All Blacks 2024
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@voodoo said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
> I have nothing of value to add to this thread as I haven’t watched a single game of super rugby all year (like that would change anything).But I just thought I’d mention that I booked seats this morning to the Bled here in Sydney for the whole fam - 3:45pm kick off so looking forward to a late lunch and hopefully some quality footy in the sunshine.
Team must be named soon.
I thought I was bad, I’ve watched two canes games this year and about 3/4 of a blues game.
From that I’ve deduced there’s going to be far too many Chiefs, Crusaders and Highlanders in the ABs for my liking.
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@Mr-Fish I reckon all of that (your personal selection) will be pretty much on the money - it won't be right, but I'll be surprised if it is far away. Not much I would change and most would be almost coin flips.
I think George Bower will be picked if Numia isn't fit.
They might select an extra loose forward and one less lock - but, regardless, I'm expecting to see a few extras named to join the squad as cover. (I'm a bit surprised they're limiting themselves to a squad of 32, when 34 gives more complete coverage).
I'm also expecting quite a few of the wounded to spend a few days in camp to hear Razor's scene-setting presentations - seems like they're not calling players from the eliminated teams into an early camp?
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@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Proctor has done enough all season to justify selection as the fourth midfielder but was struggling towards the end of the game
The semi?
I thought he was one of the best Canes in the semi. Although he was a bit hurt towards the end
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@Chris said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
I hear the plan is to bring some younger players in to camp to train at times looking to future selections, keeping them up to speed.
A lot like the Crusaders did under Razor.Jeez that's not been done before haha
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@Machpants said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Chris said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
I hear the plan is to bring some younger players in to camp to train at times looking to future selections, keeping them up to speed.
A lot like the Crusaders did under Razor.Jeez that's not been done before haha
Of course it has just mentioned it is what Razor usually does with his teams.
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@Chris said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Machpants said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Chris said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
I hear the plan is to bring some younger players in to camp to train at times looking to future selections, keeping them up to speed.
A lot like the Crusaders did under Razor.Jeez that's not been done before haha
Of course it has just mentioned it is what Razor usually does with his teams.
Just joshing, Mrs Vyvyan
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@Chris said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Machpants said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Chris said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
I hear the plan is to bring some younger players in to camp to train at times looking to future selections, keeping them up to speed.
A lot like the Crusaders did under Razor.Jeez that's not been done before haha
Of course it has just mentioned it is what Razor usually does with his teams.
And every other super rugby team but I get your point haha
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From the NZH
Initial reports from coach Clayton McMillan weren’t optimistic immediately after the game, and that tone stayed the same on Sunday afternoon as he confirmed the 30-test All Black had sustained an Achilles injury. “It looks like it’s going to be pretty serious, which is unfortunate not just for us but for him and probably his All Blacks prospects for the immediate future,” McMillan told Newstalk ZB’s Jason Pine.Most people have been guessing the same 3 hookers. Who should come in assuming ST is out?
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We're lucky to have Taylor and Aumua come good
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Beauden Barrett played his first game of club rugby in 14 years for Coastal. Does anyone know if he came on to play First Five or Fullback?
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@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
No hobbits at hooker.
I assume that Thompson is leaving? Or injured? Is that why we haven't seen him for the Chiefs?
I thought this would be his year, but it's flown by and he's been nowhere.
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@gt12 said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
I assume that Thompson is leaving? Or injured? Is that why we haven't seen him for the Chiefs?
I've no idea if the NRL rumours are true, but yeah, he hasn't played much. Thompson will be in the 23 next week and in the Māori squad too (with Eklund).
