All Blacks XV 2022
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@Bovidae said in All Blacks XV:
Foster did make this comment:
Because of their schedule and the need for them (All Blacks XV) to develop as a team, there would be minimal crossover between the sides.
Some of the players @Tim mentions would be better to play regularly for this team rather than only play once for the ABs against Japan.
I very much agree with that, put them in as leaders of the XV for game time. It's a risk, with injury, for the ABs, but better for player development. Not like this year another loss means anything major
I don't see it happening sadly, I think the best will go with the ABs, rest with XV
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So just Canada and BaaBaas locked in so far?
I'm excited to see the talent available get an opportunity. A great reward for those performers from the NPC but also genuine opportunity for those on the bubble of test selection.
I have no idea what the other 2 opponents will be made up from. Surely the Euro clubs would be extremely averse to releasing players at this time of year. A French Barbarian selection would be fantastic though if they could make it happen.
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@Frye said in All Blacks XV:
So just Canada and BaaBaas locked in so far?
Ireland have announced this
Ireland ‘A’ will take on an All Blacks XV at the RDS in Dublin on the evening of Friday, November 4.I understand there is supposed to be one more fixture too.
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@Tim said in All Blacks XV:
This tour could be great for providing game time for fringe ABs like RTS, Perofeta, Ross, Jacobson, Fakatava, and ALB.
I see what you did there 😀
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@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks XV:
@Tim said in All Blacks XV:
This tour could be great for providing game time for fringe ABs like RTS, Perofeta, Ross, Jacobson, Fakatava, and ALB.
I see what you did there 😀
He did use a comma, so perhaps he meant all of the others were fringe and ALB was not?
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@canefan either way it doesn’t matter. ALB is a 50+ test AB and if he can run and play then he should be with the ABs. Other than injury he has been a mainstay in the 23 since 2016.
If R Ioane was coming back from injury I doubt they would be putting him in an B team for a run or to get match fit.
I’d put Fainga’anuku in the AB XV side and ALB straight back into the ABs.
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Without being nasty about it. he is short of a gallop.
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@SBW1 said in All Blacks XV:
@Chris-B Very surprised he is not being looked at by the Crusaders given that he is playing for Ta$man. He is quite a unit.
Seems to have improved significantly over the past year to 18 months. He may well already be locked in with MP - if they're smart he will be.
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@Chris-B said in All Blacks XV:
@SBW1 said in All Blacks XV:
@Chris-B Very surprised he is not being looked at by the Crusaders given that he is playing for Ta$man. He is quite a unit.
Seems to have improved significantly over the past year to 18 months. He may well already be locked in with MP - if they're smart he will be.
Yeah resigned with MP for 2023.
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@Chris https://moanapasifika.co.nz/moana-pasifika-retain-strong-talent-for-2023-super-rugby-pacific-season/#:~:text=Moana Pasifika retain strong talent for 2023 Super,Taefu%2C for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Season.
Says he is signed for next year and was a vital part of their squad with the most amount of MVPs.
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Clayton McMillan and Scott Hansen also announced as Assistant Coaches of the team.
Leon MacDonald announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach
Leon MacDonald has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will guide the team on a two-match end of year tour, with Clayton McMillan and Scott Hansen also announced as Assistant Coaches of the team.
Also, the game against Ireland A is now listed, but not the game in Canada.
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@ARHS said in All Blacks XV:
@Bovidae that feels wrong - just going all that way for 2 matches - when you want to test players out. I really do hope a third match is confirmed
Agree. In the original media release the intention was to play 4 games. I hope there is more than the two matches. If not, a smaller squad will be taken.
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@Stargazer said in All Blacks XV:
The Barbarians game isn't at Twickenham. I thought they always played at Twickenham, when playing at home?
Maybe they got a better deal elsewhere?
They've been known to play in Cardiff...
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Congrats to Rangi.
Looking forward to seeing what sort of squad he will work with.
It may have been covered in the thread but who are the selectors for this squad? Is it just the AB selectors with input from Rangi?
