All Blacks World Cup bolters
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@antipodean Injury will also force its hand, although they seem to manage the All Blacks fairly well by giving them rest time.
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@antipodean said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
If we're honest with ourselves there's only two standouts so far; Roigard and Stevenson. Others are playing well, but not at a level that screams "pick me for the All Blacks".
Lester F needs to back up that last game and he may be given another go. A player that can play midfield and wing is valuable in a RWC squad especially for minnow games.
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@Crucial said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@antipodean said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
If we're honest with ourselves there's only two standouts so far; Roigard and Stevenson. Others are playing well, but not at a level that screams "pick me for the All Blacks".
Lester F needs to back up that last game and he may be given another go. A player that can play midfield and wing is valuable in a RWC squad especially for minnow games.
He was so disappointing though in the AB's. Maybe SR is his level
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@Winger said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@Crucial said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@antipodean said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
If we're honest with ourselves there's only two standouts so far; Roigard and Stevenson. Others are playing well, but not at a level that screams "pick me for the All Blacks".
Lester F needs to back up that last game and he may be given another go. A player that can play midfield and wing is valuable in a RWC squad especially for minnow games.
He was so disappointing though in the AB's. Maybe SR is his level
I don't disagree based on evidence so far. But maybe he can force another crack?
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@Winger said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@Crucial said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@antipodean said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
If we're honest with ourselves there's only two standouts so far; Roigard and Stevenson. Others are playing well, but not at a level that screams "pick me for the All Blacks".
Lester F needs to back up that last game and he may be given another go. A player that can play midfield and wing is valuable in a RWC squad especially for minnow games.
He was so disappointing though in the AB's. Maybe SR is his level
i didnt think we really saw enough of him with the AB's to judge
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@Winger said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@Crucial said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@antipodean said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
If we're honest with ourselves there's only two standouts so far; Roigard and Stevenson. Others are playing well, but not at a level that screams "pick me for the All Blacks".
Lester F needs to back up that last game and he may be given another go. A player that can play midfield and wing is valuable in a RWC squad especially for minnow games.
He was so disappointing though in the AB's. Maybe SR is his level
How many times did they play Bridge after his injuries or Jordie on the wing? He looked like he had a case of nerves, Leceister might be worth another look.
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@Winger said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@Crucial said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@antipodean said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
If we're honest with ourselves there's only two standouts so far; Roigard and Stevenson. Others are playing well, but not at a level that screams "pick me for the All Blacks".
Lester F needs to back up that last game and he may be given another go. A player that can play midfield and wing is valuable in a RWC squad especially for minnow games.
He was so disappointing though in the AB's. Maybe SR is his level
How many times did they play Bridge after his injuries or Jordie on the wing? He looked like he had a case of nerves, he might be worth another look.
Definitely. But unless he plays brilliant rugby game after game, I would leave him until next year. With maybe Robertson as his AB coach
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@Winger said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@Winger said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@Crucial said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@antipodean said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
If we're honest with ourselves there's only two standouts so far; Roigard and Stevenson. Others are playing well, but not at a level that screams "pick me for the All Blacks".
Lester F needs to back up that last game and he may be given another go. A player that can play midfield and wing is valuable in a RWC squad especially for minnow games.
He was so disappointing though in the AB's. Maybe SR is his level
How many times did they play Bridge after his injuries or Jordie on the wing? He looked like he had a case of nerves, he might be worth another look.
Definitely. But unless he plays brilliant rugby game after game, I would leave him until next year. With maybe Robertson as his AB coach
yup. I'm not saying he is first in line either. I suspect we'll see some interesting new backline be it JJ or Razor (not sure who else is applying).
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@Winger said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@Winger said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@Crucial said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@antipodean said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
If we're honest with ourselves there's only two standouts so far; Roigard and Stevenson. Others are playing well, but not at a level that screams "pick me for the All Blacks".
Lester F needs to back up that last game and he may be given another go. A player that can play midfield and wing is valuable in a RWC squad especially for minnow games.
He was so disappointing though in the AB's. Maybe SR is his level
How many times did they play Bridge after his injuries or Jordie on the wing? He looked like he had a case of nerves, he might be worth another look.
Definitely. But unless he plays brilliant rugby game after game, I would leave him until next year. With maybe Robertson as his AB coach
thats fair
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Kicks, attacks, vision...Could Roigard in a future AB team be a backup 10?
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
Kicks, attacks, vision...Could Roigard in a future AB team be a backup 10?
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@SBW1 said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@nostrildamus https://www.rugbypass.com/news/this-kid-dallas-mcleod-is-all-black-material/?fbclid=IwAR0TfhHibh0lMlehyPDnGa0Da2vNLmcOqEuy1UbryzrofV-SVyTHHboAa04
One of the few games in which McLeod didn't look out of his depth and he is being mentioned in the same breath as the ABs? He has got a long way to go.
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@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@SBW1 said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@nostrildamus https://www.rugbypass.com/news/this-kid-dallas-mcleod-is-all-black-material/?fbclid=IwAR0TfhHibh0lMlehyPDnGa0Da2vNLmcOqEuy1UbryzrofV-SVyTHHboAa04
One of the few games in which McLeod didn't look out of his depth and he is being mentioned in the same breath as the ABs? He has got a long way to go.
Yeah it's a bit weird eh, granted he went well but it's the only noticeable (in a good way) game he's played at super level. Slim pickings I guess but I find it strange he's being hyped in a few articles when he's not exactly shone before.
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@mikedogz said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
Kicks, attacks, vision...Could Roigard in a future AB team be a backup 10?
BTW, that is Samipeni Finau directly behind Roigard at the breakdown in the third photo of that article.
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@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@Winger said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@Crucial said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@antipodean said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
If we're honest with ourselves there's only two standouts so far; Roigard and Stevenson. Others are playing well, but not at a level that screams "pick me for the All Blacks".
Lester F needs to back up that last game and he may be given another go. A player that can play midfield and wing is valuable in a RWC squad especially for minnow games.
He was so disappointing though in the AB's. Maybe SR is his level
i didnt think we really saw enough of him with the AB's to judge
The was mention in an article that he had a terrible time with the squad. Anyone know what that was about? He had enough Saders team mates around him for support and no one else has mentioned problems in the camp.
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@Winger said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@Crucial said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
@antipodean said in All Blacks World Cup bolters:
If we're honest with ourselves there's only two standouts so far; Roigard and Stevenson. Others are playing well, but not at a level that screams "pick me for the All Blacks".
Lester F needs to back up that last game and he may be given another go. A player that can play midfield and wing is valuable in a RWC squad especially for minnow games.
He was so disappointing though in the AB's. Maybe SR is his level
Actually, he had a really strong debut against Ireland. I recall that I'd warned y'all that he wasn't test ready and I got a couple of little claps back on that.
Second test he was poor, got a yellow card, subbed - and never seen again.
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Given the licorice all sorts approach to the loose forward trio selection maybe Hugh Renton stands a chance?
Been very solid in a Highlanders team that in all due respect has struggled and we all know Gus won't make the AB's this year - leaves a gap at 8.
The only other option is Stevenson - but that's been talked to death already.
