All Blacks v Argentina II

[pakman]

@george33 said in All Blacks v Argentina II:

@Frank sauce that's what he says will happen depending on situation obviously.

ALB’s scrambled noggin always meant Rieko was back up 13 for this one.

[KiwiMurph]

@Frank said in All Blacks v Argentina II:

It could be that they want Christie to have max minutes (shudder) because they don't see either Roigard or Hotham being available

I tend to think this is the view.

Hotham has already been ruled out for a few more games I'm sure and with a foot fracture it's highly likely Roigard is unavailable for Eden Park.

[pakman]

Roigard needs expert orthotic help.

[Frank]

@pakman said in All Blacks v Argentina II:

Roigard needs expert orthotic help.

What are the odds they can give him a shot of something and play him?
Though probably not the most responsibe move

[sparky]

I have seen some informed speculation that Josh Lord will be on the bench.

[pakman]

We'll see in an hour...

[mencey]

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[mencey]

Sorry saw that and thought it was the actual team

[ShaquilleOatmeal]

All Blacks team to play Argentina: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Billy Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Beauden Barrett, Cortez Ratima, Simon Parker, Ardie Savea, Tupou Vaa'i, Fabian Holland, Scott Barrett (capt), Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor, Ethan de Groot.

Reserves: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tamaiti Williams, Pasilio Tosi, Josh Lord, Wallace Sititi, Finlay Christie, Quinn Tupaea, Damian McKenzie.

[mencey]

Why Finlay Christie?

Was really hoping for Kyle Preston.

[Canes4life]

[Canes4life]

Everyone has been asking for a bigger loose forward trio, there you have it. Who covers 7?

I think this would have been a perfect opportunity to have Leroy Carter off the bench covering wing and halfback, then we would could of had an extra loosie in Lakai.

[taniwharugby]

@Canes4life i guess expectation is Ardie goes 80 as always, Parker has played 7 for the Chiefs...

Great he's getting a debut, surprised it is starting!!

Congrats to Parker on his upcoming debut and Taylor on his ton!!!

[brodean]

Sititi obviously covers 7.

This looks a pretty handy forward pack. Let's see how they go.

[ShaquilleOatmeal]

Pretty happy with the loose forwards. I did kind of expect either Kirifi or Lakai to be on the bench alongside Sititi to cover openside though. It’ll be interesting to see who plays the full game out of Parker and Vaa’i.

I continue to be disappointed with some of the backline selections - Christie, Reece and Barrett - but I’m not at all surprised they’ve all been retained.

[Canes4life]

@brodean said in All Blacks v Argentina II:

Sititi obviously covers 7.

This looks a pretty handy forward pack. Let's see how they go.

Not sure it was that obvious, has he played there before?

[BerniesCorner]

Why has DMac become out of favour from the end of last year when he was playing well?

[Canes4life]

Is that the biggest front row in world rugby coming off the bench?

[jimmyb]

You have to wonder if everyone is fit, does Kirifi even get any more minutes for the remainder of the year?

[Canes4life]

@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks v Argentina II:

Why has DMac become out of favour from the end of last year when he was playing well?

Shitting the bed in the Super Final probably didn’t help his cause.