Chiefs vs Blues 2022
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I'd prefer to see some of the unavailables listed here but I guess you cant control that.
Our front rows (starting and reserve) should be able to cope with what the Blues bring in that regard. Locks are going to have to play big minutes though.
That loose combo went OK and a cameo from Jacobson should be useful.
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Confirmed Clarke suspended for 3 weeks.Interesting that must now change players leaping to attempt a charge down.
Probably will see it again as it is an instinctive reaction trying to charge down kicks that way,It will make the box kick etc a more potent weapon. -
@chris The end on footage seemed to show Clarke jumping into the running line of the MP winger (rather than straight up) and he lifted his knees up. Box kicks are different in that the kicker is stationary as opposed to this situation where the kicker is running forward after the chip kick.
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@kiwimurph said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:
@chris The end on footage seemed to show Clarke jumping into the running line of the MP winger (rather than straight up) and he lifted his knees up. Box kicks are different in that the kicker is stationary as opposed to this situation where the kicker is running forward after the chip kick.
They are but still leaping gives a chance for head contact,Well weighted box kicks still bring the defender forward.A risk these days, it might make players hesitant.
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There's a team with a lot of brackets that was posted on the official Aussie rugby page
Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tuungfasi, Luke Romano, Josh Goodhue, Tom Robinson, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke/Mark Telea, Bryce Heem, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea/Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, TBC
RESERVES: Ricky Riccitelli, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, James Tucker, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Tanieu Tele'a, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens/AJ Lam
Clarke not available, so I presume that means Telea/Lam/JRK back three? Zarn injured? Barrett?
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50TH BLUES CAP FOR CAPTAIN PAPALII FOR CLASH WITH CHIEFS IN HAMILTON — Blues Rugby
Captain Dalton Papalii will earn his 50th cap for the Blues as he leads the team to take on neighbours the Chiefs in DHL Super Rugby Pacific in Hamilton on Saturday. As a testament to his resilience, the 24-year-old will earn his 50th cap midway through just his fifth season for the Blues since hi
Players not considered: Akira Ioane, Nepo Laulala, Harry Plummer, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Caleb Clarke, Zarn Sullivan.
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Conditions look really good for Saturday - you'd think it should be a good crowd as a Saturday game and some big names playing for both sides.
Excellent to see Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens get a start in a big game like this - it must be remembered he's still only 20 years old.
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Two strong sides, really looking forward to this. Could be a defining game for either side.
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Tele'a probably a bit lucky to stay on the bench.
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@old-samurai-jack said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:
Two strong sides, really looking forward to this. Could be a defining game for either side.
going to be a cracker I reckon, can't wait
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@nzzp I think the quality seems to be slowly improving too.
I think the disruptions from covid over this season and even last year, NPC in particular has taken its toll, but hopefully with that all but behind us now....
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Big couple of games for Robinson. I know he's had some niggles this year but his output is way down on his normal standards. Then there's his brain farts in the last Chiefs game
Needs to show something before the return of Ioane, plus Plumtree has been in better form. Hopefully MacDonald has put the pressure on him
