TRC: Pumas v All Blacks
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I don't think they're going to play Tu'inukuafe at TH with Laulala and Taavoa also in the squad. I'd expect big Karl to be named at LH (1 or 17) and Laulala or Taavoa to start at TH (and the other on the bench). Tu'ungafasi can cover both, so he'll probably end up in the 17 jersey if he doesn't start.
Considering Aaron Smith and Josh Ioane play together for the Highlanders, and it will be Ioane's debut, I'd expect both to be named on the bench. So I think TJP may get the start.
Agree with the rest.
Edit: forgot that Moli is in the squad, too. Tu'ungafasi will probably start at TH then, and Moli on the bench (17).
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Pretty close to what I'd go with, assuming SBW stays injured:
- Tu’inukuafe
- Coles
- Tu’ungafasi
- Retallick
- Tuipulotu
- Fifita
- Cane
- Savea
- TJP (Smith)
- Barrett
- Ioane
- Laumape
- Leinert-Brown
- Bridge
- Smith
- Coltman
- Moli
- Taavao/Laulala
- Hemopo
- Jacobsen/Papalii
- Smith (TJP)
- Ioane
- Ennor
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That’s a good point - I was wondering whether that lay behind the Blues running Ioane out at 14 in a game. That would be huge if they moved him to play Bridge.
I’m sure I read somewhere that Bridge is part of their plans, so I expect him to get more time than Reece - which means Reece to start and Bridge left right out I guess
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Yealden reckons Ennor & Ioane are likely to come off the bench, with Jacobson competing with Papali'i for a bench spot too, with no run on debutants.
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@pakman said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
- Moli
- Coles
- Laulala
- Retallick
- Tuipulotu
- Fifita
- Cane
- Savea
- Perenara
- Barrett (B)
- Ioane (R)
- Laumape
- Leinert-Brown
- Reece
- Smith (B)
- Coltman
- Tu’inukuafe
- Tu’ungafasi
- Hemopo
- Papalii
- Smith (A)
- Ioane (J)
- Barrett (J)
Subject to Yalden, in which case Ennor on bench for Reece and JB into starters.
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All Black team for Sunday:
All Blacks: Ben Smith, Sevu Reece, Anton Lienert-Brown, Ngani Laumape, Jordie Barrett, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (capt), Vaea Fifita, Patrick Tuipulotu, Brodie Retallick, Angus Ta'avao, Dane Coles, Ofa Tuungafasi. Reserves: Liam Coltman, Atu Moli, Nepo Laulala, Jackson Hemopo, Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber, Josh Ioane, Braydon Ennor.
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@SouthernMann said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
All Blacks: Ben Smith, Sevu Reece, Anton Lienert-Brown, Ngani Laumape, Jordie Barrett, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (capt), Vaea Fifita, Patrick Tuipulotu, Brodie Retallick, Angus Ta'avao, Dane Coles, Ofa Tuungafasi. Reserves: Liam Coltman, Atu Moli, Nepo Laulala, Jackson Hemopo, Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber, Josh Ioane, Braydon Ennor.
on paper, if it clicks, that side could be devastating....
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@mariner4life said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
@Hooroo said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
Kahui role with the ole two fullbacks
erm what?
I'm not saying Kahui was a FB, just saying when he was on the wing he would also play a fullback role (didn't he?)
