AB RWC squad
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@Bovidae said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
@Hooroo I'd be happy with that team. But...
I think Crotty will be picked ahead of Laumape. Same for Todd over Jacobson.
Franks omission would be justified but I'm not so sure that will happen. We'll see.
I really don't want Franks there. Other two I can handle (especially Crotty as I would prefer him but I think they will go Laumape now)
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@Hooroo said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
So a couple of days out my pick of who I think will go is:
I bet you're wrong!
Though I can't specifically say exactly where...
There's at least six players in your list who I wouldn't be hugely surprised to see miss out - though to be fair half of them are in the "three from four" propping equation.
I guess we'll find out tomorrow... if SM is up to his usual standard!
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@Chris-B said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
@Hooroo said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
So a couple of days out my pick of who I think will go is:
I bet you're wrong!
Though I can't specifically say exactly where...
There's at least six players in your list who I wouldn't be hugely surprised to see miss out - though to be fair half of them are in the "three from four" propping equation.
I guess we'll find out tomorrow... if SM is up to his usual standard!
My "surprise" pick is Big Karl. I think the selectors will want him back to shore up the scrum in Franks omission.
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@Chris-B This team will be a closely guarded secret so I doubt the media will know too much before the live announcement.
Speaking of which, to watch the live broadcast on Wed do you need to be subscribed to Spark Sport or can we see it if you have signed up to the RWC pass only?
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@Bovidae said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
@Chris-B This team will be a closely guarded secret so I doubt the media will know too much before the live announcement.
Speaking of which, to watch the live broadcast on Wed do you need to be subscribed to Spark Sport or can we see it if you have signed up to the RWC pass only?
Are the AB website/Facebook page live streaming?
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@ACT-Crusader said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
Are the AB website/Facebook page live streaming?
I believe so. I avoid FB but might still be able to watch that way as a non-member. Allblacks.com will be plan B.
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@ACT-Crusader said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
Are the AB website/Facebook page live streaming?
Spark have the full on broadcast which might be tricky to get outside NZ. Radiosport usually carry it live.
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I recon we have 29-30 names right here, the only questions are:
- The last loose forward, is it Squire or Fifita? outside chance for Jacobson
- Is Crotty fit? If not then Laumape is in
- Do they want the versatility of Hemapo over Tuipulotu?
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@Bovidae said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
@Chris-B This team will be a closely guarded secret so I doubt the media will know too much before the live announcement.
Speaking of which, to watch the live broadcast on Wed do you need to be subscribed to Spark Sport or can we see it if you have signed up to the RWC pass only?
If you have the RWC Tournament Pass then you are fine to watch it.
All Blacks FB are only showing the actual names being read out. The full broadcast with interviews, discussion, etc is on Spark Sport.
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@DrivingMaul just send Hemopo over Squire, Fifita and Jacobson (although I like him and be ok if he went) and you dont have to choose to leave Pat T at home.
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Whatâs the latest on DMac? Is he a chance?
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@ACT-Crusader said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
Whatâs the latest on DMac? Is he a chance?
He is the Spark Sport Commentary/Pundit team so prolly not
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@Hooroo said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
@ACT-Crusader said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
Whatâs the latest on DMac? Is he a chance?
He is the Spark Sport Commentary/Pundit team so prolly not
Wow the ABs have thought of new innovative ways to get a player to Japan on âofficial businessâ đ
So Ioane will be definitely going. Meteoric rise for the young fella.
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@ACT-Crusader said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
So Ioane will be definitely going. Meteoric rise for the young fella.
'cause you came from out of nowhere
woo-woo
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@ACT-Crusader said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
So Ioane will be definitely going. Meteoric rise for the young fella.
wuT?
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@KiwiMurph said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
I have no problem with Squire's availability but the hype has never matched the output with him. I have no doubt he will be picked as he is a Hansen favourite but his game does not warrant it.
I canât recall much hype about him prior to his selection. Sure he was noticeable with the mullet and stuff but I donât remember too many talking up his game other than a few over excited commentators who seem to get excited about all sorts of players.
I think once he got selected there was hype around that and AB fans began to question why. I think the fact that he was continually selected pointed to the well known issue of lack of someone putting their hand up and secondly because they invested in him the known was better than the unknown.
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@KiwiMurph He's great when the opposition is weak. Goes missing when the going gets tough. He's a bit too loose for my liking and not strong enough in the contact to be the world class 6 we need.
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@African-Monkey said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
@KiwiMurph He's great when the opposition is weak. Goes missing when the going gets tough. He's a bit too loose for my liking and not strong enough in the contact to be the world class 6 we need.
Better than Ardie at 6 though? Height and size?
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My guess:
Props: Nepo Laulala, Joe Moody, Karl Tu' nukuafi, Angus Ta'avao, Ofa Tu'ungafasi
Hooker: Dane Coles, Liam Coltman, Codie Taylor.
Locks: Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuitupolou, Sam Whitelock
Back Row: Sam Cane, Kieran Read, Ardie Savea, Liam Squire, Matt Todd
Half Backs: TJ Perenera, Aaron Smith, Brad Weber
First Fives: Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo'unga, Josh Ioane
Midfield: Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Anton Leinert-Brown, Sonny Bill Williams
Back Three: Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Reiko Ioane, Sevu Reece,
