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Sean Withy banned for three weeks -
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360646752/highlanders-no-8-sean-withy-banned-three-weeks-kneeing-opponent-face

Stephen Perofeta has transferred to Auckland NPC.

Patrick Tuifua to Toulon -

Benjamin Larrue

Accueil - RCT - Rugby Club Toulonnais

Le Rugby Club Toulonnais est heureux d’annoncer la signature de Patrick Tuifua, jeune talent prometteur du rugby international au poste de 3ème Ligne, qui rejoindra l’effectif Rouge & Noir pour les trois prochaines saisons. Originaire de Nouvelle-Calédonie, ce joueur au profil unique est...

NZ u20 hooker Vernon Bason is training with the team this week -

At 42, Ma'a Nonu just played for Toulon and is now the oldest player ever to play in the top 14.

@Duluth The worst part is of the 12 on the injured list maybe 8 or 9 of them would likely have been in our top match day 23.

Super Rugby Pacific Injury List: Round 6

Blues
PJ Sheck (shoulder)
Zarn Sullivan (foot)
Ben Ake (shoulder)
Beauden Barrett (hand)
Adrian Choat (knee)
Taufa Funaki (shoulder)
Reon Paul (shoulder)
Ricky Riccitelli (chest)
Ofa Tu’ungafasi (neck)
Anton Segner (concussion)
Sam Darry (shoulder, season)
AJ Lam (leg)

Brumbies
David Feliuai (concussion/round 7)
Tuaina Taii Tualima (dengue/TBC)
Charlie Cale (back/TBC - long-term)
Ben O’Donnell (hamstring/TBC - long-term)
Tevita Alatini (ACL/TBC - long-term)
Harry Vella (ACL/TBC - long-term)

Chiefs
Simon Parker, Knee, Short-term
Anton Lienert-Brown, Leg, Short-term
Josh Lord, Knee, Mid-term
Rameka Poihipi, Knee, Season
Kaleb Trask, Hamstring, Mid-term
Etene Nanai-Seturo, Hamstring, Long-term
Liam Coombes-Fabling, Knee, Mid-term
Fiti Sa, Shoulder, Long-term
Wallace Sititi, Knee, Long-term
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Shoulder, Short-term

Crusaders
Dom Gardiner (Hamstring/ 2 weeks)
Johnny McNicholl (Hamstring/ 2-4 weeks)
Ethan Blackadder (Quad/TBC)
Kershawl Sykes-Martin (Knee/ 3 weeks)
George Bell (Foot/season)
Braydon Ennor (Hamstring/TBC)
Finlay Brewis (Shoulder/season)

Fijian Drua
Selestino Ravutaumada (HIA)
Epeli Momo (Knee)

Highlanders
Oliver Haig (Foot / 3 weeks )
Jonah Lowe (ACL / 1-2 weeks )
Cameron Millar (Concussion / 1-2 weeks)
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (Neck / 3-4 weeks)
Folau Fakatava (Hamstring / 1-2 weeks)
Hugh Renton (Groin / 1-2 weeks)

Moana Pasifika
Ardie Savea (hamstring)
James Lay (elbow)
Julian Savea (knee)
Lotu Inisi (hamstring)
Sione Havili Talitui (ankle)
Neria Fomai (knee/season)
Danny Toala (knee)
Solomon Alaimalo (shoulder)

NSW Waratahs
Jake Gordon (medial ligament)
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (toe)
Lalakai Foketi (groin)
Fergus Lee-Warner (foot)
Lucas Ripley (shoulder)

Queensland Reds
Jock Campbell
Matt Faessler
Josh Flook
Matt Gibbon
Frankie Goldsbrough
Mason Gordon
Isaac Henry
Will McCulloch
Fraser McReight
Josh Nasser
Liam Wright

Western Force
Harry Johnson-Holmes (knee)
Bayley Kuenzle (knee)
Harry Hoopert (knee)
Divad Palu (shoulder)
Matt Proctor (shoulder)
Papillon Sevele (knee)

@Bovidae painfully amateur. How can the Canes not have a yellow jersey available. Surely someone is racing back to base as we speak to retrieve the yellow kit.

@MiketheSnow Do they come in Blues ?

Baby Blues

Sad that Tito Harris is injured, His pace and experience could have been a difference maker.
Lock Tevita Tatafu is apparently 6'9 tall (according to St Peters Instagram in June last year, so he may be 6'10 plus by now!)

