SBW set to sign for......
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="KiwiMurph" data-cid="584388" data-time="1464732339"><p>
Confirmed SBW to the Blues. 3 year deal. Good for NZ Rugby all around.</p></blockquote>
LOL the wee dig the Chiefs CEO got in<br><br>
""He may well see the Blues as a compelling challenge for him, given their relative standing in Super Rugby at the moment."<br><br>
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<p>Bit of a risky move from SBW - only time will tell if he can crack the starting line-up ahead of Piers Francis.</p>
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<p>Steve Tew on RS about the signing</p>
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<p>http://120.138.20.16/WeekOnDemand/radiosport/2016.06.01-17.00.00-S.mp3</p>
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<p>If there's one thing the Blues have been missing the last 5 years its big fast hard hitting midfeilders & outside backs. Have they had any at all?</p>
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<p>As opposed to a 10 who can pass kick & direct traffic. While its awesome SBW is staying in NZ (in theory) from a Blues point of view I'd probably be more excited if they'd just announced Jimmy Goperth or Ben Botica was returning... (its not a high bar) </p> -
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jesus christ SBW threads are funny. Every one is to script, but still funny.</p></blockquote>You're right. Funny but they get boring real quick, because sure as shit the lads/ladies will be at 'virtual handbags at dawn stage' by half way down page one... -
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With a new midfielder and a change of backroom culture and a bit of luck, who knows maybe next year the Blues could finish as high as 11th.</p></blockquote>
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<p>If there's one thing the Blues have been missing the last 5 years its big fast hard hitting midfeilders & outside backs. Have they had any at all?</p>
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<p>One Charles Piutau? Or do you consider big to be well over 1.9m? </p><span style="font-family:'comic sans ms', cursive;"><span style="font-size:10px;">Frank Halai (for about n games)..</span></span> -
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One Charles Piutau? Or do you consider big to be well over 1.9m? [font='comic sans ms']<span style="font-size:10px;">Frank Halai (for about n games)..</span>[/font]</p></blockquote>
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Sarcasm mate. -
Well he got me there.
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="gollum" data-cid="584545" data-time="1464773262">
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<p>If there's one thing the Blues have been missing the last 5 years its big fast hard hitting midfeilders & outside backs. Have they had any at all?</p>
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<p>As opposed to a 10 who can pass kick & direct traffic. While its awesome SBW is staying in NZ (in theory) from a Blues point of view I'd probably be more excited if they'd just announced Jimmy Goperth or Ben Botica was returning... (its not a high bar) </p>
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<p>I'm gonna assume there's a heaping helping of sarcasm cos I'm pretty sure someone posted about Moala and Ranger being the most physical midfield combo in Super history.</p>
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<p>Even surpassing the efforts of Alama the Charmer and Chuck Berry for the Canes in the inaugural season.....</p> -
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<p>I'm gonna assume there's a heaping helping of sarcasm cos I'm pretty sure someone posted about Moala and Ranger being the most physical midfield combo in Super history.</p>
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<p>More than <span>Sonny Bill Williams and Robbie Fruean?</span></p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Don Frye" data-cid="584587" data-time="1464792372">
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<p>Sarcasm mate.</p>
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<p>Yeah well he may have a point. Blues (Auckland) were in their prime when one Terry Wright was a wing. Bring back skinny guys with a dodgy mou!</p> -
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<p>Yeah well he may have a point. Blues (Auckland) were in their prime when one Terry Wright was a wing. Bring back skinny guys with a dodgy mou!</p>
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<p>Fox, McCahill, Wright, bringing the thunder.</p>
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<p>And a feckton of trophies...</p> -
Veitchy is saying messam is heading to the blues as well
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<p>Veitchy is saying messam is heading to the blues as well</p>
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<p>would be an odd move at this stage of his career, unless it is more a mentor role with plenty of quality loosies already there?</p>
