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Fuming Blues boss hits back at cheating 'insinuations' after suggestions defending Super Rugby Pacific champions tried to 'manipulate' the system


Published on 2025-03-05 13:25:58 - MSN
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The article discusses the controversy surrounding the Blues rugby team in Super Rugby Pacific, where their coach, Leon MacDonald, has strongly refuted claims that his team attempted to manipulate the competition's system. The accusations arose after the Blues made several team changes for a match against the Waratahs, which some interpreted as an attempt to influence their quarter-final seeding. MacDonald dismissed these insinuations as "ridiculous," emphasizing that the changes were made to rest key players and manage injuries ahead of the playoffs. He highlighted the integrity of the team and the competition, stating that the focus was on winning the championship rather than manipulating outcomes. The article also touches on the broader context of the competition's structure, which has been criticized for potentially encouraging such strategic team selections.

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