All Blacks 2023

[Chris]

Yep McAlister bad hamstring tear out for up to 8 weeks

[Mr Fish]

@Tim said in All Blacks 2023:

@Mr-Fish And/or Sotutu missing out.

Perhaps - though it would be a surprise for him to drop from the All Blacks squad out of the equation altogether.

[Tim]

Five new caps named in All Blacks' Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced a squad of 36 players for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.

Unavailable due to injury: Angus Ta’avao, Ethan Blackadder, Cullen Grace, David Havili, Joe Moody, George Bower, Patrick Tuipulotu, Quinn Tupaea, Sevu Reece, TJ Perenara.

[sparky]

Why has he axed Hoskins Soutu? Very odd.

[Mr Fish]

@sparky said in All Blacks 2023:

Why has he axed Hoskins Soutu? Very odd.

Would you start him against South Africa/Ireland/France ahead of Savea or Jacobson? Or even Finau, based on current form?

[kev]

How does Laulala make it. The guy moves like a gravestone at a cemetery, and has stumps for hands. Don’t remember Blues scrum being that dominant?

[sparky]

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[KiwiMurph]

@akan004 said in All Blacks 2023:

Looks like they don't rate Levi Aumua at all.

Foster made it clear a few weeks ago that defence was vital for midfield.

[No Quarter]

The thing with having the AB XV now, is that some players that would otherwise be selected in the squad are instead picked for the AB XV so that they get some gametime. That also means they can have a closer look at some new players by bringing them into the primary squad.

[kiwi_expat]

@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2023:

@akan004 said in All Blacks 2023:

Looks like they don't rate Levi Aumua at all.

Foster made it clear a few weeks ago that defence was vital for midfield.

yet Goodhue - Crusaders best player on both sides of ball on Friday didn't make it..

[Tim]

"We see Dallas primarily as a midfielder. Probably 12. Chance to have a look at him there. He brings versatility. Played on the wing. Fast and strong. Courageous under the ball. Chance, in a bigger squad, to bring him in and give him a chance."

[sparky]

Anyone got any oil on what's Hoskins Sotutu done to fall so much out of favour?

[Dan54]

@sparky Done probably nothing to get in either really'

[sparky]

@Mr-Fish Yes ahead of Finau.

[Stargazer]

@No-Quarter said in All Blacks 2023:

The thing with having the AB XV now, is that some players that would otherwise be selected in the squad are instead picked for the AB XV so that they get some gametime. That also means they can have a closer look at some new players by bringing them into the primary squad.

Exactly. Still quite a few changes for the RWC squad possible/likely.

[MN5]

@kev said in All Blacks 2023:

How does Laulala make it. The guy moves like a gravestone at a cemetery, and has stumps for hands. Don’t remember Blues scrum being that dominant?

He makes Owen Franks look like a young Carlos Spencer with ball in hand too

[Dan54]

Love the squad named. I admit to being blinsided by MacLeod , but pleased as punch, also real pleased about Finau!

[MajorRage]

@sparky foster clear players got scratched after the semis. One of those perhaps?

[kev]

@Tim said in All Blacks 2023:

"We see Dallas primarily as a midfielder. Probably 12. Chance to have a look at him there. He brings versatility. Played on the wing. Fast and strong. Courageous under the ball. Chance, in a bigger squad, to bring him in and give him a chance."

Quite late in the day to be developing a midfielder. Hasn’t proven to be an easy position. High injury rate though.

[chimoaus]

I would much prefer a Weber Dmac combo then Finlay and BB. It's strange that some players get picked on experience and others don't. Goodhue is one of the reason the Crusaders are firing and makes Ennor look good. I would much rather his experience over Dallas.