AB squad next RWC (2023)?

[kiwiinmelb]

@nzzp said in AB squad next RWC (2023)?:

@Tim said in AB squad next RWC (2023)?:

@junior As Graham Henry said after the 2018 NPC final - where was the love for Akira?

Since we're going back to Akira, remember he played a shedload of 7s and was a star. You can't do that if you're lazy.

So, he's done the work previously - what's changed? Success got to his head now he 'got paid'?

Be interesting to see if a new coaching set up has a different opinion on him or things stay the same, that might tell us more about him.

[Dice]

@Tim said in AB squad next RWC (2023)?:

I'll be interested to see how much game time Ezekiel Lindenmuth (LH prop) gets this year.

I'm interested to see if Jarred Adams gets a contract with the Blues because he worked his way ahead of Lindenmuth for Auckland. I like both as prospects.

[Machpants]

So who's Cully then?

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/rwc-2019-japan/117020551/how-the-all-blacks-might-look-at-the-2023-rugby-world-cup

Plagiarism!

[Bovidae]

@Machpants I was just reading that article in the newspaper. Some strange selections and notable omissions (e.g. DMac) in his squad. There will be plenty of competition in the midfield over the next 4 years.

[taniwharugby]

The fact he selected his coaches is interesting...

Coaches: Dave Rennie (head coach), Tony Brown (attack), Scott McLeod (defence), John Plumtree (forwards), Clarke Dermody (scrum). Selector: Wayne Smith

[Jonty lean]

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[Tim]

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12284031

[Nepia]

@Tim Only issue with that thesis is that the current champions have only won it once.

[Bones]

U20 rugby is not senior rugby.

[Higgins]

@Nepia And a number of their players like the ABs are getting rather close to qualifying to play Pressies Grade.

[cgrant]

@taniwharugby said in AB squad next RWC (2023)?:

The fact he selected his coaches is interesting...

Coaches: Dave Rennie (head coach), Tony Brown (attack), Scott McLeod (defence), John Plumtree (forwards), Clarke Dermody (scrum). Selector: Wayne Smith

What annoys me is the defense coach. Under McLeod, the All Blacks defensive tactics were way too passive IMO, they lacked the aggressive approach equivalent to England's during the semi final.

[booboo]

So, Kaleb Trask debuts for Chiefs. He a contender, or possible future option?

[mariner4life]

@booboo said in AB squad next RWC (2023)?:

So, Kaleb Trask debuts for Chiefs. He a contender, or possible future option?

wait @Crucial someone wants a shot at your title

[Crucial]

@mariner4life said in AB squad next RWC (2023)?:

@booboo said in AB squad next RWC (2023)?:

So, Kaleb Trask debuts for Chiefs. He a contender, or possible future option?

wait @Crucial someone wants a shot at your title

I've secured it already haven't I?

[booboo]

@mariner4life said in AB squad next RWC (2023)?:

@booboo said in AB squad next RWC (2023)?:

So, Kaleb Trask debuts for Chiefs. He a contender, or possible future option?

wait @Crucial someone wants a shot at your title

So ... Hoskins Sotutu ...