Brumbies vs Blues
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Those Hookers really do weaken the look of that side.
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That bench actually has some impact. Good.
Cool to see Faiane get the VC.
Hopefully Akira is good to go
No 8 Akira Ioane will be fitness tested at the Captain's Run to test an injured hand before he is cleared to make his 28th straight start for the franchise. -
Shame we aren’t seeing much of Scrafton this year. The current locks have been solid but he needs game time and looked ready for more a month ago.
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@KiwiMurph He's always good to go. Akira doesn't take rests.
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@Nogusta said in Brumbies vs Blues:
@KiwiMurph yea that back 3 looks about right with Aumua taking the 3rd reserve back spot. Gibson back and starts, Papalii to the bench. Parsons gets a rest
so Apisai gets a start, Ruru gets a rest so Nock to start with Pulu on the bench.Nailed it
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@African-Monkey said in Brumbies vs Blues:
@KiwiMurph He's always good to go. Akira doesn't take rests.
Except on defence and when it’s time to hit a ruck
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@SammyC said in Brumbies vs Blues:
@African-Monkey said in Brumbies vs Blues:
@KiwiMurph He's always good to go. Akira doesn't take rests.
Except on defence and when it’s time to hit a ruck
What's Vaea Fifita got to do with this thread?
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@SammyC said in Brumbies vs Blues:
@African-Monkey said in Brumbies vs Blues:
@KiwiMurph He's always good to go. Akira doesn't take rests.
Except on defence and when it’s time to hit a ruck
rancid bait matey
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A few key players missing from Brumbies
Brumbies Team
- James Slipper
- Folau Fainga’a
- Allan Alaalatoa
- Rory Arnold
- Sam Carter
- Tom Cusack
- Jahrome Brown
- Pete Samu
- Joe Powell
- Christian Lealiifano (c)
- Toni Pulu
- Irae Simone
- Len Ikitau
- Henry Speight
- Tom Banks
REPLACEMENTS
16. Connal McInerney
17. Scott Sio
18. Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin
19. Darcy Swain
20. Murray Douglas
21. Ryan Lonergan
22. Tom Wright
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@KiwiMurph said in Brumbies vs Blues:
I'm glad it is Duffie being given a shot and not Collins.
Fuck yes.
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My concern is the number of injuries and how many games he's missed. Is it just a bit of bad luck, or is he falling apart?
If his body is up to it I would give him another contract. Even if he isn't in the best 23.
He's good injury cover and a professional off the field. Good cover outside the starting xv is what the Blues needI would like to see him play a few more games at fullback for NH to prove he can cover that position though
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@Dice I'm interested to watch the Blues play the Canes, because I've got a theory that the Canes dodgy tight five might be a better match-up for the Blues than e.g. the Chiefs.
However, the Canes seem to find ways to win against most opposition.
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@Chris-B I wouldn't rule us out in that Canes game next week, but it's unlikely we'll win.
Outside of the game against the Brumbies and the game against Chiefs last week, the Canes have been pretty unconvincing, but like you said, they just find a way to win games against most opposition.
