2025 All Blacks v France series
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@canefan said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@kiwiinmelb said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@nostrildamus said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@Canes4life said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@gt12 said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
It would be cool if they ran out something very different, a good melt down here over bold selections would make a change, at least.
Would certainly be innovative.
Maybe Ardie reads the Fern.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360741783/ardie-savea-returns-refreshed-all-blacks-ponder-new-loose-forward-trio-france-series
“I don't have a say, do I? Just wherever Razor needs me, or where I fit in best for the team, that's where I'll play,” Savea said, grinning.“If that's 12 or 13, then I do my best and try to put my best foot forward.
He’s not a 13
Probably better suited to 12. He has a kicking game too....
In a 6-2 situation and you ran out of backs , with a bit of practice I think he could do,it . Even if he just carried over the advantage line .
@kiwiinmelb said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@canefan said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@kiwiinmelb said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@nostrildamus said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@Canes4life said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@gt12 said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
It would be cool if they ran out something very different, a good melt down here over bold selections would make a change, at least.
Would certainly be innovative.
Maybe Ardie reads the Fern.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360741783/ardie-savea-returns-refreshed-all-blacks-ponder-new-loose-forward-trio-france-series
“I don't have a say, do I? Just wherever Razor needs me, or where I fit in best for the team, that's where I'll play,” Savea said, grinning.“If that's 12 or 13, then I do my best and try to put my best foot forward.
He’s not a 13
Probably better suited to 12. He has a kicking game too....
In a 6-2 situation and you ran out of backs , with a bit of practice I think he could do,it . Even if he just carried over the advantage line .
Well he could pass to an invisible man as well as Ennor (or Havili) could ..and just imagine the dummy passing!
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@kiwiinmelb said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@canefan said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@kiwiinmelb said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@nostrildamus said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@Canes4life said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@gt12 said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
It would be cool if they ran out something very different, a good melt down here over bold selections would make a change, at least.
Would certainly be innovative.
Maybe Ardie reads the Fern.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360741783/ardie-savea-returns-refreshed-all-blacks-ponder-new-loose-forward-trio-france-series
“I don't have a say, do I? Just wherever Razor needs me, or where I fit in best for the team, that's where I'll play,” Savea said, grinning.“If that's 12 or 13, then I do my best and try to put my best foot forward.
He’s not a 13
Probably better suited to 12. He has a kicking game too....
In a 6-2 situation and you ran out of backs , with a bit of practice I think he could do,it . Even if he just carried over the advantage line .
Well he could pass to an invisible man as well as Ennor (or Havili) could ..and just imagine the dummy passing!
@nostrildamus said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@kiwiinmelb said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@canefan said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@kiwiinmelb said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@nostrildamus said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@Canes4life said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@gt12 said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
It would be cool if they ran out something very different, a good melt down here over bold selections would make a change, at least.
Would certainly be innovative.
Maybe Ardie reads the Fern.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360741783/ardie-savea-returns-refreshed-all-blacks-ponder-new-loose-forward-trio-france-series
“I don't have a say, do I? Just wherever Razor needs me, or where I fit in best for the team, that's where I'll play,” Savea said, grinning.“If that's 12 or 13, then I do my best and try to put my best foot forward.
He’s not a 13
Probably better suited to 12. He has a kicking game too....
In a 6-2 situation and you ran out of backs , with a bit of practice I think he could do,it . Even if he just carried over the advantage line .
Well he could pass to an invisible man as well as Ennor (or Havili) could ..and just imagine the dummy passing!
At least he should make the gain line....
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When is the team named?
@upthelanders said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
When is the team named?
@george33 is naming it for us right now.
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When is the team named?
@upthelanders said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
When is the team named?
normally thursdays? or has that changed?
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Normally embargoed copies get sent around to media about now. With a 5 AM announcement. I think I remember
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Looking forward to Ioane and Clarke on the wings. That’s a powerful combo, good size and speed.
@Kirwan said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
Looking forward to Ioane and Clarke on the wings. That’s a powerful combo, good size and speed.
I agree.
Blues players are finally good for something! :winking_face:But it sounds like it'll be Reece and Ioane.
Hope Clarke can get over whatever issues he is having. -
He's meant to be the tallest out of that lot. Needs more leg days though.
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@hikastags said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
Maybe it’s just the angle, but Norris looks like a big fella.
It it were the real Norris, he'd be called Chuck and Robertson would field a team of 1 AB
(I'll get my coat)
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@hikastags said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
Maybe it’s just the angle, but Norris looks like a big fella.
It it were the real Norris, he'd be called Chuck and Robertson would field a team of 1 AB
(I'll get my coat)
@Victor-Meldrew said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@hikastags said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
Maybe it’s just the angle, but Norris looks like a big fella.
It it were the real Norris, he'd be called Chuck and Robertson would field a team of 1 AB
(I'll get my coat)
and he'd win.
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@Trig said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
IIRC Norris spent some time packing down at lock for the Mooloos last season
He was the backup lock in one game. Norris is 1.95 m so is tall.
@Bovidae said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@Trig said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
IIRC Norris spent some time packing down at lock for the Mooloos last season
He was the backup lock in one game. Norris is 1.95 m so is tall.
A prop with the perfect weight/height ratio to play number 8. We missed our chance with Hayman, Norris is our man….
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@Bovidae said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@Trig said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
IIRC Norris spent some time packing down at lock for the Mooloos last season
He was the backup lock in one game. Norris is 1.95 m so is tall.
A prop with the perfect weight/height ratio to play number 8. We missed our chance with Hayman, Norris is our man….
@ACT-Crusader Norris can fight over the position with Williams.
