Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October
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@bayimports said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@bayimports said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
Anyone expecting big changes tomorrow should probably have a think about who the selection panel is.
I would suggest there will be no changes to the backs and but there could be a couple of changes in the forwards probably only daddy duties and concussion the only real changes, namely 8, probably 5 and 1. Bench could be interesting though
I will probably know soon enough if official timing is tomorrow
If the sauce is indeed the correct ingredient, then the guess above turns out to be very accurate, sorry wont post until later as too many journos have enough time to create stories this early. Fill in the blanks for starting XV, that was quite easy. If anyone correctly predicts the bench though they get a virtual beer, I didn't, most will get close, but in its entirety may not be so easy. Should at least create some fun for the afternoon.
So if your guess is very accurate, Joe isn't playing, which means a start for Alex.
Bench: BK, Taylor, Lomax, Barrett, Kirifi, TJ, Ioane, Jordan.
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@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
Perhaps a 6/2 forward/back bench split with the wet weather predicted?
I wouldn’t mind seeing that which means Akira and Kirifi could get a look in.
Is R. Ioane fit?
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@chimoaus said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
I'll take a stab at the reserves
Lomax,Taylor,Hodgman,SBarrett, AI, TJ, RI, Jordan
or if they go a 6/2 bench
Lomax,Taylor,Hodgman, Vaa’i, SBarrett, AI, TJ, JordanNo openside cover if the unthinkable happens and Cane breaks down in the first minute? Kirifi looks a good option there.
No need for two locks on the bench in my view of you’ve got Frizell in the lineup who if there are multiple injuries could cover there. Loose forward cover is what’s needed IMO.
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@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@chimoaus said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
I'll take a stab at the reserves
Lomax,Taylor,Hodgman,SBarrett, AI, TJ, RI, Jordan
or if they go a 6/2 bench
Lomax,Taylor,Hodgman, Vaa’i, SBarrett, AI, TJ, JordanNo openside cover if the unthinkable happens and Cane breaks down in the first minute? Kirifi looks a good option there.
No need for two locks on the bench in my view of you’ve got Frizell in the lineup who if there are multiple injuries could cover there. Loose forward cover is what’s needed IMO.
I heard S Barrett can cover 6, 7 and 8...
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@voodoo said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@chimoaus said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
I'll take a stab at the reserves
Lomax,Taylor,Hodgman,SBarrett, AI, TJ, RI, Jordan
or if they go a 6/2 bench
Lomax,Taylor,Hodgman, Vaa’i, SBarrett, AI, TJ, JordanNo openside cover if the unthinkable happens and Cane breaks down in the first minute? Kirifi looks a good option there.
No need for two locks on the bench in my view of you’ve got Frizell in the lineup who if there are multiple injuries could cover there. Loose forward cover is what’s needed IMO.
I heard S Barrett can cover 6, 7 and 8...
Nah just 6 and 13!
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right probably late enough....i believe it may look like this...
BB, JB, ALB, JG, CC, RM, AS, HS, SC, SF, SW, PT, OT, DC, KT
Bench CT, AH, TL, SB, DP, TJP, NL, RI -
@bayimports me likey, that bench is great.
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@bayimports said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
right probably late enough....i believe it may look like this...
BB, JB, ALB, JG, CC, RM, AS, HS, SC, SF, SW, PT, OT, DC, KT
Bench CT, AH, TL, SB, DP, TJP, NL, RISo Joe rested. Karl starts given the 'seasoned' member. Him vs Tupou will be worth a watch. Joride 14, notwithstanding Fern concerns.
Based on starting 15 bench entirely predictable.
Would like to see Laumape get a run inside Goodhue.
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@bayimports That must be one of our better benches in some time, as a unit that adds a lot of penetration, mobility, and speed.
This also makes me question WTF the selectors were thinking in bled 1, have to give them credit for evolving I guess.
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@bayimports said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
right probably late enough....i believe it may look like this...
BB, JB, ALB, JG, CC, RM, AS, HS, SC, SF, SW, PT, OT, DC, KT
Bench CT, AH, TL, SB, DP, TJP, NL, RIIf I could change one thing it would be for Roane to start and Joride to be on pine.
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@pakman said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@bayimports said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
right probably late enough....i believe it may look like this...
BB, JB, ALB, JG, CC, RM, AS, HS, SC, SF, SW, PT, OT, DC, KT
Bench CT, AH, TL, SB, DP, TJP, NL, RIIf I could change one thing it would be for Roane to start and Joride to be on pine.
Perhaps the thought of seven Blues starting was too much for Fozzie?!
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Ofa the only prop that was in last year's RWC squad. Those guys are going to be tested.
Bit surprised they're starting with Big Karl.
Wasn't expecting to see Laumape in the mix, but keen to see how he goes. He was in a decent vein of form before he was injured. Adds some power to the backline options.
