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Blues prop Mike Tamoaieta, 23, passes away
By Online Editors
New Zealand Rugby has announced the sudden passing of Blues and North Harbour prop Michael Tamoaieta yesterday.
The 23-year-old was a much-loved partner to Helen, and father to their daughter Aihara, and the Blues and North Harbour prop was a dearly loved son and friend to many.
Today the Blues, North Harbour and New Zealand Rugby communities offered their condolences to his family.
Blues chief executive Michael Redman said that the Blues are stunned by the news and deeply saddened at his passing.
“Michael was a talented athlete and our focus is to offer our support and sympathy for the family, and we are supporting our team and staff, some of whom are currently overseas.”
North Harbour general manager David Gibson said: “Our deepest sympathy goes to Michael’s partner Helen, his daughter Aihara and his family at this difficult time. He will be dearly missed.”
NZR chief executive Steve Tew said: “Our sincerest condolences are with Michael’s family at this very sad time.
“Michael was a valued member of the Blues and North Harbour rugby environments and had been part of the New Zealand Secondary Schools team. We know his family, club and former school mates will be feeling this loss and our thoughts are with them all.”
Michael’s family have asked for privacy as they deal with the shock of his sad passing.
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Nah, that just needs some more variation. Chip kicks, grubber stabs, all those. Will Jordan showed a pretty good reason why the rush was bad for his link up with BB.
If you have an overlap on a rush defense, they naturally cover out and out and leave a huge gap near the ruck.
It also helps if both teams play the same rules. ARs set the offside line 1m past where the last mans feet were😅
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That sounds like a great model to reset the game in Aus. Take a couple of decades to invest in youth and community networks before trying to become professional again. I just suggest most aussies would be a bit more optimistic they can make it work without the two decades without any pro club rugby bit.
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