Blues v Moana Pasifika
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@Kirwan said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@Duluth said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
Maybe an Auckland 9-13?
Funaki, Plummer, Evans/RTS, Heem
They’ve played as a combination before
Maybe swap Heem and RTS. Might help RTS back in the ABs if he covers 12/13
TBH, I'd rather Heem in the AB's covering those positions.
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PAPALII REVEALS CLOSE-TO-HOME CONNECTION FOR MOANA CLASH — Blues Rugby
The Blues machine is starting to roll with three wins on the trot and the team aiming to solidify their spot in the top four when they face Moana Pasifika at Eden Park on Saturday May 6 at 7:05pm. Several players return to the starting lineup this weekend with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck partnering Bryce H
1 Ofa Tuungafasi
2 Kurt Eklund
3 Marcel Renata
4 James Tucker
5 Sam Darry
6 Akira Ioane
7 Dalton Papalii
8 Cam Suafoa
9 Taufa Funaki
10 Harry Plummer
11 Caleb Clarke
12 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
13 Bryce Heem
14 AJ Lam
15 Beauden BarrettReserves:
16 Soane Vikena
17 Joshua Fusitu’a
18 James Lay
19 Tom Robinson
20 Anton Segner
21 Finlay Christie
22 Rieko Ioane
23 Jacob Ratumaitavuki-KneepkensPlayers not considered: Alex Hodgman (shoulder, season), Nepo Laulala (calf), Stephen Perofeta (shoulder), Hoskins Sotutu (illness), Tanielu Telea (knee), Mark Telea (rest), Patrick Tuipulotu (knee)
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Abraham Pole, Samiuela Moli, Chris Apoua, Michael Curry, Mike McKee, Miracle Faiilagi, Alamanda Motuga, Solomone Funaki (c), Ereatara Enari, Christian Lealiifano, Neria Foma'i, D’Angelo Leuila, Levi Aumua, Timoci Tavatavanawai, William Havili
Reserves: Luteru Tolai, Ezekiel Lindnemuth, Tau Koloamatangi, Alex McRobbie, Jonah Mau’u, Jonathan Taumateine, Lincoln McClutchie, Fine Inisi
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@Stargazer said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@Duluth I hoped that Zarn would start at 10 in this game, but he isn't even in the 23.
Why? Plummer is far more experienced at 10 and Sullivan has barely played there.
He's finally found form after a slow start at 15, it would be counter productive to move him in that scenerio also. Much better for the team to continue his progress there, especially as he's a genuine chance there at AB level.
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@Stargazer said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
I guess it may happen during the NPC. Or not.
Hopefully not. Because he should be busy playing for the ABs
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@Stargazer said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@Kirwan Fair point, but I'd love to see what he can do at 10 and this would have been a good game for it. I guess it may happen during the NPC. Or not.
NPC is the level to develop a new position, IMO. Also a big believer in players sticking to one position as much as possible, it's a good way to derail a career being moved all the time.
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@Stargazer said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@Duluth Can't see it happening in 2023.
Be a good like for like replacement for Jordie at fullback if they move him permanently to the midfield (like I hope they do).
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@Stargazer said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@Kirwan Yeah, but I just don't expect it to happen this year.
Pessimist
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Back to the discussing the match..
This is likely the last start for RTS? Surely he needs an enormous game to warrant another start after confirming his departure. Injuries might change that
The guys likely to take his spot are on either side of him
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@Duluth said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
Back to the discussing the match..
This is likely the last start for RTS? Surely he needs an enormous game to warrant another start after confirming his departure. Injuries might change that
The guys likely to take his spot are on either side of him
Yeah, needs something special to get ahead of Plummer. He's been excellent.
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Moana Pasifika Face Off Against the Blues in Auckland Derby – Moana Pasifika