Match thread

Duluth

1. Joshua Fusitu’a (32)
2. Ricky Riccitelli (46)
3. Marcel Renata (61)
4. Patrick Tuipulotu (capt) (119)
5. Laghlan McWhannell (18)
6. Anton Segner (33)
7. Dalton Papali’i (92)
8. Hoskins Sotutu (74)
9. Taufa Funaki (31)
10. Beauden Barrett (39)
11. AJ Lam (53)
12. Xavi Taele (3)
13. Rieko Ioane (123)
14. Cole Forbes (25)
15. Corey Evans (23)

Reserves: 16. Kurt Eklund (70), 17. Mason Tupaea (6), 18. Angus Ta’avao (77), 19. Josh Beehre (22), 20. Adrian Choat (50), 21. Finlay Christie (63), 22. Harry Plummer (84), 23. Zarn Sullivan (40)

Duluth

Good to see Funaki remain the starting halfback and Nock dropped for being a retard

Duluth

Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge (c), Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Joseva Tamani, Isoa Tuwai, Kitione Salawa, Simione Kuruvoli, Kemu Valetini, Taniela Rakuro, Inia Tabuavou, Vuate Karawalevu, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ponipate Loganimasi

Replacements: Tevita Ikanivere, Peni Ravai, Samuela Tawake, Sailosi Vukalokalo, Elia Canakiavata, Philip Baselala, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Isikeli Rabitu

Weather in Suva, tomorrow doesn't look flash, heavy rain,

Duluth

@george33 said in Drua v Blues:

Weather in Suva, tomorrow doesn't look flash, heavy rain,

The Blues should be happy about that. A bit cooler and less risk of gassing in a game with loads of movement

Duluth

Kicking off soon

nzzp

If course we run into the Highlander and and drua after they lose someone important to them.

Could be tough

Tim

Apparently it is 25C and 89% humidity right now in Suva.

Bones

That very clearly went back.

antipodean

Doesn't a knock-on have to travel forward?

Yes he lost it. Backwards. Umm

I think the drua are going to get spanked, that was appalling

Bones

Renata has really hit form this year eh, looks bloody fit too. Age will count against him for the ABs though I guess.

Paps released, but didn't get back to feet. Penalty

antipodean

Good option Beaudy - just throw it away.

Bones

The superior skill and experience of Barrett strikes again.

How can such a talented first five be such an average kicker off the tee ?

Tim

Body position was a bit high from some of those ball carriers.

Bones

Good to see future highlanders best ever loose forward getting some game time.

antipodean

Where's the crowd?

Berry not prepared to penalise the Drua players lying in the ruck area
Let’s see how consistent he is ?

Tim

Great kick chase Papalii.

@Tim said in Drua v Blues:

Body position was a bit high from some of those ball

Half back is clearing from the ruck into their heads, not helping

Tim

Lock at halfback gives hospital pass. Blues need more organisation, stop using the backs so flat.

Bones

BB doing his best to be involved in every Blues turnover.

I wish Rieko could run with the ball without having to tuck and duck.

Tim

@Bones He's standing so flat, and it's just straight along the line passes without variations and dummy runners.

antipodean

Cleans need to be much better. Taele having as much impact as a wet lettuce leaf at the ruck.

antipodean

@Tim said in Drua v Blues:

@Bones He's standing so flat, and it's just straight along the line passes without variations and dummy runners.

Whoever is the attack coach at the Blues needs to be sacked.

@antipodean said in Drua v Blues:

@Tim said in Drua v Blues:

@Bones He's standing so flat, and it's just straight along the line passes without variations and dummy runners.

Whoever is the attack coach at the Blues needs to be sacked.

Doesn't help the players thinking they've got to be the Harlem Globetrotters

Tim

@Machpants I dunno, I'd like to see more offloads.

@Tim said in Drua v Blues:

@Machpants I dunno, I'd like to see more offloads.

It would be nice just to see them try an manipulate the defensive line and create some space a bit more.. .especially the midfield

Superb from the Blues some great angles the from the carriers

Tim

Nice. Good quick recycling and sharp work from Funaki at the ruck.

Sotutu warming up.

For those watching in black and white the Blues are the team in white?!

Tim

@pakman Yep, Blues are in white.

Fiji in their traditional blue

Bones

Fuck it's going to be tough watching the ABs this year until DMac gets selected.