Already Plumtree had to tell impressive Chiefs No 7 Lachlan Boshier he wasn’t required in the North 23, and Hurricanes tearaway Du’Plessis Kirifi couldn’t even make the initial 28. Then the big question: how much will Saturday night’s array of intriguing matchups at an empty stadium sway the selectors Foster, Plumtree and Grant Fox? Sotutu showed off all his skills on the right wing. Hoskins Sotutu has made an impact on the game and is now becoming the possible new Allblacks no.8 since Kieran Read's retirement, he is also wanted for … He has been a standout in … He’s a confident character as well, a pretty quiet fella. Report: Rising Blues star Hoskins Sotutu doubtful for clash against Hurricanes RugbyPass is the premier destination for rugby fans across the globe, with the best news, analysis, shows, highlights, podcasts, documentaries, live match & player stats, live blog feeds, and in some territories live streaming of the world's greatest rugby tournaments all in HD. “This is not an All Black trial. “He likes a lot around what he can do as a seven, but he gets more opportunity to run the ball at eight. Foster said after the initial squads were named he had 35 names written down, which was enough of a steer that only injuries on Saturday might change things. Yet a few years after making the transition to the back of the scrum, Hoskins Sotutu is being dubbed an All Blacks No 8 in waiting. Impressive young number eight Hoskins Sotutu has agreed a new contract at the Blues until at least 2022, putting an end to speculation about his future. He has set-up tries with his kicking and with accurate missed passes yet he can do the core roles of carrying hard, offloading, making his tackles and an asset in the lineout,” said MacDonald.“Hoskins got his chance with the work he did pre-season and has continued to deliver game-in, game-out, and he is developing from a very quiet teenager to a real contributor off the field also.“He has come out of the Blues and Auckland systems and if he continues to develop with the same attitude, he can look forward to a long and successful career with us.”MacDonald said Sotutu had initially indicated his desire to re-sign earlier but the Covid-19 lockdown had stalled the formalities.Sotutu played several sports as a young teenager before taking the advice of his father, former Fiji, Blues and Auckland back Waisake Sotutu, to “give rugby a good shot” when he was 17, playing two years for the Sacred Heart College 1st XV.He began his rugby life as a winger, like his father, moving to lock, and even fly-half for his club in his first year out of school, before settling at number eight.“I have signed for two more years with the Blues which is great,” said Sotutu. The 21-year-old has added a further two years to his initial contract after joining the Blues in 2019, having come through the organisation’s development programme, playing for Auckland and New Zealand U20s.He has been a standout in Super Rugby this year with nearly 500 metres in carries, an average of around 50 metres per game, and is currently fourth highest in this part of the game in the Super Rugby Aotearoa statistics.He averages over eight tackles per game and is currently top of the tackle count in Super Rugby Aotearoa with 38 in three games.Blues coach Leon MacDonald said Sotutu has been one of the team stand-outs so far this season.“He has a unique skillset which is well-rounded. Savea played the entire SRA season at No 8 for the Hurricanes after a long knee injury layoff, and in the absence of All Blacks captain Sam Cane reverts to No 7 where he made his name.
Witnessing the Blues’ continued resurgence during Super Rugby Aotearoa it is impossible to miss Sotutu’s blond-haired presence often leading the charge alongside captain Patrick Tuipulotu’s pink tips. And he’s pretty good at both: fetching ball and his defence is outstanding, and ball carrying he loves. Hoskins Sotutu - the Blues No 8 banging down the door for All Blacks selection The 21-year-old back-row has been excellent for the Blues this year, and could now step up to Test level ADVERTISEMENT. For coach Brad Mooar’s South, Tom Christie got No 7 ahead of one of the Highlanders’ best, Dillon Hunt, with Shannon Frizell at blindside in a lively matchup with the much improved Ioane. Hoskins Sotutu is on Facebook.


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