Brumbies v Blues
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Horrible luck for Robinson. He's struggled to get more than a couple of games in a row with all these injuries
I would've preferred Plumtree at 6. He played well in the first month of the competition and we've barely seen him since. I suspect he moving so there's no point investing time in him.
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@Duluth said in Brumbies v Blues:
Horrible luck for Robinson. He's struggled to get more than a couple of games in a row with all these injuries
I would've preferred Plumtree at 6. He played well in the first month of the competition and we've barely seen him since. I suspect he moving so there's no point investing time in him.
It has to be something like that, as Plumtree was great when he played. Segner is like Blackadder for us, very busy and makes a lot of tackles but they are not dominant tackles like you get from Robinson and Akira.
Will need Sotutu to step up that part of his game to cover.
As for Robinson, he has terrible luck. Again he's injured when its coming up to AB selection.
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@Duluth said in Brumbies v Blues:
Horrible luck for Robinson. He's struggled to get more than a couple of games in a row with all these injuries
it has to be the way he is built vs the way he plays. He goes so very very hard, which is why everyone loves him, but he's not fucking built for it at all.
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And firebrand utility forward Tom Robinson was a late defection when a head knock at Tuesday training ruled him out of an anticipated shift back to No 6.
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@mariner4life might need to add a few kgs to his frame, listed as 110kg, but doesn't look like he carries much fat, so could add some without slowing him down.
He is in the norm maxwell mold...rip shit and bust, total disregard for his body.
That said, I think he has been playing a shade down on previously in terms of physicality, aggression and pace, maybe has one of those little niggles you can play through with minimal impact, or has been told to be slightly less physical to lessen the toll on his body (which I doubt has happened)
Edit @tim damn, bloody head knocks!
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@Machpants said in Brumbies v Blues:
Noiones
Big Red is the anti-frizzle
Akira’s absence this week will likely mean versatile Blues forward Tom Robinson will slot back into No 6 to face the Brumbies. If so, the hard-nosed Northlander told Stuff he will be ready after deputising in the second row for the last two matches.
“I like it in there,” said Robinson of his shift to second-row duties. “You’re in the thick of it. In our system the 6 is often on the edge on attack and defence, so sometimes you’re not involved in a whole lot of the action. It’s something I really enjoy, getting stuck in, doing the dirty work.
“But wherever I need to be for the team, I’ll happily play.”
Don't think Shannon's ever said he didn't want to play at lock.
Pretty sure that was Vaea Fifita.
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@Chris-B said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Machpants said in Brumbies v Blues:
Noiones
Big Red is the anti-frizzle
Akira’s absence this week will likely mean versatile Blues forward Tom Robinson will slot back into No 6 to face the Brumbies. If so, the hard-nosed Northlander told Stuff he will be ready after deputising in the second row for the last two matches.
“I like it in there,” said Robinson of his shift to second-row duties. “You’re in the thick of it. In our system the 6 is often on the edge on attack and defence, so sometimes you’re not involved in a whole lot of the action. It’s something I really enjoy, getting stuck in, doing the dirty work.
“But wherever I need to be for the team, I’ll happily play.”
Don't think Shannon's ever said he didn't want to play at lock.
Pretty sure that was Vaea Fifita.
LOL you're right, I stand corrected - I conflate the two
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@Machpants said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Chris-B said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Machpants said in Brumbies v Blues:
Noiones
Big Red is the anti-frizzle
Akira’s absence this week will likely mean versatile Blues forward Tom Robinson will slot back into No 6 to face the Brumbies. If so, the hard-nosed Northlander told Stuff he will be ready after deputising in the second row for the last two matches.
“I like it in there,” said Robinson of his shift to second-row duties. “You’re in the thick of it. In our system the 6 is often on the edge on attack and defence, so sometimes you’re not involved in a whole lot of the action. It’s something I really enjoy, getting stuck in, doing the dirty work.
“But wherever I need to be for the team, I’ll happily play.”
Don't think Shannon's ever said he didn't want to play at lock.
Pretty sure that was Vaea Fifita.
LOL you're right, I stand corrected - I conflate the two
shit players given goes in teh Black 6 jersey?
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This looks like a tricky assignment for the Blues without the Ioanes and Big Red.
Brumbies were off their game last week and still finished strong late and that was without Lolesio.
I don't think Blues record in Canberra is crash hot.
It might come down to discipline - Blues give away penalties allowing lineout drives etc it could be a long night.
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@KiwiMurph said in Brumbies v Blues:
I don't think Blues record in Canberra is crash hot.
50/50 in the last decade (2 wins 2 losses): Blues in Canberra 2012-2022
Overall it's 5 wins for the Blues and 3 losses in the last decade
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Crap. No Ioane bros and now no Robinson.
Not sure why they didn't start with Romano to combat the Brumbies solid pack?
