Blues 2022
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“World-class” Ioane eyes All Blacks centre position
Rieko Ioane has impressed as a centre on the Super stage.
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@Tim in theory, I assume Christie could pass his HIA tests in the week and be available for next week?
Although it looked pretty bad, so you'd think he will have at least this week off.
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@taniwharugby I wouldn't want to take any risks with him or Hodgman. Especially with Nock out for a few more weeks.
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@Tim Northlands Alan Craig trained with the team in preseason so maybe lock cover -
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I think this is somewhat relevant to Blues:
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2022:
Northlands Alan Craig trained with the team in preseason so maybe lock cover -
Players from all franchises are available which means one of Hamish Dalzell or Liam Hallam Eames could be an option. Both are in the Chiefs WTG, and I assume one of them is the injury replacement for Retallick.
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@Bovidae For example, Michael Curry was WTG with the Blues since preseason and has since played a couple of games at Lock for MP as injury cover. I guess the Blues can now call him back as Goodhue cover if he is no longer required and not signed by MP as a season long replacement.
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Who will be unavailable next week?
Goodhue
Maybe Perofeta and Sullivan due to covid
Maybe Hodgman and Christie due to concussion protocols
Maybe Akira Ioane due to injury recoveryAnyone take knocks during the game? RTS and Robinson?
Who is due a rest? Rieko Ioane, Telea, and Sotutu?
Milo-Harris might be worth selecting over Funaki?
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From an article in Stuff today:
It was also the first start for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck alongside Barrett and Rieko Ioane. “He’s feeling the physicality of the midfield, and is looking a bit sore,” said MacDonald of his new No 12’s stop-start debut season around a shoulder injury. “That’s good. He needs minutes under his belt. Every game for him is gold, he’s learning so quickly, and to get 65 minutes will do him good for next week.”
The Blues now head to Perth for a Friday night clash against the Force set to bring back a swag of frontliners. MacDonald expects Akira Ioane to be good to go after a long spell out with a foot injury, while Caleb Clarke is back off suspension. Skipper Dalton Papalii, props Alex Hodgman and Ofa Tuungafasi and back utility Stephen Perofeta all return after a week off, while it’s hoped Fin Christie and Josh Goodhue will be out of HIA protocols.
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@Tim assume that is just lazy reporting as we know Goodhue is out with a broken thumb....
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@taniwharugby Yeah, think he means Hodgman ...
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