Robinson and Blues seeking more success in 2022

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Loose forward Tom Robinson summed that up in forthright fashion this week.

"It was technically a title, but it wasn't THE title. It was a good excuse to have a party," he said.

So far as the Blues were concerned, it was an appetiser ahead of the main meal. And that was their focus for 2022.

β€œThere's a massive drive to get that title. Everyone knows we've had a taste and everyone wants more.”

Tom Robinson

Robinson stuck to his training schedule between seasons and has reaped the rewards, bettering his bronco time in pre-season testing by five seconds.

However, it was the mental refresh he had that he felt was most beneficial.

"Doing the same thing again, and again, you need that refresh. I love going up north [to home in Kerikeri] after seven or eight months in the city to freshen up," he said.

"It's a good balance."

Robinson said having Roger Tuivasa-Sheck join the squad had also been refreshing. He brought a wealth of experience from league, but observing his professionalism was invaluable for the group.

"He soaks up so much but he adds to it, and he's not afraid to add things to, which is cool," he said.