All Blacks 2024
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Had a listen to a podcast with Jamie McIntosh on Sen and apparently Asafo Aumua not only beat his bronco time and set a new record in the gym pre-season, but he's also apparently sitting around 118kg. That's huge for a hooker but he definitely looks fit. Had a big game against the Force so hopefully he can continue that form this year and push for an ABs spot now that Coles is no longer around.
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was whoppa particularly fast?
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@Canes4life
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@Frank said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life
Wonder if he worked on his lineout throwing in the off-season.Such negativity!! Now he can run to the subsequent breakdown much faster after his overthrows and missed jumpers and be able to do it for much longer in the game.
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At full potential, having Aumua and Taukei'aho as a one, two punch for the ABs is a mouth-watering prospect. Aumua's form last year was pretty good, wasn't it?
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@Old-Samurai-Jack last two years he's been solid, just battled a few injuries which kept him from hitting his stride. He's now a vice captain at the Canes so hopefully that extra leadership responsibility takes his game to a new level.
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@Old-Samurai-Jack said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Aumua's form last year was pretty good, wasn't it?
Started out well after a big NPC 2022 but faded as the season went on.
Want to see Aumua step up in the big games later in the Super season.
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@KiwiMurph 100% we've seen glimpses of him absolutely nailing people. Just need him to be more accurate and ruthless against better opposition. He's started well.
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Looks like the AB halfbacks 1 and 2 may be a Hurricane this year.
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Quick reexamination of the 2022 AB XV squad. If we get these sorts of forwards selections in the ABs this year then we are in trouble. Hopefully Jason Ryan won't opt for as many comedy options this time.
Forwards:
Props
Finlay Brewis (22, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Oli Jager (27, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Aidan Ross (26, Chiefs / Bay of Plenty)
Angus Ta’avao (32, Chiefs / Auckland)
Tamaiti Williams (22, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Hookers
Asafo Aumua (25, Hurricanes / Wellington)
George Bell (20, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Brodie McAlister (25, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Locks
Josh Dickson (27, Highlanders / Otago)
Zach Gallagher (21, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Patrick Tuipulotu - Captain (29, Blues / Auckland)
Loose Forwards
Dominic Gardiner (21, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Billy Harmon (27, Highlanders / Canterbury)
Luke Jacobson (25, Chiefs / Waikato)
Christian Lio-Willie (24, Crusaders / Otago)
Marino Mikaele-Tu'u (24, Highlanders, Hawkes Bay)
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Miles to early to be selecting ABs I know, but at this early stage both Jacobson and Sotutu are throwing hands in air for 8. I thought Jacobson was absolutely huge against Brumbies yesterady, looked like he was on search and destroy mission for anyone in Brumbies jersey. Sotutu was certainly letting everyone know he was there on Friday night with ball in hand.
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Sullivan has the highest ceiling IMO. Love and Stephenson seem lost at times, especially in defence. Sullivan's huge left boot is a weapon. That would allow us to get rid of Jordie Barrett's banana kicks to find touch after penalties on the right side of the pitch.
