Blues 2022
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RTS on Tana's podcast.
It's a few weeks old but it's a good listen.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NWR1PWUIeElKLJqiPzkeA?si=elcIG_qNRvWG1Putff9pPA
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Assuming Barrett is out, what will the 23 be?
I like having Choat off the bench against the Highlanders. Got to imagine that the Highlanders will really target the breakdown to give themselves a chance. Two loose forwards on the bench? Papalii, Sotutu, Robinson, and Plumtree all look pretty fit though. Do we have a good jackler we can put on the bench?
Pretty much an unchanged side from the last game, but would like to see Romano have a game off.
1 Hodgman
2 Eklund
3 Laulala
4 Darry
5 Goodhue
6 Robinson (if fully fit)/Plumtree
7 Papalii
8 Sotutu
9 Christie
10 Perofeta
11 Clarke
12 Heem
13 Ioane
14 Telea probably still first choice, but would be a good opportunity to try Lam or Kneepkens
15 Sullivan16 Vikena (more impact off the bench)
17 Lam (looked decent in his first game)
18 Tu'ungafasi (should he get a start?)
19 Tucker (looked good last game, could push for a start?)
20 Choat
21 Nock
22 Tele'a/Tua/Evans
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@daffy-jaffy said in Blues 2022:
Anyone know if there is chatter around the Blues or Auckland giving Sullivan opportunities at 10 yet? I haven't read anything. He seems to have future test player written all over him but I am not sure his style suits what the ABs have been looking for.
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@gt12 said in Blues 2022:
@tim said in Blues 2022:
Doesn’t sound like Zarn will be seen as a 10 from that article.
That sounds more like speculation on Hinton's part than any direct quotes from Leon.
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Blues injury report 👨⚕️
Akira Ioane (Foot, lis franc) - 3 weeks
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Shoulder & Hamstring) - 3 weeks
Sam Darry (Ankle) - 1 week
Beauden Barrett and Josh Goodhue are facing HIA protocols this weekend
Harry Plummer (Shoulder) - Season -
@daffy-jaffy pleased to see Akira is a few weeks away. Those could be a long term injury
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@daffy-jaffy said in Blues vs Moana Pasifika 2022:
Akira Ioane (Foot, lis franc) - 3 weeks
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Shoulder & Hamstring) - 3 weeksSo these guys will miss the away games against the Chiefs and Crusaders but be back for the games against the Aussies
At least with all the injuries and interruptions the squad should be fresh for the end of the SR season
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Watching that video again and the bemused look on Nepo's face makes me wonder if he has a brain injury of his own.
If you dive into a ruck shoulder first to clear someone attacking the ball you may as well put money on getting carded to pay for your holiday.
