All Blacks 2022
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@Dan54 would still like to know how bad it was
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@ARHS said in All Blacks 2022:
I expect 2 new props and one new back minimum. Maybe two or three others through injuries. For me, Newell, Ross and either Fainga'anuku, RTS or B Sullivan. Maybe the chance for a bolter in the loosies and Perofeta/Moorby in DMac spot. Maybe Fakatava, but he is 4th in my view. Not sold on Sowakula and would start Finau over him for semis. I like Tom Robinson, but Vaii has surpassed him. So, maybe Frizell gets another chance... I think we to trial a bruising enforcer at 6 or 8, with Akira more of a wide spaces specialist.
Still think Jordie is the best bet for 12.
I'm not sure what to think about loosehead possibilities. I was thinking de Groot might be vulnerable, but last weekend for whatever reason he had Ofa in a lot of trouble. So, in my mind, he was the biggest mover.
I'm thinking that if they pick Bower, Hodgman and de Groot, they've also got Moody in the wings - and that would be enough. But, last year I thought Ross would get picked and then I think he might have got injured? Or maybe his slot just got taken by de Groot bolting in?
Fozzie's interviews seem to suggest that Jordie will at least begin at fullback. If no-one nails 12 though, I hope we see him get a run there later.
Given the amount of utility in the backs, I reckon we might see a 21-15 split (it's what I would do):
6 props
3 hookers
5 locks
7 loose forwards3 halfbacks
2 first fives
5 midfielders
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if i am picking 6 loosies
Akira
Sotutu
Papali'i
Savea
MMT
FinauFinau is my bolter because he likes to hurt people, and we don't have many of those. Also, as i said yesterday, i've picked my starting 4, and then guys i would want to swap in if they aren't available.
Also Savea is a 7/utility bench option, not an 8I am also well aware that this is a mile from what they will pick.
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@mariner4life You're not picking Cane?
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@mariner4life possibly the biggest hitter in nz now. Keen to see how he goes v Crusaders.
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@ARHS said in All Blacks 2022:
@mariner4life possibly the biggest hitter in nz now. Keen to see how he goes v Crusaders.
Unfortunately he'll be back on the bench.
IMO Jacobson makes more dominant tackles than any other Chiefs player, but they don't always make the highlights as they are in the closer channels.
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@mariner4life said in All Blacks 2022:
if i am picking 6 loosies
Akira
Sotutu
Papali'i
Savea
MMT
FinauNote that MMT is only 24. He's still building, looks fantastic with high upside.
Also, Blackadder is older than Akira (!)
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You would think that the injury to Blackadder gives Jacobson the spot as the player who can cover all three positions, his work at 7 has been pretty good.
I'd have Vaaii in my squad (and I think he'll be picked), so I'm not sure whether they need Frizell.
It could be between him and Jacobson for the last spot (assuming 6 picked plus a lock/6). So, my guess is they'll go something like:
Cane
Papalii
Savea
Sotutu
Akira
Frizell / JacobsonBBBR
Whitelock
Barrett
Vaii lock / 6There is likely space for one more, either Lord of another loosie.
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@gt12 said in All Blacks 2022:
You would think that the injury to Blackadder gives Jacobson the spot as the player who can cover all three positions, his work at 7 has been pretty good.
I'd have Vaaii in my squad (and I think he'll be picked), so I'm not sure whether they need Frizell.
It could be between him and Jacobson for the last spot (assuming 6 picked plus a lock/6). So, my guess is they'll go something like:
Cane
Papalii
Savea
Sotutu
Akira
Frizell / JacobsonBBBR
Whitelock
Barrett
Vaii lock / 6There is likely space for one more, either Lord of another loosie.
Jacobson would be more useful than Frizzell, covering more positions so more of a like for like swap with Blackadder.
Added bonus of not drunkenly beating up women and their partners.
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@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:
@Dan54 said in All Blacks 2022:
I will add Akira has been selcted at super and test level for very little reward, but as I said that was in past and believe he has high ceiling when he puts in effort
Ok this argument I simply do not get.
His first test against Aus in Brisbane he was excellent for 20 minutes before having to come off which in hindsight was a mistake (Ofa got red-carded).
His second test he had an absolute blinder vs Argentina
Last year he was outstanding in the Bledisloes before struggling vs the Boks.
Yep to be fair, Akira has been good against Aussie, and in super has really only played well last couple of seasons, up until then he killed it at NPC level, even his own coaches were publicly saying he needed to work harder. I still maintain he has a higher ceiling than most of our 6s, and he will show it against the big packs one day, and then will I think be right.
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@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
@nzzp said in All Blacks 2022:
Note that MMT is only 24. He's still building, looks fantastic with high upside.
Jacobson, Papalii, and MMT were the loose forward trio when NZ last won the U20 WC in 2017. They were a very good combination.
I see huge upsides with Jacobson, who has shown he can play pretty well in any loose forward position, and with Blackadder out and way he has been playing would be very surprised if he not in squad.
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@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2022:
@Dan54 would still like to know how bad it was
Sorry did I miss something, how bad what was??
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@mariner4life said in All Blacks 2022:
@Tim said in All Blacks 2022:
@mariner4life You're not picking Cane?
nope
Still think Cane has got one of biggest engines in our loosies, and will be in, he is really suited to test rugby, he like a certain RM who just never stops, I have tended to think that when I watch him live. Mind you I in no way putting down Papali'i who is another getting like it.
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@Dan54 said in All Blacks 2022:
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2022:
@Dan54 would still like to know how bad it was
Sorry did I miss something, how bad what was??
TUJ's injury...you know....the comment you replied too
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@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2022:
@Dan54 said in All Blacks 2022:
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2022:
@Dan54 would still like to know how bad it was
Sorry did I miss something, how bad what was??
TUJ's injury...you know....the comment you replied too
Sorry mate, I guess I showing my age, can't remember what I posted 5 minutes before
No haven't heard anymore on it,guess noone chased it up with Highlanders being out? It didn't look flash. -
