All Blacks vs Pumas I

MN5

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I read an article yesterday which said that the realistic target to return for both Moala and Naholo was the Arg/SA trip.
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If Moala returns does that mean Taminuvula is goneski ?

rotated

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If Moala returns does that mean Taminuvula is goneski ?
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Yeah that's interesting technically didn't Taminuvula replace SBW, then ALB replace Moala? Last on, first off would dictate that Leinart-Brown is a goner - but after that performance surely not?

Nepia

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Yeah that's interesting technically didn't Taminuvula replace SBW, then ALB replace Moala? Last on, first off would dictate that Leinart-Brown is a goner - but after that performance surely not?
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ALB replaced SBW first and then Tamanivalu came in for Moala.

ACT Crusader

I actually think there will be a few changes. Have nothing to base it on, but I get the feeling that the away tests will be really targeted, so will want our strongest 23 available.
 
I would not be surprised to see Tuipoluto and Romano starting together with one of Retallick/Whitelock on the bench.
 
There aren't many options in the back 3 unless they give Cruden/Sopoaga a run at 10 and Barrett is in the mix for a back 3 spot to give Dagg or Bender a spell. 
 
Crotty/ALB plus Fekitoa.
 
I think Read and Cane will start every test. Dixon or "Swuire" to start.
 
Moody, Franks to start with Woody and Charlie on the bench
 
Taylor to start and Coles on the bench.

ACT Crusader

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="cgrant" data-cid="610542" data-time="1472455085">And why not Crotty + ALB in midfield ?</blockquote>
 
I can't see them dropping Fekitoa. I think as long as he's fit they will give him as much opportunity to develop. They will want him to grow in confidence and keep improving.

Billy Tell

Crotty + ALB = too similar imo. It's one or the other at 12 with Fekitoa, or Moala (if fit) or if needed Tamanivulu at 13.

BartMan

Pukunui I agree. No reaction from the Aussie lock. I was gouged once and you come up swinging and biting and throwing anything and everything. Lack of reaction alone tells you no gouge.

Chris B.

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Moody, Franks to start with Woody and Charlie on the bench
 
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Winding back the clock, eh? :)

pukunui

You would think if they are going to do any sort of rotation this would be the game to do it.
I doubt they will want to mess with the team too much and really can't afford to in the backs with all the injuries.
 
I would think (and Im sure Hansen will be on board) the following:
- If Crotty is fit he will come back in and pair with Fekitoa to keep developing that combo. ALB to bench.
- If Taylor is fit he will go to the bench with Coles starting 
- Maybe one player rotated from the loosies. Either Savea starting/Cane Bench or Squire/Dixon starting with Kaino rested.
- Pat T to the bench in place of the second loosie (see above point). or Possibly to start for one of BBBR/Sam
 
The rest i see staying the same until Moala/Naholo come back.

Bovidae

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Winding back the clock, eh? :)
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I'm sure we can drag Woody off the farm.

ACT Crusader

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Chris B." data-cid="610827" data-time="1472552393">Winding back the clock, eh? :)</blockquote>
 
I was wondering if someone would pick that up

RoninWC

Why all this hypothesizing about lineups for the next game when we can just ask jegga to get the inside word when he next has breakfast with him Jerome Kaino, Liam Squire, Marty MacKenzie and Joe Moody?
 
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Sapetyvi

Damian McKenzie

African Monkey

Don't forget Liam Swuire as well.

Crucial

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="African Monkey" data-cid="610862" data-time="1472576816">Don't forget Liam Swuire as well.</blockquote>Swuire isn't as good as Mesam

jegga

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Why all this hypothesizing about lineups for the next game when we can just ask jegga to get the inside word when he next has breakfast with him Jerome Kaino, Liam Squire, Marty MacKenzie and Joe Moody?
 
 :hi: 
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I have lots of things to ask them, like when is the team announced?

RoninWC

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Damian McKenzie
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Right you are, but then I'm not the one who regularly has breakfast with them so I will have to differ to the expert...

Crazy Horse

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Swuire isn't as good as Mesam
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Who in turn is not fit to lace Reid's boots.

Provincial Stalwart

Who is? Perhaps Taminavalue or Tongueafarsi

mariner4life

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Pukunui I agree. No reaction from the Aussie lock. I was gouged once and you come up swinging and biting and throwing anything and everything. Lack of reaction alone tells you no gouge.
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yep happened to me once, grabbed the guys arm, and came up swinging. Once it was stopped i showed the ref my eyes and he got a red. Of course he spent the rest of the came yelling at me he was going to fight me in the carpark after the game.
 
 
Of course he didn't,
 
i was in my car 15 seconds after the final whistle. Got to be quicker than that son!

The Silver Fern

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