Pumas v All Blacks
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fuck dmac at 10. to do that as a coach would just be arrogance after the maori game. let him work it out at the chiefs.
seriously, what is there to gain from giving him a one-off game at 10? he's not going to overtake lima on one game. he's not going to overtake mo'unga for that matter. so what's the point?
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@nepia said in Pumas v All Blacks:
@crucial A proper BB like apprenticeship might have been good for DMac, impact sub in the second half against tiring defences - he probably would have carved up.
I agree but the situation changed the plans and I think they have made a good call in getting him to iron out test level flaws from the back.
As for this game I really don't think he will wear 10, nor do I think he has the experience there yet. However, if he does it will be a calculated move based on what has been happening in training. If he is showing good signs and has the confidence of the guys around him then I can see him getting a spell. -
@Tim said in Pumas v All Blacks:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11925280
Barrett will be replacing Lima Sopoaga, whose partner is awaiting the birth of their first child.
Fucken women ruining the best laid fucking plans !!
Perfect game for Lima to have a run starting again
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Got an e-mail at 6 p.m. UK time from AllBlacks.com with "the Team". Link says page no longer available????
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@pakman said in Pumas v All Blacks:
Got an e-mail at 6 p.m. UK time from AllBlacks.com with "the Team". Link says page no longer available????
I have been reliably informed in the past that the team is named on Thursday at 5am NZ time. In fact people seemed quite adamant that this is what happens - and yet...
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Damian McKenzie, Waisake Naholo, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sonny Bill Williams, Rieko Ioane, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read (c), Matt Todd, Vaea Fifita, Scott Barrett, Luke Romano, Nepo Laulala, Dane Coles, Kane Hames.
Reserves: Codie Taylor, Wyatt Crockett, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Ardie Savea, TJ Perenara, Ngani Laumape, David Havil
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@bovidae said in Pumas v All Blacks:
Not as many changes as I thought.
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@duluth said in Pumas v All Blacks:
Damian McKenzie, Waisake Naholo, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sonny Bill Williams, Rieko Ioane, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read (c), Matt Todd, Vaea Fifita, Scott Barrett, Luke Romano, Nepo Laulala, Dane Coles, Kane Hames.
Reserves: Codie Taylor, Wyatt Crockett, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Ardie Savea, TJ Perenara, Ngani Laumape, David Havil
How will McKenzie go at 10? Will Naholo ever play really well in Black, or forever destined to only be then man at Super Level? What incriminating info does SBW have on Steve? Can Fifita back up? How will PT, NL and DH go off the bench?
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@billy-tell said in Pumas v All Blacks:
@duluth said in Pumas v All Blacks:
Damian McKenzie, Waisake Naholo, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sonny Bill Williams, Rieko Ioane, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read (c), Matt Todd, Vaea Fifita, Scott Barrett, Luke Romano, Nepo Laulala, Dane Coles, Kane Hames.
Reserves: Codie Taylor, Wyatt Crockett, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Ardie Savea, TJ Perenara, Ngani Laumape, David Havil
How will McKenzie go at 10? Will Naholo ever play really well in Black, or forever destined to only be then man at Super Level? What incriminating info does SBW have on Steve? Can Fifita back up? How will PT, NL and DH go off the bench?
Which answer would you lie first and how many words are required?
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I'm hoping DMac gets subbed for Havili. The idea he'd be handed five-eighth duties for the All Blacks when he plays fullback at Super Rugby level is frightening.
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@bovidae said in Pumas v All Blacks:
I thought Kaino would get a start but they wouldn't be resting Squire not to play him in Cape Town.
The big surprise for me in the team is that Kaino isn't starting - let alone not featuring at all. I thought they'd go with their strongest team, which they pretty much have apart from JK and possibly Naholo/Havili over NMS. Which might not bode that well for JK's place in the pecking order.
Not sure Squire is being completely rested. He took a head knock vs the Jaapies and might be at home because of that.
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Great to see Fifita and Todd in the starting lineup.
Kaino I thought would’ve been on the bench, possibly covering 6/lock. Surprised PT is in the 23, but good on him for getting back in.
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Kaino a surprise, but didn't he get a knock in Auckland game? Thought Taylor might get a rest. Likewise I thought TKB would get a run, as Thomas has played a lot of minutes this year.
ACT will relish the prospect of almost a Chch front five at some point in third quarter. Will be interesting to see how Barrett (S) and Spot (P) go at this level!
