How are the AB's tracking heading into the BIL series?
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@Tim I understand from last week's interviews that Dagg is expected to return against the Hurricanes on 13 May, so I'd expect him in the 14 jersey and Julian Savea at 11. In absence of Dagg, it would be either Rieko Ioane or Naholo in the 14 jersey.
If Ben Smith is still injured, Dagg will play 15, obviously.
I think Taylor will start, not Coltman.
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For once Marshall was right (re: taping the outside of your boot never works) and once Smith warmed down the pain and swelling would have kicked in.
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@taniwharugby I'd be loath to move our best back from his most effective position.
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@Tim not ideal, but if no Smith or Dagg, then I'd have him at 15...we need a miracle cure for all these fornt line injuries!
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@taniwharugby Yeah, the other options aren't so great:
Nanai hasn't been playing at 15 this year, and would be making his debut.
MacKenzie still seems a bit small.
Jordie Barrett has a way to go before he's a test quality 15.
Havili is playing his best football but is still not at that level.
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Does anyone else think NMS should just harden up? I mean pffft broken foot. Didn't stop Ritchie...
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@Billy-Tell said in How are the AB's tracking heading into the BIL series?:
Does anyone else think NMS should just harden up? I mean pffft broken foot. Didn't stop Ritchie...
richie cant dance
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justhear on the Radio that Dane Coles is now suffering headache and concussion like symptoms, despite being out of rugby due to knee and calf issues, and they do not know the source of the issue which complicates things.
At this rate, many will get their wish with JABs getting back in action suiting up for the Lions, albeit as the ABs
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@taniwharugby I assume they won't do AB apprenticeships during the Lions tour, but I think they should integrate Riccitelli in the AB set-up sooner rather than later. No to play, but to learn.
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Short fragment of an interview with Boyd about Coles: http://soundcloud.com/user-178595377/boyd-gives-the-latest-on-dane-coles
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@taniwharugby said in How are the AB's tracking heading into the BIL series?:
justhear on the Radio that Dane Coles is now suffering headache and concussion like symptoms, despite being out of rugby due to knee and calf issues, and they do not know the source of the issue which complicates things.
At this rate, many will get their wish with JABs getting back in action suiting up for the Lions, albeit as the ABs
Bugger. This is becoming a concern now. All we need is an injury to BB or one of SW and BBBR and we are sliding into poo territory.
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@Rancid-Schnitzel said in How are the AB's tracking heading into the BIL series?:
@taniwharugby said in How are the AB's tracking heading into the BIL series?:
justhear on the Radio that Dane Coles is now suffering headache and concussion like symptoms, despite being out of rugby due to knee and calf issues, and they do not know the source of the issue which complicates things.
At this rate, many will get their wish with JABs getting back in action suiting up for the Lions, albeit as the ABs
Bugger. This is becoming a concern now. All we need is an injury to BB or one of SW and BBBR and we are sliding into poo territory.
I rate Coles, SW, BBBR and Read as our four most important players. The drop off to the next best is massive and it hurts us bad. As good as BB is if he is out we at least have a proven performer in Cruden to rely on. The others... not so much.
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@taniwharugby said in How are the AB's tracking heading into the BIL series?:
justhear on the Radio that Dane Coles is now suffering headache and concussion like symptoms, despite being out of rugby due to knee and calf issues, and they do not know the source of the issue which complicates things.
At this rate, many will get their wish with JABs getting back in action suiting up for the Lions, albeit as the ABs
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This sounds like a pretty significant problem for Coles and the likelihood of him being available for the Lions.
Broken thumbs have a pretty well-defined recovery rate, concussions don't.
I think the form of Taylor, Harris, Coltman etc has suddenly become pretty important.
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Meanwhile I see a Ratpoo headline (I won't link it) where he has used his vast medical knowledge to declare that Charlie Ngatai should have retired instead of returning to play.
I think I should email him and ask about vaccinations and flouride as well.Funny how writers like Ratpoo keep declaring that all rugby players that get concussed should give up the game yet also purport to be experts about boxing and who should fight who in a sport where the aim is to smack the head of your opponent.
