All Blacks 2023

[Stargazer]

@frugby Higgins has hardly played SR, this season. That would be an undeserved call-up.

The ABx XV isn't a development team; they're the back-up team. Heem would be a good pick.

[SBW1]

[ACT Crusader]

@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks 2023:

@mariner4life in an ideal world I would love to see us go with a lineup without BB:

9 Smith
10 Mo’unga
12 Jordie
13 Ioane
11 Fainga’anuku
14 Jordan
15 DMac

21 Roigard
22 ALB
23 Stevenson / Narawa

So after the weekend and now that ALB will likely be on the sidelines, I think they will go with

9 Smith
10 Mo’unga
12 Jordie
13 Ioane
11 Fainga’anuku
14 Jordan
15 DMac

21 Roigard
22 Beaudie
23 Narawa

2nd 5 injury cover will be Ioane or Beaudie. Beaudie had filled in there when we’ve had issues, but shifting in Ioane and moving Fainga’anuku to centre makes more sense (Narawa to wing).

[Crazy Horse]

@ACT-Crusader jeez those midfield options don't exactly have the reputation of putting people into space. It's been a problem for a few years now and my biggest concern with the backs leading into the world cup.

[Bovidae]

I'd be surprised if RM, BB and DMac all travel to Arg, much less be in the 23. You don't need both BB and DMac.

BB to be either 10 or 15 vs Arg.

[frugby]

@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks 2023:

@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks 2023:

@mariner4life in an ideal world I would love to see us go with a lineup without BB:

9 Smith
10 Mo’unga
12 Jordie
13 Ioane
11 Fainga’anuku
14 Jordan
15 DMac

21 Roigard
22 ALB
23 Stevenson / Narawa

So after the weekend and now that ALB will likely be on the sidelines, I think they will go with

9 Smith
10 Mo’unga
12 Jordie
13 Ioane
11 Fainga’anuku
14 Jordan
15 DMac

21 Roigard
22 Beaudie
23 Narawa

2nd 5 injury cover will be Ioane or Beaudie. Beaudie had filled in there when we’ve had issues, but shifting in Ioane and moving Fainga’anuku to centre makes more sense (Narawa to wing).

I think this is close. My feeling would be Beauden at 15, and Goodhue in 22 because they'll want specialist 2nd Five cover.

[frugby]

@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2023:

I'd be surprised if RM, BB and DMac all travel to Arg, much less be in the 23. You don't need both BB and DMac.

BB to be either 10 or 15 vs Arg.

I think they'll all travel - what if one gets injured? In general, because there is such little time until the World Cup, I think almost everyone will travel, as they'll want to build together in the environment.

Whitelock is the only one who I expect to stay at home.

[Bovidae]

Ryan said the full squad only has 4 days of training before heading to Arg, and they'd have even less to prepare for the SA test the following week with the time difference and return travel. If the plan is to give most players a chance to play in these 2 games there will have to be some separation of the squad.

[Machpants]

@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2023:

Ryan said the full squad only has 4 days of training before heading to Arg, and they'd have even less to prepare for the SA test the following week with the time difference and return travel. If the plan is to give most players a chance to play in these 2 games there will have to be some separation of the squad.

[Wurzel]

Foster said on selection night that they won't be separating the squads and all 36+ will go to Argentina and on to South Africa. He said with the condensed Rugby Championship he needs all the training time possible with all players.

[Bovidae]

@Wurzel OK. SA will be waiting in Auckland for the ABs to return home as they are splitting their squad apparently.

[Machpants]

@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2023:

@Wurzel OK. SA will be waiting in Auckland for the ABs to return home as they are splitting their squad apparently.

I'm not sure if that is confirmed, that was hypothesised, as they have done it before

[Machpants]

Man they talk some crap, another black jersey with highlights

adidas and New Zealand Rugby unveil All Blacks Rugby World Cup 2023™ kit

Today, adidas and New Zealand Rugby reveal the All Blacks Rugby World Cup 2023TM kit. Packed with leading technical innovations and built upon All Blacks’ insights and testing feedback, it is designed

[Canes4life]

@Machpants I'm liking the collar on that jersey, they should do this design at Super level.

[Machpants]

https://www.adidas.co.nz/all-blacks-rugby-home-jersey/HZ9776.html

[Machpants]

@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2023:

@Machpants I'm liking the collar on that jersey, they should do this design at Super level.

Adidas don't have that contract next year, rumor says

[Billy Tell]

@Machpants said in All Blacks 2023:

Man they talk some crap, another black jersey with highlights

adidas and New Zealand Rugby unveil All Blacks Rugby World Cup 2023™ kit

Today, adidas and New Zealand Rugby reveal the All Blacks Rugby World Cup 2023TM kit. Packed with leading technical innovations and built upon All Blacks’ insights and testing feedback, it is designed

Sone of the technical innovations include

1. made in a country where labour is cheap
2. iron-on label that will peel off with time
3. ridiculous price that requires a trip to the bank to increase the mortgage

[Duluth]

That jersey is better than last year. RWC jerseys generally have a better design because there's one less sponsor logo on it. That Altrad logo was quite big

I never buy jersey's though so I guess my opinion doesn't matter

[antipodean]

@Machpants said in All Blacks 2023:

https://www.adidas.co.nz/all-blacks-rugby-home-jersey/HZ9776.html

[Kiwiwomble]

damn....was thinking might be time for another AB's jersey as has been a while...will check it out in person but pics arent selling me

edit: am i the only one getting hawaiian shirt vibes?