All Blacks 2022
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@Bones said in All Blacks 2022:
@act-crusader said in All Blacks 2022:
9- Aaron
10- Richie
11- Clarke
12- Jordie
13- Rieko
14- Reece
15- Jordan21- Christie
22- Beaudy
23- if ALB isn’t fit, QuinnDisappointed to see T Lander, T Chief, T Blue and T Cane not make the cut.
Thank god three Crusaders made the starting line up
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Why there won't be any additions to the All Blacks hooking ranks this year
Less than 18 months out from the next World Cup, the wizened figures of Codie Taylor and Dane Coles will seriously come under the microscope for the All Blacks.
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@Tim said in All Blacks 2022:
Why there won't be any additions to the All Blacks hooking ranks this year
Less than 18 months out from the next World Cup, the wizened figures of Codie Taylor and Dane Coles will seriously come under the microscope for the All Blacks.
It’s always depressing when guys heaps younger than you are referred to as “wizened”
Has anyone seen my slippers ?
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@Bones said in All Blacks 2022:
@act-crusader said in All Blacks 2022:
9- Aaron
10- Richie
11- Clarke
12- Jordie
13- Rieko
14- Reece
15- Jordan21- Christie
22- Beaudy
23- if ALB isn’t fit, QuinnDisappointed to see T Lander, T Chief, T Blue and T Cane not make the cut.
In my extended squad though, to bring the hurt
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@Tim said in All Blacks 2022:
Why there won't be any additions to the All Blacks hooking ranks this year
Less than 18 months out from the next World Cup, the wizened figures of Codie Taylor and Dane Coles will seriously come under the microscope for the All Blacks.
Taukei’aho is safe
Taylor despite his obvious gradual decline I think is safe tooColes? Surely they must be getting concerned about his durability? If they don't see him making it to the RWC they probably need to move on this season
Aumua is a weird one. Middling form for the Hurricanes. He hasn't really taken his chances at AB level yet. He'll probably play Test rugby this year because of his age and potential (he made a good run in the NPC 4 years ago!) but he's not safe
Eklund? Age may be an issue.. however he doesn't have many miles on the clock because a major injury ruined a couple of seasons in his mid 20's.
It seems hard to get dropped by the ABs, so I would be surprised if this selection panel went for him above an already capped player. -
If the Māori do end up playing the Irish in a midweek game then Eklund is odds on to be one of the hookers (on form). His lack of size might be a disadvantage at international level but that would be the ideal game to see how he goes against better opposition.
Coles is the big question mark. On form and fit, he adds a lot to any team he plays for but age could be catching up with him. At the moment you can't even rely on him to play 15-20 mins like Mealamu did in 2015.
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@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
Coles is the big question mark. On form and fit, he adds a lot to any team he plays for but age could be catching up with him. At the moment you can't even rely on him to play 15-20 mins like Mealamu did in 2015.
If I was selecting it would be Coles or Taylor, not both of them. Coles is considerably better when fit.. Taylor is available for selection more often. It's a hard call.
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He played more often than I thought:
2019: AB's: Hooker [5], Sub [4] - 9 tests
2019: Hu: Hooker [7], Sub [3] - 10 games - 4 tries (20 pts)2020: AB's: Hooker [4], Sub [1] - 5 tests - 2 tries (10 pts)
2020: Hu: Hooker [7], Sub [2] - 9 games - 4 tries (20 pts)2021: AB's: Hooker [3], Sub [3] - 6 tests - 7 tries (35 pts)
2021: Hu: Hooker [8], Sub [1] - 9 games - 5 tries (25 pts)
2021: Well: Hooker - 1 game -
@Duluth said in All Blacks 2022:
He played more often than I thought:
2019: AB's: Hooker [5], Sub [4] - 9 tests
2019: Hu: Hooker [7], Sub [3] - 10 games - 4 tries (20 pts)2020: AB's: Hooker [4], Sub [1] - 5 tests - 2 tries (10 pts)
2020: Hu: Hooker [7], Sub [2] - 9 games - 4 tries (20 pts)2021: AB's: Hooker [3], Sub [3] - 6 tests - 7 tries (35 pts)
2021: Hu: Hooker [8], Sub [1] - 9 games - 5 tries (25 pts)
2021: Well: Hooker - 1 gameYep more than I thought,It seems like he is missing for large chunks of SR and it is becoming more regular with age.
For all of us that have played sport know Calf injuries are harder to mend the older you get,And are more regular occurrences ,that seems to be Coles main injuries the last couple of years. -
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@Tim said in All Blacks 2022:
Why there won't be any additions to the All Blacks hooking ranks this year
Less than 18 months out from the next World Cup, the wizened figures of Codie Taylor and Dane Coles will seriously come under the microscope for the All Blacks.
Some interesting stats in that.
Seems like Samisoni is clearly best with ball in hand, but he's down on workrate - rucks and tackles. Might point to him perhaps needing to be used for shorter stints than some of the others..
Be interesting to know quite what's gone on with Taylor. He was one of the players of Super rugby in 2021, but his international form obviously fell away. I think he's picked up a bit again this year, but maybe he needs to be better managed across the season. He shouldn't be cooked at 31.
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@Chris-B said in All Blacks 2022:
Seems like Samisoni is clearly best with ball in hand, but he's down on workrate - rucks and tackles. Might point to him perhaps needing to be used for shorter stints than some of the others.
if he's my dominant ball runner and also a key set piece guy, i don't also need him to hit all the rucks and make all the tackles. There are role players for that.
Of course, if i am an opposition coach i want him making as many tackles and attending as many rucks as possible.
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@Duluth said in All Blacks 2022:
ST, Coles & Eklund
I'm pessimistic about Taylor and Coles ability to contribute at the RWC. So I wouldn't want to carry both of them right now
When Coles falls over Taylor can be called up
For me If Eklund is picked then on age I would pick Taylor 32 at WC time Coles will be almost 37 in December 2023 come WC time.
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@Chris said in All Blacks 2022:
For me If Eklund is picked then on age I would pick Taylor 32 at WC time Coles will be almost 37 in December 2023 come WC time.
It's not about age, it's about current ability
Taylor is on a decline and has been for some time. No idea why, but I wouldn’t assume he’s going to turn things around. Coles plays better but has injury concerns.
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@mariner4life I'll keep an eye out for a couple of Reuben Thorne's - to bring the work rate - in your teams!
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@Duluth said in All Blacks 2022:
@Chris said in All Blacks 2022:
For me If Eklund is picked then on age I would pick Taylor 32 at WC time Coles will be almost 37 in December 2023 come WC time.
It's not about age, it's about current ability
Taylor is on a decline and has been for some time. Coles plays better but has injury concerns.
Taylor had a massive 2021 SR ,Played well against the Blues last game his form maybe going up now,for me I don't think he is in decline just a below par patch there at the end of 2021 which all players have.
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