Blues 2024

[KiwiMurph]

@Duluth A very nice read. So pleased for Plummer.

[Winger]

@Machpants said in Blues 2024:

It is not an NZR Rule it is a SANZAAR rule, as it is their competition. And the rules are set, if you don't play before 1 April in the comp you can't play the finals - unless special circumstances.

This

Its a VG rule and it should be retained and followed. C4L mentioned Ardie and I agree. Bringing him back and dropping say Iose would undermine super rugby. Just when the crowds are coming back

[Duluth]

Worth noting the rule wouldn’t prevent the Blues theoretically calling up someone like Cruden (doubt he’d say yes)

[Duluth]

@KiwiMurph said in Blues 2024:

@Duluth A very nice read. So pleased for Plummer.

Yeah he had a lot of bad luck early. His general play was judged harder too because he had the goal kicking yips

[KiwiMurph]

@Duluth He has also put some distance on his punting this year

I'm wondering if working with O'Halloran has helped

[Chris]

I guess this puts this speculation to bed.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350290854/blues-bold-bid-bring-back-all-blacks-star-beauden-barrett-fails

[Kiwiwomble]

Good

[nzzp]

@Kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2024:

good

Good.

[Duluth]

They should call Cruden. He passes these regulations

Currently only two fit 10s in the squad

[Canes4life]

Not surprised. Blues bid to get Beaudy for the playoffs has failed.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350290854/blues-bold-bid-bring-back-all-blacks-star-beauden-barrett-fails

[Tim]

Taranaki tighthead prop (and ex Sacred Heart), Crusader Faletagoai, is playing club rugby for College Rifles in Auckland. Injury cover?

edit: He's also in the Auckland NPC Contenders squad, so maybe coming back to Auckland?

[Kirwan]

[nzzp]

@Kirwan well deserved. He's really perservered and seeing the benefits now. Stoked to see him succeed

[Kirwan]

@nzzp said in Blues 2024:

@Kirwan well deserved. He's really perservered and seeing the benefits now. Stoked to see him succeed

I’ve always been a fan, but this is the first year I’ve thought he could be an All Black. A ten that can tackle is a novelty these days.

His kicking game has been awesome.

[gt12]

Excellent choice. I think he has to be very very close to an AB jersey - I'd actually like to see how he would go at that level given his body size and capability to cover 12.

My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.

[Duluth]

@gt12 said in Blues 2024:

My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.

We already know the answer

[gt12]

@Duluth said in Blues 2024:

@gt12 said in Blues 2024:

My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.

We already know the answer

I think we do, but it's an interesting test. To be fair, if they pick Havili as a 12 who covers 10, maybe that's justified if they go with Dmac, Barrett, Perofeta.

I personally would select Plummer ahead of Perofeta as this stage though, and if they choose 3 10s, we don't really need extra 10 cover.

[Canes4life]

@Kirwan said in Blues 2024:

If the Blues go on and win the title does Plummer keep his spot over Beaudy next year? Would be pretty brutal if he was dropped.

[Kirwan]

I dont't get the BB hate (well I guess I do from Canes fans). He'll be a strong option at fullback, and a great backup ten. Just looking at the injuries this year at ten, having three quality options is great for the squad.

If Plummer keeps this form up the person who should be worried is Perofeta.

[Frank]

@Kirwan
I think Perofeta is already well behind Plummer.