France v All Blacks
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@antipodean yeah that was why I thought it might be a back, but he does look bent slightly.
Surprised @ACT-Crusader didn't get that straight off the bat given he is looking for Cantabs to start where ever he can
@taniwharugby said in France:
@antipodean yeah that was why I thought it might be a back, but he does look bent slightly.
Surprised @ACT-Crusader didn't get that straight off the bat given he is looking for Cantabs to start where ever he can
I didn't think it was Crockett because they usually don't let him train given he's the most important player for AB success.
#44andcounting
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Can't really fault those selections. TJ had to come in and very happy to see Reiko on the bench.
Can't really fault those selections. TJ had to come in and very happy to see Reiko on the bench.
My only gripe is sopoaga. In 2015 out of nowhere he got a test against the books at Ellis park. IIRC not a single start this season. Can't help wondering if "operation retain Cruden" is playing a role but maybe that is tinfoil hat stuff.
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Even though ABs fans seem to hate the new alternate strip, a group of guys at rugby shirt watch seem to be giving the designer(s) a good reacharound.
https://rugbyshirtwatch.com/2016/11/20/new-zealand-all-blacks-201618-adidas-alternate-shirt/
@Tregaskis said in France:
Even though ABs fans seem to hate the new alternate strip, a group of guys at rugby shirt watch seem to be giving the designer(s) a good reacharound.
https://rugbyshirtwatch.com/2016/11/20/new-zealand-all-blacks-201618-adidas-alternate-shirt/
I like both shirts the new French home shirt is nice too. I wait and see what the jersey looks like on the players/tv first.
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Can't really fault those selections. TJ had to come in and very happy to see Reiko on the bench.
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Naholo better not play shit again
@mariner4life said in France:
Naholo better not play shit again
Savea, Naholo, Vakatawa, Nakaotaci
Won't be a game where the wings die wondering.
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I guess he hasnt been a starting AB for that long ,
But going to seem a bit strange without BSmith there .
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Good side, hopefully Savea and Naholo repay the faith.
Great interview with Shag
http://120.138.20.16/WeekOnDemand/radiosport/2016.11.24-17.00.00-D.mp3
http://120.138.20.16/WeekOnDemand/radiosport/2016.11.17-17.15.00-D.mp3@taniwharugby said in France:
http://120.138.20.16/WeekOnDemand/radiosport/2016.11.17-17.15.00-D.mp3
That's very interesting. TBH I couldn't help but feel looking at the social media coming out of Chicago it didn't look like the All Blacks had their mind on the job.
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@mariner4life said in France:
Naholo better not play shit again
Savea, Naholo, Vakatawa, Nakaotaci
Won't be a game where the wings die wondering.
@Billy-Tell France will have more Fijian wingers than us.
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Is there a NH nation that isn't raping the South Pacific?
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The bench line up seems a little odd to me. Good bench as injury cover but it also means that if Cruden and Ioane are to come on either BB doesn't drop back, Dagg goes off or both starting wingers go off.
The bench line up seems a little odd to me. Good bench as injury cover but it also means that if Cruden and Ioane are to come on either BB doesn't drop back, Dagg goes off or both starting wingers go off.
My guess is that BB drops back to 15, Dagg to the wing and Ioane to the other wing. I think - after Chicago - they might be reluctant to take off an experienced player like Dagg, especially with BFA missing in action.
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Well I'm quite miffed by no Sopoaga. Think he's shown potential in black to be better than Cruden, especially off the bench. Deserves more game time than he's had this year.
Oh but he's the only 10 that's actually from Wellington. I get it now.
@Bones thought TKB might get a run from the bench too, but I dunno a if you should have 2 9s who people call by their initials.
Be great when SBW is back, I guess you can count BFA and BBBR to?
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Can't really fault those selections. TJ had to come in and very happy to see Reiko on the bench.
My only gripe is sopoaga. In 2015 out of nowhere he got a test against the books at Ellis park. IIRC not a single start this season. Can't help wondering if "operation retain Cruden" is playing a role but maybe that is tinfoil hat stuff.
@Billy-Tell said in France:
Can't really fault those selections. TJ had to come in and very happy to see Reiko on the bench.
My only gripe is sopoaga. In 2015 out of nowhere he got a test against the books at Ellis park. IIRC not a single start this season. Can't help wondering if "operation retain Cruden" is playing a role but maybe that is tinfoil hat stuff.
How about operation Cruden is the coaches next best 10 (not to mention he's a long term test player)?
Sopoaga got a start last season because they wanted to blood him in case he was needed in the world cup.
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The bench line up seems a little odd to me. Good bench as injury cover but it also means that if Cruden and Ioane are to come on either BB doesn't drop back, Dagg goes off or both starting wingers go off.
My guess is that BB drops back to 15, Dagg to the wing and Ioane to the other wing. I think - after Chicago - they might be reluctant to take off an experienced player like Dagg, especially with BFA missing in action.
@Stargazer said in France:
The bench line up seems a little odd to me. Good bench as injury cover but it also means that if Cruden and Ioane are to come on either BB doesn't drop back, Dagg goes off or both starting wingers go off.
My guess is that BB drops back to 15, Dagg to the wing and Ioane to the other wing. I think - after Chicago - they might be reluctant to take off an experienced player like Dagg, especially with BFA missing in action.
I agree, that's probably why it looked funny. You don't often take off both wings.
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@Stargazer said in France:
The bench line up seems a little odd to me. Good bench as injury cover but it also means that if Cruden and Ioane are to come on either BB doesn't drop back, Dagg goes off or both starting wingers go off.
My guess is that BB drops back to 15, Dagg to the wing and Ioane to the other wing. I think - after Chicago - they might be reluctant to take off an experienced player like Dagg, especially with BFA missing in action.
I agree, that's probably why it looked funny. You don't often take off both wings.
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@Crucial except when you get sick of them bumbling around to outdo each other in a "highlights to go to Benny Hill theme tune" performance.
So anyone know who's broadcasting in UK? Is it on bt?
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@Stargazer said in France:
@Crucial except when you get sick of them bumbling around to outdo each other in a "highlights to go to Benny Hill theme tune" performance.
So anyone know who's broadcasting in UK? Is it on bt?
No, it's on Premier Sports.
Great. Not sure I fancy forking out £13 for 2 hours of viewing.
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@Billy-Tell said in France:
Can't really fault those selections. TJ had to come in and very happy to see Reiko on the bench.
My only gripe is sopoaga. In 2015 out of nowhere he got a test against the books at Ellis park. IIRC not a single start this season. Can't help wondering if "operation retain Cruden" is playing a role but maybe that is tinfoil hat stuff.
How about operation Cruden is the coaches next best 10 (not to mention he's a long term test player)?
Sopoaga got a start last season because they wanted to blood him in case he was needed in the world cup.
@Billy-Tell said in France:
Can't really fault those selections. TJ had to come in and very happy to see Reiko on the bench.
My only gripe is sopoaga. In 2015 out of nowhere he got a test against the books at Ellis park. IIRC not a single start this season. Can't help wondering if "operation retain Cruden" is playing a role but maybe that is tinfoil hat stuff.
How about operation Cruden is the coaches next best 10 (not to mention he's a long term test player)?
Sopoaga got a start last season because they wanted to blood him in case he was needed in the world cup.
Yes, quite probably. But building depth is important. We went well without our 2 frontline locks in Chicago...
