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King Carlos is coming back for the Blues
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Is this the spark the Blues need to return them to former glory?
Former All Black and Auckland star Carlos Spencer has been confirmed as the team's wildcard player in February's Brisbane Global Tens, at the ripe old age of 42.
Spencer, who last played competitive rugby six years ago, was at the heart of the Blues' 2003 championship win - the last time they held the Super Rugby trophy aloft. He also earned 35 caps for the All Blacks.
He moved to England after leaving NZ in 2005, playing for Northampton Saints and Gloucester. After he hung up his boots he was involved in the coaching setup at the Lions Super Rugby side.
Spencer is most remembered for his mercurial style, particularly this outrageous try against the Crusaders in 2004:
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I don’t think so. True champion sides can deploy all types of games, including a classical trench warfare arm-wrestle. I don’t think the Bears quite have it in them. Not sure a team can win a trophy with highlight reel rugby alone. It’s easier to disrupt it, than it is to create it.
Go to commentsYikes, what a hosing.
Don’t think the Bears are legit title contenders. You can lose, but not like this. Getting bent over and pumped like this completely removes the fear factor of s team.
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