All Blacks 2024
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We just need some Locks........
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Crusaders are really missing the coaching non international experience
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@BerniesCorner I wouldn't say that but Proctor, Love and Lakai should be in contention. Early days yet.
Lakai? Admit I didn't see much of Canes game today but I'm still waiting to be wowed by Lakai.
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@BerniesCorner Finau.
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After three rounds
1 De Groot
2. Sami T
3. Lomax
4. Scott Barrett
5. ??!!!
6. Finau
7. Papalii
8. Sotutu
9. Roigard
10. DMac
11. Telea
12. Jordie Barrett
13. ALB
14. Reece or Jacob R-K
15. LoveLock the problematic position. The cupboard looks bare.
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Bones I'd prefer Fakatava to Christie though. Fakatava has the foundations of a very good player, just needs to iron out a few kinks, something I think the ABs coaches can do if they get him into camp.
Roigard starting with fakatava on the bench is where I suspect we end up , even if it’s not quite ready yet .
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@sparky said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
After three rounds
1 De Groot
2. Sami T
3. Lomax
4. Scott Barrett
5. ??!!!
6. Finau
7. Papalii
8. Sotutu
9. Roigard
10. DMac
11. Telea
12. Jordie Barrett
13. ALB
14. Reece or Jacob R-K
15. LoveLock the problematic position. The cupboard looks bare.
Ardie in 7
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@Bones said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life I'm sure he'll get there but I've not seen anything from him other than hard working SR player. My perception is he's not exactly a hard hitter on either side of the ball.
He's still only 21.
Maybe the main issue for him is where to focus. I would say 7 where he could be a future AB great. Whereas 8 he is (maybe) a bit small for an international 8 today.
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@sparky said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Lock the problematic position. The cupboard looks bare.
IWL especially if he keeps playing like he has the first three weeks
I would also rate Lakai above Papalii. And no Reece. He's leaving but also time to move on from him (I may change my mind next week though)
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@Winger said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Bones said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life I'm sure he'll get there but I've not seen anything from him other than hard working SR player. My perception is he's not exactly a hard hitter on either side of the ball.
He's still only 21.
Maybe the main issue for him is where to focus. I would say 7 where he could be a future AB great. Whereas 8 he is (maybe) a bit small for an international 8 today.
Future AB great? Big call.
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Braydon iose I’m very impressed with and has all the skills set to be a all black
Also going to say possibly isiah walker leawere as he is playing much better this year -
@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Roigard showed serious pace chasing Telea in the intercept try.
Mate it was Love not Roigard wasn't it? I thought the commentators got it wrong and then corrected it. And what was impressive Love truned around and chased him.
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@Dan54 yeah it was Love. He's the one that's been training with a sprint coach so not surprised he was catching up.
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Dan54 yeah it was Love. He's the one that's been training with a sprint coach so not surprised he was catching up.
The other thing is - Telea is not overly fast in open space - it's his power and footwork that make him so dangerous but he's not especially quick.
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Telea was also clearly not running at top pace...
A few interesting names being bandied about already - hugely prematurely... Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens? Really? Riley Higgins?? Walker-Leawere? I expect Harry Godfrey will be discussed the second he gets on the field too.
Can see the hype train is in full force.
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@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Can see the hype train is in full force.
I like bold calls early in the season. The bolder, the more hilarious. Unless of course you end up with bragging rights.
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