Bledisloe #2

Crucial

Oh goody, Jordie's back

Does that have the implied level of sarcasm I hope it does?

Donsteppa

So much for reputation!

Will need to know the context of the changes as maybe the likes of Laulala, Reece and Bridge are getting their opportunity.

With the Bledisloe on the line I hope/expect its much more than rotation/chancing their arm...

KiwiMurph

So they've named 2 x 12s on the bench......

Bovidae

@Donsteppa Yeah, I would be happy if they have been dropped on form as it would indicate some accountability about performance. Although Ioane is the unluckiest of the three.

Bones

Well I like it. Wasn't all that keen on the Reece selection originally, but our back 3 hasn't exactly been setting the world on fire, so be good to see how he gets on - Bridge also needs to show a lot more than he has so far.

Good stuff in the front row, Moody really needs to show himself this match though.

Liking Hemopo replacing Fajita.

ACT Crusader

Surprised that with Goodhue, Barrett, Franks out of the starting lineup they’ve only bought in two Crusaders, Reece and Bridge. Doesn’t add up.

I blame Fox.

Donsteppa

Joe Moody shouldn’t buy a lotto ticket anytime soon, his luck will take a long time to recharge...

ACT Crusader

@mariner4life said in Bledisloe #2:

Oh goody, Jordie's back

Quick line outs on a wet Auckland deck are our new recipe for victory.

Bovidae

@ACT-Crusader Ofa is a Crusaders player in waiting isn't he?

Donsteppa

@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisloe #2:

Surprised that with Goodhue, Barrett, Franks out of the starting lineup they’ve only bought in two Crusaders, Reece and Bridge. Doesn’t add up.

I blame Fox.

I blame too many non-Cantabs in the coaching team & support staff.

Rancid Schnitzel

That side really stumps me. Are they going all out to win this or just testing combinations? Usually the away Jappie game gets the Possibles not the deciding Bled game.

akan004

Jordie ahead of Ennor. Why God why!

Chris

@Bovidae said in Bledisloe #2:

@ACT-Crusader Ofa is a Crusaders player in waiting isn't he?

Correct

Chris

@akan004 Yeah I don’t understand that if Reece is on the wing as some X factor why Jordie makes no sense FB cover fuck knows
Looks like a bet either way

Chris

@Rancid-Schnitzel or is it a panic reaction

Chris

2 things stand out they are determined to stick with the BB and RM starting combo
And the twin open sides in Ardie and Sam
Points to trying to play the game at extreme pace with Todd on the bench again 3 open sides in the 23.

Billy Tell

@kiwiinmelb said in Bledisloe #2:

Nigel yaldan says , going by the handshakes at training, George bridge is about to start .

Or maybe he just announced he’s to become a Dad...?

Rancid Schnitzel

@Chris said in Bledisloe #2:

@Rancid-Schnitzel or is it a panic reaction

I don't think Shag would panic even if his house was on fire and there were sandbags blocking all exits. I also don't think selecting Jordie on the bench is a sign of panic.

Bovidae

@akan004 said in Bledisloe #2:

Jordie ahead of Ennor. Why God why!

I think it points to the fact that they only see Ennor as a winger at this stage, and Laumape is also on the bench.

The big loser is Fifita but very glad Hemopo is on the bench. I hope he makes the most of his chance.

Nepia

Is that the actual team? A 3rd 7 still on the bench? Ioane dropped when he was playing himself back into form despite tutae ball? As already mentioned the giraffe back in? Reece?

I think I'm nearly ready to join the sky is falling in crowd.

The Silver Fern

Bledisloe #2