AB EOYT 2018
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So 29 that currently aren't in the squad. Guesses?
May be easier to start by guessing the 10 not going straight to their nice room at the Lensbury
I'm guessing a Front Row from the likes of Ofa, Angus, Harris. Patrick T and possibly BBBR if he needs a warmup game.
Loosies are an issue with Cane injured as it cuts down the options to have experience in the mix if Read goes to London.
Two of the halfbacks will have to stay in Japan surely? TJP (dark horse captain) and TTT
I'm guessing RM at 10, the youngsters at 12/13 and DMac at 15So starting XV of
Angus
Harris
Ofa
Pat T
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TJP
RM
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ALB
Goodhue
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DMacSo the big places up for grabs for a starting jersey are in the loose forwards and/or lock (Fifita?) along with a couple of wings.
FABGB is an option on one wing and Havili is a good bench option.
NMS could possibly drop from main squad to the Japan only group and take a spot.When does Todd become available again?
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@bovidae said in AB EOYT 2018:
@crucial
Ta'avao is only a TH unless you are suggesting Ofa play at LH.Would they select Laulala in an enlarged squad after only one M10 Cup game?
Yeah. I guess one of Moody/Karl plays in Japan with Angus in the squad as a benchy
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@rocky-rockbottom said in AB EOYT 2018:
@frank said in AB EOYT 2018:
51 players.
Unlucky Akira, you were the 52nd.
Honest mate.If he winds up having a Hika Elliot-type AB career then I am calling goddamn Interpol so they can start criminal proceedings.
Don't worry, he could be another Monkley and end up with having a medal named after him.
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@crucial said in AB EOYT 2018:
Some random names to throw into the mix
Faddes
Koroi
Rayasi
Nabura
HuntThe other players involved in the French XV game last year would be a good starting point for the extras:
Toomaga-Allen
Moli (injured)
Aumua
Bird (overseas)
Hunt
A Ioane
Drummond (could be Weber or Hall)
Tamanivalu (going overseas)
Duffie
HaviliA good chance to look at Alaimalo and Bridge.
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So, the magic number is 51, apparently.
No idea, but here is a start to a list:
Forwards:
Codie Taylor, Dane Coles, Nathan Harris, Liam Coltman, Asafo Aumua/Andrew Makalio/Ricky Riccitelli
Joe Moody, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Tim Perry, + Bolter? (???)
Owen Franks, Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Angus Ta’avao, JTA
Brodie Retallick, Samuel Whitelock, Scott Barrett, Patrick Tuipulotu, Luke Romano/ or Bolter? (???)
Liam Squire, Shannon Frizell, Jackson Hemopo, Vaea Fifita
Ardie Savea, Dalton Papalii, Gareth Evans/ Dillon Hunt (Matt Todd for Japan only?)
Kieran Read, Luke Whitelock, Akira IoaneBacks:
TJ Perenara, Aaron Smith, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Brad Weber, Bryn Hall
Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Richie Mo’unga, + Bolter? (Black, Perofeta, Hunt)
Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sonny Bill Williams, Ngani Laumape, Rob Thompson/Matt Proctor/Bolter? (Faddes/???)
Rieko Ioane, Waisake Naholo, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Alaimalo/George Bridge/Ben Lam
Smith, Jordie Barrett, David Havili/Bolter? (Will Jordan) -
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@frank said in AB EOYT 2018:
51 players.
Unlucky Akira, you were the 52nd.
Honest mate.53rd. The 7th choice blindside at the Highlanders will be 52nd.
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@crucial said in AB EOYT 2018:
Some random names to throw into the mix
Faddes
Koroi
Rayasi
Nabura
HuntI assume that ACTC will nominate the complete Canterbury NPC side.
It’s a 51 man squad even I’ll struggle to find that many Saders/Cantabs. A couple of token Canes and Chiefs to fill the gaps.
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@crucial id say the fringe players they might take will still be available for finals, many will barely play.
As a bolter lock in a squad like this, I reckon Josh Goodhue will be on thier radar.
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@taniwharugby said in AB EOYT 2018:
As a bolter lock in a squad like this, I reckon Josh Goodhue will be on thier radar.
I'd say Strange and Lousi are ahead of him.
@gt12 If they use some Japan-based players then Franklin and Dixon are also options.
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@taniwharugby Inside knowledge?
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