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  • RapidoR Rapido

    @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

    Should maybe make this a separate poll, but who do people prefer/feel less terrified about at 15? The giraffe (Jordie) or Bastian Schweinsteiger (DMac)?

    I'm thinking Giraffe because of his ability under the high ball. But Schweini is a better kicker.

    I think I'd prefer to be having this conversation next year or in 2 years but it has been thrust upon us now.

    I'm very interested to see how Jordie goes, had a nagging doubt about the ages of B Smith and Dagg looking ahead to 2019. Unexpected bonus to get this opportunity, although I'd prefer Ben to go through to 2019.

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    @Rapido said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

    @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

    Should maybe make this a separate poll, but who do people prefer/feel less terrified about at 15? The giraffe (Jordie) or Bastian Schweinsteiger (DMac)?

    I'm thinking Giraffe because of his ability under the high ball. But Schweini is a better kicker.

    I think I'd prefer to be having this conversation next year or in 2 years but it has been thrust upon us now.

    I'm very interested to see how Jordie goes, had a nagging doubt about the ages of B Smith and Dagg looking ahead to 2019. Unexpected bonus to get this opportunity, although I'd prefer Ben to go through to 2019.

    Capping a 20 year old is always a risk, particularly when he's only in his first season of Super rugby and not playing in his strongest position. Oh yeah, and its the deciding test against the Lions.

    I'm a big Jordie fan and can't wait to see how he goes, but his selection has now made me much more nervous about this game.

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    • Rancid SchnitzelR Rancid Schnitzel

      @Rapido said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

      @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

      Should maybe make this a separate poll, but who do people prefer/feel less terrified about at 15? The giraffe (Jordie) or Bastian Schweinsteiger (DMac)?

      I'm thinking Giraffe because of his ability under the high ball. But Schweini is a better kicker.

      I think I'd prefer to be having this conversation next year or in 2 years but it has been thrust upon us now.

      I'm very interested to see how Jordie goes, had a nagging doubt about the ages of B Smith and Dagg looking ahead to 2019. Unexpected bonus to get this opportunity, although I'd prefer Ben to go through to 2019.

      Capping a 20 year old is always a risk, particularly when he's only in his first season of Super rugby and not playing in his strongest position. Oh yeah, and its the deciding test against the Lions.

      I'm a big Jordie fan and can't wait to see how he goes, but his selection has now made me much more nervous about this game.

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      #524

      @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

      @Rapido said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

      @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

      Should maybe make this a separate poll, but who do people prefer/feel less terrified about at 15? The giraffe (Jordie) or Bastian Schweinsteiger (DMac)?

      I'm thinking Giraffe because of his ability under the high ball. But Schweini is a better kicker.

      I think I'd prefer to be having this conversation next year or in 2 years but it has been thrust upon us now.

      I'm very interested to see how Jordie goes, had a nagging doubt about the ages of B Smith and Dagg looking ahead to 2019. Unexpected bonus to get this opportunity, although I'd prefer Ben to go through to 2019.

      Capping a 20 year old is always a risk, particularly when he's only in his first season of Super rugby and not playing in his strongest position. Oh yeah, and its the deciding test against the Lions.

      http://stats.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/records/player/youngest_appearance.html?id=8;type=team

      19 and 20 year olds capped in the professional era listed below. A bloody good list - only Zac stands out as not having a decent impact at the professional level.

      19:
      Lomu
      Reiko Ioane
      Toeava
      20:
      Rokocoko
      Jeff Wilson
      Cullen
      Jordie Barrett
      Sam Cane
      Jerry Collins
      Zac Guildford
      Richie McCaw
      Aaron Mauger

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      • nzzpN nzzp

        @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

        @Rapido said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

        @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

        Should maybe make this a separate poll, but who do people prefer/feel less terrified about at 15? The giraffe (Jordie) or Bastian Schweinsteiger (DMac)?

        I'm thinking Giraffe because of his ability under the high ball. But Schweini is a better kicker.

        I think I'd prefer to be having this conversation next year or in 2 years but it has been thrust upon us now.

        I'm very interested to see how Jordie goes, had a nagging doubt about the ages of B Smith and Dagg looking ahead to 2019. Unexpected bonus to get this opportunity, although I'd prefer Ben to go through to 2019.

        Capping a 20 year old is always a risk, particularly when he's only in his first season of Super rugby and not playing in his strongest position. Oh yeah, and its the deciding test against the Lions.

        http://stats.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/records/player/youngest_appearance.html?id=8;type=team

        19 and 20 year olds capped in the professional era listed below. A bloody good list - only Zac stands out as not having a decent impact at the professional level.

