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Blues 2026

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    jauzy019
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    https://www.stadetoulousain.fr/actualite/actu-club/54654-communique-officiel-depart-de-pita-ahki

    Lovely words by president Lacroix and Pita.

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      I love this news. a player coming home, even past his prime, is nothing but good news for helping create depth etc in the country.

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        Josh Renton and Eslie Fono have been added to the Blues wider training squad
        both were excellent for the Taniwha this year
        Renton’s high kick game and ability to work with his forwards will be real asset if there are any injuries in the main squad
        Great to see Fono given this opportunity he’s a big body who has real scrummaging ability
        Had interest from both the Hurricanes and the Chiefs

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        • Dan54D Dan54

          I love this news. a player coming home, even past his prime, is nothing but good news for helping create depth etc in the country.

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          @Dan54 Might end up coming back to Harbour for next year's NPC, who knows?

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            Josh Renton and Eslie Fono have been added to the Blues wider training squad
            both were excellent for the Taniwha this year
            Renton’s high kick game and ability to work with his forwards will be real asset if there are any injuries in the main squad
            Great to see Fono given this opportunity he’s a big body who has real scrummaging ability
            Had interest from both the Hurricanes and the Chiefs

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            taniwharugby
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            @Steven-Harris I was skeptical when we signed Renton, but he was good for us, and had he not been injured, I reckon he'd have pushed past Nock early in the season.

            Really rate Fono, he is a young guy that is immensely strong and works hard on both sides, really pleased he is getting a shot, seems the type that will benefit massively from the professional environment.

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              Very pleased with that Ahki signing. With Rieko leaving Blues really needed some experience and leadership in the midfield. By all accounts he is still playing well and he should suit the Blues style under Vern Cotter.

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                What’s Ronan O’Gara doing? Chances of Razor reaching out to an old mate…

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                  What’s Ronan O’Gara doing? Chances of Razor reaching out to an old mate…

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                  @Landers92 said in Blues 2026:

                  What’s Ronan O’Gara doing? Chances of Razor reaching out to an old mate…

                  Razor to help the Blues by getting Ronan involved? 😉

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                    @Landers92 said in Blues 2026:

                    What’s Ronan O’Gara doing? Chances of Razor reaching out to an old mate…

                    Razor to help the Blues by getting Ronan involved? 😉

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                    Landers92
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                    @KiwiMurph said in Blues 2026:

                    @Landers92 said in Blues 2026:

                    What’s Ronan O’Gara doing? Chances of Razor reaching out to an old mate…

                    Razor to help the Blues by getting Ronan involved? 😉

                    😂😂 not the first time I’ve posted in the wrong thread. Someone help me and move this across to the AB one please.

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                    • Dan54D Dan54

                      I love this news. a player coming home, even past his prime, is nothing but good news for helping create depth etc in the country.

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                      nostrildamus
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                      @Dan54 said in Blues 2026:

                      I love this news. a player coming home, even past his prime, is nothing but good news for helping create depth etc in the country.

                      a 33 year old centre is nothing to sniff about at the moment!

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                        Perofeta seems to be permanently injured, Barrett is often injured, and Plummer is gone. Who might be other options at 10?

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                          Zarn?

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                            Zarn?

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                            gt12
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                            @zedsdeadbaby said in Blues 2026:

                            Zarn?

                            Not with the speed it takes him to kick from hand.

                            He has a great boot but is terrible in the pocket. Its like slow motion.

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                              zedsdeadbaby
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                              Fair - I was just thinking if jt got down to the point of needing a 10.

                              Rico Simpson presumably around

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                                ARHS
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                                Taele?

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                                  Fair - I was just thinking if jt got down to the point of needing a 10.

                                  Rico Simpson presumably around

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                                  @zedsdeadbaby said in Blues 2026:

                                  Fair - I was just thinking if jt got down to the point of needing a 10.

                                  Rico Simpson presumably around

                                  If he could improve it, he could be something special, but I just don't think he'll get the opportunity or coaching.

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                                    Taele?

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                                    brodean
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                                    @ARHS said in Blues 2026:

                                    Taele?

                                    His passing can be pretty inaccurate at times.

                                    We're in big trouble if it's Taele or Simpson

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                                      @ARHS said in Blues 2026:

                                      Taele?

                                      His passing can be pretty inaccurate at times.

                                      We're in big trouble if it's Taele or Simpson

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                                      SouthernMann
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                                      @brodean said in Blues 2026:

                                      @ARHS said in Blues 2026:

                                      Taele?

                                      His passing can be pretty inaccurate at times.

                                      We're in big trouble if it's Taele or Simpson

                                      I'd take them over Knewstubb and Robinson haha

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                                        Grooter
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                                        Yeah be good to see Simpson in Super, very Mercurial player, I'm not saying he's the next king Carlos or
                                        anything just that his game may really suit super rugby, admittedly I might be biased, have a mate that went to sacred heart with him said Rico has what it takes to go all the way

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                                          Simpson has a lot of potential but hes green as hell still.

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