Blues vs Hurricanes
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@cgrant said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
Darry or McWhannell ? I liked what McWhannell brought from the bench against the Reds but he has my preference as a starter. He is pretty physical and his lineout work is top notch.
I really like McWhannell, but didn't have a great game starting last week, whereas Darry was strong when he came on.
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@Machpants said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
@Canes4life said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
You’d think for a day game like this Eden Park would get over 20k.
I'm gutted I can't make it down, day rugby!
only for the first half! Then it'll be getting darker...
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Zarn talking about this match:
super-rugby-pacific-zarn-sullivan-targets-return-as-blues-chase-top-spotIn that article it mentions that Perofeta is still injured
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@Duluth said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
Zarn talking about this match:
super-rugby-pacific-zarn-sullivan-targets-return-as-blues-chase-top-spotIn that article it mentions that Perofeta is still injured
A good read
Good to see Zarn recognise his attack is where he needs to improve
Forbes has been very good at 15 and sparked the Blues attack quite a lot.
The challenge is laid out for Zarn - up against the best fullback in the comp in Ruben Love.
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Yeah its always been his weakest area in comparison to other fullbacks. It's more about getting the balance right of when to have a crack IMO. He has an incredible boot and maybe over plays that slightly
I thought there were positive signs at the start of this season. When he opted to run it was decisive and he was using his size.. some very good passes putting others in space too
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Battle of potential All Black No.8s: Hoskins Sotutu vs Brayden Iose
The Blues and Hurricanes will met for the second time this season which will see All Black hopefuls Hoskins Sotutu and Brayden Iose play.
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@Duluth such a mouthwatering contest. I'm hoping both of them make the ABs tbh but this could be a mini AB trial.
I assume all AB coaches will be in the stands on Saturday taking note.
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@Canes4life said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
@Duluth such a mouthwatering contest. I'm hoping both of them make the ABs tbh but this could be a mini AB trial.
I assume all AB coaches will be in the stands on Saturday taking note.
I believe Ryan and McDonald are staying on with the NZ U/20s until after Sundays game v Australia.
The ABs are now putting a lot of effort in to the u/20 program looking for the next tier of players underneath the present ABs. -
Nah they've been working with the U20s, and that is for a short period, makes perfect sense. They get all the data and can watch a lot of SR games. I imagine that Razor will be there. Just 'cos it has become a big game you don't plan everything around it in advance
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@Chris I think this is good to start identifying areas that need work now, and look at ways to help move these kids along.
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@taniwharugby said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
@Chris I think this is good to start identifying areas that need work now, and look at ways to help move these kids along.
Yeah I agree it seems smart to me with an eye on the 2027 WC maybe.
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@Duluth surely Papali'i starts. Choat maybe on the bench instead of Segner?
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@Canes4life you nailed it. Zarn to 15. Akira back at 6. Beehre on the bench in place of McWhannell
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BLUES v HURRICANES
Saturday 11 May: Eden Park, Auckland (16:35)BLUES (1-15): Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Ricky Riccitelli, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Sam Darry, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papali'i, Hoskins Sotutu, Taufa Funaki, Harry Plummer, Caleb Clarke, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam, Mark Tele'a, Zarn Sullivan
RESERVES: Kurt Eklund, Joshua Fusitu'a, Angus Ta'avao, Josh Beehre, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Corey Evans, Cole Forbes
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Kianu Kereru-Symes, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields (c), Peter Lakai, Brayden Iose, TJ Perenara, Brett Cameron, Kini Naholo, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Ruben Love
RESERVES: Raymond Tuputupu, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Pasilio Tosi, Justin Sangster, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Richard Judd, Bailyn Sullivan
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Referees: Jono Bredin, Fraser Hannon
