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Canes4life

@kiwiwomble I like the look of Roe and Roigard but they are still very young.

Canes4life

@nepia good question, is he playing NPC?

number9

@nepia said in All Blacks 2021:

When does Frank’s arrive back in the country? 😀

Not sold on Franks, well past his used by date.

Bones

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family man

How about fidow or is his scrummaging still not good enough?

bobily2

@family-man said in All Blacks 2021:

How about fidow or is his scrummaging still not good enough?

Hes' definitely not at the level of some of the other props. However, we have been a little light on effective carriers in the tight.

I wouldn't mind seeing him specialise as an impact player off the bench - might be a bit rough if an injury happens early. There are pros and cons - I imagine that Foster will want to play it fairly safe.

Frank

@nepia said in All Blacks 2021:

When does Frank’s arrive back in the country? 😀

I'm still in Taiwan.

Canes4life

Classic interview with Beaudy on the What A Lad podcast: only 30 mins into it and he's already dished out shit on Andrew Hore, mentioned Kneepkens as one to watch at the Blues next year and he wants to play for another 10 years.

If you also skip through to the 50 odd minute mark he talks about why he left the Canes and how hard of a decision it was.

Tim

@canes4life Nice. Any other good bits?

Canes4life

@tim well worth a listen, some great banter. Things like who is the best Barrett on a bender, his response to playing Coles at Eden Park last year and he gives a pretty honest opinion on his relationship with R Mo'unga.

He also mentioned that him, Rettalick and TJ are all available for the first AB squad of the year which I think most of us know by now.

Tim

@canes4life Cheers. Herald said that TJP was not available recently, so good info!

cgrant

How many minutes did Newell get during the SRA and SRTT ?
Speaking of him as a potential squad member this July is far too early IMO.
Is Jager eligible ?

Stargazer

@cgrant I agree it's too early for Newell. Played in four games for the Crusaders (about one hour in total).

Jager is eligible.

ACT Crusader

@number9 said in All Blacks 2021:

@act-crusader said in All Blacks 2021:

@tim yeah Christie and Drummond would cause cardiologists around NZ to be on high alert. Both have massive “work ons” and that’s putting it kindly.

Just go back to TTT or give the Northland fella a go.

Fakatava would be my choice TTT has done nothing, Hall sucks behind a poor pack, Drummond has known for poor option taking and Christie depends on his mood.

Doing nothing might be a good thing because the more the other options have done has made it easier to say they aren’t up to it…

ACT Crusader

I’d go the John Connolly approach and just select two halfbacks - Smith and Weber. Then have DMac covering as 3rd option. Make a better halfback then 1st 5

number9

@bones said in All Blacks 2021:

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Like your corrections

Bones

@number9 said in All Blacks 2021:

@bones said in All Blacks 2021:

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Like your corrections

Thanks, I do my best.

Canes4life

TJ Perenara will be starting for his club side Norths at first five this weekend. Stretching his legs before going into camp next week maybe?

Bovidae

So TJ reads the Fern and took my advice.

nzzp

@bovidae said in All Blacks 2021:

So TJ reads the Fern and took my advice.

it's the only logical conclusion.

The Silver Fern

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