Segner has potential but seems to be Blackadder without the punch IMO. I'm sure he'll develop that as he fills out. Right now workrate and low error rate is his strengths.
Lolesio back or Brumbies but still no Valentini.
It'll be close. Blues by 3.
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@TheMojoman said in Brumbies v Blues:
Crap. No Ioane bros and now no Robinson.
Not sure why they didn't start with Romano to combat the Brumbies solid pack?
Segner has potential but seems to be Blackadder without the punch IMO. I'm sure he'll develop that as he fills out. Right now workrate and low error rate is his strengths.
Lolesio back or Brumbies but still no Valentini.
It'll be close. Blues by 3.
I quite interested to see how Segner goe at 6, I know I copped a bit early in year for getting on his wagon, and I have been since I first saw him play. Not sure how he will go at 6, although he made a reasonable fist of 8.
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@Dan54 said in Brumbies v Blues:
@TheMojoman said in Brumbies v Blues:
Crap. No Ioane bros and now no Robinson.
Not sure why they didn't start with Romano to combat the Brumbies solid pack?
Segner has potential but seems to be Blackadder without the punch IMO. I'm sure he'll develop that as he fills out. Right now workrate and low error rate is his strengths.
Lolesio back or Brumbies but still no Valentini.
It'll be close. Blues by 3.
I quite interested to see how Segner goe at 6, I know I copped a bit early in year for getting on his wagon, and I have been since I first saw him play. Not sure how he will go at 6, although he made a reasonable fist of 8.
I'm on the Taine 'only seen snippets but super impressed' Plumtree wagon. Plenty of space people, pile on in!
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@nzzp said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Dan54 said in Brumbies v Blues:
@TheMojoman said in Brumbies v Blues:
Crap. No Ioane bros and now no Robinson.
Not sure why they didn't start with Romano to combat the Brumbies solid pack?
Segner has potential but seems to be Blackadder without the punch IMO. I'm sure he'll develop that as he fills out. Right now workrate and low error rate is his strengths.
Lolesio back or Brumbies but still no Valentini.
It'll be close. Blues by 3.
I quite interested to see how Segner goe at 6, I know I copped a bit early in year for getting on his wagon, and I have been since I first saw him play. Not sure how he will go at 6, although he made a reasonable fist of 8.
I'm on the Taine 'only seen snippets but super impressed' Plumtree wagon. Plenty of space people, pile on in!
Lol I want to have a little more view of the track that the Taine wagon is on before I leap on. Looks ok to me, but need a little more convincing.
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@Dan54 said in Brumbies v Blues:
@nzzp said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Dan54 said in Brumbies v Blues:
@TheMojoman said in Brumbies v Blues:
Crap. No Ioane bros and now no Robinson.
Not sure why they didn't start with Romano to combat the Brumbies solid pack?
Segner has potential but seems to be Blackadder without the punch IMO. I'm sure he'll develop that as he fills out. Right now workrate and low error rate is his strengths.
Lolesio back or Brumbies but still no Valentini.
It'll be close. Blues by 3.
I quite interested to see how Segner goe at 6, I know I copped a bit early in year for getting on his wagon, and I have been since I first saw him play. Not sure how he will go at 6, although he made a reasonable fist of 8.
I'm on the Taine 'only seen snippets but super impressed' Plumtree wagon. Plenty of space people, pile on in!
Lol I want to have a little more view of the track that the Taine wagon is on before I leap on. Looks ok to me, but need a little more convincing.
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Pre match facts -
The Blues have won four of their last five Super Rugby matches against the Brumbies (L1), more than they won across their six meetings prior in the competition (W2, L4).The Brumbies won their most recent Super Rugby home match against the Blues (26-21, 4 May 2019); they will be aiming for back-to-back wins against the Blues at home for just the second time in the history of the competition (February 2004).
The Brumbies will be out to avoid back-to-back home losses in Super Rugby for the first time since May 2018 after succumbing to an 11-point loss to the Crusaders in their last home game.
The Blues have won 18 of their last 19 Super Rugby games including their last 11 on the bounce; a 12th consecutive win would equal their longest ever winning streak in the competition set back in the 1997 campaign.
The Blues have won their last nine straight games against Australian teams in Super Rugby competitions and have scored 124 points across their last two such fixtures; their last defeat to an Australian outfit came in Round 17, 2019 against the Queensland Reds.
The Blues have crossed the gainline on 67% of their total carries this Super Rugby Pacific season, the best rate of any team in the competition and eight percentage points more than the Brumbies (59%).
The Brumbies (32) and Blues (32) have scored more tries starting possession from a lineout (inc. steals) than any other teams this Super Rugby Pacific season.
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@Bones said in Brumbies v Blues:
Oh booo I was really looking forward to seeing that loose trio especially. Still very interested to see that backline.
I was actually looking forward to see how RTS and Reiko went in the development of their combo to Bones as well as seeing if Akira could keep playing as he has been, which I presonally thought was pretty ok.
