All Blacks vs England 2
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@SBW1 said in All Blacks vs England 2:
Noah Hotham?
I suspect he may be close to getting picked. Not saying I would select him, but when he started looking like he belonged in Super Rugby this year he showed a handy running game, a crisp pass and the ability to clear under pressure.
He could be the backline selection version of Bell.
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@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks vs England 2:
He could be the backline selection version of Bell.
arguably less controversial - the pass is clearly there and the other options aren't doing particularly well. Bell wound up on the bench at times, and has some real issues in the core role (throwing).
Dont' worry though, the renowned thrower Corey Flynn will fix him
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@nzzp said in All Blacks vs England 2:
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks vs England 2:
He could be the backline selection version of Bell.
arguably less controversial - the pass is clearly there and the other options aren't doing particularly well. Bell wound up on the bench at times, and has some real issues in the core role (throwing).
Dont' worry though, the renowned thrower Corey Flynn will fix him
Bell's throwing is a weird one. Up to this season I don't remember it being a problem.
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@Crazy-Horse He's barely played at professional level tbh up until this season.
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@African-Monkey said in All Blacks vs England 2:
@Crazy-Horse He's barely played at professional level tbh up until this season.
Yeah, I was thinking NPC and in particular, when he played for the NZ Under 20's or whatever they were a couple of years ago.
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TJ is out for a couple of weeks - Hotham called in as cover.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350334278/all-blacks-summon-uncapped-crusaders-halfback-noah-hotham
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@george33 said in All Blacks vs England 2:
@Chris-B What's he actually achieved for a call up? Nothing
He looked much better this year than last year. He has an actual strong sniping running game. We need to transition to these young 9s sooner rather than later in my view. Bring it on.
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@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks vs England 2:
@george33 said in All Blacks vs England 2:
@Chris-B What's he actually achieved for a call up? Nothing
He looked much better this year than last year. He has an actual strong sniping running game. We need to transition to these young 9s sooner rather than later in my view. Bring it on.
yeah Probably the next best runner from the base behind Roigard, looking for something different than what they have I would guess.
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@Bovidae said in All Blacks vs England 2:
If the AB captain wasn't manhandled at a ruck we wouldn't be having this discussion.
in fairness, if TJP hadn't pissed around at the ruck and just lceared the ball he wouldn't have been there for ScoBa to fall on!
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@KiwiMurph shouldn't even be in the conversation, better opinions but that's what happens
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@george33 said in All Blacks vs England 2:
@KiwiMurph shouldn't even be in the conversation, better opinions but that's what happens
He should be in the conversation. He's good. Both Hotham and Funaki had better seasons than Fakatava. They went with Hotham. No issues.
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@george33 said in All Blacks vs England 2:
@Chris-B what's he done, crusaders didn't make top 8, yet Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Highlanders did , think there is a bit of bullshit hold your hand going on.
He got groomed by the current coach, who likes players he picked. Simple.
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@george33 said in All Blacks vs England 2:
@Chris-B what's he done, crusaders didn't make top 8, yet Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Highlanders did , think there is a bit of bullshit hold your hand going on.
This is a new and stupid argument that we didn't hear much of when the Crusaders won seven titles in a row.
