All Blacks EOYT
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@Chris-B said in All Blacks EOYT:
I think this is the most untrue thing I've ever read on this website... see .47 into this video!
There was a journalistic investigation which is what I am after here, but like most sporting organizations the NRL didnt take it further . It would be great if NZ rugby journos were not afraid of having an opinion or asking a tough question.
I love that video too
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@pakman said in All Blacks EOYT:
It would make quite the statement if, having been happy to pick two woman beaters, the AB selection gurus declined to recognise Hoss’s potential because of the cut of his jib.
If I were McMillan, who has just unlocked the potential of Sititi, I’d be adamant that I wanted to get my hands on Hoss.Hoss as in Hoskins?
"It was timely for Hoskins Sotutu to produce a damaging display with the All Blacks loose forward trio still not settled ahead of the Japan/Nothern tour."
Round eight NPC: Snubbed All Black and NRL-bound winger star
In a wild week of results some big names stood out in round eight of the Bunnings NPC.
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Sotutu I think has grown into the NPC after a slow start. In his favour, is that Sititi was initially picked I think as a development 8, but injuries hit, he took his chance and now he is the preferred blindside. The way Ryan has traditionally picked the forwards is with specialists in mind, so they may want another number eight.
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@frugby said in All Blacks EOYT:
Sotutu I think has grown into the NPC after a slow start. In his favour, is that Sititi was initially picked I think as a development 8, but injuries hit, he took his chance and now he is the preferred blindside. The way Ryan has traditionally picked the forwards is with specialists in mind, so they may want another number eight.
injuries hit or the new 6s weren't that impressive? Yeah, I can imagine Razor continuing with EB if he wasn't an injury magnet but it is not as if his injury prone state is a new thing!
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks EOYT:
@frugby said in All Blacks EOYT:
Sotutu I think has grown into the NPC after a slow start. In his favour, is that Sititi was initially picked I think as a development 8, but injuries hit, he took his chance and now he is the preferred blindside. The way Ryan has traditionally picked the forwards is with specialists in mind, so they may want another number eight.
injuries hit or the new 6s weren't that impressive? Yeah, I can imagine Razor continuing with EB if he wasn't an injury magnet but it is not as if his injury prone state is a new thing!
Bit of both. Blackadder got injured, and Finau paid the price for that shocking cameo in the first test v the Boks.
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@Landers92 I reckon Sam Cane is going as well.
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@chchfanatic said in All Blacks EOYT:
@Landers92 I reckon Sam Cane is going as well.
You’re usually a very good source. Any word on changes to the mix?
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@sparky I don’t know 100%. But I think it’s exactly the same squad as TRC with Roigard swapping with Hotham.
Players from both squads will be able to play for both teams from what I heard.
I’d say the 23 for the England game will go straight over. The Japan game will be rest of squad filled with NZXV players. -
@chchfanatic said in All Blacks EOYT:
@sparky I don’t know 100%. But I think it’s exactly the same squad as TRC with Roigard swapping with Hotham.
That’s the obvious conclusion when you analyse options.
The XV is where the interesting selections will be.Players from both squads will be able to play for both teams from what I heard.
I’d say the 23 for the England game will go straight over. The Japan game will be rest of squad filled with NZXV players. -
@MN5 said in All Blacks EOYT:
@sparky said in All Blacks EOYT:
Anyone got any oil on who is going to make the squad?
Sure do.
About 95% of the guys who are there already
With that insider knowledge you must be Razor’s mum
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@pakman said in All Blacks EOYT:
@chchfanatic said in All Blacks EOYT:
@sparky I don’t know 100%. But I think it’s exactly the same squad as TRC with Roigard swapping with Hotham.
That’s the obvious conclusion when you analyse options.
The XV is where the interesting selections will be.Players from both squads will be able to play for both teams from what I heard.
I’d say the 23 for the England game will go straight over. The Japan game will be rest of squad filled with NZXV players.If 23 go straight to UK, that leaves 13 for Japan game, in which case 10 XV imports.
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@pakman said in All Blacks EOYT:
@pakman said in All Blacks EOYT:
@chchfanatic said in All Blacks EOYT:
@sparky I don’t know 100%. But I think it’s exactly the same squad as TRC with Roigard swapping with Hotham.
That’s the obvious conclusion when you analyse options.
The XV is where the interesting selections will be.Players from both squads will be able to play for both teams from what I heard.
I’d say the 23 for the England game will go straight over. The Japan game will be rest of squad filled with NZXV players.If 23 go straight to UK, that leaves 13 for Japan game, in which case 10 XV imports.
Handing out caps like confetti
So if 23 go to London, who will be coaching them while The ABs play Japan?
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@DaGrubster 🤷🏽♂️
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Got my tickets to Paris
Always like the French fans as they support their team but also respect the ABs. First time to watch France play in France (whether nz or another team). See how that marseillaise sounds when 60000 French sing it live.
