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Jona Nareki should be on the AB radar. He has been the standout left wing. His huge left foot punt doesn't hurt either.

Ofa wasn't rested. He was injured. Agreed that Brumbies attack was really poor. Tahs and Reds have the two best attacks of the Aus teams by far. Blues defence is nice and physical though. Good stuff.

Yep Gamble was brilliant. So much so that I think he might have ended Blake Gibson's Blues career in comparison - Gibson is at best the 3rd choice 7 now. The difference in quality of the two benches was quite apparent - Blues were able to bring on ABs (Hodgman, Papali'i, Tuipulotu) and highly...

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Pretty sure that was every Blues fan at the ground!

BB replaces Otere and I can see RTS (Roger Tuivasa-Sheck) replacing Heem or even Faiane at 12 (all signs point to Faiane going oveseas). It was interesting that Lam switched to the right wing when Telea came on last night. Otere might go back down?

Enjoyed being at the game. Having a proper halfback, a genuine 12, a promising fullback and two fit wingers meant the Blues were able to take advantage of their forward dominance. Speaking of forwards Sotutu has found his form over the past month. Such a skillful player. Not sure where the...

Whilst cold it doesn't look like rain will be an issue.

Yeah he left Napier Boys and went to Kings in Auckland for his last few years of school and has stayed in the Auckland/Blues system ever since. His brother is on the bench for the Chiefs vs the Force.

Happy with this team actually.

To me the combo they should look to try is 12 Havili 13 ALB Both have been in excellent form in those positions in Super this year.

Problem with Scrafton is his discipline is woeful - walking penalty magnet.

Those odds are ridiculous.

Well hopefully the Goodhue at 12 plan is now shelved - he's a 13 only.

Unfortunately for all involved Pickerill is the ref.

Whilst the props haven't been as dominant as they should have been on paper - largely the forwards have been fine. It's the backline and general attacking game plan that's been the Blues problem this year. Both have been woeful.

He had opportunities (7 test starts) and never nailed down his spot. Good Super Rugby player but his game never translated to test rugby. I thought the Bledisloe in Brisbane last year was an example of this - he just had no impact on the game and the times he did run the ball he was easily...

Narawa is out injured for a couple of months - picked up an injury playing club rugby on the weekend. I'd have Rieko at 13 otherwise I really like the 23. I have a feeling Hodgman still has 1 more week of suspension too because the Blues didn't make the final (though perhaps they were able...

Not particularly confident in the Blues. I can see Leon going ultra conservative and selecting based on short term rather than the best interests of the Blues.

Highlanders one-two punch at halfback is so good. Probably the best game Mitch Hunt has ever played. Bridge and Jordan were awful.