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SBW signs with New Zealand and the Blues for 3 years
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<blockquote data-quote="nickdnz" data-source="post: 800323" data-attributes="member: 38640"><p>Well, you could argue Piri Weepu and Ma'a Nonu were huge signings. Hope this one works out better <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />.</p><p></p><p>Very interesting move. I believe this ties him to the next RWC, and includes a Lions tour, so I can certainly see the appeal for SBW.</p><p></p><p>A three year deal is a good size commitment (not sure I'd even want him signed longer than that considering he's already 30). Will be fascinating what sort of influence he will have at the Blues. One thing I will say is despite how good he was for the Chiefs in their winning season (which I think was largely down to just how good Cruden was at getting him hitting holes) - he arguably looked best playing at the Crusaders and putting Robbie Fruean into holes with his offload game. I think he could do wonders with guys like Ranger, Moala and R.Ioane hitting holes.</p><p></p><p>I still think the Blues are a handful of reliable and intelligent players away from really competing next year. I think they need to focus on signing a quality lock, and possibly a more reliable fullback.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nickdnz, post: 800323, member: 38640"] Well, you could argue Piri Weepu and Ma'a Nonu were huge signings. Hope this one works out better ;). Very interesting move. I believe this ties him to the next RWC, and includes a Lions tour, so I can certainly see the appeal for SBW. A three year deal is a good size commitment (not sure I'd even want him signed longer than that considering he's already 30). Will be fascinating what sort of influence he will have at the Blues. One thing I will say is despite how good he was for the Chiefs in their winning season (which I think was largely down to just how good Cruden was at getting him hitting holes) - he arguably looked best playing at the Crusaders and putting Robbie Fruean into holes with his offload game. I think he could do wonders with guys like Ranger, Moala and R.Ioane hitting holes. I still think the Blues are a handful of reliable and intelligent players away from really competing next year. I think they need to focus on signing a quality lock, and possibly a more reliable fullback. [/QUOTE]
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