AB squad for the Rugby Championship
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@Chris said in AB squad for the Rugby Championship:
I seem to be missing something with Fifita,I must be falling asleep during games and missing all the great work he is getting through to keep him in the AB squad.
He's the Akira Ioane that they actually pick.
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@akan004 said in AB squad for the Rugby Championship:
After Argentina, I thought we would never see Fifita in black again. Losing confidence in Shag and co very quickly. You never want to see an AB get injured but I might just have to make an exception for Fifita.
I said it last season, but the frustration around AB game plans and selections reminds me of the Chiefs when Fozzie was running the show. Wonder if he is having a lot more influence now Smith has jumped ship.
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The articles say that Laulala will play for C-M before joining the squad for Perth. No mention of the reason behind Tu'inukuafe's exclusion (yet) so he might have been overtaken by Moli with Tu'ungafasi also able to play LH. It could be down to Laulala vs Ta'avao now.
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@Crazy-Horse I'd point the finger at Hansen and Cron for the continued selection of Fifita.
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@Bovidae said in AB squad for the Rugby Championship:
The articles say that Laulala will play for C-M before joining the squad for Perth. No mention of the reason behind Tu'inukuafe's exclusion (yet) so he might have been overtaken by Moli with Tu'ungafasi also able to play LH. It could be down to Laulala vs Ta'avao now.
Or he is still struggling with his health.
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@Bovidae said in AB squad for the Rugby Championship:
@Crazy-Horse I'd point the finger at Hansen and Cron for the continued selection of Fifita.
So annoying when you know he's capable of this sorta stuff.
Is it part of "keeping the powder dry" to do absolutely fuck all until the WC ? if so it's a great plan.
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@gt12 said in AB squad for the Rugby Championship:
I feel a bit for Paps though, he’s been hardly used.
Yup. The Retallick injury really screwed him over against SA
As soon as Fafita subbed on, Papali'i was never going to get more than a couple of minutes
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@Stargazer said in AB squad for the Rugby Championship:
@Bovidae said in AB squad for the Rugby Championship:
The articles say that Laulala will play for C-M before joining the squad for Perth. No mention of the reason behind Tu'inukuafe's exclusion (yet) so he might have been overtaken by Moli with Tu'ungafasi also able to play LH. It could be down to Laulala vs Ta'avao now.
Or he is still struggling with his health.
Quite possible. They haven't been forthcoming about his illness or current health. But as I said, Tu'inukuafe will need to play as it's been months since he last did. He seems to be a player that needs regular time on the field to remain in top form.
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To me you keep Todd on ice as we already have 2 world class opensides in the squad. Don't see the point in picking a 3rd openside who isn't versatile. Would rather see Papalii or Frizzell - though hopefully they pick Hemopo at 6.
Fifitas selection is a real head scratcher though.
