Blues v Highlanders
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@mofitzy_ There was a rumour on here pre season that Pierce was off to the Chiefs with Mafileo. Then we were told by someone that he had re-signed for one season only and would then be looking elsewhere if chances don't come. There's always seemed to be some sort of disconnect between Pierce and Coventry. Coventry rarely started him for Harbour, even starting inexperienced rookies ahead of him alongside Cowley-Tuioti. I know his first two seasons with the Blues were affected by injury but he's made only seven appearances in three seasons, with maybe one start? Makes me wonder if there is a perceived training, fitness or attitude problem because the few times he has got a run for the Blues he appears to contribute well on the field. Mystery. At 122kgs, 203cm (wiki stats) and still only 23 years old I think he would be a good fit at the Chiefs or Canes.
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@daffy-jaffy the Canes could do with some height, other than Ardie of course...
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bit of a change around, i thought MMT had been firing quite well
Collins might have been my preferred 13 once paea got injured but im nervous for his first start of the year against a good blues team
and i'll say it every week..sio? another card last week and still starts, whats TUJ got to do to get a run?
and no Alaimalo, will have t have a look around to see if he has an injury
is it me or does Hugh Renton look like hes in his earl 40's, 24?!
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@kiwiwomble said in Blues v Highlanders:
and no Alaimalo, will have t have a look around to see if he has an injury
If he isn't injured his move south is going well. Not!
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@kiwiwomble said in Blues v Highlanders:
bit of a change around, i thought MMT had been firing quite well
Bit of rotation. It’s only the Blues...
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i think the forwards are an improvement from previous weeks bar Dixon/coltman so hoping we wont get bossed around too much
I think this is pretty much the backline from the second pre season game so hopefully there is some familiarity there
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Renton's still only 24. It seems a lifetime back when he was at the Canes. Had bad luck with injuries but hes looked good coming on. I will watch with interest to see how he goes
Likewise CGB (watching with interest) as he's in his right position now. As is Hunt
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not this game obviously but Alaimalo obviously not injured
good to see Ayden Johnstone and PPP back playing as well as and Hineno gettign on the pitch
pretty strong team
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@kiwiwomble that Bravehearts midfield looks good.
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@kiwiwomble With Namatahi Waa also wearing a Highlanders jersey this weekend, there are just as many Magpies at the Highlanders as at the Hurricanes! We may as well join the franchise!
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Strange that MacDonald starts at hooker ahead of Jackson, the contracted player.
Holland on the bench. He's the giant Dutch lock who played for CBHS last year.
