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on form I think it should be those 3 anyway (Smith, Christie, Weber). I like Fakatava but he's coming off of a long injury lay off and he's still fairly loose in a lot of his work (loose carries, inconsistent in defence). One player that must infuriate Canes fans is Kirifi - I respect his...

The end on camera angle isn't going to look great for Clarke - it looked like he jumped into the running line of the MP (Moana Pasifika) winger - rather than just straight up. I'd really like to see Evans start next week with Rieko outside him - he looks a really promising young 12.

ESPN stats show Frizell made 6 tackles and missed 6 tackles. Meanwhile Blackadder made 24 tackles and missed 1. As good as Frizell's ball running was Blackadder outplayed him and was the best Crusader on the park. Agreed that Codie Taylor is really not playing well - form wise Samisoni has...

Jordie was a standout 12 at schoolboy and U20s - that was seen as his position. He's played 12 at Super Rugby before - last time he played 12 he won man of the match.

You can't keep everyone. Crusaders have a young Auckland 7 Corey Kellor who they like.

Hodgman should be in the ABs. Laulala should be out of the ABs. Young Funaki at 9 went well.

Blues named for tomorrow night. Good chance to see some young players.

Think you'll be pretty close to the mark there DP. Hodgman I don't think was listed as injured but perhaps has covid? He might be loosehead at 1. Lay could get a run too. Laulala could start at tighthead as he came off the bench vs Landers. I wouldn't be surprised to see Romano on Tuesday -...

Good games yesterday. Clarke and Sotutu were terrific for the Blues. Highlanders looked sharp second half despite being undermanned Crusaders too good. Chiefs really missed Narawa. He was brilliant in the win in Christchurch. Trask tries hard but is a huge step down from Narawa. Retallick...

Akira sustained a lisfranc foot fracture about 5-6 weeks ago so is probably out for at least a few more weeks. The plan with Karl after some offseason surgery was an April return. As for Plumtree - the Blues play 3 games in 10 days (play Moana Pasifika twice next week) so I'd expect Plumtree...

Finlay Christie not available. He has been one of the Blues best so that's a big loss. A possible debut for highly touted young 12 Corey Evans on the pine.

Chiefs deserving winners. Their attack troubled the Crusaders all game. The Crusaders midfield was targeted with great effect - catching out Ennor a number of times. According to ESPN Crusaders had to make 215 tackles and Chiefs had to make 96. It's all well and good for Tom Christie to rack...

Add Bryn Hall to that list. Unlucky not to have got a cap somewhere along the way.

Yep Big Karl out until April I believe.

Forgot about Heem. In theory seems like a solid choice at 12 (veteran, has experience in midfield, has decent size). Goodhue has been rested.

Akira lives in your head rent free. As for Perofeta - the thing for me is whether he can carry on his strong tackling from last weekend (always a weak point for him) and also whether he can show strong form later in the year as the weather worsens. His game suits open flowing games in March on...

You are forgetting T Tua. He's played 12 for Northland and looked sharp. Evans is another option but probably a year too soon.

From an ABs point of view through 3 rounds Arrow Up Taukeiaho, Christie, Clarke, Cane, Will Jordan, Arrow Down Bridge, Fakatava, Ennor, Ofa T