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SR Final - Blues v Chiefs

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  • kiwiinmelbK Offline
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    Is there a coaching award in nz rugby ?

    Cotter has to be the winner if there is , not just because they won , but the manner in which he transformed their game, all the faults we associated with the blues have gone .

    Reminds me a bit of Rennie at the chiefs.

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      https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/520313/brotherly-love-rieko-ioane-s-joy-at-bringing-a-super-rugby-title-to-his-hometown

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      • kiwiinmelbK kiwiinmelb

        Is there a coaching award in nz rugby ?

        Cotter has to be the winner if there is , not just because they won , but the manner in which he transformed their game, all the faults we associated with the blues have gone .

        Reminds me a bit of Rennie at the chiefs.

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        @kiwiinmelb said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:

        Is there a coaching award in nz rugby ?

        Cotter has to be the winner if there is , not just because they won , but the manner in which he transformed their game, all the faults we associated with the blues have gone .

        Reminds me a bit of Rennie at the chiefs.

        The trend towards percentage forward based rugby was great to see. Cotter, McMillan and Laidlaw had excellent seasons and this bodes well for NZs coaching stocks in the immediate future

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          https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/520313/brotherly-love-rieko-ioane-s-joy-at-bringing-a-super-rugby-title-to-his-hometown

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          @Duluth said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:

          https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/520313/brotherly-love-rieko-ioane-s-joy-at-bringing-a-super-rugby-title-to-his-hometown

          Has Rieko won a World Cup...?

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          • Mr FishM Mr Fish

            @Duluth said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:

            https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/520313/brotherly-love-rieko-ioane-s-joy-at-bringing-a-super-rugby-title-to-his-hometown

            Has Rieko won a World Cup...?

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            @Mr-Fish said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:

            @Duluth said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:

            https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/520313/brotherly-love-rieko-ioane-s-joy-at-bringing-a-super-rugby-title-to-his-hometown

            Has Rieko won a World Cup...?

            Nope

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            • KiwiMurphK Offline
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              Rieko has come a hell of a long way. There's been no niggle this year. He speaks much better. He has taken over the captaincy at the end of games (including last night). He had an excellent playoff series.

              Absolutely rapt for him.

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                Still haven't stopped smiling.

                Very amusing that it was sunny most of yesterday and today, and it rained like a monsoon during the game.

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                • KirwanK Kirwan

                  Still haven't stopped smiling.

                  Very amusing that it was sunny most of yesterday and today, and it rained like a monsoon during the game.

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                  @Kirwan it sums up the Blues transformation that in past years the winter weather come playoff time would not be their friend in terms of game style.

                  Last night the wet weather suited Blues to a T.

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                    Helpfully, it's a style that would win world cups as well.

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                    • KirwanK Kirwan

                      Helpfully, it's a style that would win world cups as well.

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                      @Kirwan said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:

                      Helpfully, it's a style that would win world cups as well.

                      If Razor is as smart as his reputation would suggest, the forward and set piece dominated play which was a feature of the Blues and Canes should be clearly imprinted in the AB DNA this season

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                        What was with the gold streamers at the end of the trophy presentation?

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                        • canefanC canefan

                          What was with the gold streamers at the end of the trophy presentation?

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                          @canefan said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:

                          What was with the gold streamers at the end of the trophy presentation?

                          Super Rugby Pacific logo and branding has had gold trim during the playoffs. I assume for that reason.

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                            Some of the Attacking/Carrying Stats

                            Statistic Blues Chiefs
                            carries_crossed_gain_line 108 51
                            carries_metres 513 256
                            carries_not_made_gain_line 20 17
                            defenders_beaten 32 17
                            post_contact_metres 418 198
                            ruck_speed (0-3 secs) 77 31
                            ruck_speed (0-3 secs % ) 0.57 0.52
                            carries_one_out_drive 68 29
                            carries_one_out_drive_metres 158 61
                            carries_pick_and_go 37 0
                            carries_pick_and_go_metres 60 0
                            carry_dominant 19 9
                            carry_ineffective 6 2
                            carry_neutral 120 55
                            ruck_over_gainline 92 29
                            ruck_on_gainline 35 20
                            ruck_behind_gainline 17 11
                            ruck_over_gainline_percent 0.68 0.48
                            carries_opp_22 92 16
                            carries_opp_half 135 42
                            carries_own_half 18 36
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                            • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                              @canefan said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:

                              What was with the gold streamers at the end of the trophy presentation?

                              Super Rugby Pacific logo and branding has had gold trim during the playoffs. I assume for that reason.

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                              @KiwiMurph said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:

                              @canefan said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:

                              What was with the gold streamers at the end of the trophy presentation?

                              Super Rugby Pacific logo and branding has had gold trim during the playoffs. I assume for that reason.

                              DHL too I guess. Just thought someone is going to get fired on Monday for not cancelling the order for the Hurricane themed streamers...

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                                The difference in the tackle counts because of how much ball the Blues pack won and kept:

                                Screenshot 2024-06-23 at 2.31.46 PM.png

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                                  Despite all the extra chances too win turnovers the Blues won more:

                                  Screenshot 2024-06-23 at 2.34.11 PM.png

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                                    alt text

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                                      Darry was not used as a lineout target much this year. In the SF I think the only targets were Beehre and Sotutu

                                      In the final they threw to him a lot more:
                                      6 Darry
                                      6 Sotutu
                                      2 Tuipulotu
                                      1 Akira

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                                      • DuluthD Duluth

                                        Despite all the extra chances too win turnovers the Blues won more:

                                        Screenshot 2024-06-23 at 2.34.11 PM.png

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                                        #637

                                        @Duluth said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:

                                        Despite all the extra chances too win turnovers the Blues won more:

                                        Screenshot 2024-06-23 at 2.34.11 PM.png

                                        Blues played high percentage possession rugby. When the Chiefs got the ball they tried to chase the game, looked for space out wide and were forced into poor percentage turnovers

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                                          Any other stats people are interested in?

                                          I'll post them up eventually.. this thread will stay alive a long time 🙂

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