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    Former All Black Mils Muliaina believes he knows how Super Rugby teams have figured out how to beat the Blues this season

    Former All Black Mils Muliaina believes he knows how Super Rugby teams have figured out how to beat the Blues this season


    The defending champions thrived last year off direct and physical play through the forward pack.

    Muliaina says opposing sides have found a counter to the gameplan, which involves the Blues having to lean on an unfamiliar expansive play style.



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