        19:
        Lomu
        Reiko Ioane
        Toeava
        20:
        Rokocoko
        Jeff Wilson
        Cullen
        Jordie Barrett
        Sam Cane
        Jerry Collins
        Zac Guildford
        Richie McCaw
        Aaron Mauger

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        @nzzp you'd rate Toeava's "impact" over Guidford?

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        • nzzpN nzzp

          @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

          @Rapido said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

          @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

          Should maybe make this a separate poll, but who do people prefer/feel less terrified about at 15? The giraffe (Jordie) or Bastian Schweinsteiger (DMac)?

          I'm thinking Giraffe because of his ability under the high ball. But Schweini is a better kicker.

          I think I'd prefer to be having this conversation next year or in 2 years but it has been thrust upon us now.

          I'm very interested to see how Jordie goes, had a nagging doubt about the ages of B Smith and Dagg looking ahead to 2019. Unexpected bonus to get this opportunity, although I'd prefer Ben to go through to 2019.

          Capping a 20 year old is always a risk, particularly when he's only in his first season of Super rugby and not playing in his strongest position. Oh yeah, and its the deciding test against the Lions.

          http://stats.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/records/player/youngest_appearance.html?id=8;type=team

          19 and 20 year olds capped in the professional era listed below. A bloody good list - only Zac stands out as not having a decent impact at the professional level.

          19:
          Lomu
          Reiko Ioane
          Toeava
          20:
          Rokocoko
          Jeff Wilson
          Cullen
          Jordie Barrett
          Sam Cane
          Jerry Collins
          Zac Guildford
          Richie McCaw
          Aaron Mauger

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          #526

          @nzzp said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

          @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

          @Rapido said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

          @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

          Should maybe make this a separate poll, but who do people prefer/feel less terrified about at 15? The giraffe (Jordie) or Bastian Schweinsteiger (DMac)?

          I'm thinking Giraffe because of his ability under the high ball. But Schweini is a better kicker.

          I think I'd prefer to be having this conversation next year or in 2 years but it has been thrust upon us now.

          I'm very interested to see how Jordie goes, had a nagging doubt about the ages of B Smith and Dagg looking ahead to 2019. Unexpected bonus to get this opportunity, although I'd prefer Ben to go through to 2019.

          Capping a 20 year old is always a risk, particularly when he's only in his first season of Super rugby and not playing in his strongest position. Oh yeah, and its the deciding test against the Lions.

          http://stats.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/records/player/youngest_appearance.html?id=8;type=team

          19 and 20 year olds capped in the professional era listed below. A bloody good list - only Zac stands out as not having a decent impact at the professional level.

          19:
          Lomu
          Reiko Ioane
          Toeava
          20:
          Rokocoko
          Jeff Wilson
          Cullen
          Jordie Barrett
          Sam Cane
          Jerry Collins
          Zac Guildford
          Richie McCaw
          Aaron Mauger

          Those are some damn good players, but bit of a mixed bag in terms of initial returns. Lets hope Jordie does a Cully. Fark that would be good.

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          • CanerbryC Canerbry

            @nzzp you'd rate Toeava's "impact" over Guidford?

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            #527

            @Canerbry said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

            @nzzp you'd rate Toeava's "impact" over Guidford?

            At the professional level, every day of the week and twice on sunday.

            Toeava played 35 tests for the ABs; Guildford 11.

            Guildford's self destructed. We still miss Isiah. He was a hell of a player, with untapped potential

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            • Rancid SchnitzelR Rancid Schnitzel

              @nzzp said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

              @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

              @Rapido said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

              @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

              Should maybe make this a separate poll, but who do people prefer/feel less terrified about at 15? The giraffe (Jordie) or Bastian Schweinsteiger (DMac)?

              I'm thinking Giraffe because of his ability under the high ball. But Schweini is a better kicker.

              I think I'd prefer to be having this conversation next year or in 2 years but it has been thrust upon us now.

              I'm very interested to see how Jordie goes, had a nagging doubt about the ages of B Smith and Dagg looking ahead to 2019. Unexpected bonus to get this opportunity, although I'd prefer Ben to go through to 2019.

              Capping a 20 year old is always a risk, particularly when he's only in his first season of Super rugby and not playing in his strongest position. Oh yeah, and its the deciding test against the Lions.

              http://stats.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/records/player/youngest_appearance.html?id=8;type=team

              19 and 20 year olds capped in the professional era listed below. A bloody good list - only Zac stands out as not having a decent impact at the professional level.

