North vs South
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It's up on the All Black website.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/squads-named-for-steinlager-north-v-south-match
Foster said the selectors were delighted to name the North and South squads today. “This is a chance for these players to be part of something really special. It’s a once-in-a-generation match for them and players who have previously taken part in these matches have talked about how unique and memorable it was. Now these two teams get to write their own history and stories around this match. “The match will bring out the best in everyone and I’m sure there will be parochial rivalry in spades. It’s a special game because it celebrates where the players made their provincial debuts and, for some, where they really took those first steps in their professional careers,” Foster said. “The players have worked really hard and played some outstanding rugby in Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa, and we’re excited at the breadth of talent up and down the country. There is a huge amount of talent here and it will be a wonderful celebration of rugby for our fans.” Samuel Whitelock has been named as captain of the South team and Patrick Tuipulotu captain of the North. “Sam and Patrick are two special players who have had outstanding seasons. They will lead their sides with their own flavour as captains and are both proven and experienced leaders,” Foster said.
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@NateHill74 said in North vs South:
where did you find these out ? I can't find it anywhere and the picture is blank for me
Looks like AB's twitter account
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@Stargazer will be spitting tacks - no MMT...
And Prinsep makes the SI team, WTF?
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no cane?
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@Kiwiwomble concussion
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BREAKING: North v South squads
NORTH
Hookers: Asafo Aumua (Wellington), Ash Dixon (Hawke’s Bay) and Kurt Eklund (Auckland). Props: Alex Fidow (Wellington), Ayden Johnstone (Waikato), Angus Ta’avao (Auckland), Karl Tu’inukuafe (North Harbour) and Ofa Tuungafasi (Auckland). Locks: Scott Scrafton (Auckland), Patrick Tuipulotu (Auckland and captain) and Tupou Vaa’i (Taranaki). Loose forwards: Lachlan Boshier (Taranaki), Akira Ioane (Auckland), Dalton Papalii (Auckland), Ardie Savea (Wellington) and Hoskins Sotutu (Auckland). Halfbacks: TJ Perenara (Wellington), Aaron Smith (Manawatu) and Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi (Taranaki). First five-eighths: Beauden Barrett (Taranaki). Midfielders: Rieko Ioane (Auckland), Anton Lienert-Brown (Waikato) and Peter Umaga-Jensen (Wellington). Outside backs: Caleb Clarke (Auckland), Mitchell Hunt (Auckland), Damian McKenzie (Waikato), Sevu Reece (Waikato) and Mark Telea (North Harbour).SOUTH
Hookers: Liam Coltman (Otago), Andrew Makalio ( Ta$man) and Codie Taylor (Canterbury). Props: George Bower (Otago), Alex Hodgman (Canterbury), Nepo Laulala (Canterbury), Tyrel Lomax ( Ta$man) and Joe Moody (Canterbury). Locks: Mitchell Dunshea (Canterbury), Manaaki Selby-Rickit (Southland) and Samuel Whitelock (Canterbury and captain). Loose forwards: Tom Christie (Canterbury), Shannon Frizell ( Ta$man), Dillon Hunt (Otago), Reed Prinsep (Canterbury) and Tom Sanders (Canterbury). Halfbacks: Finlay Christie ( Ta$man), Mitchell Drummond (Canterbury) and Brad Weber (Otago). First five-eighths: Josh Ioane (Otago) and Richie Mo’unga (Canterbury). Midfielders: Braydon Ennor (Canterbury), Leicester Faingaanuku ( Ta$man), Jack Goodhue (Canterbury) and Sio Tomkinson (Otago) Outside backs: Jordie Barrett (Canterbury), George Bridge (Canterbury) and Will Jordan ( Ta$man). -
@Yeetyaah missed that
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You can also see who the AB selectors want to look at, even if they have had minimal playing time in SRA. TTT, for example.
A number of players were unavailable for selection due to injury, including 2019 All Blacks Dane Coles, Scott Barrett, Sam Cane and Ngani Laumape.
I'd like to see a full list as the likes of Robinson, Jacobson and Grace aren't selected either.
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TTT can consider himself bloody lucky, has he played all year?
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@Hooroo said in North vs South:
@NateHill74 said in North vs South:
where did you find these out ? I can't find it anywhere and the picture is blank for me
Looks like AB's twitter account
Instagram is not only for looking at half-naked women.
