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@mariner4life said in Super Rugby News:
What was the last all-aussie derby you watched?
Probably 1996 or 97 ... actually ... umm ... never
Or Aus v SA game in Aus?
See previous answer.
Do you care? Really?
No. See previous answer.
And in answer to rest of your post: two words -"My Star".
Don't know if I've ever watched a non-finals Super game live from Africa except when kick off was at 6am NZT. Even in those days the VHS was the preferred means of viewing.
Test matches however are always watched live (if broadcast).
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Depending on whether TKB suffers from concussion symptoms after failing his concussion test last night, the Chiefs could have a big halfback problem if Finau gets suspended, with Weber already out. The reason is that Finlay Christie has been cited for stamping.
Other citings: Rebels captain Nic Stirzaker received a red card after two yellow cards against the Sharks and Sharks second five-eighth Andre Esterhuizen got a red card for a tip tackle.
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Finlay is big trouble I think. Being a ginger this is the opportunity they would have been waiting for to throw the book at him.
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Taranaki lock Leighton Price called into the Blues Super Rugby squad
GLENN MCLEAN
Last updated 14:07, April 23 2017Price, 28, played for Tukapa on Saturday as they beat New Plymouth Old Boys 57-20 has represented Taranaki, Hawke's Bay, Bay of Plenty and New Zealand Maori but has never played Super Rugby.
The Blues had a bye at the weekend and could not be contacted on Sunday. Tukapa coach Laurence Corlett confirmed Price had accepted an offer to join the franchise for the rest of the season.
According to Corlett, Price was contacted by Blues coach Tana Umaga about a month ago to see if he was interested in joining their wider training group.
Work commitments prevented him doing that but when Umaga contacted him last week and offered him a full contract for the remainder of the Super Rugby season he accepted.
Price left on Sunday to travel to Auckland where he will join the squad on Monday.
It is unclear who Price has replaced in the squad. The Blues, who sit bottom of the New Zealand conference with three wins from eight matches, are due to meet the Brumbies in Canberra next Sunday.
Corlett hoped to have Price available at some stage near the end of the premier club season but it was a case of waiting and see what happens.
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I'm assuming Tuipulotu is out for an extended period then.
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@African-Monkey Could be Tupou too.
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@Rocky-Rockbottom said in Super Rugby News:
"For me obviously there is a spot at the Blues," Black said
jesus, check out this guy, that obvious is it?, messrs I.West and Perofeta will be so glad that with a sweep of the hand you've dismissively consigned them to Super Rugby history. Shit he must be good.
Calm down. Francis is leaving so there clearly IS a spot at the Blues.
Add to that the Blues have obviously been in touch with him and possibly even offered him a "spot".Would be a very good signing for the Blues. With him and Perofeta they would have two promising young 10's. Depending on how much longer West lasts (is he only on a 1 year deal?) they may have Gatland to compete with the other guys into the future too.
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Rebels captain Nic Stirzaker has come off without a suspension after receiving a red card after two yellow cards for deliberate knockdowns. His situation was practically the same as Beauden Barrett's, so this is a consistent decision.
No news from the other two citings yet.
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@KiwiMurph said in Super Rugby News:
Blues or Chiefs. Surely this is a no-brainer. He will be a guaranteed starter for the Blues.
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@Billy-Tell said in Super Rugby News:
Blues or Chiefs. Surely this is a no-brainer. He will be a guaranteed starter for the Blues.
Yeah, I was surprised to see the Chiefs mentioned. Cooper may have other ideas but I'm sure DMac would want to move into 1st 5 next year. That also allows Stevenson to play in his preferred position of fullback. Otherwise, you risk losing the latter after the 2018 season.
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@Bovidae said in Super Rugby News:
Chiefs halfback Finlay Christie has been suspended for three weeks for stamping on an opponent in their 16-7 win over the Western Force in Perth on Saturday.
6 weeks halved for good behaviour and relative innocuous action?
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@Billy-Tell said in Super Rugby News:
@KiwiMurph said in Super Rugby News:
Blues or Chiefs. Surely this is a no-brainer. He will be a guaranteed starter for the Blues.
I'd be happy to have him, seems a decent ten.
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@Bovidae said in Super Rugby News:
Chiefs halfback Finlay Christie has been suspended for three weeks for stamping on an opponent in their 16-7 win over the Western Force in Perth on Saturday.
Dumb ginga.
Thankfully, two of those games are against the Sunwolves and Reds. Then again, we probably shouldn't take them that lightly given the Chiefs ability to play down at their opponents level over the last month or so.
Fingers crossed TKB makes a quick recovery.
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@Unco guess the issue is, who is next cab off the rank, cos he was your WTG or Dev 9 wasn't he?
