All Blacks 2022
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World cup lineup:
I know it's a while out, but I like doing pointless squads...
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Moody?,Hogman?, Norris?
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S Taukei'aho
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O Tu'ungafasi
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B Retallick
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S Whitelock
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T Vaii (personally think he is the future at six)
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S Cane (c)
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A Savea
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A Smith
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B Barrett
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C Clarke
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J Barrett
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R Ioane
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S Reece
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W Jordan
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C Taylor
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No idea. Can we steal Antonio from the French? He is Kiwi so...
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Is it to soon for the mighty Williams?
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S Barrett
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D Papalii
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F Fakatava
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R Mo'unga
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L Fainga'anuku or RTS
Biggest weaknesses are props, and possibly second five.
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I’ve got a feeling old mate Foster is gearing up for a J Barrett / R Ioane midfield combo this year. Whether that happens straight away remains to be seen but I do think we will see it at some point.
It also allows Jordan to make the fullback jersey his own.
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2022:
I’ve got a feeling old mate Foster is gearing up for a J Barrett / R Ioane midfield combo this year. Whether that happens straight away remains to be seen but I do think we will see it at some point.
It also allows Jordan to make the fullback jersey his own.
He commented a few weeks back that he sees Jordie as a fullback didn't he?
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@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:
Will Weber be able to show form coming back from injury or do they go with Perenara?
I think we need to look to the future and use the 3rd slot to grow the cattle rather than stick with TJP, particularly as Christie is a more than capable AS understudy.. Roigard and/or Ratima?
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@Victor-Meldrew it will be a day of elation when Folau Fakatava is eligible to play for the All Blacks, hopefully that day comes sooner rather than later🙂
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@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2022:
@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:
Will Weber be able to show form coming back from injury or do they go with Perenara?
I think we need to look to the future and use the 3rd slot to grow the cattle rather than stick with TJP, particularly as Christie is a more than capable AS understudy.. Roigard and/or Ratima?
Ratima is having a cracking debut season. Has shoved Roe out of the way at the Chiefs and has Weber in his sights.
Reminds me a bit of TKB in his prime. -
Biggest weaknesses are props, and possibly second five.
Only if you ignore the form of our locks at international level. I'd love to be wrong, but they are shadows of their former world class selves
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@junior said in All Blacks 2022:
@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
I can't believe they didn't include Hosea Gear flattening Keith Earls in that compilation
Here it is. You’re welcome
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@Mackerzzzz biggest weakness is the Coaching Staff. No one knows what the hell they are doing.
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@Frank did he? I just find it strange that the Canes are all of a sudden giving Jordie big minutes at 12 when he’s rock solid at 15. Surely that’s messaging from the AB coaches.
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2022:
@Frank did he? I just find it strange that the Canes are all of a sudden giving Jordie big minutes at 12 when he’s rock solid at 15. Surely that’s messaging from the AB coaches.
He’s not getting big minutes at the Canes still is he? They tried a few things and will probably still move the cattle around.
Foster was specifically asked about Jordie at twelve and he answer was that he was one of the ABs best last year playing at fullback so he’s not sure why he would go looking to move him. -
Yeah given Fozzie's very lukewarm comments towards Jordie at 12 I don't think the AB coaches were behind the shift. Canes have been shifting their midfield around all season haven't they trying to find a spark? Almost a different combination every game?
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@MN5 said in All Blacks 2022:
@junior said in All Blacks 2022:
@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
I can't believe they didn't include Hosea Gear flattening Keith Earls in that compilation
Here it is. You’re welcome
how good was that, just seeing them get on the outside of their man, fight for space to run support and actual free the wing
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Second NZ side set to shadow All Blacks for foreseeable future
NZR are in the process of implementing a secondary top-level NZ team.
New Zealand Rugby are in the midst of creating an NZ A or a second NZ side to shadow the All Blacks from 2022 onwards. With a huge breadth of players vying for a spot in the national squad, administrators believe that a secondary side will enable enhanced experience and playing time at the highest level for those who miss out on All Blacks selection. Former All Black Jeff Wilson broke the news on SENZ. Wilson is a huge supporter of the concept, believing that the addition of a secondary top-level team will change the mindset of selectors, and will inevitably aid the All Blacks in their preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. “I would say this, NZ Rugby … they’re looking at a New Zealand A, or a second NZ side playing a number of games this year,” Wilson said on SENZ’s Super South. “I think that group is going to be critical, because there’s going to be a lot of guys who have worn the All Black jersey in the last 18 months who may miss out, and they’re going to get really important rugby. “There’s going to be another tier, which is going to be really well coached and have a number of games I believe this year. -
@KiwiMurph If that happens, it will be interesting to see whether NZR are going to designate this team as it's official national 2nd XV under World Rugby's Regulations (which means players will be captured by playing for this team).
Also, who's going to coach this team. Will one of the assistant coaches coach this team, or will they hand the gig to someone outside the current coaching set-up. Could be a good job for Robertson, preparing him for a smooth end-of-2023 takeover.
Edit: if they don't designate this team as its official 2nd XV, they can field Fakatava!
