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2014 Super Rugby: Highlanders v Blues (Round 2)
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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 625428" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>I tend to agree with ABs2011 re: Benji Marshall. Marshall did have a couple of very nice touches against the Highlanders once he came on, but starting a game at first-five is another thing altogether! To be fair he probably couldn't be any worse than Noakes was on Saturday so I can see why people may want him to start over Noakes, but personally I think Baden Kerr is far and away the best option at 10 for the Blues.</p><p></p><p>I don't think Blues supporters should be overly worried just yet. It is only week one, and there were some positive signs in the 2nd half. I thought Patrick Tuipulotu made a bigimpact when he came on - we may see him starting alongside Donnelly at lock before long. Luatua was good, and actually played a bit tighter than usual, Luke Braid was pretty inspirational (as usual), while Saili was solid at 8 - the trio will only improve when Kaino returns. I thought Weepu looked as fit as ever at halfback - if he gets some quality ball he could have a big season. 10 is obviously an issue, but Saili looked sharp in the midfield, as did Moala and Piutau out wide. Obviously there are some big issues they need to address, but I don't think it should be all doom and gloom quite yet!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 625428, member: 24910"] I tend to agree with ABs2011 re: Benji Marshall. Marshall did have a couple of very nice touches against the Highlanders once he came on, but starting a game at first-five is another thing altogether! To be fair he probably couldn't be any worse than Noakes was on Saturday so I can see why people may want him to start over Noakes, but personally I think Baden Kerr is far and away the best option at 10 for the Blues. I don't think Blues supporters should be overly worried just yet. It is only week one, and there were some positive signs in the 2nd half. I thought Patrick Tuipulotu made a bigimpact when he came on - we may see him starting alongside Donnelly at lock before long. Luatua was good, and actually played a bit tighter than usual, Luke Braid was pretty inspirational (as usual), while Saili was solid at 8 - the trio will only improve when Kaino returns. I thought Weepu looked as fit as ever at halfback - if he gets some quality ball he could have a big season. 10 is obviously an issue, but Saili looked sharp in the midfield, as did Moala and Piutau out wide. Obviously there are some big issues they need to address, but I don't think it should be all doom and gloom quite yet! [/QUOTE]
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