All Blacks v Springboks I
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@Bovidae said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
@pakman Must be geo-blocked as it isn't behind a paywall.
If accurate, I'm off to get odds on that last name coming on and losing the match due to ill-discipline.
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That all makes a fair degree of sense.
They've pretty much been fielding variations on what they think is their best team, so it was pretty unlikely they were going to throw babies out with bathwater - thankfully!!!!
A big part of their attack is going to be constructed around Jordan, so I'm sure there's massive reluctance to shift him to the wing - but, if they did for this match it would have been DMac rather than Love that makes most sense to play 15.
Wing is a bit of a mess, so I had no prediction on what they might do. Actually, I thought Clarke might play, but that got ruled out earlier. Narawa gets his chance over Reece. Rieko needs to show some weaponry!
They've hitched the wagon so far to Beauden, Jordie, Billy so no surprise that's who we've got. for the big game
If Ratima is even close to fit, I think he'll play (and start). Ten minutes from him at the start will be more use than 10 minutes at the end from Preston.
Thought Sititi was certainty to play 8 (meaning Ardie plays 7). I'm happier seeing Parker at 6, which is his best position - a slight dice roll on SBarrett, Vaa'i, Parker vs SBarrett, Holland, Vaaí. Don't mind it.
We've got our match fit props starting - EDG and Newell vs our (probably still) No. 1s Williams and Lomax, coming off the bench. I did wonder whether Tosi might still get the bench spot ahead of Tyrell.
Kirifi and ALB on the bench. I hope to see impact from Kirifi and no dumb shit from ALB.
Having outlined this logic, they'll probably name something completely different at the big naming...
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@pakman said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
If that’s the starting XV, bench ex locks will be Wessels, Van de Merwe, TDT, Quagga, Reinach, SFM.
The issue is TH lock where the usual suspects are out. LH would be choice of Nortje or Lood de Jager.
My hunch is that Nortje might start, with RGS providing impact off bench. Alternative being PSDT switching to TH lock and someone like Mostert coming off bench.
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@Bovidae said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
9-10-11, too many Blues…..
Never too early to get the excuses in
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
@Bovidae said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
9-10-11, too many Blues…..
Never too early to get the excuses in
As a point of principle I'd love to reject this as humour or provincialism.
But I am afraid I agree with you.
On the starting locks though I am concerned we are losing a bit of height. Darry might have been useful. Glad Wallace is at 8. Happy with a Crusaders front row. -
@Frank said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
They obviously love Parker
Helps he looks suspiciously like Graham Henry .
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This feels like a reckoning. You know how badly Rassie wants this. Surfboard Jesus needs to put his dick on the table.
@game_film said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
This feels like a reckoning. You know how badly Rassie wants this. Surfboard Jesus needs to put his dick on the table.
or just sacrifice an apostle.
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@nzzp said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
Who is going to take the high balls that come at us?
Is the answer 'a saffer'? Possibly!
I think Narawa provides a good foil for that or at least provides more cover if Will is going to attack the high ball.
I also expect to see a bit more of Beaudie dropping back.
For me it’s not so much as attacking the high ball with a bit more confidence, it’s more about what we are doing with the phase ball. Hope to see a return to Argentina I as opposed to the last test.
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This feels like a reckoning. You know how badly Rassie wants this. Surfboard Jesus needs to put his dick on the table.
@game_film said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
This feels like a reckoning. You know how badly Rassie wants this. Surfboard Jesus needs to put his dick on the table.
New move in the breakdance repertoire.
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@pakman said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
When is the team named?
Thursday. All is right with the world.
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Not a bad plan to bring a fresh Holland on in the second half.
@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
Not a bad plan to bring a fresh Holland on in the second half.
I was surprised at first but after giving it more thought it’s probably to add some grunt to that bench with patty unavailable
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@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
Not a bad plan to bring a fresh Holland on in the second half.
I was surprised at first but after giving it more thought it’s probably to add some grunt to that bench with patty unavailable
@kiwiinmelb said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
Not a bad plan to bring a fresh Holland on in the second half.
I was surprised at first but after giving it more thought it’s probably to add some grunt to that bench with patty unavailable
I think it’s a combination of Patty being unavailable and Holland’s game time to date. With Vaa’i, who is an 80 minute player we have options to see how the game is going and how we manage substitutions.
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If the backs play poorly again it's time for a serious look in the mirror.
We can't just meander through 2025 if things aren't working. -
@kiwiinmelb said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks v Springboks I:
Not a bad plan to bring a fresh Holland on in the second half.
I was surprised at first but after giving it more thought it’s probably to add some grunt to that bench with patty unavailable
I think it’s a combination of Patty being unavailable and Holland’s game time to date. With Vaa’i, who is an 80 minute player we have options to see how the game is going and how we manage substitutions.
@ACT-Crusader strongest available scrummaging locks starting.
