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    The Saturday 11/02 pre-season game v Canes that could not be played at Mahurangi Rugby Club due to pitch damage is now at Waitamata RFC.
    The second game is v Chiefs at Pukekohe Friday 17/02.

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    Jan 25, 2023

    'We blew it' - Papali'i still haunted by Super Rugby final defeat

    'We blew it' - Papali'i still haunted by Super Rugby final defeat

    Blues captain enjoyed a good All Black campaign as Sam Cane's replacement and then a refreshing break, but the events of last June are not forgotten.

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    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300793294/blues-coach-leon-macdonald-says-all-blacks-juggling-act-vital-in-super-rugby-pacific

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    @Daffy-Jaffy the best news out of that video is the referees going north for the 6N

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    I wonder if the Waitamata Club has suffered any flood damage putting this event also at risk after the move from Mahurangi.

    BLUES FEST‘23 HEADS WEST — Blues Rugby

    BLUES FEST‘23 HEADS WEST — Blues Rugby

    The Blues pre-season festival - Blues Fest ‘23 - is heading to Waitematā Rugby Football Club on Saturday 11 February, headlined by the Blues v Hurricanes pre-season hit out at 2:30pm.   All three parts of Blues Fest ‘23, originally slated to be held in Mahurangi, are going ahead a

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    Robinson playing lock.

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    @Tim I am pleased to see Leo Gordon involved with the squad. He impressed me playing for the NZu19's in SA along side Tuitupo . With the rumours of RTS possibly gone next year there may be a midfield spot available.

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    @Tim It's good to see that all non-AB squadies (except for the perennially injured Tanielu Tele'a) are fit and playing this weekend . Also interesting that James Lay, who was going well at loosehead in 2021 before his injury, is playing Tighthead. Maybe indicates a plan to use Ofa at Loosehead this season?

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    111K views · 4.1K reactions | Every year we have a number of...

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    Every year we have a number of replacement players that come in and train with the team while our All Blacks are still on leave. These players give up...

    Craig, Murray, McGahan, i think McKenzie and one other who I don't recognise being thanked and farewelled. I thought both McKenzie and Craig went well yesterday. It appears they have kept Beehre with the squad rather than Craig.

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    @Daffy-Jaffy Josh Beehre has bulked up big time , looks to me like he’s put on a good 10-12kgs ,he definitely out bulked both Craig and Tucker when they were standing around at the games end

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    I might be reading too much into it and it could just be due to where players were standing in the changing room beforehand but good to see Zarn S at the front there taking some leadership. Shows good confidence.
    For the good of NZ rugby that guy needs to be given more gametime this year. I don't wish injury on anyone but it appears he'll be riding the pine whenever BB and Perofeta are available.
    He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

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    @Crucial said in Blues 2023:

    I might be reading too much into it and it could just be due to where players were standing in the changing room beforehand but good to see Zarn S at the front there taking some leadership. Shows good confidence.
    For the good of NZ rugby that guy needs to be given more gametime this year. I don't wish injury on anyone but it appears he'll be riding the pine whenever BB and Perofeta are available.
    He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

    I wouldn't mind him getting some gametime at 10 when Beaudy is out, that massive boot of his could be a huge asset for the Blues. Otherwise I'm happy for him to come and join his bro at the Canes. 😃

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    @Canes4life said in Blues 2023:

    @Crucial said in Blues 2023:

    I might be reading too much into it and it could just be due to where players were standing in the changing room beforehand but good to see Zarn S at the front there taking some leadership. Shows good confidence.
    For the good of NZ rugby that guy needs to be given more gametime this year. I don't wish injury on anyone but it appears he'll be riding the pine whenever BB and Perofeta are available.
    He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

    I wouldn't mind him getting some gametime at 10 when Beaudy is out, that massive boot of his could be a huge asset for the Blues. Otherwise I'm happy for him to come and join his bro at the Canes. 😃

    Don't you keep telling us how great your young 10s and 15s are? Besides, he is from HB so isn't eligible for the Canes 😉

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    @Crucial said in Blues 2023:

    He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

    It’s a good thought he probably would be the starting Fullback at the Landers but as Blues supporter Yeah ,Nah

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    @Steven-Harris said in Blues 2023:

    @Crucial said in Blues 2023:

    He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

    It’s a good thought he probably would be the starting Fullback at the Landers but as Blues supporter Yeah ,Nah

    I want to see him playing 10 regularly somewhere. Reckon his upside is way higher than Perofeta.

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