Forwards for the All Blacks squad
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<p>Don't forget the policy that has injured players return for a chance.<br>
Nathan Harris come on down</p>
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<p>I think Nathan Harris will struggle to earn a recall to the test team. He came into the AB squad when depth at hooker was arguably at an all time low, and I don't remember him doing anything much. Codie Taylor is not close to being the finished product yet, but he can run an accurate lineout and he's by far the more athletic of the two. The beauty of Taylor is that he can play the same role as Coles, and make an impact off the bench. Harris never struck me as being an impact player.</p> -
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<p>I think Nathan Harris will struggle to earn a recall to the test team. He came into the AB squad when depth at hooker was arguably at an all time low, and<strong> I don't remember him doing anything much</strong>. Codie Taylor is not close to being the finished product yet, but he can run an accurate lineout and he's by far the more athletic of the two. The beauty of Taylor is that he can play the same role as Coles, and make an impact off the bench. Harris never struck me as being an impact player.</p>
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<p>After 21 minutes of test rugby over two games I'd be surprised if he did imprint himself on you, however he did score a try in that short time.</p>
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<p>It may be that he has los his chance but the point I was making is that the selectors have a policy that you don't unselect yourself solely through getting injured.</p>
<p>Now, if he was unable to get much time in Super Rugby from form selection then maybe that surpasses this AB policy but I wouldn't be surprised if he is on a plan to be firing toward the end of the Super comp.</p>
<p>At the time he was selected he was seen as being 'Coles-like'. That is why they went for him. They may still be interested.</p> -
<p>Cody Taylor is definately the second hooker picked now. Have followed his career very closely since he started playing club rugby down here.</p>
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<p>He has obviously worked very hard during the off season, and has started the season in excellent form.</p> -
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<p>I'm shocked and surprised to see the posters from down south declaring a position for one of their own!</p>
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<p>Who'd have thought eh?</p>
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<p>I don't think it's that controversial suggesting that RWC winner Codie Taylor might be ahead of Nathan Harris on Hansen's pecking order.</p> -
<p>Cody Taylor is from Levin. The All Black coaches have mentioned his outstanding off field work ethic in the past, which I assume is why he was selected above Hika. Not what you'd expect from someone from that part of the world!</p>
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<p>I'm shocked and surprised to see the posters from down south declaring a position for one of their own!</p>
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<p>Who'd have thought eh?</p>
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<p>Gibson over Todd demonstrates there's those types everywhere Crucial :)</p> -
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<p>I'm shocked and surprised to see the posters from down south declaring a position for one of their own!</p>
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<p>Who'd have thought eh?</p>
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<p>Fair enough, and to be honest I can't offer an opinion on Harris. </p>
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<p>I don't even know what he looks like.</p> -
<p>Taylor ended up being in the right place at the right time, i.e., Harris was already injured and the other hooker in the 2015 pre-RWC squad (Elliot) got injured too so never had another opportunity after Apia. While Taylor might have the inside running now, the backup to Coles would still be up for grabs based on Super rugby form.</p>
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<p>I don't think Taylor was in that group of hookers looked at in early 2015 either (e.g. Coltman). Funnell could have been "rated" ahead of him at that point too.</p> -
<p>I think it's 'so far so good' for Codie Taylor, but he's not a certainty even despite his RWC selection, because he has had very little experience thus far. I really like his game and he's continued to improve since his Maori selection a couple of years back.</p>
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<p>Not that it's likely that he'll get picked, but maybe James Parsons? He was bad last year and I thought he was finished personally, but he has been very good so far this season.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-time="1459212977" data-cid="568021" data-author="No Quarter"><p>Cody Taylor is from Levin. The All Black coaches have mentioned his outstanding off field work ethic in the past, which I assume is why he was selected above Hika. Not what you'd expect from someone from that part of the world!<br> <br>I think he will be the number 2 hooker come the June internationals.</p></blockquote>Well NQ I actually liked your quote, then I read it properly and saw your comment suggesting you wouldn't expect someone from Levin wouldn't have a good work ethic. As I from Levin , I gotta say get stuffed!! Anyway I think as Coles is Pram boy it is obvious that boys from the Nua learn a very good work ethic in the hooker's role!!
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Wurzel" data-cid="568104" data-time="1459228010">
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<p>This conversation isn't complete until Nepia nominates Ricky Riccitelli</p>
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<p>In terms of workrate, he is doing better than Taylor.</p> -
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In terms of workrate, he is doing better than Taylor.</p></blockquote>
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Ahh the old workrate debate :)<br><br>
Smashing opposition scrums counts doesn't it?<br><br>
But yeah, the blues props and richitelli have way better workrate -
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<p>Gibson over Todd demonstrates there's those types everywhere Crucial :)</p>
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<p>The fact that those 2 are mentioned at all is confounding to me. Todd is yesterdays news and Gibson has not done anything since his first game with the Blues. Cane and Ardie have their measure.</p> -
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<p>This conversation isn't complete until Nepia nominates Ricky Riccitelli</p>
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<p>Haha I was thinking that after nominating Parsons.</p>
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<p>These ABs selection threads seem to be all about nominating players from their own sides even if they have no show of making it.</p>
