Blues 2024
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Blues v Chiefs preseason -
4pm Feb 16th
Takapuna RFC - Onewa Domain
Tickets at the gate
Adults $10 & Kids under 14 free
Fans on field after game
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Dalton Papalii 'caretaker' captain: Why Tuipulotu replaces him
The Blues are all behind the decision to reinstate their former captain.
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I found this interesting from Vern Cotter in the decision of Tuipulotu over Papalii
Cotter said the decision to reinstate Tuipulotu was a case of it being the best man for the job.
“Because he’s very clearly the leader of this group and has been before. -
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Come on guys he has the good oil at the time of posting. It's not his fault things change at the last minute.
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He also said that Dalton was the caretaker captain for Patrick.
Both of those public statements together are a slap in the face for Dalts.
It could be a blessing in disguise for him. Just concentrate on playing and being the best 7 you can be and cement your place in the ABs xv
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@DaGrubster said in Blues 2024:
He also said that Dalton was the caretaker captain for Patrick
Both of those public statements together are a slap in the face for Dalts.
He said that Dalton described himself as the caretaker captain
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Yes, he did. Which I thought was really strange. Seems to be some pr bullshit to make it look like one big happy family.
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@DaGrubster Or you are reading way too much into some fairly standard wording.
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I think there has been a small error from the Blues media people though. When this was announced they should've had Cotter, Tuipulotu & Papali'i available to answer questions
That might've delayed the announcement (not sure if Dalton is training again?)
The media person should've predicted the dumb 'Dalton dropped' headlines. The rugby media is bored at this time of the year and will over hype anything
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Who can spark the fire? The big questions for the Blues to answer in 2024
The 2024 season beckons as an opportunity to reset with a chance to stamp their claim as true, hard-nosed contenders in Super Rugby.
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@Duluth said in Blues 2024:
I think there has been a small error from the Blues media people though. When this was announced they should've had Cotter, Tuipulotu & Papali'i available to answer questions
That might've delayed the announcement (not sure if Dalton is training again?)
The media person should've predicted the dumb 'Dalton dropped' headlines. The rugby media is bored at this time of the year and will over hype anything
If Cane is replaced as All Blacks captain, presumably you'd also have him at the ABs captain announcement this year?
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@Mr-Fish said in Blues 2024:
@Duluth said in Blues 2024:
I think there has been a small error from the Blues media people though. When this was announced they should've had Cotter, Tuipulotu & Papali'i available to answer questions
That might've delayed the announcement (not sure if Dalton is training again?)
The media person should've predicted the dumb 'Dalton dropped' headlines. The rugby media is bored at this time of the year and will over hype anything
If Cane is replaced as All Blacks captain, presumably you'd also have him at the ABs captain announcement this year?
Different situation, because unlike Papalii, Cane would be being dumped... unless of course Papalii really has been dumped and this is merely a PR spin.
