AB RWC squad
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@sparky said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
@sparky said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
Sparky's All Black RWC squad
Props: Nepo Laulala, Joe Moody, Atu Moli, Angus Ta'avao, Ofa Tu'ungafasi
Hooker: Dane Coles, Liam Coltman, Codie Taylor.
Locks: Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuitupolou, Sam Whitelock
Back Row: Sam Cane, Luke Jacobson, Kieran Read, Ardie Savea, Matt Todd
Half Backs: TJ Perenera, Aaron Smith, Brad Weber
First Fives: Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo'unga
Midfield: Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Anton Leinert-Brown, Sonny Bill Williams
Back Three: Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Reiko Ioane, Sevu Reece, Ben Smith
Some very tough decisions ahead for the selectors to get it down to 31..
Proof that a stopped clock is right sometimes.
Ninja edit. Might have to remove my thanks
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Injury replacements for the 10 position that will be considered: Jordie Barrett, Tj Perenara, Ryan Crotty, even Ben Smith would be considered.
Edit: apparently, Crotty has played a fair bit at 10 when he was younger (school), including for NZ U19/20.
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@Stargazer said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
Injury replacements for the 10 position that will be considered: Jordie Barrett, Tj Perenara, Ryan Crotty, even Ben Smith would be considered.
It’s only South Africa first up
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@Kirwan said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
@canefan said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
The omission of Frank's should dispel any fears that this coaching panel won't make the tough calls in the quest to bring back Bill
Only took them to two years to drop him....
Better late than never
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@Stargazer said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
Injury replacements for the 10 position that will be considered: Jordie Barrett, Tj Perenara, Ryan Crotty, even Ben Smith would be considered.
Edit: apparently, Crotty has played a fair bit at 10 when he was younger (school), including for NZ U19/20.
Ben Smith played Ten in England for Old Colstonians in Bristol for a year as an amateur about 13 years ago.
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@Rembrandt said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
Hanson also said Ardie is bigger than he looks. That plus Frank's dropping I reckon confirms he's a ferner.
But who? Southernman maybe
Hansen is a Cantab.... 🤔
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@sparky said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
@Stargazer said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
Injury replacements for the 10 position that will be considered: Jordie Barrett, Tj Perenara, Ryan Crotty, even Ben Smith would be considered.
Edit: apparently, Crotty has played a fair bit at 10 when he was younger (school), including for NZ U19/20.
Ben Smith played Ten in England for a year as an amateur about 13 years ago.
Well that certainly settles a few nerves.
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@canefan said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
@Rembrandt said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
Hanson also said Ardie is bigger than he looks. That plus Frank's dropping I reckon confirms he's a ferner.
But who? Southernman maybe
Hansen is a Cantab.... 🤔
Well he isn't gonna be obvious about it.
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@Chris-B said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
Patty T. competing with Hemopo and Fifita for the 4th lock position - once he won, they thought Jacobsen brings more to the 6 position.
So that means they still see Scott Barrett as ahead of Patty T in the lock pecking order.
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@Billy-Tell said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
@sparky said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
@Stargazer said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
Injury replacements for the 10 position that will be considered: Jordie Barrett, Tj Perenara, Ryan Crotty, even Ben Smith would be considered.
Edit: apparently, Crotty has played a fair bit at 10 when he was younger (school), including for NZ U19/20.
Ben Smith played Ten in England for a year as an amateur about 13 years ago.
Well that certainly settles a few nerves.
You know what.
Bender will probably be alright at it. -
Franks impact in general play has waned for a while and most noticeably at the ruck where he was excellent at clearing bodies and helping to provide clean ball. So it isn’t a surprise that he has been left out given we will be trying to play an uptempo game.
His scrummaging is still world class and I suspect a few looseheads around the world have a smile on their face knowing they won’t have to pack down against him come scrum time.
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@Rembrandt said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
@canefan said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
@Rembrandt said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:
Hanson also said Ardie is bigger than he looks. That plus Frank's dropping I reckon confirms he's a ferner.
But who? Southernman maybe
Hansen is a Cantab.... 🤔
Well he isn't gonna be obvious about it.
Maybe he'll do a Brian Colangelo and Southern Man is actually Mrs Shag
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If Steve got the AB job based on his pronunciation of “Maori” then serious questions need to be asked.
