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    @voodoo said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Tim said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Stargazer At least he's available for the QF.

    Is that a good thing? So far in about 60mins of playing time he's contributed something like 5 knock-ons, 27 missed tackles, 43 scrum penalties and a red card.

    Oh and a try

    The way people are turning on de Groot to me is bizarre. The All Blacks are noticeably better when he and Lomax are on the field. Didn't have his best game vs France obviously, but it got way overblown. Wasn't where we lost the game.

    Was his tackle vs Namibia on the poor side? Of course it was. But it also isn't the thuggery shoulder charge some people are trying to make it out to be. He is far better than Ofa, and we should 100% rush him straight back in come the quarters.

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    @frugby yeah, its not like he dove shoulder first at a player laying prone on the ground.....

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    Best thing that could have happened to him. Hopefully he will learn from this and change his tackle technique.

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    I like the look of Blackadder as a bench option that covers all three positions, and will bring huge energy when he gets on the paddock. I think that'd add a lot to the team.

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    10,000! To an open training!

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    @Stargazer said in All Blacks 2023:

    10,000! To an open training!

    Yeah I think Ireland picked up 12k earlier, seems pretty good support in France, wish I was there

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    @voodoo Might be better off the bench?

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    Foster 'surprised' by 3 weeks down to 2 decision. Shows what a fucking numpty he is, considering every man and his dog had that as the outcome days ago.

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-2023/300973267/rugby-world-cup-2023-ian-foster-fires-up-over-losing-ethan-de-groot-for-2-games

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    @No-Quarter said in All Blacks 2023:

    I like the look of Blackadder as a bench option that covers all three positions, and will bring huge energy when he gets on the paddock. I think that'd add a lot to the team.

    It’s a shame he has to ruin the myth by actually playing really

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    @MN5 said in All Blacks 2023:

    @No-Quarter said in All Blacks 2023:

    I like the look of Blackadder as a bench option that covers all three positions, and will bring huge energy when he gets on the paddock. I think that'd add a lot to the team.

    It’s a shame he has to ruin the myth by actually playing really

    Sub Editor: We have two versions ready to go. If he wins, “Kiwi loose forward beats the world.”

    News writer: And if he loses?

    Sub Editor: “Crusaders injury magnet fails in MexicoFrance.”

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    @nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2023:

    @MN5 said in All Blacks 2023:

    @No-Quarter said in All Blacks 2023:

    I like the look of Blackadder as a bench option that covers all three positions, and will bring huge energy when he gets on the paddock. I think that'd add a lot to the team.

    It’s a shame he has to ruin the myth by actually playing really

    Sub Editor: We have two versions ready to go. If he wins, “Kiwi loose forward beats the world.”

    News writer: And if he loses?

    Sub Editor: “Crusaders injury magnet fails in MexicoFrance.”

    either way, the world will react..

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    @mariner4life

    They lost to Wales at home last year as well

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    it seems Blackadder has added some bulk, Jason Ryan quotes Blackadder below as 118 KG now.

    Forwards coach Jason Ryan, for one, is happy to have his former Crusaders charge in place. He knows exactly what he’s getting.

    “He’s been good. He’s got into his work with us really well, He hasn’t had full training at intensity yet but he’s got to know the calls, the language. And he’s come in great shape. He’s 118kg, so he’ll be big and physical. He’s done everything he can to put some pressure on.”

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-2023/300973228/rugby-world-cup-2023-ethan-blackadder-fit-and-focused-for-all-blacks-return

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    118kg at 1.9m? Hope he can still get around the field for the time he is on!

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    @nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2023:

    118kg at 1.9m? Hope he can still get around the field for the time he is on!

    That’s Carl Hayman sized.

    Luckily normal rules don’t apply to Ethan Blackadder though.

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    @MN5 said in All Blacks 2023:

    @nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2023:

    118kg at 1.9m? Hope he can still get around the field for the time he is on!

    That’s Carl Hayman sized.

    nope he was 3cm taller!

    Luckily normal rules don’t apply to Ethan Blackadder though.

    Blackadder: “The path of my life is strewn with cowpats from the Devil’s own satanic herd.”

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    @DaGrubster said in All Blacks 2023:

    @mariner4life

    They lost to Wales at home last year as well

    Oh well they're fucked then

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    @Chris looool buuuuullshit

    Either that or every other stat is vastly understated

    I think @Stargazer is right, if EB doesn't immediately kill it, the retribution to the knob-gobbling he's received is going to be severe

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    @mariner4life

    Jason Ryan quoted it as 118 kg you would think he may know.or are you standing next to Blackadder,Nah I don’t think so I will believe Ryan over you lol.

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    @mariner4life said in All Blacks 2023:

    @Chris looool buuuuullshit

    Either that or every other stat is vastly understated

    I think @Stargazer is right, if EB doesn't immediately kill it, the retribution to the knob-gobbling he's received is going to be severe

    Yeah 118kg at just under 6 3 is either muscle bound as fuck or fat as fuck. EB is neither.

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