AB RWC Squad

[Billy Tell]

My only criticism is the mix. Seems foolhardy to have too many outside backs and not enough loosies. Havili and ioane also cover outsides if desperate.

[ACT Crusader]

I’m really surprised Narawa made it. Not that he’s a bad player but the body of work is so minimal.

[mikedogz]

What's the first fifteen of who stays at home?

[TheMojoman]

@Duluth said in AB RWC Squad:

Surprised they went for LF over another loosie

Not sure why people were mentioning Clarke. He was clearly in their plans having played 13 of the last 14 Test matches

Also thought Narawa might have been the unlucky one given the niggly injury

I’m just surprised they took 5 wingers instead of an extra loosie or lock. Brodie’s injury must not have been as bad.

No surprises to those who missed the cut. Blackadder if fit would’ve been the extra loosie. Fozzie gave a hint with his comments on SS and Finau yesterday they’d missed out. Weber was always going to struggle not being in the squad.

[Dan54]

Finau and Weber going over for Bok game,as well as Bell at hooker!

[ACT Crusader]

@mikedogz said in AB RWC Squad:

What's the first fifteen of who stays at home?

Including injured players

Moody
Aumua
??
Lord
Finau
Blackadder
Harmon
Grace
Weber
Perofeta
Reece
McCleod
Ennor
??
Stevenson

[mariner4life]

@ACT-Crusader said in AB RWC Squad:

Blackadder

ahem

[akan004]

Kaino played big minutes during the 2011 RWC and was pretty flat in the final. Hope Ardie and co don't suffer the same fate if we make it that far.

Vaa'i, Nepo, Havilli and Christie are so meh.

[ACT Crusader]

@mariner4life said in AB RWC Squad:

they have gambled an awful lot on both Retallick being fit, AND Frizzell maintaining form.

Also a little concerned that Cane has had some fitness concerns

[kiwiinmelb]

@ACT-Crusader said in AB RWC Squad:

@mikedogz said in AB RWC Squad:

What's the first fifteen of who stays at home?

Including injured players

Moody
Aumua
??
Lord
Finau
Blackadder
Harmon
Grace
Weber
Perofeta
Reece
McCleod
Ennor
??
??

Stevenson

[Bovidae]

Tupaea ahead of McLeod. Hopefully his head knock isn't serious.

[Stargazer]

@ACT-Crusader TH Ta'avao?

[Chris B.]

@ACT-Crusader Mafileo will be back up tighthead.

[Mattasaurus]

Considering BB is likely to play more 15 than 10, and Dmac also likely to feature at the back at times, Plus Reiko could have covered wingers if required - I am baffled that you would temp fate with so few loosies and take a crook BBBR...

[ACT Crusader]

Moody
Aumua
Ta’avao
Lord
Tuipoluto
Finau
Blackadder
Grace
Weber
Perofeta
Reece
QT
Ennor
McCleod
Stevenson

Bench: Ioane, Mafileo

[Stargazer]

@ACT-Crusader Lock: Pat T

[kiwiinmelb]

I still cant get my head around the wingers ,

especially if they start Telia at 11 ,

where do Leister and Clarke play ?

[Duluth]

@ACT-Crusader

The other lock in that group would be Tuipulotu. Apparently Auckland was asked not to play Patrick, Ioane and Lam last weekend

[bayimports]

@kiwiinmelb said in AB RWC Squad:

I still cant get my head around the wingers ,

especially if they start Telia at 11 ,

where do Leister and Clarke play ?

yep, this was the only reason I thought LF and Caleb were fighting for one spot..

[Stargazer]

@ACT-Crusader said in AB RWC Squad:

Moody
Aumua
Ta’avao
Lord
Tuipoluto
Finau
Blackadder
Grace
Weber
Perofeta
Reece
QT
Ennor
McCleod
Stevenson

Bench: Ioane, Mafileo

Also on the bench: Bower and Fakatava