Vaeno, J Te Rure, Z Guildford, M Emerson, J Nareki, N Waa, C Gawler, M Tuitama.
O'Donnell, Reece, Guildford and Vaeno all played at Provincial sevens, so presumably are still around.
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If you look at the Chiefs website they were over in the BOP recently for a training and fan meet and I assume will be on their way to KC. Maybe they haven't been as active as with Rennie but they have been around the region. I personally don't do facebook or follow on twitter but for those active on social media they have promoted those trips.
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Update on Canes' injuries:
Boyd's named 32 players to meet the Crusaders in Greymouth. That doesn't include No 8 Blade Thomson (shoulder) or lock Michael Fatialofa (knee) who were due to be back by now.
Their absence is offset by centre Matt Proctor's return from a shoulder injury.
As for the team's injured All Blacks, Jordie Barrett (shoulder) has been geared towards playing the March 10 home clash the Crusaders, with Milner-Skudder (shoulder) hopefully back in the latter half of the season. Milner-Skudder has been working hard in the gym and, along with a badly limping Coles, came in from leave to mingle with fans during the team's recent open training session in Levin.
Coles had surgery on his ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament in December and the best-case scenario is that he might return for the last two weeks of round-robin, in July.
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Scott Higginbotham handed Reds reins
The Reds have announced that veteran number eight Scott Higginbotham has been appointed as their captain for the 2018 Super Rugby season.
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Putting a convict in charge makes good sense from a historical perspective.
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I see Straker has signed with Northland for M10 Cup.
2018 Northland Mitre 10 Cup - Current Squad
Check out the current squad for the 2018 Northland Mitre 10 Cup season. (Number represents caps for Northland / If...
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@taniwharugby Another interesting Northland signing:
Jack Debreczeni
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According to the Chiefs, this is the starting XV for today's game:
Aidan Ross, Liam Polwart, Angus Ta'avao, Michael Allardice (c), Dominic Bird, Lachlan Boshier, Mitch Karpik, Taleni Seu, Jonathan Taumateine, Tiaan Falcon, Solomon Alaimalo, Johnny Fa'auli, Sean Wainui, Tim Nanai-Williams, Charlie Ngatai
The rest of the players listed are the subs.
