Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth)
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Once bitten, twice shy. All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree has made it clear they won’t be making wholesale changes for the Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday.
The New Zealanders will, of course, be forced to make some changes. The absence of expectant dads Sam Whitelock, Aaron Smith and Richie Mo’unga from this touring party – with plenty of uncertainty around when they will be seen again – ensures that.
Plumtree indicated there could well be a Barrett brothers theme to the All Blacks’ backline for Sunday.
“It’s certainly an option,” he said. “Damian McKenzie has played pretty well we feel, but Jordie is sitting there on the fringes. We know what Jordie can bring to a test match like this, and we’ve certainly talked about him as selectors. He’s good to go, looks really keen and is just dying for an opportunity.”Plumtree indicated Perenara had settled “seamlessly” back into the group after his late addition following his stint in Japan and made it clear he remained a compelling alternative, alongside Weber, to the world-class Smith. Fin Christie is the third No 9 in the group.
“We’ve got a very experienced halfback there, a leader, and he’ll be looking to establish the position really. While Aaron is away there’s an opportunity for both those boys to step up and own the position.
“We’re not sure if Aaron is going to be able to join us, and those three halfbacks know that. They’re going to work real hard to get the No 1 spot, so it’s a good opportunity for them. They’re all really good players in their own right, and slightly different to Aaron.”The rest of the article is more or less speculation from Hinton about who might play.
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@stargazer said in Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth):
Plumtree indicated there could well be a Barrett brothers theme to the All Blacks’ backline for Sunday.
So Scott gonna move into the back stoo
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@akan004 said in Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth):
Wow, the Aussie sports betting agencies are paying $10 for a wobs win. Ridiculous odds.
Thats worth a punt. Bledisloe is secure, lots going on, missing a few senior players, including our best player of late, Aaron Smith.
Not saying I think Aus will win, but I know if they played this game 10 times, Oz would win more than once.
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@majorrage said in Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth):
@akan004 said in Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth):
Wow, the Aussie sports betting agencies are paying $10 for a wobs win. Ridiculous odds.
Thats worth a punt. Bledisloe is secure, lots going on, missing a few senior players, including our best player of late, Aaron Smith.
Not saying I think Aus will win, but I know if they played this game 10 times, Oz would win more than once.
Nah. Oz win one, draw one and ABs win 8. And still Foster will be called to the town square…
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@jk said in Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth):
@bayimports said in Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth):
Australia with a 17.5 head start @ 1.90, just wow at Australian TAB.
I didnt expect to see favouritism, but expected odds and line a lot closer for this one.
I think that's fair. 365 had +23.5 before which I grabbed. The line NZ TAB now 18.5 and 365 17.5. Not sure I am keen to invest much more where it sits but if I did it would still be on Aus.
Downvote for betting against the ABs (indirectly, but still)
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@majorrage said in Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth):
@akan004 said in Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth):
Wow, the Aussie sports betting agencies are paying $10 for a wobs win. Ridiculous odds.
Thats worth a punt. Bledisloe is secure, lots going on, missing a few senior players, including our best player of late, Aaron Smith.
Not saying I think Aus will win, but I know if they played this game 10 times, Oz would win more than once.
TRC points still up for grabs.
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@mn5 said in Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth):
@machpants said in Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth):
Fuck I'm bored, I take it I'll have to wait an extra day before I can slag off fat Foster's selections?
I’m hoping he picks Jordie Barrett and George Bridge on the wings and leaves Rieko Ioane out.
Do you hate us all that much?
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@gunner said in Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth):
@mn5 said in Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth):
@machpants said in Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth):
Fuck I'm bored, I take it I'll have to wait an extra day before I can slag off fat Foster's selections?
I’m hoping he picks Jordie Barrett and George Bridge on the wings and leaves Rieko Ioane out.
Do you hate us all that much?
I hate some of you more than others but yes, pretty much
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So from the noises so far I am expecting to see
Moody
Taylor
Laulala
BBBR
S Barrett
Akira
Papalii
Savea
TJP
BB
Reece
Havili
ALB
Jordan
JBTaukei'aho
Tu'inukuafe
Ta'avao
Tuipolotu
Jacobson
Weber
Rieko
DMacOnly 10 of that 23 carry baggage from that Perth loss although S Barrett carriesquite a bit
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@crucial said in Wallabies vs All Blacks 3 (Perth):
So from the noises so far I am expecting to see
Moody
Taylor
Laulala
BBBR
S Barrett
Akira
Papalii
Savea
TJP
BB
Reece
Havili
ALB
Jordan
JBTaukei'aho
Tu'inukuafe
Ta'avao
Tuipolotu
Jacobson
Weber
Rieko
DMacOnly 10 of that 23 carry baggage from that Perth loss although S Barrett carriesquite a bit
Maybe Moody of the bench to ease in or hold him back for Argentina.Otherwise I reckon you are spot on with the selection.
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What time is the team being named please?
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@family-man said in All Blacks 2021:
What time is the team being named please?
once 65% of the population is vaccinated
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@family-man said in All Blacks 2021:
What time is the team being named please?
Aunty Cindy will be announcing the team at her press conference tomorrow to lift the mood. She will also announce that the next AB test in NZ will be a warm up to the 2023 RWC
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@family-man said in All Blacks 2021:
What time is the team being named please?
As soon as Fozzie has had lunch/Dinner/Snacks/Dersert etc
