All Blacks 2022
-
Regarding DMac (and the speculation back in the thread) this was in Stuff today...
**The Chiefs are confident Damian McKenzie will be back for 2023.
McKenzie, currently playing in Japan, has yet to recommit to NZ Rugby but Chiefs chief executive Michael Collins indicated the All Black won't be lost to New Zealand ahead of the World Cup in France.
Asked if McKenzie would return to the Chiefs, Collins stated: "Yes, 100 percent.''
This should end speculation that fullback/No 10 McKenzie could be tempted to stay offshore. "We know he hasn't quite inked that deal, but all the comms we have had with him have all been really positive,'' Collins added.
"So, yes, I would be expecting him back here next year, for sure.''**
I'm pretty sure that puts him in a similar spot to TJP. Chiefs don't expect to see him until next season so any AB call up would be dependant on him re-signing and playing ITM Cup.
-
@junior said in All Blacks 2022:
@crucial said in All Blacks 2022:
@antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:
@bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
@crucial Vaa'i at 6 means you need a certain type of no.8, i.e., not Savea.
I remain convinced that looking for a blindside to plug the holes in our loose forwards capability is part of the problem if your starting point is the 8 has to be Savea who should be a super sub.
Except he is the best 8 in the country at the moment.
I know he seems more a SuperRugby 8 than a test one but who goes in ahead of him AND is a better player and leader.
That's the quandary.I also get that if he is at 8 we need a six that plays up and down the track more and stops fringe runners in their tracks.
Now tell me who that guy is.
If Savea is the answer to the leadership question, that's a real problem
I suspect you don't realise he is llready part of leadership group. I didn't realise there was a leadershio question, Sam Cane is captain , and have seen nothing to indicate he not holding the job.
-
-
@bones said in All Blacks 2022:
Perofeta. Great passing game, great short game. Combination with Christie and works brilliantly with the quick ball Smith would provide too. Get him in.
If he keeps this up all SR, then yep. Kicking is a bit iffy, but that's what jordie is for!
-
@machpants said in All Blacks 2022:
@bones said in All Blacks 2022:
Perofeta. Great passing game, great short game. Combination with Christie and works brilliantly with the quick ball Smith would provide too. Get him in.
If he keeps this up all SR, then yep. Kicking is a bit iffy, but that's what jordie is for!
Yeah exactly....or Havili 😉
-
@bones said in All Blacks 2022:
@machpants said in All Blacks 2022:
@bones said in All Blacks 2022:
Perofeta. Great passing game, great short game. Combination with Christie and works brilliantly with the quick ball Smith would provide too. Get him in.
If he keeps this up all SR, then yep. Kicking is a bit iffy, but that's what jordie is for!
Yeah exactly....or Havili 😉
🤮
-
@junior said in All Blacks 2022:
@crucial said in All Blacks 2022:
@antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:
@bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
@crucial Vaa'i at 6 means you need a certain type of no.8, i.e., not Savea.
I remain convinced that looking for a blindside to plug the holes in our loose forwards capability is part of the problem if your starting point is the 8 has to be Savea who should be a super sub.
Except he is the best 8 in the country at the moment.
I know he seems more a SuperRugby 8 than a test one but who goes in ahead of him AND is a better player and leader.
That's the quandary.I also get that if he is at 8 we need a six that plays up and down the track more and stops fringe runners in their tracks.
Now tell me who that guy is.
If Savea is the answer to the leadership question, that's a real problem
Savea brings experience, always give 110% and stepped up to the plate (with SW) when Cane was injured. Can't ask more than that.
That said, I think a fit Sam Cane and a bit of stability in the captaincy will be really helpful but big ups to Ardie and Sam for taking the captaincy in a bloody difficult year.
-
@bones said in All Blacks 2022:
Perofeta. Great passing game, great short game. Combination with Christie and works brilliantly with the quick ball Smith would provide too. Get him in.
Only watched for a game or two this year, but he seems to have matured a heck of a lot. Def. worth a run.
-
So what would a startimg 15 look like right now, with our injuries.
Any surprises?
Moody, Samsoni, Hodgman
BBBR, Vaai
Blackadder, Ardie, Cane
Smith, Mounga
Havili, ALB
Reece, Jordan, JordieBuggar all changes really with a few injuries and pending holidays...obviously a 'what should the 15 be' would have a few changes I expect.
-
@bones said in All Blacks 2022:
Perofeta. Great passing game, great short game. Combination with Christie and works brilliantly with the quick ball Smith would provide too. Get him in.
At the very least he’s a clear third choice that’s worth a look at the next level. After that clutch kick, his goal kicking has been disappointing but the rest of his game has been great. All the time in the world.
-
@taniwharugby Scott Barrett at lock, instead of Vaa'i (who doesn't even play there, at the moment).
-
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2022:
So what would a startimg 15 look like right now, with our injuries.
Any surprises?
Moody, Samsoni, Hodgman
Both LHs.
If, hypothetically, JB is used at 12 and Jordan goes to fullback, then Ioane might have to move to the right wing again. There are more options for a power left winger than right wingers.
-
@taniwharugby ALB was remarkably slow against the Crusaders. He's too slow to be centre - can't take a break.
-
@bovidae ioane is injured right now isn't he?
@Stargazer knew I was forgetting someone
-
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2022:
@bovidae ioane is injured right now isn't he?
@Stargazer knew I was forgetting someone
RI is in an AB break, not injured.
-
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2022:
@bovidae ioane is injured right now isn't he?
Rieko isn't.
If you are only selecting fit players as of now, scratch BBBR too.
-
@kirwan said in All Blacks 2022:
@bones said in All Blacks 2022:
Perofeta. Great passing game, great short game. Combination with Christie and works brilliantly with the quick ball Smith would provide too. Get him in.
At the very least he’s a clear third choice that’s worth a look at the next level. After that clutch kick, his goal kicking has been disappointing but the rest of his game has been great. All the time in the world.
I like him but I honestly can't recall him getting too many opportunities to show what he can do against the better teams. Hopefully he gets the chance soon.
