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    #168

    @Nepia has alerts set up for any time the names "Kaino" or "Cruden" are mentioned on the Fern...

    Cruden threw an awesome cutout ball to put Rieko away for his first try (pretty sure it was Cruds). He has fantastic vision and is an expert of playing what's in front of him when opportunities present themselves, which makes him dangerous in the 2nd 40 when the game opens up a bit. I think he's a better bench option then Sopoaga.

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    Is Gatland going to name this team or not.

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    @Tim Team naming at 12.30pm.

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    @Tim find it odd we name ours so early in the morning, yet he names his in the afternoon while the UK & NI sleep...

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    @No-Quarter said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

    @Nepia has alerts set up for any time the names "Kaino" or "Cruden" are mentioned on the Fern...

    Cruden threw an awesome cutout ball to put Rieko away for his first try (pretty sure it was Cruds). He has fantastic vision and is an expert of playing what's in front of him when opportunities present themselves, which makes him dangerous in the 2nd 40 when the game opens up a bit. I think he's a better bench option then Sopoaga.

    I also have "fat" and "Savea" plus "Masaga " and "pass" - which have obviously never gone off at the same time.

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    @rotated said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

    The selection of Naholo tells you everything you need to know about how much of a threat Hansen rates the Lions kick chase.
    Hint: Not every.

    If only we had a game where Naholo could have demonstrated before a Test match how well he'd do against the Lions.

    @taniwharugby said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

    @Tim find it odd we name ours so early in the morning, yet he names his in the afternoon while the UK & NI sleep...

    Probably deliberate. Gives him some peace before the NH loses its collective mind.

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    #175

    British & Irish Lions (v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Saturday, July 1, 7.35pm NZST, 8.35am BST)
    15 Liam Williams – Scarlets, Wales, #833
    14 Anthony Watson – Bath Rugby, England, #816
    13 Jonathan Davies – Scarlets, Wales, #778
    12 Owen Farrell – Saracens, England, #780
    11 Elliot Daly – Wasps, England, #822
    10 Johnny Sexton – Leinster, Ireland, #791
    9 Conor Murray – Munster, Ireland, #790

    1 Mako Vunipola – Saracens, England, #787
    2 Jamie George – Saracens, England, #819
    3 Tadhg Furlong – Leinster, Ireland, #818
    4 Maro Itoje – Saracens, England, #825
    5 Alun Wyn Jones – Ospreys, Wales, #761
    6 Sam Warburton (capt) – Cardiff Blues, Wales, #800
    7 Sean O’Brien – Leinster, Ireland, #796
    8 Taulupe Faletau – Bath Rugby, Wales, #779

    Replacements:
    16 Ken Owens – Scarlets, Wales, #829
    17 Jack McGrath – Leinster, Ireland, #827
    18 Kyle Sinckler – Harlequins, England, #814
    19 Courtney Lawes – Northampton Saints, England, #826
    20 CJ Stander – Munster, Ireland, #831
    21 Rhys Webb – Ospreys, Wales, #820
    22 Ben Te’o – Worcester Warriors, England, #815
    23 Jack Nowell – Exeter Chiefs, England, #828

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    #176

    SBW will have a field day running at Sexton and Farrell, Teo is unlucky to be benched. Can't believe AWJ has retained his position as well.

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    @akan004 said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

    SBW will have a field day running at Sexton and Farrell, Teo is unlucky to be benched. Can't believe AWJ has retained his position as well.

    Looking forward to Laumape having a bit of fun down that channel too if he gets the chance.

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    That side to me looks weaker than the one for the first test and seems chosen on hype and hope rather than reason (not Mark)

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    Ben Smith out of the series.

    All Blacks coach Steve Hansen confirmed today that Smith passed all the concussion protocol tests but decided to take a conservative approach due to a number of recent head knocks.

    http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11883681

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    Damn shame. Expected as much but still a shame.

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    Te’o benched? I guess there's impact late in the game to think about, but the first 55 minutes are handy too...

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    My God, he actually selected Jersey Shore.

    Looks like alot of kneejerk selections to me.

    Will be severely pissed off if abs lose to this lineup.

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    AWJ leads a charmed life. 🙂

    The changes in the loose forwards are designed to compete more at the breakdown.

    Warburton needs to play well as being named captain doesn't help your job security.

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    Wonder if Laumape on the bench prompted starting Sexton? I was looking forward to Ngani running at him late on.

    Anyway we end up with SBW running at him whilst Te'o and Laumape get to cancel each other when they get on.

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    That's a very short lineout. The loose forwards are about 1.88 to 1.92 m. Itoje is 1.95m, and AWJ is 1.96m.

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    YanksTe'o fairly early when he was having a great game then benches him for the next game?

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    @jegga said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

    YanksTe'o fairly early when he was having a great game then benches him for the next game?

    Classic anti North Harbour bias.

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