All Blacks 2023
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@Tim said in All Blacks 2023:
@Stargazer At least he's available for the QF.
Is that a good thing? So far in about 60mins of playing time he's contributed something like 5 knock-ons, 27 missed tackles, 43 scrum penalties and a red card.
Oh and a try
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@voodoo said in All Blacks 2023:
@Tim said in All Blacks 2023:
@Stargazer At least he's available for the QF.
Is that a good thing? So far in about 60mins of playing time he's contributed something like 5 knock-ons, 27 missed tackles, 43 scrum penalties and a red card.
Oh and a try
The way people are turning on de Groot to me is bizarre. The All Blacks are noticeably better when he and Lomax are on the field. Didn't have his best game vs France obviously, but it got way overblown. Wasn't where we lost the game.
Was his tackle vs Namibia on the poor side? Of course it was. But it also isn't the thuggery shoulder charge some people are trying to make it out to be. He is far better than Ofa, and we should 100% rush him straight back in come the quarters.
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I like the look of Blackadder as a bench option that covers all three positions, and will bring huge energy when he gets on the paddock. I think that'd add a lot to the team.
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@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2023:
10,000! To an open training!
Yeah I think Ireland picked up 12k earlier, seems pretty good support in France, wish I was there
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Foster 'surprised' by 3 weeks down to 2 decision. Shows what a fucking numpty he is, considering every man and his dog had that as the outcome days ago.
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@No-Quarter said in All Blacks 2023:
I like the look of Blackadder as a bench option that covers all three positions, and will bring huge energy when he gets on the paddock. I think that'd add a lot to the team.
It’s a shame he has to ruin the myth by actually playing really
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@MN5 said in All Blacks 2023:
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks 2023:
I like the look of Blackadder as a bench option that covers all three positions, and will bring huge energy when he gets on the paddock. I think that'd add a lot to the team.
It’s a shame he has to ruin the myth by actually playing really
Sub Editor: We have two versions ready to go. If he wins, “Kiwi loose forward beats the world.”
News writer: And if he loses?
Sub Editor: “Crusaders injury magnet fails in
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2023:
@MN5 said in All Blacks 2023:
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks 2023:
I like the look of Blackadder as a bench option that covers all three positions, and will bring huge energy when he gets on the paddock. I think that'd add a lot to the team.
It’s a shame he has to ruin the myth by actually playing really
Sub Editor: We have two versions ready to go. If he wins, “Kiwi loose forward beats the world.”
News writer: And if he loses?
Sub Editor: “Crusaders injury magnet fails in
MexicoFrance.”either way, the world will react..
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They lost to Wales at home last year as well
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it seems Blackadder has added some bulk, Jason Ryan quotes Blackadder below as 118 KG now.
Forwards coach Jason Ryan, for one, is happy to have his former Crusaders charge in place. He knows exactly what he’s getting.
“He’s been good. He’s got into his work with us really well, He hasn’t had full training at intensity yet but he’s got to know the calls, the language. And he’s come in great shape. He’s 118kg, so he’ll be big and physical. He’s done everything he can to put some pressure on.”
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118kg at 1.9m? Hope he can still get around the field for the time he is on!
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2023:
118kg at 1.9m? Hope he can still get around the field for the time he is on!
That’s Carl Hayman sized.
Luckily normal rules don’t apply to Ethan Blackadder though.
