All Blacks vs Fiji
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@voodoo said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@sparky said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@duluth said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
George Bridge (11)
No fu#king way!
Seems to give credence to the suggestion that he wasn't entirely fit last week?
Or that there aren't many options for 11 in the squad.
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@voodoo said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
Seems to give credence to the suggestion that he wasn't entirely fit last week?
It's more about Ennor being injured. He's the only other real left wing in the squad (without moving RI)
Interesting that they rate Ennor enough that he's in the squad despite probably missing the first 3 games
When Jordan subs on I hope it's at 14 and they try Reece on the left.
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@kirwan said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@voodoo said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@sparky said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@duluth said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
George Bridge (11)
No fu#king way!
Seems to give credence to the suggestion that he wasn't entirely fit last week?
Or that there aren't many options for 11 in the squad.
If there were 13 options available the best 11 in the squad could move out one space for this match.
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@nepia said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@kirwan said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@voodoo said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@sparky said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@duluth said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
George Bridge (11)
No fu#king way!
Seems to give credence to the suggestion that he wasn't entirely fit last week?
Or that there aren't many options for 11 in the squad.
If there were 13 options available the best 11 in the squad could move out one space for this match.
It looks like they want to develop RI as the 13. If ALB is the best 12 of the other options then that could be the top pairing.
Reece has problems on defence but at least he offers more on attack than Bridge.
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@stargazer said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
Flying Fijians v All Blacks Line-Up
1 Peni Ravai
2 Samuel Matavesi
3 Mesake Doge
4 Temo Mayanavanua
5 Leone Nakarawa
6 Johnny Dyer
7 Mesulame Kunavula
8 Albert Tuisue
9 Simione Kuruvoli
10 Ben Volavola
11 Nemani Nadolo
12 Levani Botia {c}
13 Waisea Nayacalevu
14 Eroni Sau
15 Kini MurimurivaluReserves
16 Peni Narisia *
17 Haereiti Hetet
18 Leeroy Atalifo
19 Tevita Ratuva
20 Peceli Yato
21 Setareki Tuicuvu
22 Eneriko Buliruarua *
23 Manasa Mataele *(*) indicated the debutants in the squad
Media release: https://www.fijirugby.com/flying-fijians-named-for-all-blacks-match/
Well he’s always good fun to watch, I wonder if there has EVER been such a disparity in the attacking prowess of the oppositions 11 vs the All Blacks 11 in test history ?
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@duluth said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
George Bower (1)
Codie Taylor (56)
Nepo Laulala (29)
Patrick Tuipulotu (37)
Brodie Retallick (81)
Shannon Frizell (13)
Ethan Blackadder (1)
Hoskins Sotutu (5)
Aaron Smith (97) - captain
Beauden Barrett (89)
George Bridge (11)
David Havili (3)
Rieko Ioane (35)
Sevu Reece (8)
Jordie Barrett (24)
RESERVES:
Dane Coles (75)
Ethan de Groot – new cap
Tyrel Lomax (7)
Samuel Whitelock (123)
Luke Jacobson (3)
Finlay Christie (1)
Damian McKenzie (28)
Will Jordan (3)Starters as I thought, other than expected Skipper to be retained.
Not confident in reserve front row.
Saves still not right — is Vaa’i carrying an injury?
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I can see Fozzie's strategy, even 6"1' (World 7's Rookie of the Year) Eroni Sau will have trouble finding Reece in the long grass!
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@duluth said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
Aaron Smith (97) - captain
Beauden Barrett (89)
George Bridge (11)
David Havili (3)
Rieko Ioane (35)
Sevu Reece (8)
Jordie Barrett (24)Halfway there Fozzie. Just missing Mo’unga at 1st 5, Ennor at centre and Jordan at fullback. I can live with the token Lander.
Looking at that Fiji bench they’ve got a couple of guys that play in France - Seta Tuicuvu who can legitimately cover halfback, 1st 5, fullback and wing; and Eneriko Buliruarua who is making his debut and is a big solid midfielder. And congrats to Mataele also making his debut.
