All Blacks 2022
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@Bones said in All Blacks 2022:
If Retallick can't hit his straps, Romano is showing everything the ABs have been lacking.
It's a concern. Limited athleticism, but he's putting it all out there week after week. We seem to be missing that power lock at the moment; plenty of loose locks, but the BBBR Brad Thorn type who just smashes people and rucks isn't common
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@pakman said in All Blacks 2022:
@Bones said in All Blacks 2022:
@FakatavaFuture said in All Blacks 2022:
@Bones Luke Romano has that 2011 Brad thorn mana about him!
Certainly not shirking his duties either, fitness doesn't appear to be an issue at all. Playing his best rugby imo
With his shirt off you’d never guess how well he gets around the field for 60 minutes!
Tyson Fury syndrome
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@nzzp problem is we no longer have BBBR, just BR is about.
Our coaches need to light a fire under our tight 5.
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@taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2022:
@nzzp problem is we no longer have BBBR, just BR is about.
Our coaches need to light a fire under our tight 5.
He’s got one (hopefully 3) games to get up to speed.
I thought signs were promising against Drua. He drifted in and out a little (match fitness?) but his carries made good metres bending the line and he put in some dominant hits.
Way too good a player to write off based on a under done season.
I am a big fan of Vaa’i but against hardened experience from Ireland I’d still start with Whitelick and Retallick.
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@gt12 TBH, after reading that article, I don't know if the Junior team is really that much of a prep for the ABs.
Since we're discussing BBBR, he didn't play juniors, he got booted from Canterbury, starred for the Magpies, played U20s, starred for the Chiefs in 2012 and then was our top lock by the end of the year.
Also, that team you linked to didn't have that many players that went on to long AB careers (Dagg, Crotty and Vito).
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All Blacks: Ian Foster looking for his side to ‘learn new habits’
All Blacks coach Ian Foster says other teams have learnt to match his side’s tempo and looks ahead to adapt and evolve in 2022.
More about that interview
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a perverse part of me wants them to go in to the first test with all of Bridge at 11, Goodhue and Havili midfield, Blackadder at 6, Reiko the bench as excellent cover/impact, Laulala to start,
just for the epic melts (of which i will gleefully partake myself)
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A long-term Crusader picks his AB captain:
SENZ Breakfast co-host Israel Dagg has named his personal frontrunner for the All Blacks captaincy role.
Loose forward Sam Cane is the current captain of the national side, however, injuries have marred his time at the helm in recent years, prompting calls for his replacement.
While several players including Ardie Savea and Sam Whitelock have attempted the role, Dagg believes one contender “knows what it takes” to lead the side back to their former glory.
“Look for me, I’d probably go with Beauden Barrett if I’m going to be completely honest,” Dagg said.
“I’ll probably go with him just because he’s got a ton of experience, he’s got so much respect and mana in that team.
“You need someone that’s going to be able to (front up) when questions need to be asked, and he’s obviously a driver within that team so he’s got a big voice anyway.
“He’s the person that’s going to be doing most of the talking … all of the decision making out there and having a real connection with that backline (and through) to that forward pack.
“So if I’m going to pick the captain, mine would be Beauden Barrett going into the July series just because he’s played over 100 Tests, he’s got the mana and respect and he knows what it takes to play at that top level.”
With the July Test series against Ireland fast approaching, it will soon be known whether Cane has retained his position or if someone else has been handed the reins.
“He’s got a ton of experience”: The player Dagg has tipped for All Blacks captaincy
Izzy has made his call.
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@Bones said in All Blacks 2022:
@broughie why 2 years down the road? I'm looking more at the rwc...
I guess it is only one year. Still too old in my book and one good outing against the Waratahs and good super rugby comp shouldn’t book his ticket. But 8 people agreed with you and it helps because his contribution at scrum time and needing an engine room type lock.
On the other hand that fact that Foster has only until 2023 to stuff things up is good news. Time flies.
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@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
Why not wait until after the final?
Foster confirmed he will announce a squad of 36 on Monday, June 13 in Auckland, ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final.
Maybe cos those not in the final will get together earlier?
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@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
Why not wait until after the final?
Foster confirmed he will announce a squad of 36 on Monday, June 13 in Auckland, ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final.
Just in case Bridge breaks a tackle in the final.
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@Crucial said in All Blacks 2022:
@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
Why not wait until after the final?
Foster confirmed he will announce a squad of 36 on Monday, June 13 in Auckland, ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final.
Just in case Bridge breaks a tackle in the final.
Your best post in two years.
