All Blacks 2024

[MN5]

@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

I think a lack of physicality at 12 is a much bigger issue on defence than attack - but I don't think there have been any noticeable defensive flaws in Havili's game at international at level, it's mainly when he's been ineffective on the crash ball that he's copped criticism.

If Havili can hold his ground on defence at 12 then I can definitely see some upsides to his selection there if Robertson gets a bit creative (which I hope he does).

That's not to suggest that Havili is a better option at 12 than Barrett or even necessarily up to international standard, but I won't be writing him off just yet because of how he was used under Foster.

By crikey this post makes me hope like anything that Jordie Barrett stays fit

[sparky]

@Canes4life I'd pick Clarke and Telea as the two wings, but I like the rest of that backline.

[Canes4life]

@MN5 Ioane if fit obviously but that knock out last night will put him out for a few weeks. Proctor will push Ioane for a starting spot over time though if he adapts to international footy quickly.

[Canes4life]

@Bovidae being versatile players they could both cover wing. Probably Love would suit it more because he’s quicker.

[family man]

Anyone think Daniel Rona has a chance of making all black squad?
Every time I see him play he impresses me,always makes good decisions

[Canes4life]

@family-man maybe ABs XV but not ABs yet. Needs to be a regular starter for the Chiefs first.

[family man]

@Canes4life good point but personally I think he should be 1st choice for chiefs .
Don’t think alb has done enough this season

[Bones]

No love for Narawa? As good as Clarke's been, I'd have him (Clarke) 4th in line.

[family man]

@Bones I agree with you 100 percent

[Canes4life]

@Bones how many outsides do the ABs carry?

Atm I’d have Reece (best winger this year), Telea, Narawa, Clarke, Love and Stevenson but I feel like I’m missing someone noting that Jordan is injured.

Not bad at all IMO

[family man]

@Canes4life jrk maybe? Been good in a disappointing highlanders team

[ruggabee]

@family-man said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

Anyone think Daniel Rona has a chance of making all black squad?
Every time I see him play he impresses me,always makes good decisions

I've been calling for McMillan to start Daniel Rona at 11 over Nanai-Seturo since last year, he's much stronger in contact and is a superior defender than ENS, it also means you can have both Poihipi and Tupaea in the 23 (assuming ALB starts at centre).

[Bones]

@family-man said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@Canes4life jrk maybe? Been good in a disappointing highlanders team

I just don't see him being international level (yet). Give him another season of actually starting.

[Frank]

The best thing about each AB season for me is seeing how the newbies impact the team and whether we unearth any future stars. The two players I was most looking forward to seeing this year were Finau and Roigard......

[Frank]

Oh, and that we'd get a good look at Josh Lord.

[voodoo]

@Frank said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

The best thing about each AB season for me is seeing how the newbies impact the team and whether we unearth any future stars. The two players I was most looking forward to seeing this year were Finau and Roigard......

Absolutely!

For me it’s Christie and Vaa’i

💪

[Victor Meldrew]

@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

I won't be writing him off just yet because of how he was used under Foster.

You are George Bridge and I claim my free bag of chips.

[pakman]

What has been said officially about the All Blacks XV in 2024? Can't see anything on AllBlacks.com, but what's new?!

[Kiwidom]

@pakman they are playing Munster in November. Possibly Georgia as well

[Dan54]

Wonder if the ABs XV will be picked by the same selection committee thats doing ABs? Haven't really checked as yet.