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only 1 first five for north, no mikaele-tu'u ? these aren't the best teams in the world in terms of current form than what we thought
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Sio for the south...he'll never play but surprised at being named
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@NateHill74 yeah, MMT is pretty unlucky, Hunt can play first five and has finally found some form
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@Kiwiwomble said in North vs South:
@NateHill74 yeah, MMT is pretty unlucky, Hunt can play first five and has finally found some form
MMT?
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@Hooroo marino mikaele-tu'u
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@NateHill74 said in North vs South:
@Hooroo marino mikaele-tu'u
Cheers. Goes to show how little I watched. Otago or Crusaders?
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@NateHill74 said in North vs South:
@Hooroo marino mikaele-tu'u
Highlanders 8, named in top 15 in many teams of the season
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@Hooroo said in North vs South:
@NateHill74 said in North vs South:
@Hooroo marino mikaele-tu'u
Cheers. Goes to show how little I watched. Otago or Crusaders?
Highlanders.
He's a victim of the format - he'd walk into the South squad and would likely feature in a Possibles-Probables situation.
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@KiwiMurph considering those stats that came out yesterday and he featured in almost every category
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Interesting to see Rieko selected as a midfielder. Foster was pretty adamant earlier in the year he saw Rieko as a winger. Rieko's form might have changed his thinking.
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Or Goodhue’s or ALB’s!
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Akira and Sotutu both deserve to be there. No need for more 8's
MMT doesn't look ready to me. That game where he barely attempted a tackle would've been noticed
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@Duluth not being rude, but maybe a little biased coming from an auckland fan ?
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@NateHill74 said in North vs South:
@Duluth not being rude, but maybe a little biased coming from an auckland fan ?
That's never rude, dude!
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@Duluth what game? you seem to think its just a know/accepted thing
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As biased as the selectors
There's gaps in MMT's game. A good prospect but needs to work on not drifting out of games and keeping up the effort on defence
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Even though I'm not a huge fan, I think the unluckiest player is Bryn Hall. Starts for the Crusaders but can't make the NI squad.
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He made two tackles on the weekend (no misses), 9 with 3 misses against the Saders, and 3 made one missed against the blues. That’s his last three games.
So, he’s probably got a few places to work on and might be pretty tired. I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t wear black at some stage.
Edit (added tag so you can see what I’m discussing)
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@Bovidae said in North vs South:
Even though I'm not a huge fan, I think the unluckiest player is Bryn Hall. Starts for the Crusaders but can't make the NI squad.
Shocking call to include TTT as someone is not doing their job - if he’s in the AB frame, he has to see more time at the Chiefs.
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@NateHill74 no Pari Pari, he’s Injured?
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@Bovidae said in North vs South:
@gt12 Yeah, something isn't right with that situation.
I think it’s the idiots in Chiefs polo shirts, most of whom we won’t see next year.
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i think more surprising calls than was expected
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DMac fucking lucky that every other starting fullback is needed somewhere else. If the 'landers #8 is a victim of the format, DMac is the big winner.
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@gt12 said in North vs South:
@Bovidae said in North vs South:
Even though I'm not a huge fan, I think the unluckiest player is Bryn Hall. Starts for the Crusaders but can't make the NI squad.
Shocking call to include TTT as someone is not doing their job - if he’s in the AB frame, he has to see more time at the Chiefs.
He only seems to have a tidy pass and hasn't done much else.
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@gt12 said in North vs South:
He made two tackles on the weekend (no misses), 9 with 3 misses against the Saders, and 3 made one missed against the blues. That’s his last three games.
So, he’s probably got a few places to work on and might be pretty tired. I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t wear black at some stage.
Yup he's basically where Akira was a few years ago
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Regarding the locks, at least Plumtree didn't select Blackwell.
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Selby-Ricket got hammered by the Blues pack in contact. Parkinson stood up better.
MMT probably too raw at the moment. Plenty of talent, needs to have more impact on defence.
Otere Black, Bryn Hall, and Sam Nock can all feel unlucky. One first five for North is pretty weird. Lack of decent fullback options too.
Glad to see Hodgman get some recognition, even if he should be playing for North!
Tupou Vaa’i is a shocker! Hasn't shown anything this year. GCT and Goodhue will be pissed. Pierce has a much better frame for test rugby. At least Scrafton got in. TTT is fucking lucky.
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