Blues v Rebels
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@steven-harris The Canes do that, too. Jonah Lowe is a player, who plays very little rugby for that reason. It's ridiculous.
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REBELS (15-1): Dane Haylett-Petty, Jack Maddocks, Tom English, Billy Meakes, Marika Koroibete, Reece Hodge, Michael Ruru, Amanaki Mafi, Colby Fainga’a, Angus Cottrell, Adam Coleman (c), Matt Philip, Jermaine Ainsley, Anaru Rangi, Fereti Sa’aga
Reserves: Jordan Uelese, Ben Daley, Sam Talakai, Geoff Parling, Ross Haylett-Petty, Harrison Goddard, Tayler Adams, Lopeti Timani
Referee: Nick Briant (NZ)
Super Rugby teams: Round 16 squads, injury news, referees
Super Rugby teams: Cheika’s Brumbies plea denied
“We had constructive discussion with the Wallabies coaches and decided in the best interests of Australian rugby that it was better to give Willy another week off to ensure he’s 100 per cent ready for the June Tests.
“But the decision was obviously made easier by the fact that Michael Ruru has been in such good form lately. -
@no-quarter said in Blues vs. Rebels:
@KiwiMurph likely poor management, but I'm happy he gets another week off so we can unleash him fit and firing against the French.
I can see the logic behind resting him now.
Firstly it has to be done sometime, secondly you get a chance for him to freshen and focus on the test matches and return maybe that little bit better. When would you prefer his rest games to be? -
@crucial said in Blues vs. Rebels:
@no-quarter said in Blues vs. Rebels:
@KiwiMurph likely poor management, but I'm happy he gets another week off so we can unleash him fit and firing against the French.
I can see the logic behind resting him now.
Firstly it has to be done sometime, secondly you get a chance for him to freshen and focus on the test matches and return maybe that little bit better. When would you prefer his rest games to be?He's played every minute of every game until now I believe including 8 straight weekends between the Blues first bye and their second bye last weekend So perhaps one of those games? The Sunwolves game sticks out as an obvious option.
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@duluth I thought there were rules around that?
Bet Tua is kicking himself even more now for being an egg and breaking himself.
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@taniwharugby said in Blues vs. Rebels:
@duluth I thought there were rules around that?
No idea
A similar thing happened earlier in the year. Kiri Kiri started with Taramai on the bench
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@duluth said in Blues vs. Rebels:
As mentioned elsewhere SBW is injured. The Blues have confirmed Hepetema will start
Interesting to note that he will be starting while full squad member Faiane is on the bench.
Also interesting to see full squad member Nanai is not in the 23 whilst Tumua Manu is starting.
I think Tana is sending messages to the likes of Nanai and Faiane.
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@duluth is odd, I always thought once a full squad member was available, they must play and the injury replacement player is gone
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@taniwharugby it might depend who the injury replacement is covering for.
For example - Kirikiri might have been brought in whilst Papali'i was injured so whilst Taramai was on the bench - Kirikiri could start because he was covering for Papali'i who wasn't available. Tumua Manu might be the replacement for Caleb Clarke this week etc
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@kiwimurph said in Blues vs. Rebels:
@duluth said in Blues vs. Rebels:
As mentioned elsewhere SBW is injured. The Blues have confirmed Hepetema will start
Interesting to note that he will be starting while full squad member Faiane is on the bench.
Also interesting to see full squad member Nanai is not in the 23 whilst Tumua Manu is starting.
I think Tana is sending messages to the likes of Nanai and Faiane.
Like "move to another franchise" (or overseas)?
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@stargazer said in Blues vs. Rebels:
@kiwimurph said in Blues vs. Rebels:
@duluth said in Blues vs. Rebels:
As mentioned elsewhere SBW is injured. The Blues have confirmed Hepetema will start
Interesting to note that he will be starting while full squad member Faiane is on the bench.
Also interesting to see full squad member Nanai is not in the 23 whilst Tumua Manu is starting.
I think Tana is sending messages to the likes of Nanai and Faiane.
Like "move to another franchise" (or overseas)?
Yes essentially. I know Nanai is signed for another year but Umaga has been talking up Papali'i's attitude this week meanwhile you've got full squad members not being picked.
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@broughie said in Blues vs. Rebels:
@nzzp said in Blues vs. Rebels:
Really wondering if I can be bothered heading down in the rain to see a weak Blues side.
FML?
Your report is good value. You can do it.
flattery will get you bastards anywhere.
Looks like I'm taking one for the team.
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well, the weather looks like it'll be horrific, and one of the boys is sick, but I'm going to womble down anyway. Not sure there will be many there - QB weekend, the rebels, shit weather and a poor team to support. This coudl be a new low for the franchise.
