Hurricanes vs Jaguares

Frank

Aumua is the classic example of the kid who was bigger and stronger than everyone growing up so neglected working on basic skills and fitness.

A bit like Akira???

Canes4life

@SammyC doesn't help when he is throwing at midgets.

ACT Crusader

@Chris said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:

Geez I hope Ben Smith is fit for the WC after Jordies mare tonight would worry me in a tight contest

It’s arguable that Barrett is the best fullback in the ABs setup. His first name isn’t Jordie however.

Ben Smith is our best right wing

Duluth

@ACT-Crusader said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:

It’s arguable that Barrett is the best fullback in the ABs setup. His first name isn’t Jordie however.

Ben Smith is our best right wing

Best 14 & 15

The coaches seems to like having a fullback-ish winger. Jordies shocker really helps a winger like Bridge

Rancid Schnitzel

Only saw the last 20 and it was ugly. We really don't have much of a team this year and you only have to remove BB or Savea and it all goes to poo.

ACT Crusader

@Duluth said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:

@ACT-Crusader said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:

It’s arguable that Barrett is the best fullback in the ABs setup. His first name isn’t Jordie however.

Ben Smith is our best right wing

Best 14 & 15

The coaches seems to like having a fullback-ish winger. Jordies shocker really helps a winger like Bridge

Bridge could surprise and be our 2019 Skudder

MN5

@Canes4life said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:

@SammyC doesn't help when he is throwing at midgets.

Yeah what the fuck Canes ?

Even Paul Tito would laugh at how short the guys they have there now are.....

Chris B.

@Duluth said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:

@ACT-Crusader said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:

It’s arguable that Barrett is the best fullback in the ABs setup. His first name isn’t Jordie however.

Ben Smith is our best right wing

Best 14 & 15

The coaches seems to like having a fullback-ish winger. Jordies shocker really helps a winger like Bridge

Following Graham Henry's breakdown by positions (I think he is right) there's only room for four back three players in the World Cup squad. Fitness permitting, two of them will be Ben Smith and Rieko Ioane. I think they've then got to add another fullback and another wing (probably someone who can play on the right).

Jordie should be in the box seat as the fullback, but they should be keeping an eye on David Havili who is playing very well. Just maybe Nanai.

In the conversation for the wing spot - primarily Naholo vs Bridge, I think - but, they'd probably also have kept an eye on some or all of Reece, Jordan, Ennor, Goosen and maybe Lam.

Having picked the four, the question is then whether Smith plays fullback or right wing.

Nevorian

@ACT-Crusader said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:

@Chris said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:

Geez I hope Ben Smith is fit for the WC after Jordies mare tonight would worry me in a tight contest

It’s arguable that Barrett is the best fullback in the ABs setup. His first name isn’t Jordie however.

Ben Smith is our best right wing

Scott is probably a better FB than Jordie

booboo

@Gunner said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:

I know it’s the rules...but...
I don’t get why you can knock it back in the general field of play but as soon as you are in goal it’s suddenly illegal?

I know @Nepia and @Kirwan has replied but just to add a wee bit more explanation you can knock the ball back (or down ) anywhere, including in goal. You just can't deliberately throw or knock the ball dead or into touch with your hands.

The Silver Fern

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