Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November
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that's a crazy fucking bench
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In making a number of changes to the squad, Foster explained: “We’ve been really delighted with the whole squad, so we feel that there are some players who are really putting their hand up and deserve an opportunity.
“Secondly, it’s been a big three-week Test series to date against Australia; it’ll be another massive Test, so we’ve brought in some freshness and new energy into the group. Players are jumping out of their skins to get onto the park.”
Foster said the four players named to play their first Test had all been working hard and had earnt the opportunity.
“We’ve been really impressed with Akira. He’s keen, he’s ready and to have his first Test start is pretty special. I know Asafo is also excited for his first Test and he’ll bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm when he comes off the bench.
“Cullen Grace is a young man who has also been very impressive. He’s got a nice, quiet demeanour about him, but we know he’s excited. Will Jordan has also been working really hard; he’s settled in really, really well and he’s got a calmness about him. He’s been doing a great job behind the scenes and we’re delighted he’s got his opportunity.”
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Great to see the other squad members given a chance! Does seem like a fairly inexperienced bench though, with both Patty T and Dmac seemingly tasked to inject a lot of energy. I can see Whitelock, Cane, Savea, Beauden and ALB playing the full 80 unless we build a big lead.
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So many players keen to make an impression, this could be fun.
A shit load of attacking players, and even more on the bench. Pleased Akira gets a chance with Cane and Ardie, and a strong tight five.
Reece playing for his career, Laumape will want to put his hand up, BB gets a chance at 10, JB at 15. SB will be trying to leapfrog Patrick, and Taylor will be trying to retain the number two spot.
No lack of motivation within the squad to give Foster what he wants from them.
He might have some selection headaches after this.
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@Kirwan said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
So many players keen to make an impression, this could be fun.
A shit load of attacking players, and even more on the bench. Pleased Akira gets a chance with Cane and Ardie, and a strong tight five.
Reece playing for his career, Laumape will want to put his hand up, BB gets a chance at 10, JB at 15. SB will be trying to leapfrog Patrick, and Taylor will be trying to retain the number two spot.
No lack of motivation within the squad to give Foster what he wants from them.
He might have some selection headaches after this.
Hopefully they don't all over play their hands and fuck it up
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