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We have had similar concerns about other positions, especially lock and halfback. Both have righted themselves. With 10 we will be coming to the end of an era with Barrett and the departure of Mo'unga. McKenzie in theory should still be around. Jacomb will be 27 and probably making a decision about if he sees a future in NZ. Then there will be Simpson and Muliaina. Mika will have played three seasons and NPC level and two at Super.

The Chiefs will be pissed if they grudgingly agree to let Jacomb go and down the line him and Muliaina are both ABs out of the Landers.

Needs tend to right themselves.

ACT Crusader

Reihana, it’s your time fella (in 2027)

reprobate

@No-Quarter said in All Blacks 2025:

I agree @Dan54 no way Love could be considered at 10 for the ABs, he doesn't have nearly enough time there at the professional level. Right now he's a 15, but behind DMac and Jordan who are both clearly superior players.

If Love is serious about playing 10 then he needs to push his case with the Canes and play a full season there, not be shunted around to accommodate other players. He chose to play 15 a couple of years back when given the choice so I am not convinced he actually wants to be a 10 first.

I agree, but would be reasonably comfortable with him as the bench 10/15 right now, particularly if Jordie is at 12 and Roigard at 9, I think that works.
He comes on to play 15 most games, and if we're comfortable give him a go at 10. If we have a 10 injury, then we have a 9 and 12 (both hurricanes) who can kick and are experienced enough to take pressure off, and a pack who could just stick it up the jumper if needed.

pakman

@SouthernMann said in All Blacks 2025:

@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2025:

So what's the NZR plan for the first five spot in 2028?

We have had similar concerns about other positions, especially lock and halfback. Both have righted themselves. With 10 we will be coming to the end of an era with Barrett and the departure of Mo'unga. McKenzie in theory should still be around. Jacomb will be 27 and probably making a decision about if he sees a future in NZ. Then there will be Simpson and Muliaina. Mika will have played three seasons and NPC level and two at Super.

The Chiefs will be pissed if they grudgingly agree to let Jacomb go and down the line him and Muliaina are both ABs out of the Landers.

Needs tend to right themselves.

We are still short a young 2m TH lock. Patty T can’t go in forever and we need a backup to Tupou V.

booboo

@pakman said in All Blacks 2025:

@SouthernMann said in All Blacks 2025:

@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2025:

So what's the NZR plan for the first five spot in 2028?

We have had similar concerns about other positions, especially lock and halfback. Both have righted themselves. With 10 we will be coming to the end of an era with Barrett and the departure of Mo'unga. McKenzie in theory should still be around. Jacomb will be 27 and probably making a decision about if he sees a future in NZ. Then there will be Simpson and Muliaina. Mika will have played three seasons and NPC level and two at Super.

The Chiefs will be pissed if they grudgingly agree to let Jacomb go and down the line him and Muliaina are both ABs out of the Landers.

Needs tend to right themselves.

We are still short a young 2m TH lock. Patty T can’t go in forever and we need a backup to Tupou V.

Lord
Darry
Holland
Beehre

For a start.

Bones

@booboo said in All Blacks 2025:

@pakman said in All Blacks 2025:

@SouthernMann said in All Blacks 2025:

@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2025:

So what's the NZR plan for the first five spot in 2028?

We have had similar concerns about other positions, especially lock and halfback. Both have righted themselves. With 10 we will be coming to the end of an era with Barrett and the departure of Mo'unga. McKenzie in theory should still be around. Jacomb will be 27 and probably making a decision about if he sees a future in NZ. Then there will be Simpson and Muliaina. Mika will have played three seasons and NPC level and two at Super.

The Chiefs will be pissed if they grudgingly agree to let Jacomb go and down the line him and Muliaina are both ABs out of the Landers.

Needs tend to right themselves.

We are still short a young 2m TH lock. Patty T can’t go in forever and we need a backup to Tupou V.

Lord
Darry
Holland
Beehre

For a start.

I'm guessing they're considered LH?

booboo

@Bones said in All Blacks 2025:

@booboo said in All Blacks 2025:

@pakman said in All Blacks 2025:

@SouthernMann said in All Blacks 2025:

@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2025:

So what's the NZR plan for the first five spot in 2028?

We have had similar concerns about other positions, especially lock and halfback. Both have righted themselves. With 10 we will be coming to the end of an era with Barrett and the departure of Mo'unga. McKenzie in theory should still be around. Jacomb will be 27 and probably making a decision about if he sees a future in NZ. Then there will be Simpson and Muliaina. Mika will have played three seasons and NPC level and two at Super.

The Chiefs will be pissed if they grudgingly agree to let Jacomb go and down the line him and Muliaina are both ABs out of the Landers.

Needs tend to right themselves.

We are still short a young 2m TH lock. Patty T can’t go in forever and we need a backup to Tupou V.

Lord
Darry
Holland
Beehre

For a start.

I'm guessing they're considered LH?

They're a lock. Just bind up and fucken push.

Bones

@booboo said in All Blacks 2025:

@Bones said in All Blacks 2025:

@booboo said in All Blacks 2025:

@pakman said in All Blacks 2025:

@SouthernMann said in All Blacks 2025:

@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2025:

So what's the NZR plan for the first five spot in 2028?

We have had similar concerns about other positions, especially lock and halfback. Both have righted themselves. With 10 we will be coming to the end of an era with Barrett and the departure of Mo'unga. McKenzie in theory should still be around. Jacomb will be 27 and probably making a decision about if he sees a future in NZ. Then there will be Simpson and Muliaina. Mika will have played three seasons and NPC level and two at Super.

The Chiefs will be pissed if they grudgingly agree to let Jacomb go and down the line him and Muliaina are both ABs out of the Landers.

Needs tend to right themselves.

We are still short a young 2m TH lock. Patty T can’t go in forever and we need a backup to Tupou V.

Lord
Darry
Holland
Beehre

For a start.

I'm guessing they're considered LH?

They're a lock. Just bind up and fucken push.

Wing and lock solved in one fel...fow.... statement.

pakman

@booboo First three are all LH. Hence my point.

pakman

@booboo TH locks typically take the most weight coming through via TH prop. Need a strong right shoulder.

pakman

@booboo Beehre has clear potential.

Victor Meldrew

@jimmyb said in All Blacks 2025:

What exactly did Foster develop in his four years?

A team which lost the RWC by 1 point with 14 players?

Victor Meldrew

@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2025:

So what's the NZR plan for the first five spot in 2028?

Mr Fish

Fabian Holland has the beef to be a tighthead lock and probably will play in that role once Dunshea leaves the Highlanders.

pakman

@Mr-Fish He does according to Wiki, but compared to Etzebeth, who's the same height, I'd say he's got a few kegs to go...

The Silver Fern

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