All Blacks XV 2022

[Stargazer]

@Mackerzzzz I wonder whether MSR's criminal conviction will play a role? Will he be able to enter all countries?

[SouthernMann]

I'd pick Fabian Holland. He has such great physical attributes and steps up so well to each level.

[booboo]

@Stargazer said in All Blacks XV:

the coach of this team should be able to pick the players himself

No. The AB selectors should get to pick this team. But assume this thread has moved past this argument now.

[Stargazer]

Confirmed:

http://www.barbarianfc.co.uk/news/scott-robertson-and-ronan-o-gara-to-take-the-reins-for-killik-cup-2022/

[antipodean]

@Stargazer NZR kicking goals again.

[nostrildamus]

@Kirwan said in All Blacks XV:

Haven’t they missed a trick not calling this team the Shadow All Blacks?

They could have called it the Shades. Or the Black Shadows.

[stodders]

@antipodean said in All Blacks XV:

@Stargazer NZR kicking goals again.

At least they'll get to see what Robertson can do with a team with a short turnaround

[nostrildamus]

@stodders ouch!

[booboo]

Why are we upset?

Didn't we already know this?

[Machpants]

@booboo said in All Blacks XV:

Why are we upset?

Didn't we already know this?

Were upset because razor should be coaching the ABs. And this maybe even puts the knockers on him taking over after fozzie had lost the bled

[Bovidae]

I'd like to know how much communication there has been (in both directions) between NZR and Robertson. I wouldn't be surprised if Robertson decided to accept the Baabaas offer without NZR knowing, which then ruled him out of the AB XV coaching position.

[Machpants]

@Bovidae said in All Blacks XV:

I'd like to know how much communication there has been (in both directions) between NZR and Robertson. I wouldn't be surprised if Robertson decided to accept the Baabaas offer without NZR knowing, which then ruled him out of the AB XV coaching position.

I would be, he's under NZR contact and would have to get permission to coach elsewhere. I reckon, despite what I said above, that he'd have an out that his NZR contact is primary if required by NZ

[Tim]

Stuff understands MacDonald will take charge of the All Blacks XV tour later this year, when those who miss out on All Blacks selection will be given the chance to impress in the northern hemisphere.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/129348883/dramatic-day-looms-for-nz-rugby-as-all-blacks-assistants-and-captain-sam-cane-face-axe

[Tim]

Post about Foster in one of the many threads. This is the AB XV thread.

[Tim]

After today's underwhelming announcement, what might an NZ A squad look like? Entire Blues squad is in, of course.

[Frye]

@Tim

Best Māori All Blacks plus the likes of:

Hodgman, Josh Goodhue, Tom Robinson

Ah Kuoi, Jacobsen, Samipeni Finau, Jonah Lowe, McKenzie?

Aumua, Morgan, Peter UJ, Savea, Rayasi

Newell, Williams

PPP, MMT, Thomas UJ, Nareki

[ACT Crusader]

The interesting one for me and this team is what they do at halfback.

It’s a new(ish) concept and we will want to win so do we take a couple of experienced heads or is this purely about eye to the future.

[Stargazer]

@ACT-Crusader Yep, and then there's the cross-over between the senior squad and this squad. Games of the ABs XV may be used to give game time to ABs who haven't played much. For example, if they use Smith and Fakatava for most tests, Christie may get a run for this team.

[Tim]

@ACT-Crusader Really hoping they don't take Perenara. Would like to see Ratima get a go. Maybe Roe too.

[Tim]

@Stargazer Hope Weber is the senior halfback, if he isn't in the ABs.