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Stephen Perofeta back in action
By Online Editors
Promising Blues first five eighth Stephen Perofeta's Super Rugby return may be just around the corner.
The highly touted 20-year-old started in the No 10 jersey for the Blues A side on Friday afternoon.
Fellow Blues first five Otere Black stepped in as assistant coach as he continues to rehab an ACL injury.
After Perofeta's injury, the Blues were reluctant to give a hard return date and set his recovery timeline at six weeks, potentially ruling him out from the side's trip to South Africa over the next two weeks.
After losing both Black and Perofeta before the start of the regular season, Bryn Gatland has been thrust into Tana Umaga's starting side at first five.
Gatland scored the Blues' first try of the season against the Highlanders last week.
Both Perofeta and Gatland's most impressive professional performances came during last year's British and Irish Lions tour. Perofeta started at first five during the Blues' victory over the Lions, while Gatland started for the Provincial Barbarians against his father's Lions side.
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Things I want to pay attention to this series. 1) Nothing against the other teams in 6 nations, but apart from Irelands loss to england, I dont feel they got tested, So I think this might be tight. 2) Rassie wants to build depth, and would rather do it before a world cup, but I am sure deep inside, he will be reminded that we have not beaten Ireland in years. 3) Will our new coaches plans be sound abd organised in time for the Ireland series? Remember our warm ups might only see our second or third string players available (When are we going to have one universal calander year?) 4) I see Ireland have moved on from Sexton, but what will Farrels plans be for SA? I am sure he will go for a full strength squad. 5) I think the test for the springboks will be the Durban game, it will be in winter, so not too hot for the Irish,no altitude, and it rains allot, might remind them of home. Loftus, if the springboks play the right game, I feel altitude like with most games before, can cause some challanges. 6) Off topic, but who is both Anxious and excited about what the Abs are coming with? A whole new coaching team and different style of play.
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