All Blacks XV 2023
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@Winger yeah I agree, Flanders had a big year but I feel like he's going to come into his own in 2024. Guys like Sangster and Delany are in the same boat IMO.
Good to see Love get in despite not playing, we all know the quality that he brings from fullback so hopefully he can get a few minutes at this level before the NPC.
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks XV:
@Winger yeah I agree, Flanders had a big year but I feel like he's going to come into his own in 2024. Guys like Sangster and Delany are in the same boat IMO.
Good to see Love get in despite not playing, we all know the quality that he brings from fullback so hopefully he can get a few minutes at this level before the NPC.
I'd like to see Flanders playing 8 next year. With Delany at 6. Kirifi and Lakai covering 7 ( Lakai also 8 )
With IWL starting with a taller lock. Make our lineout a strength and give our forwards more bulk
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@pukunui said in All Blacks XV:
Is Zarn injured?
I haven’t seen his name on any injured lists. In any event I’m not surprised that he didn’t make it.
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@Stargazer Probably could have included a few more Crusaders.
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No Josh Dickson. Is he off overseas?
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@ACT-Crusader I think he's going to Japan, but it's not officially confirmed, yet.
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@FakatavaABXV lovin the name change 😉
By September will you be FakatavaHB….
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Even Tom Christie. I never really read too much into some of these squad announcements, especially with a final to play and even when a few more games are played, the equation soon changes. Players can play themselves into form or out of form. Some debutant players in either this squad or the All Black side may not workout, who knows?
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@Machpants said in All Blacks XV:
Interesting that means Leon doesn't have much to do with the abs until half way through RC
Suspect he won't have much to do with the All Blacks until next year...
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@gt12 said in All Blacks XV:
How the fuck does Sowakula make that team? He’s going going gone but must be closer than Sotutu to going to the WC.
When Sotutu signs overseas, this will be why.
What a massive fuck you this non-selection is.
I prefer Sotutu. I can see why they might not rate him for the ABs this year but he just has so many skills (like distribution) I still think he'd blossom under the right coaching.
