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<p>holy fuck. We're going to be down to club players in the tight 5 soon. bad year for injuries. </p>
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<p>Is Ritchie available????? I just know He can play anywhere...</p>
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<p>I suspect not - but, as far as I know, Kane Hames still is.</p>
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<p>Given some of the shit I've seen in my limited viewing this year it remains an absolute source of mystery to me.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Chris B." data-cid="566710" data-time="1458717981"><p>I suspect not - but, as far as I know, Kane Hames still is.<br><br>
Given some of the shit I've seen in my limited viewing this year it remains an absolute source of mystery to me.</p></blockquote>
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The answer to that mystery was posted today. Your mission should you choose to accept is to find that post and read it. -
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<p>The answer to that mystery was posted today. Your mission should you choose to accept is to find that post and read it.</p>
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<p>maybe even in THIS very thread... :think:</p> -
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<p>The answer to that mystery was posted today. Your mission should you choose to accept is to find that post and read it.</p>
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<p>I don't have time at the moment to read all the stuff you Nick Willis' post! :)</p> -
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<p>Many of us wondered why Kane Hames wasn't named in any Super Rugby team and where he was playing now. This article gives the answer. <br>
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<p>In the words of Samuel L. Jackson - "Mf"!</p> -
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<p>Toeava will be jobless in a few weeks when Nick Abendanon returns from injury. I would have liked to see him drafted in the Canes to replace NMS.</p>
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<p>Only for the remainder of the Top14 season. Toeava already has a contract with Clermont for the next few seasons.</p>
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<p><em>Edit: </em>sorry, I can't read, and missed the last bit of your 2nd sentence ...</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Chris B." data-cid="566713" data-time="1458718592"><p>I don't have time at the moment to read all the stuff you Nick Willis' post! :)</p></blockquote>
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<p>You have been very quiet of late Chris. You need to sort your priorities out.</p>
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<p>Radio Sport just tweeted that Israel Dagg and Ged Robinson have been called into the Crusaders squad for the game against the Force. This is to replace David Havili and Ben Funnell, who got injured during the game against the Lions.</p>
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<p>Too bad Dagg has next to no chance of being an All Black again with superstar Damian surpassing him big time. Daggs only chance is if we are hit by a long run of injuries.</p>
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<p>Blues injuries update:</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11616348'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11616348</a><br>
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<p>The Blues could have Jerome Kaino back from injury against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday but Patrick Tuipulotu's fractured hand suffered in the gritty victory over the Jaguares is a blow that will outweigh the possible return of their skipper.</p>
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<p>Kaino will be checked today before a training plan is put in place following a shoulder injury suffered in the draw against the Reds a fortnight ago which the Blues medical staff conservatively thought would sideline him for a month.</p>
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<p>In his absence, his senior teammates acquitted themselves well during the 24-16 victory over the Argentines at QBE North Harbour Stadium on Saturday, in particular hooker James Parsons, prop Charlie Faumuina, loose forward Steven Luatua, centre Rene Ranger and Tuipulotu, so the news that the big lock will be out for one to two weeks is a blow.</p>
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<p>It could be that coach Tana Umaga puts Luatua back at lock alongside Josh Bekhuis for his team's next match at FMG Waikato Stadium, with either Kaino or Joe Edwards at blindside flanker and Akira Ioane at No8. Tanerau Latimer's continued recovery from a calf problem after his arrival from Japan - he is likely to play club rugby in a fortnight - should mean Blake Gibson keeps the No7 jersey.</p>
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<p>Loosehead prop Nic Mayhew is another casualty of the match in Albany and his knee injury is likely to keep him out for two to three weeks.</p>
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<p>With second-five Piers Francis and halfback Bryn Hall on light training duties this week due to elbow sprains, the Blues medics will be kept busy. But the important thing for the Blues is they managed to close out a match for the first time since their round one win over the Highlanders.</p>
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<p>Brendon Edmonds has a ligament strain and will miss a few weeks.</p>
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<p>Kane Hames has joined the Chiefs as injury cover (unofficially - he still has to pass all the medicals and all that).</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/sport/78514520/tasmans-hames-headed-north-to-link-up-with-chiefs-super-rugby-team'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/sport/78514520/tasmans-hames-headed-north-to-link-up-with-chiefs-super-rugby-team</a></p> -
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<p>Kane Hames has joined the Chiefs as injury cover (unofficially - he still has to pass all the medicals and all that).</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/sport/78514520/tasmans-hames-headed-north-to-link-up-with-chiefs-super-rugby-team'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/sport/78514520/tasmans-hames-headed-north-to-link-up-with-chiefs-super-rugby-team</a></p>
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<p>Did anyone get to the bottom of why he seemed to be mysteriously dropped from the Highlanders squad?</p>
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<p>Or was it pure form?</p>
