Italy v All Blacks
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Robertson's comments suggest there won't be as many changes as people are expecting. There is no way the AB XV additions like Holland start ahead of some of the AB squad players who haven't played in the last 3 tests.
@Bovidae said in New Zealand v Italy:
Robertson's comments suggest there won't be as many changes as people are expecting. There is no way the AB XV additions like Holland start ahead of some of the AB squad players who haven't played in the last 3 tests.
I don't think his comments do suggest that, to be honest.
He's said they'll select the 'best team for the game against Italy' - that's very different to the 'best team' for the game against Italy.
They also selected the 'best team for the game against Japan' - it's the same policy they've been using all year.
But I also agree that Holland won't be starting - Lord and one of the other locks will be. But Holland could get a look on the bench if the coaches decide that Barrett and Vaa'i need a rest.
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The All Blacks are set for a chilly reception when they run out to face Italy in their final test of the 2024 season.
Weather forecasts for Turin predict temperatures could drop below zero by kickoff on Saturday night local time (9.10am Sunday) at Allianz Stadium, home of the Juventus football team.
And the team’s preparation looks set to be disrupted by a snowstorm. A weather warning has been set for the city on Thursday with 2-4 cm of snow forecast.
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@SBW1 said in New Zealand v Italy:
Holland and Kirifi are predicted to make their debuts.
Holland I can understand, but we have Lakai...
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@SBW1 said in New Zealand v Italy:
Holland and Kirifi are predicted to make their debuts.
Holland I can understand, but we have Lakai...
@antipodean said in New Zealand v Italy:
@SBW1 said in New Zealand v Italy:
Holland and Kirifi are predicted to make their debuts.
Holland I can understand, but we have Lakai...
No Savea perhaps?
Edit: or resting Sititi? -
more likely Lakai starts and Kirifi comes off the bench? Which means no Sam Cane.
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more likely Lakai starts and Kirifi comes off the bench? Which means no Sam Cane.
@mariner4life said in New Zealand v Italy:
more likely Lakai starts and Kirifi comes off the bench? Which means no Sam Cane.
That cut was pretty deep...
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@mariner4life said in New Zealand v Italy:
more likely Lakai starts and Kirifi comes off the bench? Which means no Sam Cane.
That cut was pretty deep...
@canefan said in New Zealand v Italy:
@mariner4life said in New Zealand v Italy:
more likely Lakai starts and Kirifi comes off the bench? Which means no Sam Cane.
That cut was pretty deep...
Vaseline.
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more likely Lakai starts and Kirifi comes off the bench? Which means no Sam Cane.
@mariner4life said in New Zealand v Italy:
more likely Lakai starts and Kirifi comes off the bench? Which means no Sam Cane.
Hopefully, cut or no, we should be building for the future Vs Italy. He had his chance to end his career on a high, and fucked it with a red card
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@mariner4life said in New Zealand v Italy:
more likely Lakai starts and Kirifi comes off the bench? Which means no Sam Cane.
Hopefully, cut or no, we should be building for the future Vs Italy. He had his chance to end his career on a high, and fucked it with a red card
@Machpants said in New Zealand v Italy:
@mariner4life said in New Zealand v Italy:
more likely Lakai starts and Kirifi comes off the bench? Which means no Sam Cane.
Hopefully, cut or no, we should be building for the future Vs Italy. He had his chance to end his career on a high, and fucked it with a red card
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I’ll let you into a secret, Georgia couldn’t give a shit about playing C teams. They lift themselves when facing Test sides.
@Wurzel said in New Zealand v Italy:
I’ll let you into a secret, Georgia couldn’t give a shit about playing C teams. They lift themselves when facing Test sides.
And why do you know the secrets to the Georgian national rugby team.
Is there a mole or are you just making shit up?
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@game_film said in New Zealand v Italy:
@Frye I actually think Cane leaving the arena after defeating Ireland (with an injury) is a perfect ending and somewhat poetic way to finish, given his history.
Don’t see any harm in letting TJP lead the Haka one more time and sitting Cortez. Roigard can play 79 mins.
100% have to play the best team available though.
There absolutely is harm in selecting TJP over Ratima.
@reprobate said in New Zealand v Italy:
@game_film said in New Zealand v Italy:
@Frye I actually think Cane leaving the arena after defeating Ireland (with an injury) is a perfect ending and somewhat poetic way to finish, given his history.
Don’t see any harm in letting TJP lead the Haka one more time and sitting Cortez. Roigard can play 79 mins.
100% have to play the best team available though.
There absolutely is harm in selecting TJP over Ratima.
Honestly, I think Ratima needs to be taken out of the firing line.
Let him sit this one out, debrief him, give him his learnings, enjoy the summer and come back stronger next year.
He has had his biggest year to date in pro rugby. I don’t want him playing against Italy and struggling.
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@SBW1 said in New Zealand v Italy:
Holland and Kirifi are predicted to make their debuts.
@SBW1 said in New Zealand v Italy:
Predicted by a random South African YouTuber...?
I can potentially see Holland debuting off the bench but Kirifi is behind Lio-Willie in the pecking order. With Cane and Lakai both likely to start, it's difficult to imagine a situation where the All Blacks have another specialist 7 in the 23, especially when Savea is quite possibly going to feature as well.
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@SBW1 said in New Zealand v Italy:
Holland and Kirifi are predicted to make their debuts.
@SBW1 said in New Zealand v Italy:
Predicted by a random South African YouTuber...?
I can potentially see Holland debuting off the bench but Kirifi is behind Lio-Willie in the pecking order. With Cane and Lakai both likely to start, it's difficult to imagine a situation where the All Blacks have another specialist 7 in the 23, especially when Savea is quite possibly going to feature as well.
@Mr-Fish said in New Zealand v Italy:
it's difficult to imagine a situation where the All Blacks have another specialist 7 in the 23
I....ahh....huh? Did you miss the games prior to the EOYT?
But yeah, who the heck is random saffa? Might as well just head down the pub and ask the first guy you see in a rugby jersey.
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Word is Stephen P at 10, Ruben Love and Fabian Holland both starting.
So not exactly the top team.
