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@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2025:
@Grooter said in All Blacks 2025:
That's really good stuff. ABs out in the community but also the video itself and getting that out to the fans.
Most teams are doing this now so good to see the ABs move with the times.
@Nepia said in All Blacks Vs France, Test One, Dunedin:
@booboo said in All Blacks Vs France, Test One, Dunedin:
On the 1st 5/8 question, isn't Harry Godfrey the anointed saviour to be sent forth from the Hurricanes?
I think his promoter @Canes4life cooled on him as the season went on (probably remembered he's from the Pies), and switched his marketing efforts to Love.
Hey hey hey, I was very happy with Godfrey at 10 until his injury. I doubt we would have seen Love at 10 if Godfrey remained injury free, I wouldn’t have had a problem with that at all. The issue I had was when Laidlaw decided to move Love back to 15 to accomodate the limited Cameron when we were on a roll. Just piss poor coaching in my view.
@1kiwi said in All Blacks Vs France, Test One, Dunedin:
So who leads the Haka this year? Rieko? maybe Codie or Ardie?
Billy is another option if he becomes a mainstay. He usually leads all the Canes hakas when they do them.
@JayCee said in All Blacks Vs France, Test One, Dunedin:
Is Lomax injured?
Yep, he was locked in to start but apparently was injured yesterday at training.
@george33 said in All Blacks Vs France, Test One, Dunedin:
The wings have been named in wrong jersey, Reiko will start 11 Reece 14
They've got them in the right position in the below post:
@Nepia said in All Blacks Vs France, Test One, Dunedin:
@Canes4life said in All Blacks Vs France, Test One, Dunedin:
Official All Blacks 23 vs France:
Link is dead, am I going to have to search for the bloody team list myself?
Bloody ABS -
@antipodean said in All Blacks Vs France, Test One, Dunedin:
@Canes4life said in All Blacks Vs France, Test One, Dunedin:
Official All Blacks 23 vs France:
So the lock cover is Vaa'i moving and Finau coming off the bench. Can't say I like that logic.
Neither do I but happy to be proven wrong if Va'ai goes gang busters at 6.
Really looking forward to seeing how the newbies go. A bit of a shame for Timoci not getting that opportunity off the bench in Dunners but Tupaea deserves to be in the 23 after a very strong Super season.
@george33 fair play on the tips you sent through, your source has come through with the goods.
Official All Blacks 23 vs France:
@antipodean said in Hurricanes 2026:
@SBW1 said in Hurricanes 2026:
What are the chances of Matt Proctor signing to play alongside his brother?
Isn't he locked in for next year with the Force?
The Force announced his departure yesterday. Would be a good player to have in the squad but I think he's too far passed it to make the top 23.
Devery extends:
@Boourns said in SR U18 Development Squads 2025:
@Canes4life said in SR U18 Development Squads 2025:
@Bovidae said in SR U18 Development Squads 2025:
149 players.
Surprised not to see Fletcher Cooper on that list. I know he’s only year 11 but he’s mature beyond his years and is probably Streams best player already. Really looking forward to seeing how he develops.
There’s massive wraps on him in Wellington college rugby and after seeing him win the game against Wel Col on Sky the other week, he looks to have a big future.
Fletcher Stirling Cooper (St Patrick’s Silverstream), if rugby doesn't work out he should just start his own Ad agency. All jokes aside he looks like a very promising player.
Not sure how I missed him, good that he's in there. Have you seen much of him? I'm hearing good things but unfortunately I don't follow school boy rugby these days apart from the odd game on Sky.
@Dodge said in Reds v British Lions:
Sounds like Duhan is playing himself out of a test place here
Mac Hansen will happily take his spot.
That was lovely by the Aussie Sam Nock
Thomas is the Aussie version of Sam Nock
@Mattasaurus said in Reds v British Lions:
@ACT-Crusader said in Reds v British Lions:
Will the Reds attempt a penalty kick if given the chance?
good question.. would it be their first in 2025?
Nah they took penalties in the Canes game from memory.
Brial is the guy we let get away. He’d be the perfect 6 for us now.
Shut the fuck up Itoje.
@Bovidae said in SR U18 Development Squads 2025:
149 players.
Surprised not to see Fletcher Cooper on that list. I know he’s only year 11 but he’s mature beyond his years and is probably Streams best player already. Really looking forward to seeing how he develops.
There’s massive wraps on him in Wellington college rugby and after seeing him win the game against Wel Col on Sky the other week, he looks to have a big future.
Top U18 players from Hurricanes provinces named for Regional Development Camps
