All Blacks bolters

[Mr Fish]

Has anyone got any genuine bolter picks for the All Blacks? Guys who've not been widely discussed as possible selections (e.g. Lakai, Love, Ratima, Plummer).

I've said it before - and just to be clear I think it's a pretty slim chance - but I think Rameka Poihipi could have caught the eye, though would probably have a better chance if he'd played a few more games at 10 this year.

Otherwise, think a young 10 or lock could get a surprise summons.

[george33]

AJ Lam

[Machpants]

With a squad of 32 I don't think there will be any true bolters, those not discussed. For the NH tour more likely, or even the trip to SA to give a few the experience of touring even if they don't get to the field

[Canes4life]

No bolters for me other than the new guys being discussed in Lakai, Darry, Plummer, Ratima, Proctor, Love and Riccitelli.

[Kirwan]

@george33 said in All Blacks bolters:

AJ Lam

He could be like a good version of David Havilli, covering multiple positions from the bench.

[Mr Fish]

@george33 said in All Blacks bolters:

AJ Lam

I like it. In place if one of the midfielders or an outside back?

[Duluth]

I agree AJ could squeeze in as an Ennor like player. A really useful bench option covering 11/12/13/14. Probably the 12 who plays most like Jordie too

[Chris B.]

Room for a bolter at hooker.

Riccitelli is the obvious choice - but, he's pretty small for an international hooker, so I could see them going past him.

Can't really comment on many of the other options outside the Crusaders - but, I don't think George Bell is ready, so I'll chuck in Brodie McAlister, who didn't play much and his most memorable play was a duff lineout throw - but, he's been decent enough in previous years.

[ploughboy]

tyronne thompson carnt work out how he is rated behind slater

[Chris B.]

Seems to be a fair bit of consensus (or resignation) that the halfbacks will be TJ, Christie and Ratima - but, it probably wouldn't be that surprising if they picked another of the young guys.

[Chris B.]

On the midfield - last time I saw Dave Havili he was wandering off the field with what looked like a torn pectoral muscle and last time I saw Billy Proctor he looked like he had cracked ribs - so there could be a very open space there.

[Canes4life]

@Chris-B said in All Blacks bolters:

On the midfield - last time I saw Dave Havili he was wandering off the field with what looked like a torn pectoral muscle and last time I saw Billy Proctor he looked like he had cracked ribs - so there could be a very open space there.

Hopefully Billy didn't do any damage and it's just bruising.

[Kiwiwomble]

i normally dont expect true Bolters for a home series, are they not more common for a touring squad that cant replace people so easily?

[Darren]

@ploughboy said in All Blacks bolters:

tyronne thompson carnt work out how he is rated behind slater

Isn't he off to league? That probably didn't help his chances.

[booboo]

Tavayavanawai wouldn't look out of place, and would be a true bolter.

Plenty of established talent to get past though

[Canes4life]

@booboo said in All Blacks bolters:

Tavayavanawai wouldn't look out of place, and would be a true bolter.

Plenty of established talent to get past though

Can't see that happening with all the other wing talent running around.

[Kiwiwomble]

@booboo said in All Blacks bolters:

Tavayavanawai wouldn't look out of place, and would be a true bolter.

Plenty of established talent to get past though

100% and if those in front of him were even slightly off their current pace then i think he cold make a push....but theyre not

[george33]

Another bolter and probably big outside chance is Marcel Renata, but under Vern he's making some serious noise

[Canes4life]

@george33 said in All Blacks bolters:

Another bolter and probably big outside chance is Marcel Renata, but under Vern he's making some serious noise

Can't see that happening with the choices available.

[george33]

@Canes4life probably not, maybe end year tour or injury