Japan XV v All Blacks XV

[Kiwiwomble]

@Chris-B any comms on why? injuries?

[Chris B.]

@Kiwiwomble Only allowed 23 players on the team?

No - haven't seen any injury lists. In theory everyone should be fit, so I'm thinking maybe these guys will get to start vs Japan.

Will be an interesting gauge of how the selectors rank everyone.

[akan004]

Average looking lineup tbh. Last year's XV was much stronger.

[SBW1]

Zarn Sullivan, Ruben Love and Cortiz Ratima not included these guys are the future, rather them than some of the guys going offshore.

[akan004]

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[Stargazer]

All Blacks XV team named for first clash against Japan XV

The All Blacks XV team has been named to play Japan XV at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 8 July, kick-off at 5.00PM JST (8.00PM NZST). The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport.

[KiwiMurph]

@SBW1 said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:

Zarn Sullivan, Ruben Love and Cortiz Ratima not included these guys are the future, rather them than some of the guys going offshore.

Ruben Love is starting fullback

[Canes4life]

@Chris-B yeah I think you’re right. Looks like they are saving a few players for the bigger match.

[Grooter]

@Chris-B said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:

Not playing - Jager, Aumua, IWL, Sowakula, Proctor, Lam, Nareki.

Asafo Aumua has certainly lead a strange career thus far

[Dan54]

@pakman said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:

NZRU could always arrange live stream on YouTube for international fans?

Naa mate, it's live here in NZ, so that's all we need!

Ok taking the piss is it on rugby pass??

[SouthernMann]

I'm interested to see how Sam Gilbert goes in a backline that isn't complete dogshit

[Chris B.]

@Dan54 said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:

Naa mate, it's live here in NZ, so that's all we need!

Yeah - fuck 'em!

I keep seeing readers' articles on Stuff about how much better life is everywhere except NZ... maybe I'll write one about how at least we get to watch the footy!!!

[Stargazer]

[Dan54]

@Chris-B Yep mate, and my weekend is looking great, semi finals of club rugby Sarurday, Japan XV game Saturday night, wii record Wallabies, get up about 5.30 watch that, then into test against Pumas, followed by Black Ferns/Canada test at 10am. That will do me, so stuff the rest of the world Lol

[Bones]

@SouthernMann said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:

I'm interested to see how Sam Gilbert goes in a backline that isn't complete dogshit

Interesting it looks like they see him as wing/centre.

[pakman]

@Dan54 said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:

@pakman said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:

NZRU could always arrange live stream on YouTube for international fans?

Naa mate, it's live here in NZ, so that's all we need!

Ok taking the piss is it on rugby pass??

Fark you. Strong letter to follow!

[pakman]

@Bovidae Given attitude of Jase Ryan, wouldn’t mind seeing Akira and Lo Willie swap positions.

[Dan54]

@pakman said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:

@Dan54 said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:

@pakman said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:

NZRU could always arrange live stream on YouTube for international fans?

Naa mate, it's live here in NZ, so that's all we need!

Ok taking the piss is it on rugby pass??

Fark you. Strong letter to follow!

Damn, have you got my address?? Just don't let it get delivered on weekend, I busy watching rugby!!

[SBW1]

@KiwiMurph https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300922320/six-capped-all-blacks-named-in-secondtier-team-to-face-japan-xv-in-tokyo

[SBW1]