Auckland vs. North Harbour - The Battle of the Bridge
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@kiwimurph just need a pack that works their arses off,the Blues pack always seems second or two behind at breakdown..
I think guys like Papalii and Gibson bring a ton of energy,that’s why I am big on Olmstead,perfect man to have in a squad situation..
Hopefully a better forward coach will help..
Sometimes it’s easy to look for answers and afford blame on players that are perceived as not quite being up to this level..
But dare I say it,I have seen many a player leave the Blues franchise and become world beaters at other franchises
Bryn Hall is a great example,he would always cop a lot from Blues supporters that I know,put him in a team that work their arses off..and he gets to develop his game.. -
@steven-harris The Blues should go after Waikato hooker Samisoni Tauke’iaho, he is a beast at ITM level and would be a far better pick than Apisai and Parsons.
Yeah Parsons is a battler. He tries hard but lacks the power and speed to really dominate at ITM. If the Blues are going to make the playoffs next year they need to bite the bullet and drop him as Captain.
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@steven-harris heard through the bush telegraph Rayasi may be plying his SR trade with the Canes.
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@nogusta let the rumour mill begin..!
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@steven-harris Haha imagine commentating this front row: 1. TU'INUKUAFE 2. TAUKE'IAHO 3. TU'UNGAFASI
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@canes4life definitely a challenge,luckily I am surrounded by Tongan,Samoan,Cook Island and Irish next door neighbours..
I threw in the Irish,after 20 years I still can’t understand what he’s saying..! -
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@nogusta said in Auckland vs. North Harbour - The Battle of the Bridge:
@steven-harris heard through the bush telegraph Rayasi may be plying his SR trade with the Canes.
Current (2018) Canes wingers/utility backs were Vince Aso, Wes Goosen, Ben Lam, Jonah Lowe, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Peter Umaga-Jenson, and Julian Savea. Savea is obviously a scratching for 2019 so if the rumours are true then Rayasi must be a direct replacement for him. Wonder where that leaves Malo Tuitama who was paraded with great fanfare when earning a Lions contract whilst still a schoolboy.
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@steven-harris said in Auckland vs. North Harbour - The Battle of the Bridge:
@canes4life the ole Wiki only alerts to the announced signings,I think over the next couple of weeks the rumour mill goes into overdrive..if I had a wish list for the Blues,Rayasi,Stephenson and Olmstead would me on that list,not sure what the status on Robbie Abel is,but I would take him before Apisai ,but according to Wiki he has another year to run with the Blues..?
This is correct.
The signing (and contract duration) of Shaun Stevenson has never been published.
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@higgins Peter Umaga Jensen is probably more a midfield than outside, but has been ravaged with injuries so hasn't been able to prove his worth.
Some may call me crazy but I would prefer Tuitama to Lam. Tuitama is just as deadly with ball in hand but has a far higher work-rate. He has been Wellington's best this year on attack.
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@nepia Don't think so. He could fit well on that right Blues flank.
My wish list for the Canes wingers would be:
Aso, Milner Skudder, Rayasi, Goosen, (someone with a similar skillset to George Bridge)Purposely left Ben Lam out even though he will be signed. Guys like him don't win titles IMO. Too lazy off the ball.
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@kiwimurph said in Auckland vs. North Harbour - The Battle of the Bridge:
With Leon Macdonald in as backs coach I wouldn't be surprised if Ruru starts at 9 for the Blues. He clearly outplayed Hall today.
I'd start Ruru. He's been very impressive for Auckland.
I'd also sign Robbie Abel and start him. Olmstead needs to be in the squad as well.
Crusaders managed to shed Leon Fukofuka with a year still on his contract, so put in a phone call to the Ashburton District Council and ask Riach how it is done.
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