AB RWC Squad

[Chris B.]

@Frank said in AB RWC Squad predictions:

@Chris-B said in AB RWC Squad predictions:

I haven't re-watched the first 10 minutes of Saturday's game - but after that, Christie was one of our best. Passing was decisive and accurate.

lol

Go back and watch it on something other than your phone, Frank!

Bloody Polish chicks - racist against red heads!

[KiwiMurph]

@ACT-Crusader said in AB RWC Squad predictions:

@KiwiMurph said in AB RWC Squad predictions:

Blackadder isn't required in this squad - Finau the backup 6, Dalton the backup 7 and Jacobson the backup 8. I could see him as a good option if Jacobson wasn't available.

I think Blackadder’s versatility as a bench option is what they like. He can start but has been best used off the bench to cover multiple positions.

The other thing they have said is his ability to disrupt opposition ball when it hits the deck. Point of difference from Cane and Dalton.

I understand that. I don't understand how that is enough to displace anyone in this particular squad. Jacobson offers a lot of the same versatility.

[KiwiMurph]

[Bovidae]

So we are expecting the full squad to be in Napier? Auckland airport will be busy then for flights to Napier.

[bayimports]

well hopefully Brodie is ok, sounds like if he makes it, it will be like 2019

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-2023/300945032/brodie-retallicks-knee-injury-throws-scare-into-all-blacks-ahead-of-world-cup-squad-unveiling

[JK]

Seen this team floating around this arvo

Props
Ethan De Groot
Tyrel Lomax
Fletcher Newell
Ofa Tu’ungafasi
Nepo Laulala
Tamaiti Williams

Hookers
Dane Coles
Codie Taylor
Samisoni Taukeiaho

Locks
Brodie Retallick
Scott Barrett
Sam Whitelock
Tupou Vaai

Loose Forwards
Sam Cane (C)
Ardie Savea
Shannon Frizell
Dalton Papalii
Luke Jacobson

Halfbacks
Aaron Smith
Cam Roigard
Finlay Christie

First Fives
Damian McKenzie
Beauden Barrett
Richie Mounga

Midfield
Anton Lienert-Brown
Jordie Barrett
Rieko Ioane
David Havili

Outsides
Will Jordan
Leicester Fa’aianganuku
Mark Telea
Caleb Clarke
Emoni Narawa

[mariner4life]

if they take 5 wingers and 5 loose forwards then someone has been dropped on their heads

[kiwiinmelb]

Leister and t Williams cited at Christchurch airport

[mariner4life]

@kiwiinmelb said in AB RWC Squad predictions:

cited

how many weeks are they looking at?

[kiwiinmelb]

@mariner4life said in AB RWC Squad predictions:

@kiwiinmelb said in AB RWC Squad predictions:

cited

how many weeks are they looking at?

Haha 😂

[ACT Crusader]

@mariner4life said in AB RWC Squad predictions:

if they take 5 wingers and 5 loose forwards then someone has been dropped on their heads

Especially when Ardie is covering 12…

[Bovidae]

Foster wasn't happy with the leaked squad for Dunedin so I expect he has been careful not to disclose the RWC squad.

[JK]

@Bovidae said in AB RWC Squad predictions:

Foster wasn't happy with the leaked squad for Dunedin so I expect he has been careful not to disclose the RWC squad.

I really hope that’s the case

[ACT Crusader]

apparently half the squad has been leaked:

Moody, Williams, Newell, Taylor, Bell, Whitelock, Barrett, Blackadder, Grace, Harmon, Drummond, Mo’unga, Burke, Havili, Fainga’anuku, McLeod, Jordan

And that’s the good half 👍

[Bones]

@ACT-Crusader said in AB RWC Squad:

Drummond

I almost wish it was so.

[bayimports]

Does Nepo make it?, does Finau miss out? I suspect Nepo doesn't make it and the heavy shoulder does!

[Chris B.]

Don't they also usually name a sort of 10 man standby group. Be interesting to see who is in that.

Mafileo, Aumua, Lord, Blackadder, Ioane, Harmon, Weber, Perofeta, Goodhue, Proctor, Stevenson....

[Stargazer]

This is the link they've just posted for the livestream (it's not live yet):

[nostrildamus]

@kiwiinmelb said in AB RWC Squad:

Leister and t Williams cited at Christchurch airport

Unlikely to be for speeding.

[nostrildamus]

@mariner4life said in AB RWC Squad:

if they take 5 wingers and 5 loose forwards then someone has been dropped on their heads

Beauden says hi.