All Blacks XV 2022

[Tim]

@Steven-Harris So who did Hodgman piss off?

[Bovidae]

@Winger said in All Blacks XV:

Who is the replacement captain with Patrick Tuipulotu being elevated. TJ might be in the running maybe.

The Barretts are expected to return next week so I think that DMac and Tuipulotu are only temporary replacements for the Japan test. Foster is saying that they should join up with the AB XV squad before they play.

[Steven Harris]

@Tim does appear he’s not favour with this selection group

[Nepia]

@Steven-Harris said in All Blacks XV:

@Stargazer Pouri Rakete Stones been called into the All Black XV

Shit, does that mean he's signed for Canterbury for next year?

Anyway, that's awesome for him.

[ARHS]

@booboo yes but this is not a capture team so could be picked if 3 years stand down is up by rwc. Not sure on timing there.

[booboo]

@ARHS said in All Blacks XV:

@booboo yes but this is not a capture team do could be picked if 3 years stand down is up by rwc. Not sure on timing there.

2019 when he last played, but dude is 36 next month.

Absolutely no point in selecting him.

[taniwharugby]

@booboo several in the squad meet that criteria IMO.

@Steven-Harris you must be stoked with that!

[Frye]

@taniwharugby said in All Blacks XV:

@booboo several in the squad meet that criteria IMO.

Only Bryce Heem.

[Steven Harris]

@Nepia got another year on his Canes contract.

[broughie]

@Tim In all fairness in his last couple of games he has been unremarkable.

[Nepia]

@Steven-Harris said in All Blacks XV:

@Nepia got another year on his Canes contract.

I don’t care about them, I’m only concerned with NPC. I’d prefer he go to Crusades, he’ll definitely be an AB then.

[Crucial]

@Winger said in All Blacks XV:

Who is the replacement captain with Patrick Tuipulotu being elevated. TJ might be in the running maybe.

Isn't Pat T expected to go back to XVs straight after Japan. Same with Mac unless they decide to keep him around in place of Jordan.

Barretts expected to join the squad during the week but just won't be up for selection.

[Crucial]

@Tim said in All Blacks XV:

@Steven-Harris So who did Hodgman piss off?

Everyone looking for a decent player

[ACT Crusader]

@ARHS said in All Blacks XV:

@booboo yes but this is not a capture team do could be picked if 3 years stand down is up by rwc. Not sure on timing there.

I wouldn’t be selecting Heinz on form alone. Drummond has been much better this campaign.

[Tim]

Guys, I really think that @ARHS might just have been joking about selecting an ancient and mediocre Canterbury player ...

[ACT Crusader]

@Tim after his first post maybe but then he went all “not a capture team” on us….

[SBW1]

@ARHS Will Heinz has been quality for Canterbury. Is there any likelihood he will stay on and play for the Crusaders. It would be three years since he last played for England.

[Chris]

@SBW1 said in All Blacks XV:

@ARHS Will Heinz has been quality for Canterbury. Is there any likelihood he will stay on and play for the Crusaders. It would be three years since he last played for England.

Yes he has signed for 2023

[kiwi_expat]

I'm still struggling to understand how bang average Gardiner & Tuipoluto deserve a spot - but not the outstanding Ah Kuoi & McWhannell, they have been exceptional lately. I'm predicting they will have standout seasons in SR next year.

[Tim]

@kiwi_expat said in All Blacks XV:

McWhannell

I hope he is injury free next year - could overtake Vaa'i.