Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November

[Snowy]

@gt12 said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

Seems strange to go back to the top team - they should switch out two/three players to see what they can do -

That's what should have happened last week. It just feels like they don't know what the top team is. Not the first time this has happened.

R and R didn't work for Ted either, if that is the excuse.

[taniwharugby]

@ACT-Crusader said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

I think they need to give the 12-Goodhue 13-ALB another good run.

given this would appear to be what they see as thier preferred pairing.

Was interesting to note a number of times Laumape & ALB were set either on either side of the ruck (attack and defence) or Laumape outside ALB a few times too.

[antipodean]

@gt12 said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

Seems strange to go back to the top team - they should switch out two/three players to see what they can do - I’d give Akira and Jordan starts with Ardie and Roane off the bench.

Agreed. I understand the methodology applied for Sydney - they wanted to win the Bledisloe so their best possible team took the field. The problem with introducing guys/ resting others is there were too many changes for Brisbane and some of the experienced heads didn't have their best outings.

The remainder of the TN should have minimal changes but allow debutantes to get quality time on the field.

[family man]

I think cane deserves a rest and have savea,Ioane and sotutu starting in the back row

[NTA]

@family-man said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

I think cane deserves a rest and have savea,Ioane and sotutu starting in the back row

Agree with that - put in a helluva shift. Backrow of Akira, Savea, Sotutu.

Weber to get 20 minutes if any of you are serious about replacing TJP.

[NTA]

Anyone in Sydney going along? I'm considering getting a cheap seat just for the spectacle.

[Kiwiwomble]

Yeah, cane was injured not that long ago, four big shifts, time for a break

[pakman]

If Ofa were suspended for a week, Is Nepo back? If not who would be first TH cab off rank in Mitre 10? Know Bower and Karl can play there but think I'd prefer a specialist.

[DMX]

@ACT-Crusader said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

Moody, Coles, Laulala, Tuipoluto, Whitelock, Frizell, Cane, Savea, Smith, Mo’unga, Clarke, Goodhue, Lienart-Brown, Ioane, B. Barrett

Smith to play 80 minutes.

Can't argue with that. I am guessing Fozzie still thinks Jordie is his first choice wing but he is due for a rest anyway.

[family man]

@DMX is laulala available or is he still in Nz waiting for birth of his child? If in Nz then lomax be starting and bower on the bench as he can play tight or loose head prop

[Bovidae]

We also haven't had an update on Jordan. But if he failed his HIA he won't be available for selection in this game.

[Duluth]

@Bovidae said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

We also haven't had an update on Jordan. But if he failed his HIA he won't be available for selection in this game.

Given his history they should be extra cautious. He shouldn't play again until Super Rugby

[nzzp]

@Bovidae said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

We also haven't had an update on Jordan. But if he failed his HIA he won't be available for selection in this game.

I don't think he'll be back - but the return to play protocols can be satisfied in a week I thought? I have memories of folk going off for HIA, but then being back the week after.

That said, I'm with @Duluth, think he should take the time out and come back at Super next year

[taniwharugby]

@nzzp yeah I think they can fail an HIA in game but pass the rest during the week and be selected to play, similarly there have been ones passed in-game but failed the subsequent follow ups (delayed obviously)

[Kiwiwomble]

@DMX said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

@ACT-Crusader said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

Moody, Coles, Laulala, Tuipoluto, Whitelock, Frizell, Cane, Savea, Smith, Mo’unga, Clarke, Goodhue, Lienart-Brown, Ioane, B. Barrett

Smith to play 80 minutes.

Can't argue with that. I am guessing Fozzie still thinks Jordie is his first choice wing but he is due for a rest anyway.

i cant imagine how hard it is being a professional rugby player in nz at the moment, your a wing with AB's aspirations so you ask your coach to keep referring to you as a fullback just so fozzie will notice you

[Machpants]

This our first ever test in Parramatta?

[Kiwiwomble]

@Machpants definitely at this stadium as its brand new

[dogmeat]

Last time we played out Western Sydney didn't go so well did it?

[NTA]

@Kiwiwomble @Machpants fucking nice arena too - been to a couple of Tahs games there and the views are great as well as the architecture.

EDIT: only thing it probably lacks is closer rail transport - they've got buses running right past. It is only 1.3km from the nearest train tho.

[Crucial]

@NTA said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

@Kiwiwomble @Machpants fucking nice arena too - been to a couple of Tahs games there and the views are great as well as the architecture.

EDIT: only thing it probably lacks is closer rail transport - they've got buses running right past. It is only 1.3km from the nearest train tho.

That's a deliberate ploy to keep lazy fat fuckers away so they can fit more seats in