Super Rugby News
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<p>Ngatai is still out as he isn't in the Chiefs squad to travel to Fiji.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.chiefs.co.nz/news/news/latest-news/228-gallagher-chiefs-travelling-squad-named-for-fiji-fixture'>http://www.chiefs.co.nz/news/news/latest-news/228-gallagher-chiefs-travelling-squad-named-for-fiji-fixture</a></p>
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<p><span>Mitchell Brown (Taranaki) and Jacob Skeen (Waikato) join the squad as replacement players for the Gallagher Chiefs remaining games. </span></p> -
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<p>James Tucker isn't mentioned as being injured, but hasn't made the list to travel to Fiji. Does anyone what is happening with him?</p>
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<p>He was unavailable due to injury for the Welsh game so perhaps a typo. Tucker would make this trip ahead of Skeen. Seu would be the backup lock now.</p> -
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<p>12 and 13 are real problem areas for the Blues. Who would you start?? Francis and Sau??</p>
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<p>Hopefully for the Blues sake they get all their injury problems out the way this year and get a clean run next year.</p>
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<p>Time to blood Michael Little I think. We don't have much to play for so I wouldn't mind seeing him given a crack.</p> -
<p>he looked decent on Friday, although he was opposite an 18 year old in his first year of senior rugby I think.</p>
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<p>Ive never seen Michael Little play. Looking at the guy he looks like he wouldn't add too much punch in the midfield?? Would you pair Francis and Little together or would you have Little and Sa'u??</p>
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<p>Ive never seen Michael Little play. Looking at the guy he looks like he wouldn't add too much punch in the midfield?? Would you pair Francis and Little together or would you have Little and Sa'u??</p>
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<p>Yeah looks quite small but he looked ok for North Harbour. Certainly not scared of contact from what I've seen of him. I'd have Francis and Little as I don't really rate Sa'u although we could always try Nanai at centre if we were to go from left-field which I wouldn't mind seeing in the future. I can see Nanai's career going the same way as Moala's where in a few years once he puts on more bulk, we could see him moving in 1. I hope to see him get a run there at some point in the Mitre 10 cup this year.</p> -
<p>That combination may struggle to cope with the one two punch of Aso (Starting) and Laumape (Coming off the bench) if it is a dry night. The Blues combination may just lack that size too make any real impact. However if it rains they may offer a kicking game that could really suit the conditions.</p>
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<p>I can't wait for this last month of Super Rugby and I really hope the Chiefs do one on the Crusaders in Fiji to really close the gap.</p> -
<p>Strong indications are that Barrett will remain a Hurricane. </p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/81498932/hurricanes-confident-of-resigning-star-playmaker-beauden-barrett '>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/81498932/hurricanes-confident-of-resigning-star-playmaker-beauden-barrett </a></p> -
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<p>Ive never seen Michael Little play. Looking at the guy he looks like he wouldn't add too much punch in the midfield?? Would you pair Francis and Little together or would you have Little and Sa'u??</p>
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<p>He's a lot bigger than his old man - he just needs to put on a bit of weight. </p> -
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<p>Strong indications are that Barrett will remain a Hurricane. </p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/81498932/hurricanes-confident-of-resigning-star-playmaker-beauden-barrett '>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/81498932/hurricanes-confident-of-resigning-star-playmaker-beauden-barrett </a></p>
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<p>As expected. The media just wont give up on linking first fives to the Blues.</p> -
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<p>As expected. The media just wont give up on linking first fives to the Blues.</p>
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<p>The media as in John Kirwan. That bloke needs to move on!!</p> -
<p>so the media ask SJK about if and why the Blues should sign BB, should he ignore them?</p>
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<p>Media ask questions, they create the news or buzz, even if there is no substance to it.</p>
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<p>Blues have a few decent 10s in the region, whether they can make the step up...like the look of what I saw of Breen at 10 on Friday, good acquisitiion for Northland, and possibly the Blues.</p> -
<p>of course he wants him there...plenty of our ex-ABs make dicks of themselves with thier opinions...</p>
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<p>I see some tearing Marshall a new one for saying Keiren Read has a tougher job than John Key....</p> -
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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Zac Guildford has opted to return to NZ after the Waratahs welcomed <span style="color:rgb(102,102,102);">Taqele Naiyaravoro</span> back into the squad.</span></span></p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.waratahs.com.au/Waratahs/News/NewsArticle/tabid/157/ArticleID/17228/NSW-Waratahs-welcome-back-powerful-winger-Taqele-Naiyaravoro.aspx'>http://www.waratahs.com.au/Waratahs/News/NewsArticle/tabid/157/ArticleID/17228/NSW-Waratahs-welcome-back-powerful-winger-Taqele-Naiyaravoro.aspx</a></p>
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<p> Unfortunately once again there are more issues at play with Guildford than just rugby</p>
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<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.16px;">Troubled former All Blacks winger Zac Guildford has left the NSW Waratahs for "wellbeing reasons", with coach Daryl Gibson saying the club did everything it could to help him but admitted they "probably cared for him on a personal level too much". </span><br><br><span style="margin:0px;font-size:12.16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/all-black-guildford-leaves-waratahs-20160627-gpsin6.html#ixzz4ClXcVlVM'>http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/all-black-guildford-leaves-waratahs-20160627-gpsin6.html#ixzz4ClXcVlVM</a> </span></blockquote> -
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<p> Unfortunately once again there are more issues at play with Guildford than just rugby</p>
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<p>Sadly, it was to be expected. Having a close relative who suffers from alcoholism and depression, I know mental illness is a curse and a life-long sentence. It's hard to see someone struggle with himself - and with life - on a daily basis. So good on Gibson and the Tahs for trying. Can only hope the Mako$ will genuinely try as well and that ZG finds a way to cope better with his illness closer to home and family. It's clear that it's not going to be easy.</p>
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<p>Also hoping that the ignorant NZ media trolls will leave him alone ...</p> -
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<p>It's a bit more than that, jk is on the breakdown rugby show in sky each week<br><br>
Several times he's made a dick of himself shouting about how Barrett should be at the blues</p>
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<p>Highlanders news:<br>
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<p>Marty Banks, Shane Christie, Liam Squire and Daniel Lienert-Brown have all been ruled out of the final leg of the defending champion's tour to Buenos Aires, where they play the Jaguares for the first time on Sunday [NZ time].<br>
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On a positive note for the Highlanders, who are fourth in the New Zealand conference and in possession of the final wildcard berth in the Australasian group, an All Black contingent comprising Ben and Aaron Smith, Waisake Naholo and Malakai Fekitoa join the squad in Buenos Aires.<br>
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Loose forward James Lentjes and prop Craig Millar are also bolstering the squad as injury cover.</p>
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<p> <br><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/81723564/injuries-hit-highlanders-with-four-heading-home-from-south-africa'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/81723564/injuries-hit-highlanders-with-four-heading-home-from-south-africa</a></p> -
J.T.A and Blade Thomson are both out for the season. Isaia Walker-Leawere comes into the squad for Thomson for the remainder of the season.
