2020 All Blacks Squad

[Victor Meldrew]

@cgrant

Think Goodhue is more of a classic 13 in the shape of Conrad Smith than a 12.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Laumape developing his skills a la Nonu and partnering him long term. He might not make the RWC2019 cut but he gets excellent reviews from the TWM on his attitude and work ethic and the def. think he has a future in Black.

I'm not convinced that Alby is a 12 right now and seems to play his best games at 13

[kiwiinmelb]

Always difficult to pick future teams, form fluctuations, and as we see so often in Nz , freak talent emerges from nowhere and we ( or I do based overseas ) think where did this guy come from.

I’d be inclined to leave goodhue at 13, agree with the thoughts, natural 13s are difficult to find .

[Stargazer]

Danny Toala for the 12 jersey. You heard it here first!

[Higgins]

@Stargazer said in 2020 All Blacks Squad:

Danny Toala for the 12 jersey. You heard it here first!

Can Jonah Lowe not cover 12?

[Stargazer]

@Higgins If you put the word "Māori" before "All Blacks", then the answer to your question might be 'yes', although I've never seen him play at 12. He has to stay in one piece first, though.

[cgrant]

@Bones said in 2020 All Blacks Squad:

@cgrant again with the Goodhue to 12 nonsense. Do you hate him? He's a brilliant centre. Outstanding, looking like following in Connie's footsteps. But sure put him at 12 to accommodate a guy who is an excellent winger.

Why wouldn't you just put Ennor at 12 if he's such a good midfielder?

It is just because Robertson has used this combo this year and with Jordan, Fainganuuku, Bridge, Reece and Mateale in his squad, I guess he will play Ennor in midfield, with the 13 jersey. This is not my wish, it's a guess. BTW, Goodhue has played very well a few times as a 2nd Five for Northland.

[Bones]

@cgrant James Blackwell is VG at lock in the NPC.

[cgrant]

I just meant he was familiar with this position.

[Higgins]

@Bones said in 2020 All Blacks Squad:

@cgrant James Blackwell is VG at lock in the NPC.

He goes ok for Petone as well if that is a further endorsement.

[Bones]

@Higgins said in 2020 All Blacks Squad:

@Bones said in 2020 All Blacks Squad:

@cgrant James Blackwell is VG at lock in the NPC.

He goes ok for Petone as well if that is a further endorsement.

Well in that case, Cam Incledon strikes me as a bloody good utility for the RWC squad.

[sparky]

Possible All Blacks extended squad 2020

Loosehead props: Joe Moody, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Atu Moli
Tighthead props: Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Angus Ta'avao
Hookers: Dane Coles, Codie Taylor, Liam Coltman, Nathan Harris,
Locks: Sam Whitelock, Patrick Tuipulotu, Scott Barrett, Pari Pari Parkinson. (Perhaps Isaia Walker-Leawere or Quinten Strange)
Back Row: Luke Jacobson, Vaea Fifita, Dalton Papalii, Shannon Frizzell (has he re-signed?), Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Akira Ioane, Blake Gibson
Half Backs: TJP, Aaron Smith, Brad Weber
First Fives: Richie Mo'unga, Beauden Barrett, Josh Ioane
Midfield: Ngani Laumape, Josh Goodhue, Anton Leinert-Brown, Reiko Ioane,
Back Three (some of these will play Olympic 7s): Sevu Reece, George Bridge, Jordie Barrett, Damian McKenzie,Will Jordan, Braydon Ennor, Leicester Fainga'anuku, David Havili, Caleb Clarke, Josh McKay

Bound to be others I didn't think about or don't know about.

[pakman]

@sparky said in 2020 All Blacks Squad:

Possible All Blacks extended squad 2020

Loosehead props: Joe Moody, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Atu Moli
Tighthead props: Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Angus Ta'avao
Hookers: Dane Coles, Codie Taylor, Liam Coltman, Nathan Harris,
Locks: Sam Whitelock, Patrick Tuipulotu, Scott Barrett, Pari Pari Parkinson. (Perhaps Isaia Walker-Leawere or Quinten Strange)
Back Row: Luke Jacobson, Vaea Fifita, Dalton Papalii, Shannon Frizzell (has he re-signed?), Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Akira Ioane, Blake Gibson
Half Backs: TJP, Aaron Smith, Brad Weber
First Fives: Richie Mo'unga, Beauden Barrett, Josh Ioane
Midfield: Ngani Laumape, Josh Goodhue, Anton Leinert-Brown, Reiko Ioane,
Back Three (some of these will play Olympic 7s): Sevu Reece, George Bridge, Jordie Barrett, Damian McKenzie,Will Jordan, Braydon Ennor, Leicester Fainga'anuku, David Havili, Caleb Clarke, Josh McKay

Bound to be others I didn't think about or don't know about.

Hard not to recognise how much BBBR will be missed!

[Chris B.]

@sparky Alex Nankivell is worth watching as a midfield option - he's become a very good player over the past 12 months.

[Yeetyaah]

@Chris-B Chiefs biased but I agree. Played his heart out this year for a shit Chiefs team.

[reprobate]

Yeah Nankivell has some nice touches eh? Promising.

[Crucial]

If the ABs are set on the Beau-unga combo then it would be awesome to see DMac have a crack at the Sevens for the Olympics. You wouldn't want to give him the tiniest bit of space.

[Yeetyaah]

@Crucial Maybe but Beauden will be away next year for the most part and Damo will probably want to prove himself in his return from injury. Would be cool to see though.

[Stargazer]

@Crucial That would awesome!

[Stockcar86]

@Crucial said in 2020 All Blacks Squad:

If the ABs are set on the Beau-unga combo then it would be awesome to see DMac have a crack at the Sevens for the Olympics. You wouldn't want to give him the tiniest bit of space.

If he is OK upon return. Let's hope he doesn't do a NMS and have no form and little speed when recovered

[Nepia]

@Stockcar86 said in 2020 All Blacks Squad:

@Crucial said in 2020 All Blacks Squad:

If the ABs are set on the Beau-unga combo then it would be awesome to see DMac have a crack at the Sevens for the Olympics. You wouldn't want to give him the tiniest bit of space.

If he is OK upon return. Let's hope he doesn't do a NMS and have no form and little speed when recovered

Unlike NMS he actually had speed beforehand.