All Blacks vs Springboks II

[ACT Crusader]

@canefan said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

@canefan said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

@zedsdeadbaby said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

Maybe a discussion for another thread but I just don’t think Jacobson is ever going to crack being a regular starter test level. I know he’s had his injury challenges but I feel like the time had passed him by.

He and Dalton feel like they are in the same boat. Their window is closing. Fast.

I think Dalton would do pretty well between Sititi and Parker.

Razor doesn't seem to agree

And thank goodness for that.

[game_film]

@canefan if only Dalton, Luke and Hoskins moved to Wales a couple of years ago.

[Stag]

When do so many want to put our best fullback on the wing, makes no sense to me‍️

[game_film]

@Stag Yeah, I agree. DMac should have always stayed at 15

[chchfanatic]

Carter and Clarke on the wings.
Cant wait to see Carter get a run.

[kiwiinmelb]

@Stag said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

When do so many want to put our best fullback on the wing, makes no sense to me‍️

Many don’t believe he loses his effectiveness when playing there and on occasions such as this one with narawa unavailable, the back 3 as a collective can be stronger

[Bovidae]

@chchfanatic said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

Carter and Clarke on the wings.
Cant wait to see Carter get a run.

Carter will need to be better under the high ball than he showed for the Chiefs at times. But at least we've got some speed and x-factor on the wings.

[george33]

@kiwiinmelb don't no did hear Reiko may have pulled out sighting personal reasons

[KiwiMurph]

@Stag said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

When do so many want to put our best fullback on the wing, makes no sense to me‍️

Who would be your wings for Saturday?

[taniwharugby]

@Bovidae given our current woes under the high ball, he will fit in...

[frugby]

If Love is on the bench would be quite surprised if Clarke is not in 11, as think if Carter had the nod, they would want specialist wing cover on the bench.

[BerniesCorner]

Richie; 'I tried to be consistent throughout my career. Your goal is to be consistent for 2 weeks'.

[BerniesCorner]

If Love and Carter are involved I think Razor may have turned a corner.
Let go of the fear of losing.

[ACT Crusader]

@Bovidae said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

@chchfanatic said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

Carter and Clarke on the wings.
Cant wait to see Carter get a run.

Carter will need to be better under the high ball than he showed for the Chiefs at times. But at least we've got some speed and x-factor on the wings.

What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….

[frugby]

Kirifi will be interesting one. Has clearly been the favoured bench option, but has not yet provided anything special.

Feels like to me if he is on the bench again, it might be last chance saloon. Can see them giving Lakai a crack v Australia if he flatters.

[frugby]

@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

@canefan said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

@zedsdeadbaby said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

Maybe a discussion for another thread but I just don’t think Jacobson is ever going to crack being a regular starter test level. I know he’s had his injury challenges but I feel like the time had passed him by.

He and Dalton feel like they are in the same boat. Their window is closing. Fast.

I think Dalton would do pretty well between Sititi and Parker.

Papalii skillet isn’t what they want out of a 7. They’ve clearly pivoted. I don’t think it is entirely coincidental to see Dalton playing 6 for Counties.

[frugby]

Am quite surprised they have opted for Carter, but keen to see how he gets on

[ShaquilleOatmeal]

All Blacks team to play South Africa in Wellington on Saturday: Damian McKenzie, Will Jordan, Billy Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Leroy Carter, Beauden Barrett, Noah Hotham, Wallace Sititi, Ardie Savea, Simon Parker, Tupou Vaa'i, Scott Barrett, Tyrel Lomax, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Ethan de Groot.
Reserves: Brodie McAlister, Tamaiti Williams, Fletcher Newell, Fabian Holland, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Finlay Christie, Quinn Tupaea, Ruben Love.

[akan004]

Would have preferred Clarke but will be interesting to see how Carter performs. If he has a good outing it increases our options and depth in that position.

[Canes4life]