All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II
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If that’s the lineup then it’s fair.
Proctor has played enough games now and has just been kinda ‘there’. Nothing about his game screams potential world class centre. QT is an angry runner at least.
Leroy has been given a crack and due to the current winger shortage I can see how LF gets his chance. I’ve always liked a bit of thunder and lightning between 11 and 14.
Rieko perfect bench material until Leinster have reinvigorated his career. The ABs are in need of his character. Need more like him.
Blueben can rock up and let his nuts hang. Let him learn his trade.
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@Landers92 said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
Had to ask if I was having my leg pulled… hope I’m not so apologies in advance if it isn’t correct. Usual contact so have no reason to believe it isn’t correct. Maybe I’m just a little surprised due to a certain name on the wing(which should bring some interesting opinions).
- Roigard
- Dmac
- Faingaʻanuku
- J. Barrett
- Tupaea
- L. Carter
- Jordan
Bench
21. Ratima
22. Ioane
23. LoveHave at it!
Definitely interesting. Don’t think many would have picked that backline to start the year.
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@Landers92 said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
Had to ask if I was having my leg pulled… hope I’m not so apologies in advance if it isn’t correct. Usual contact so have no reason to believe it isn’t correct. Maybe I’m just a little surprised due to a certain name on the wing(which should bring some interesting opinions).
- Roigard
- Dmac
- Faingaʻanuku
- J. Barrett
- Tupaea
- L. Carter
- Jordan
Bench
21. Ratima
22. Ioane
23. LoveHave at it!
Not too outrageous for me - the obvious DMac inclusion, QT in for Proctor who has had enough chances - and Rieko is clearly a better option on the bench - so the only real surprise is LF. Which certainly feels like an odd selection, but TBH I didn't watch enbough super rugby to have a view on who should be wearing 11 ahead of him (unless they went Rieko 11 and Proctor on the bench)
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@Landers92 said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
Had to ask if I was having my leg pulled… hope I’m not so apologies in advance if it isn’t correct. Usual contact so have no reason to believe it isn’t correct. Maybe I’m just a little surprised due to a certain name on the wing(which should bring some interesting opinions).
- Roigard
- Dmac
- Faingaʻanuku
- J. Barrett
- Tupaea
- L. Carter
- Jordan
Bench
21. Ratima
22. Ioane
23. LoveHave at it!
On the whole I don't mind, except where's Clarke? (Don't really mine Leicester but like Clarke a lot.)
Other than that there's not too much controversial.
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@booboo said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
On the whole I don't mind, except where's Clarke? (Don't really mine Leicester but like Clarke a lot.)
Other than that there's not too much controversial.
Clarke is potentially injured-ankle.
Analysis: All Blacks have found a keeper in Carter
Outstanding in his first two Tests, Leroy Carter appears to have the ability and mindset to be a long-term wing option, writes Patrick McKendry.
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@booboo said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
@Landers92 said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
Had to ask if I was having my leg pulled… hope I’m not so apologies in advance if it isn’t correct. Usual contact so have no reason to believe it isn’t correct. Maybe I’m just a little surprised due to a certain name on the wing(which should bring some interesting opinions).
- Roigard
- Dmac
- Faingaʻanuku
- J. Barrett
- Tupaea
- L. Carter
- Jordan
Bench
21. Ratima
22. Ioane
23. LoveHave at it!
On the whole I don't mind, except where's Clarke? (Don't really mine Leicester but like Clarke a lot.)
Other than that there's not too much controversial.
I can't find an official confirmation, but it would seem he has failed to recover from reinjuring his ankle
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
@Landers92 said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
Had to ask if I was having my leg pulled… hope I’m not so apologies in advance if it isn’t correct. Usual contact so have no reason to believe it isn’t correct. Maybe I’m just a little surprised due to a certain name on the wing(which should bring some interesting opinions).
- Roigard
- Dmac
- Faingaʻanuku
- J. Barrett
- Tupaea
- L. Carter
- Jordan
Bench
21. Ratima
22. Ioane
23. LoveHave at it!
Definitely interesting. Don’t think many would have picked that backline to start the year.
Do you agree with Proctor being dropped?
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@Frank said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
@Canes4life said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
@Landers92 said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
Had to ask if I was having my leg pulled… hope I’m not so apologies in advance if it isn’t correct. Usual contact so have no reason to believe it isn’t correct. Maybe I’m just a little surprised due to a certain name on the wing(which should bring some interesting opinions).
- Roigard
- Dmac
- Faingaʻanuku
- J. Barrett
- Tupaea
- L. Carter
- Jordan
Bench
21. Ratima
22. Ioane
23. LoveHave at it!
Definitely interesting. Don’t think many would have picked that backline to start the year.
Do you agree with Proctor being dropped?
He hasn't grabbed his opportunity by the scruff of the neck, regardless of how bad the backline has been in general. It's not the end for him yet, but I think a change was reasonable
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@gt12 said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
Damn they are still haunted by McCaw 10 years on
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@No-Quarter said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
@gt12 said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
Damn they are still haunted by McCaw 10 years on
Turns out it was McCaw who had/has the aura.
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@Landers92 said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
Had to ask if I was having my leg pulled… hope I’m not so apologies in advance if it isn’t correct. Usual contact so have no reason to believe it isn’t correct. Maybe I’m just a little surprised due to a certain name on the wing(which should bring some interesting opinions).
- Roigard
- Dmac
- Faingaʻanuku
- J. Barrett
- Tupaea
- L. Carter
- Jordan
Bench
21. Ratima
22. Ioane
23. LoveHave at it!
Speaking my Love language!
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@gt12 said in All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe II:
Tupaea at 13 is a big call, it gives me the heebies when he is there at the Chiefs as he looks lost.
However, Proctor hasn't exactly been setting the world on fire and if they can get Tupaea bedded in at 13, he becomes a very useful squaddie.
Interesting to see how he gets on positionally but one thing I like about himself and Leicester, regardless of the number on their backs, is they rarely go backwards with ball in hand.
Roigard, Leroy,DMAC and Jordan bring the scalpel.
Jordie, Quinn and Leicester bring the hammer.
Everyone from 9-15 in that lineup is a threat in one form or another.
Reece, Christie,Proctor, Rieko, ALB and Beaudy were neither hammer nor scalpel.
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Yeah, I think about a month ago I suggested that Quinn at 13 was worth a try, but that we should be ready for some very average reads as he isn't a natural 13.
He already has a tendency to miss a lot of tackles, and I would expect that won't change at 13.
I think he does have some speed to cover the outside break, so it will be interesting to see how they try to manipulate him and get him on the outside shoulder as that is usually his weakness.
This week with Clarke out, I'd expect a lot more air attack from the Aussies. Last week Jordie went well covering there, I'll be interested to see what Schmidt has dreamed up to exploit the way they were using him on the wing in that situation.
It's interesting that you mentioned Reece, as Carter looks like a fast, explosive Reece to me. I don't mean that in a bad way.
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