All Blacks 2023

[antipodean]

Haven't read anyone else's comments, so apologies if I'm just repeating what has already been said, but holy fuck this is a nightmare scenario. On what basis can the selectors determine that Finlay Christie's play over the SR season merit inclusion in the All Black squad over Webber?

How do they watch Beaudy and think "here's a five-eighth to steer us around the park"?

The ongoing mystery that is Shannon Frizzel makes Blackadder Snr as visible as peak Cullen.

Laulala. Clarke. No Stevenson.

So a player that will clearly not be in the position he's been listed, takes the place of one of the form players.

And I bet that the new form players will get their chance to impress by playing an away Test in a depleted match day squad, so will be forced to look disjointed and confirm suspicions they aren't ready yet. And hence we'll take the same donkeys who've failed repeatedly to France.

[mikedogz]

Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union

Celebrating Counties Manukau's newest All Black

[bayimports]

Curious to know for the thousands of posts on the "bolters" thread did anyone pick Dallas?

[canefan]

@bayimports said in All Blacks 2023:

Curious to know for the thousands of posts on the "bolters" thread did anyone pick Dallas?

Canerbry rarely posts anymore

[tkh]

@antipodean Beautiful

[Machpants]

@bayimports said in All Blacks 2023:

Curious to know for the thousands of posts on the "bolters" thread did anyone pick Dallas?

I think he was mentioned then laughed down

[bayimports]

@canefan said in All Blacks 2023:

@bayimports said in All Blacks 2023:

Curious to know for the thousands of posts on the "bolters" thread did anyone pick Dallas?

Canerbry rarely posts anymore

ha ha good to on him, a true bolter that pick.

A few raised eyebrows from me on some of these picks, but quite clear this is not a RWC squad. It will be interesting to see how many of these players will find any game time and a chance to step up.
Conversely plays like Beaudy, I'm sure will get plenty of time to find any form although for me with a whole season to find some, looks like a player Fozzie just wont give up on..

Although I didn't expect him to be named (nor deserved it), I do expect RTS to be playing league before year end and if I am Shaun Stevenson, I would be seriously be considering some of the league offers, such a great football talent and would be a shame to lose him, but in squad as cover only..seriously Fozzie GFY.

[Chris B.]

@bayimports They did!

@SBW1 said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:

@BerniesCorner https://www.facebook.com/crusadersrugby/photos/a.10150098825782147/10160804237242147/
Dallas Macleod named MOTM surely on current form he must be in with a chance.

[george33]

@Steve Ryan got alot to answer for

[Winger]

SR Team numbers
ABs
Blues 8
Chiefs 10 +1 (Stevenson)
Canes 5
Crusaders 10
Highlanders 3

AB 15
Blues 5
Chiefs 6
Canes 9
Crusaders 5
Highlanders 5

[Chris B.]

@Winger +Stevenson +1 Chief

[SBW1]

Shaun Stevenson is in. His naming for injury cover was almost a bit of a windup if you ask me. Dude is probably the most inform outside back in the competition.

[Stargazer]

Jun 18, 2023

All Blacks: Dallas McLeod struggled to sleep due to 'shock' call-up

Versatile Crusaders back McLeod, one of five newcomers to the All Blacks, tells of his reaction to last night's announcement.

[Kiwiwomble]

honestly cant imagine what it would be like, getting that kind of call up, must be surreal if you're honestly not expecting it

[Bones]

I posted the forward pack earlier, but hey why not post the backs now too. Imagine how much world rugby are quaking in their boots at potentially playing this lot.

Moody
Coles
Laulala
Whitelock
Vaai
Frizzel
Cane
Savea
Christie
Barrett
Clarke
Barrett
ALB
Jordan
McKenzie

They'll have no idea what hit them.

[Bovidae]

Ryan will have a huge say in the selection of the forwards so obviously he rates Frizell and Laulala, and isn't so hot on Ioane and Sotutu in their respective positions.

[akan004]

New interviews with Foster and Ryan...

Rugby Direct - Episode 79

[Chris B.]

@Bones That looks like the team we might field against Namibia - with a handful of starters needing match play!

They'll be quaking.

[Bones]

@Chris-B Ennor off the bench will be the saving grace.

[Chris B.]

@Bones I reckon there might have to be an injury or maybe two for Braydon to be in France.

Jordie, Dave, Rieko, Anton.