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@stargazer said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
Flying Fijians v All Blacks Line-Up
1 Peni Ravai
2 Samuel Matavesi
3 Mesake Doge
4 Temo Mayanavanua
5 Leone Nakarawa
6 Johnny Dyer
7 Mesulame Kunavula
8 Albert Tuisue
9 Simione Kuruvoli
10 Ben Volavola
11 Nemani Nadolo
12 Levani Botia {c}
13 Waisea Nayacalevu
14 Eroni Sau
15 Kini MurimurivaluReserves
16 Peni Narisia *
17 Haereiti Hetet
18 Leeroy Atalifo
19 Tevita Ratuva
20 Peceli Yato
21 Setareki Tuicuvu
22 Eneriko Buliruarua *
23 Manasa Mataele *(*) indicated the debutants in the squad
Media release: https://www.fijirugby.com/flying-fijians-named-for-all-blacks-match/
I know 4 of them
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@bones said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@booboo really? Not sure that's a reflection of the strength of this team...maybe something else...
Like not following NH club rugby?
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5 Leone Nakarawa
May have
10 Ben Volavola
11 Nemani Nadolo
12 Levani Botia {c}
14 Eroni SauMay have
17 Haereiti Hetet
May have
23 Manasa Mataele *
Tell me why I should have heard of the others
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Flying Fijians squad for 2019 Rugby World Cup
Fiji Rugby today named the squad to represent Fiji at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan at a Media Conference at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, Fiji. Head Coach John McKee said the squad, captained by Dominiko Waqaniburotu, has an opportunity to do something special for Fiji and is challenging
A fair few others have been floating about 7's and SH rugby.
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@booboo said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@stargazer said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
Flying Fijians v All Blacks Line-Up
1 Peni Ravai
2 Samuel Matavesi
3 Mesake Doge
4 Temo Mayanavanua
5 Leone Nakarawa
6 Johnny Dyer
7 Mesulame Kunavula
8 Albert Tuisue
9 Simione Kuruvoli
10 Ben Volavola
11 Nemani Nadolo
12 Levani Botia {c}
13 Waisea Nayacalevu
14 Eroni Sau
15 Kini MurimurivaluReserves
16 Peni Narisia *
17 Haereiti Hetet
18 Leeroy Atalifo
19 Tevita Ratuva
20 Peceli Yato
21 Setareki Tuicuvu
22 Eneriko Buliruarua *
23 Manasa Mataele *(*) indicated the debutants in the squad
Media release: https://www.fijirugby.com/flying-fijians-named-for-all-blacks-match/
I know 4 of them
We’ll know a lot move about Havili’s defence once he’s had Botia running at him all day.
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@booboo said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@bones said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@booboo really? Not sure that's a reflection of the strength of this team...maybe something else...
Like not following NH club rugby?
You should know who Yato is.
He was a beast at the last World Cup. His performance against Australia especially. -
@bones said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
Flying Fijians squad for 2019 Rugby World Cup
Fiji Rugby today named the squad to represent Fiji at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan at a Media Conference at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, Fiji. Head Coach John McKee said the squad, captained by Dominiko Waqaniburotu, has an opportunity to do something special for Fiji and is challenging
A fair few others have been floating about 7's and SH rugby.
Fair enough, however that was two years ago and I struggled to fit in watching all yhe games. I'm not Stargazer.
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@booboo said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@bones said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
Flying Fijians squad for 2019 Rugby World Cup
Fiji Rugby today named the squad to represent Fiji at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan at a Media Conference at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, Fiji. Head Coach John McKee said the squad, captained by Dominiko Waqaniburotu, has an opportunity to do something special for Fiji and is challenging
A fair few others have been floating about 7's and SH rugby.
Fair enough, however that was two years ago and I struggled to fit in watching all yhe games. I'm not Stargazer.
Do better next time.
I will concede that I tend to not know the players in teams I don't watch or take interest in.
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@bones said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@booboo said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
@bones said in All Blacks vs Fiji:
Flying Fijians squad for 2019 Rugby World Cup
Fiji Rugby today named the squad to represent Fiji at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan at a Media Conference at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, Fiji. Head Coach John McKee said the squad, captained by Dominiko Waqaniburotu, has an opportunity to do something special for Fiji and is challenging
A fair few others have been floating about 7's and SH rugby.
Fair enough, however that was two years ago and I struggled to fit in watching all yhe games. I'm not Stargazer.
Do better next time.
I will concede that I tend to not know the players in teams I don't watch or take interest in.
I usually have a better idea, like I know 6N teams but don't watch much 6N.
Fiji just don't play enough.
