Blues 2018
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@steven-harris Given that Warkworth has already had 400 mm of rain this year (230 mm) this month, it's pretty fortunate that it's such a nice day.
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@dice I think it's worth noting other than Papali'i none of the rest of the first half XV played 10s (except Tupou who only played a game or two).
I'd suggest Tupou in the starting XV is more about giving him a run. I highly doubt Goodhue has passed Tuipulotu/GCT but he is in the first half XV.
Likewise I doubt Faiane will be in the starting XV for the first game - as it looks like he is set up to play in both halves in this preseason game.
Agreed on Tumua Manu - was much better than Leger or Tua at the 10s.
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@tim there is a live steam through the Blues F/B SBI productions,I wonder if they need a commentator..?,lol
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@steven-harris Ha ha. None of us could be worse than TJ.
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@steven-harris said in Blues 2018:
@tim there is a live steam through the Blues F/B SBI productions,I wonder if they need a commentator..?,lol
Bloody hell, found the stream only to informed that it is limited to NZ audiences only due to licencing restrictions.
And here I was, boss free for the day thinking... "Hell yeah, get in a bit of S15 pre-season whilst sitting at the desk with the feet up".
Go the Blues. After so many challenging years as a Blues supporter, I don't want to get my hopes up but right now things are looks as bright as they have in many years.
Cheers
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15 minutes until kick off very big crowd,field in excellent condition,28.5 degrees,should’nt be too much of an issue given where they were last weekend
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8 m good lead up work from Canes forwards results in an attacking scrum from which Perenara exploits on the blindside Canes lead 5-0
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13 min,great turnover from Dalton Papalii results in a great little chip through which sees Matt Duffie score just ahead of Laumapi ,Gatland converts Blues 7-5
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17m Murphy Taramai on for Dalton Papalii
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@steven-harris injury?
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@kiwimurph unsure will check at halftime
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22m George Moala on for TJ Faine
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26m a couple of observations;Canes look to have the stronger scrum,TJ Perenara looking classy.
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31m Matt Proctor scores after some brilliant work from the Canes forwards especially,converted by Ihaia West,Canes back in front 12-7.
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35m Melanie Nanai blows an opportunity for the Blues to hit back with the line open,drops the ball with the line open,need a spade to dig a hole in the ground for somewhere to hide.
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Glen Preston on for Jerome Kaino
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Rieko Ioane with a brilliant individual try right on halftime from a run from inside his own 22:WTF..!,converted by Gatland;Blues lead 14-12;unbelievable try,turned a couple defenders inside out.