AFEAKI TO LEAD BLUES U20s COACHING GROUP — Blues Rugby

Former All Black and current North Harbour NPC head coach, Ben Afeaki, will lead a strong team of coaches for the Blues Under-20 team to contest the Super Rugby U20 Tournament in Taupo next week. The third annual tournament will be staged in Taupo against U20 squads from the Chiefs, Hurricanes, Cru

Afeaki will be supported by assistant coaches Jeff Ierome, Matt Howling and Ian Robinson.
The U20s Blues final squad will be announced this week.

@Bovidae said in Blues v Brumbies:

Some chatter from the U20 game. Barrett has a broken hand

Confirmation -

The Blues medical team has confirmed that Beauden Barrett, who was forced out of the game at halftime, has suffered a hand fracture.

The injury requires ongoing assessment before determining details of treatment or time required for recovery.

We’ll update when we can

Super Rugby Pacific Injury list: Round 4

Blues
Kurt Eklund (groin)
Laghlan McWhannell (leg)
PJ Sheck (shoulder)
Zarn Sullivan (foot)
Stephen Perofeta (calf)
Ben Ake (shoulder)
Hoskins Sotutu (suspended)
Dalton Papali’i (head injury)
James Mullan (head injury)
Sam Darry (shoulder, season)
Reon Paul (shoulder)
Taufa Funaki (shoulder)
Adrian Choat (knee)

Brumbies
Noah Lolesio (concussion/round five)
Rob Valetini (hamstring tear/TBC)
Tevita Alatini (knee/TBC)
Ben O’Donnell (hamstring/TBC)
Harry Vella (knee/TBC)
Tuaina Taii Tualima (dengue/TBC)

Chiefs
Damian McKenzie, Knee, Short term
Josh Lord, Knee, Mid-term (4-6 weeks)
Luke Jacobson, Facial injury, Short-term
Rameka Poihipi, Knee, Season
Kaleb Trask, Hamstring, Mid-term (4-6 weeks)
Etene Nanai-Seturo, Hamstring, Long-term
Liam Coombes-Fabling, Knee, Mid-term (4-6 weeks)
Fiti Sa, Shoulder, Long-term
Wallace Sititi, Knee, Long-term
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Shoulder, Short-term

Crusaders
George Bell (toe/foot / season)
Kershawl Sykes-Martin (knee / 4 weeks)
Finlay Brewis (shoulder / season)
Rivez Reihana (ankle / 1-2 weeks)
Seb Calder (AC joint / 1-2 weeks)
Quentin Strange (Pec/hamstring / 1-2 weeks)
Dom Gardiner (hamstring / 3-5 weeks)
Jamie Hannah (shoulder / 4-6 weeks)
Aki Tuivailala (finger / 1-2 weeks)
Johnny McNicholll (hamstring / 3-5 weeks)
Noah Hotahm (ankle/ 5 weeks)

Fijian Drua
Epeli Momo (Knee)

Hurricanes
Zach Gallagher (Achilles / round 5)
Daniel Sinkinson (hamstring / round
Lucas Cashmore (knee / round 5-7)
Brett Cameron (knee / season)
Asafo Aumua (foot / round 5-7)
Tyrel Lomax (ankle / round 5)
Kade Banks (concussion / round five)
Raymond Tuputupu (concussion / round five)
Devan Flanders (ankle / round 14)
Tjay Clarke (shoulder/ round 9)
Riley Higgins (hand / round 7)
Billy Proctor (Achilles / TBC)

Moana Pasifika
Fine Inisi (quad)
Julian Savea (knee)
Neria Fomai (knee/out for season)
Sione Havili Talitui (ankle)
Tito Tuipulotu (knee)

NSW Waratahs
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (toe)
Lalakai Foketi (groin)
Fergus Lee-Warner (foot)
Lucas Ripley (shoulder)

Queensland Reds
Jock Campbell
Josh Flook
Matt Gibbon
Mason Gordon
Isaac Henry
Will McCulloch
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
Seru Uru
Hunter Paisami (suspension)

Western Force
Harry Johnson-Holmes (knee)
Bayley Kuenzle (knee)
Harry Hoopert (knee)
Divad Palu (shoulder)
Matt Proctor (shoulder)
Papillon Sevele (knee)

@Left-Right-Out-0 I was not aware of dates, I Just reported what the post said - maybe it is a typo?
"Introducing your Blues u20 training squad for 2025
Look out for the final squad to play in Taupō which will be named in a couple of weeks 🤝"