All Blacks v France Test 3
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@nepia said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
@chris-b At this stage I wouldn't be surprised if Hansen started mentioning Frizell at 10 - he's the golden child, young Toeava x 1000.
I thought you hated hammy over actors? You're the only one making a big fuss and sounding like you're a wronged NH rugby writer while you're doing so.
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@jaycee said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
http://www.allblacks.com/News/32593/all-blacks-team-named-for-third-test
The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets. New Test All Blacks are in bold):-
Joe Moody (33)
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Codie Taylor (31)
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Owen Franks (97)
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Samuel Whitelock (98) - captain
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Scott Barrett (18)
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Shannon Frizell
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Ardie Savea (24)
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Luke Whitelock (4)
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Aaron Smith (73)
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Damian McKenzie (14)
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Rieko Ioane (15)
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Sonny Bill Williams (46)
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Jack Goodhue
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Waisake Naholo (18)
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Ben Smith (65)
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Liam Coltman (1)
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Karl Tu'inukuafe (2)
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Ofa Tuungafasi (16)
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Jackson Hemopo
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Matt Todd (13)
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TJ Perenara (44)
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Richie Mo'unga
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Jordie Barrett (4)
excited about that midfield.
Too many Hurricanes in the starting XV
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@act-crusader at last the puzzle is solved as to why Todd isn't starting! I would've preferred he started and probably Jordie started if we need a token.
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@chris-b said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
@mariner4life That one against Munster was pretty awful.
That was Scott Waldrom's only game ever for the ABs and Messam's second ever match, so he was still "headless chook" Messam. I think I'd take this week's combo over that one.
The Gibbes, Holah, Rush one was pretty earnest, but low on talent - Holah redeems it. I think it was the last time Gibbes or Rush played for the ABs.
As I recall, Gibbes didn't turn up!
Did the two Sams ( Broomhall and Harding ) ever play a test together?
If so that combo wins hands down
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@bones said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
@nepia said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
@chris-b At this stage I wouldn't be surprised if Hansen started mentioning Frizell at 10 - he's the golden child, young Toeava x 1000.
I thought you hated hammy over actors? You're the only one making a big fuss and sounding like you're a wronged NH rugby writer while you're doing so.
Hey, I said earlier this month I was going to reverse Knight in Shining Armour this - I'm a man of my word.
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Makes sense to blood Goodhue with the more experienced midfielder.
Just hope SBW doesn't do anything silly and Goodhue gets a smooth-ish 1st test. -
I hope the Dunedin crowd gives Fall heaps, every time he goes near the ball, on Saturday. Just because of all the whining coming from the French but mainly because he is playing and BB isn't.
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@wreck-diver said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
I hope the Dunedin crowd gives Fall heaps, every time he goes near the ball, on Saturday. Just because of all the whining coming from the French but mainly because he is playing and BB isn't.
I don't think that's any fault of Fall's is it though (the fact he's had the card rescinded)?
I'd much prefer they lay into Antonio, what a dick.
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I’m a little concerned about our midfield as both are coming in cold and haven’t played a test match together. Both are class players but it’s not easy just starting out in a midfield
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@wreck-diver said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
I hope the Dunedin crowd gives Fall heaps, every time he goes near the ball, on Saturday. Just because of all the whining coming from the French but mainly because he is playing and BB isn't.
Really?
That would be pretty munterish feral behaviour.
I'd expect that in Christchurch to be fair
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@mn5 said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
@wreck-diver said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
I hope the Dunedin crowd gives Fall heaps, every time he goes near the ball, on Saturday. Just because of all the whining coming from the French but mainly because he is playing and BB isn't.
Really?
That would be pretty munterish feral behaviour.
I'd expect that in Christchurch to be fair
Nah we don’t bother at test matches, we save that for when we play Auckland...
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@mariner4life said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
worst team since the cantablacks
Worse than this team...?
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@junior said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
@mariner4life said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
worst team since the cantablacks
Worse than this team...?
I'd completely forgotten Kevin O'Neill! -
I think this team is the worst I have seen, as a team (rather than the worst performance): http://en.espn.co.uk/newzealandtour/rugby/match/22726.html
Not bagging the players or selectors, because there were a lot of injuries and we gave some guys a rest. The result was a lot of good players badly out of position (Ellis, Zinzan) or in terrible form (Tuigamala).
Rather like this coming game, actually.
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@mikethesnow said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
Always a laugh watching the lead up to kick off.
France haven't shown much this season.
NZ by 11-15
Winning is not enough .
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@kiwiinmelb totally agree. I'm not a fan of our selections but I hope we F@&£Ing bury them. We get a yellow they don't and we still wipe the floor with them.
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@junior said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
@mariner4life said in All Blacks v France Test 3:
worst team since the cantablacks
Worse than this team...?
absolutely. with hindsight. All time greats and world cup winners everywhere!
However at the time? I can't remember back that far
