RWC: All Blacks v South Africa (Pool B)
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11-15 is a bit of a surprise for me, but not hugely surprising.
SBW & BFA on the bench is interesting.
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how often have Crotty/ALB played together? I was expecting SBW/Crotty and ALB on the bench.
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@Hooroo said in RWC All Blacks v South Africa:
@Bovidae said in RWC All Blacks v South Africa:
It makes me wonder if Jacobson was in line to be the bench loosie.
Surely if they are throwing Frizell straight in
Got to be.
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@Hooroo said in RWC All Blacks v South Africa:
@SammyC said in RWC All Blacks v South Africa:
Like that team... Crotty/ Lienert-Brown is my favourite midfield.
Isn't Frizell a lucky hua!!
Hopefully there is no need to use him.
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@taniwharugby Always good to have decent midfielder starting though. ALB should be starting every test IMO. He's so reliable and can play 12 and 13 without a hitch. SBW has good impact coming off the bench. Would rather ALB/Goodhue though.
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@taniwharugby said in RWC All Blacks v South Africa:
how often have Crotty/ALB played together? I was expecting SBW/Crotty and ALB on the bench.
It's the second most used midfield combo after SBW and Crotty.
Based on what someone told me after hearing Fox speak at a corporate function before the Tongan test ALB was always going to play. It was who would partner him.
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@Yeetyaah oh I'm not questioning who it is, TBH I think numerous combos of SBW/Crotty/ALB/Goodhue exist and work, but I dont think they have played alot together have they Crotty/ALB, and was prepared for ABW/Crotty
Another combo though, which is probably my main concern.
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Wow - didn't see Frizell on the bench ahead of Matt Todd. With Patty Tuipolou...a bit of muscle if we're getting outmuscled - but I would have started Patty and expected the speed of Barrett and Todd on the bench.
Thought SBW was a lock at 12 - those guys on 1014 or whatever it's called might be onto something with their analysis of the combination of Crotty with the two pivots.
Didn't pick Reece, but go Sevu!!!
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More info on selection and quotes from Hansen.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/all-blacks-team-named-for-world-cup-opener/
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Well ... not my pick 11, 12, 13, 14 ... but still good. Yes, still good.
Would have gone Pat T to start. But see the rationale.
Trouble for my preferred wingers is they both play 11.
Ball players not line smashers at 12, 13.
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Happy with the team, now let's get it lads.
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@Billy-Tell said in RWC All Blacks v South Africa:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC All Blacks v South Africa:
Anyone saying Hansen will suddenly drop the dual playmaker thing is crazy.
Questions are who starts at 2, which midfield and whether Ioane or Smith get back in on the wing.
Possible All Blacks team (Knowler stuff): Beauden Barrett, Sevu Reece, Jack Goodhue, Sonny Bill Williams, George Bridge, Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read (capt), Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett, Nepo Laulala, Dane Coles, Joe Moody.
Possible All Blacks team (Napier Herald):
Beauden Barrett, Sevu Reece, Anton Lienert-Brown, Ryan Crotty, George Bridge, Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett, Nepo Laulala, Dane Coles, Joe Moody
Bench: Codie Taylor, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Angus Ta'avo, Patrick Tuipulotu, Shannon Frizell, TJ Perenara, Sonny Bill Williams, Ben Smith
Looks like the guy from Napier had the team early - presumably via Hansen's room number and a crowbar!
