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    @Tim I'll be surprised if foster drops Christie. Think Roigard is in a battle with Weber, probably come down to who doesn't fade.

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    @Bones said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Tim I'll be surprised if foster drops Christie. Think Roigard is in a battle with Weber, probably come down to who doesn't fade.

    Roigard is the bold choice, Webber has runs on the board in the black jersey

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    @canefan said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Bones said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Tim I'll be surprised if foster drops Christie. Think Roigard is in a battle with Weber, probably come down to who doesn't fade.

    Roigard is the bold choice, Webber has runs on the board in the black jersey

    What advantage does Christie have over Weber?

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    @nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2023:

    @canefan said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Bones said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Tim I'll be surprised if foster drops Christie. Think Roigard is in a battle with Weber, probably come down to who doesn't fade.

    Roigard is the bold choice, Webber has runs on the board in the black jersey

    What advantage does Christie have over Weber?

    Christie doesn't really excite me

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    @canefan said in All Blacks 2023:

    @nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2023:

    @canefan said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Bones said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Tim I'll be surprised if foster drops Christie. Think Roigard is in a battle with Weber, probably come down to who doesn't fade.

    Roigard is the bold choice, Webber has runs on the board in the black jersey

    What advantage does Christie have over Weber?

    Christie doesn't really excite me

    The few times I really noticed Christie he looked competent but more recently he seemed to fall apart a little under stress, and Weber impresses me sometimes with his speed and pass.

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    Christie improved immensely last year and proved himself a more than capable replacement with 20-30 minutes to go. But also proved he couldn't be trusted to start.

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    @canefan said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Bones said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Tim I'll be surprised if foster drops Christie. Think Roigard is in a battle with Weber, probably come down to who doesn't fade.

    Roigard is the bold choice, Webber has runs on the board in the black jersey

    Roigard looks very very good so far. I will watch his defense as someone claimed it's a weakness. But if he keeps on improving like he has this year or plays close to the last game he should go. Subject to defense and consistency

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    Mentions in press that Sevu Reece's knee injury may be a season ender. Not sure if that is just Super Season but that door in the outside back RWC squad has just opened a little.

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    @Crucial tough question, even if fit come international season do you pick him without a super season under his belt? history enough? was already in and out of the squad, hude chance for Tela

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    @nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2023:

    @canefan said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Bones said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Tim I'll be surprised if foster drops Christie. Think Roigard is in a battle with Weber, probably come down to who doesn't fade.

    Roigard is the bold choice, Webber has runs on the board in the black jersey

    What advantage does Christie have over Weber?

    Alphabetical?

    I'd love for them to pull in a newbie (Roigard or Ratima) and then only take one of Weber or Christie (Weber is my choice presently)

    Smith is #1 but hopefully he has.been keeping his powder dry with his lack of running, cos we need a 9 who is more than a pass or kick...

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    @taniwharugby other side of the coin...we have to put up with people giving us shit about poaching players....

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    @taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2023:

    @nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2023:

    @canefan said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Bones said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Tim I'll be surprised if foster drops Christie. Think Roigard is in a battle with Weber, probably come down to who doesn't fade.

    Roigard is the bold choice, Webber has runs on the board in the black jersey

    What advantage does Christie have over Weber?

    Alphabetical?

    I'd love for them to pull in a newbie (Roigard or Ratima) and then only take one of Weber or Christie (Weber is my choice presently)

    Smith is #1 but hopefully he has.been keeping his powder dry with his lack of running, cos we need a 9 who is more than a pass or kick...

    Combinations will come into it as well.
    If Weber and DMac form a good book then that could be a factor.
    Roigard has an advantage of a combo with Ardie.

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    @Crucial definitely, going into the RWC existing combo have to be a safe option

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    replied to Crucial on last edited by
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    @Crucial Christie and Beaudie... 🎣

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    I wouldn't write off Fakatava yet. He's returning from a big injury and I expect him to get better and better during the season.

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    @Crucial roigard will not b at world cup

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    @Stargazer the biggest problem he has i think is hunt is making him (the whole backline) look average, fakatava did look more smith like against the force though, fast to the breakdown, even tried a dummy and tested the defence in close which was good

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    replied to Kiwiwomble on last edited by
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    @Kiwiwomble Mikaele-Tu'u returning (hopefully soon) might make a big difference, too.

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    @george33 said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Crucial roigard will not b at world cup

    So far....you're a reliable contrary indicator.

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  • CrucialC Offline
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    @george33 said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Crucial roigard will not b at world cup

    Far too early to say. Injuries happen. Fakatava is living proof of poorly timed broken-ness.

    3 halfbacks and 5 genuine contenders IMO

    Is the law variation about 9s not allowed past tunnel in play?

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