Blues v Reds

[Kirwan]

@KiwiMurph said in Blues v Reds:

Strong side on paper.

Not convinced they have the 10 and 15 around the right way on 2022 form.

Perofeta has been good this year going forward, but BB has led the team well in the tougher matches. That contribution is being massively underated on the Fern.

[Duluth]

The team is confirmed on the Blues site now

Only injured players are Plummer & Goodhue

BLUES CHASE STRONG PERFORMANCE IN FINAL REGULAR SEASON CLASH AT EDEN PARK — Blues Rugby

There is a relatively settled look to the Blues team for their final regular season clash in the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. They host the Queensland Reds at Eden Park on Saturday at 7.05pm, with the Australian visitors fully committed as they are in a fight with the Chiefs, Waratahs and

[Tim]

Any news on when Goodhue might be back?

[Frank]

For all the talk of Zarn Sullivan - it seems he plays 2nd string to Perofeta at fullback.

[nzzp]

@Frank said in Blues v Reds:

For all the talk of Zarn Sullivan - it seems he plays 2nd string to Perofeta at fullback.

Perofeta's playing really good rugby at the moment. But yeah - a bit surprised to see Zarn struggling to break into the side.

[African Monkey]

@Frank Pretty hard to leave Perofeta out tbh.

[Duluth]

In general I prefer the Blues when Sullivan is at the back. His kicking game gets them so much easy field position.

However he's been a little untidy recently and Perofeta is in career best form.

[cgrant]

Is Lam injured ?

[Duluth]

@cgrant said in Blues v Reds:

Is Lam injured ?

Not listed as injured

I prefer him to Telea but they’re both playing well. Heem covers more positions on the bench.

[Bones]

@Duluth said in Blues v Reds:

In general I prefer the Blues when Sullivan is at the back. His kicking game gets them so much easy field position.

However he's been a little untidy recently and Perofeta is in career best form.

Boot Vs playmaker I guess there. Bring the boot on to pin them back once the playmaker has got you the points.

[chimoaus]

I thought Perofeta was excellent last week and would actually prefer him at 10 over BB purely on form. Guess we will see what happens this weekend.

[Crazy Horse]

@chimoaus said in Blues v Reds:

I thought Perofeta was excellent last week and would actually prefer him at 10 over BB purely on form. Guess we will see what happens this weekend.

Perofeta has started two games at 10 this season? If my memory serves me they were both against struggling teams that the Blues were expected to steam role and they did. Perofeta looked good. But don't forget who the opposition was. BB probably would have looked like a champion too.

[Duluth]

A few comments about selections

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300587158/stephen-perofeta-tom-robinson-men-on-move-for-blues-in-super-rugby-pacific

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Coventry on Robinson

“We spoke about Aki (Akira Ioane) coming back and where do we fit Tom in,” explained Coventry, who oversees the big men. “He put his hand up and said ‘I’ve played plenty of lock for Northland before I became a 6 here’, and he’s doing a good job."

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Coventry on Tucker

“He had a marvellous game last week – his support play and calling of the lineout were outstanding. He’s been waiting for an opportunity to get successive performances under his belt, and deserves this”

I suspect Romano is still rated above Tucker, but another big game from Tucker this week could change that

[Duluth]

Tab odds:

Blues 1.06
Reds 7.00

Points start 20.5

Obviously the Blues should be favourites but those odds are surprising. Particularly when the Reds have JOC and Paisami back

[Canes4life]

@Duluth they've also lost Tupou, McReight and Wilson ontop of losing Liam Wright, so the Blues should win comfortably if they dominate that green looking Reds pack upfront.

[Chris]

Blues by Thooousands

[chimoaus]

@Chris said in Blues v Reds:

Blues by Thooousands

If they lose I'm blaming you 😉

[antipodean]

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[Tim]

Stuff

[Nogusta]

I think Rieko could be off injured