              19:
              Lomu
              Reiko Ioane
              Toeava
              20:
              Rokocoko
              Jeff Wilson
              Cullen
              Jordie Barrett
              Sam Cane
              Jerry Collins
              Zac Guildford
              Richie McCaw
              Aaron Mauger

              Those are some damn good players, but bit of a mixed bag in terms of initial returns. Lets hope Jordie does a Cully. Fark that would be good.

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              #528

              @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

              @nzzp said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

              @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

              @Rapido said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

              @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

              Should maybe make this a separate poll, but who do people prefer/feel less terrified about at 15? The giraffe (Jordie) or Bastian Schweinsteiger (DMac)?

              I'm thinking Giraffe because of his ability under the high ball. But Schweini is a better kicker.

              I think I'd prefer to be having this conversation next year or in 2 years but it has been thrust upon us now.

              I'm very interested to see how Jordie goes, had a nagging doubt about the ages of B Smith and Dagg looking ahead to 2019. Unexpected bonus to get this opportunity, although I'd prefer Ben to go through to 2019.

              Capping a 20 year old is always a risk, particularly when he's only in his first season of Super rugby and not playing in his strongest position. Oh yeah, and its the deciding test against the Lions.

              http://stats.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/records/player/youngest_appearance.html?id=8;type=team

              19 and 20 year olds capped in the professional era listed below. A bloody good list - only Zac stands out as not having a decent impact at the professional level.

              19:
              Lomu
              Reiko Ioane
              Toeava
              20:
              Rokocoko
              Jeff Wilson
              Cullen
              Jordie Barrett
              Sam Cane
              Jerry Collins
              Zac Guildford
              Richie McCaw
              Aaron Mauger

              Those are some damn good players, but bit of a mixed bag in terms of initial returns. Lets hope Jordie does a Cully. Fark that would be good.

              Not really a mixed bag, most are an unqualified success, Toeava and Guildford had some decent tests and alongside them I'd say only Mauger failed to fulfil his potential - he was outstanding as a 20/21 year old but never truly dominated after that.

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              • NepiaN Nepia

                @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                @nzzp said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                @Rapido said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                Should maybe make this a separate poll, but who do people prefer/feel less terrified about at 15? The giraffe (Jordie) or Bastian Schweinsteiger (DMac)?

                I'm thinking Giraffe because of his ability under the high ball. But Schweini is a better kicker.

                I think I'd prefer to be having this conversation next year or in 2 years but it has been thrust upon us now.

                I'm very interested to see how Jordie goes, had a nagging doubt about the ages of B Smith and Dagg looking ahead to 2019. Unexpected bonus to get this opportunity, although I'd prefer Ben to go through to 2019.

                Capping a 20 year old is always a risk, particularly when he's only in his first season of Super rugby and not playing in his strongest position. Oh yeah, and its the deciding test against the Lions.

                http://stats.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/records/player/youngest_appearance.html?id=8;type=team

                19 and 20 year olds capped in the professional era listed below. A bloody good list - only Zac stands out as not having a decent impact at the professional level.

                19:
                Lomu
                Reiko Ioane
                Toeava
                20:
                Rokocoko
                Jeff Wilson
                Cullen
                Jordie Barrett
                Sam Cane
                Jerry Collins
                Zac Guildford
                Richie McCaw
                Aaron Mauger

                Those are some damn good players, but bit of a mixed bag in terms of initial returns. Lets hope Jordie does a Cully. Fark that would be good.

                Not really a mixed bag, most are an unqualified success, Toeava and Guildford had some decent tests and alongside them I'd say only Mauger failed to fulfil his potential - he was outstanding as a 20/21 year old but never truly dominated after that.

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                #529

                @Nepia Rancid bait.

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                • NepiaN Nepia

                  @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                  @nzzp said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                  @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                  @Rapido said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                  @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                  Should maybe make this a separate poll, but who do people prefer/feel less terrified about at 15? The giraffe (Jordie) or Bastian Schweinsteiger (DMac)?

                  I'm thinking Giraffe because of his ability under the high ball. But Schweini is a better kicker.

                  I think I'd prefer to be having this conversation next year or in 2 years but it has been thrust upon us now.

                  I'm very interested to see how Jordie goes, had a nagging doubt about the ages of B Smith and Dagg looking ahead to 2019. Unexpected bonus to get this opportunity, although I'd prefer Ben to go through to 2019.

                  Capping a 20 year old is always a risk, particularly when he's only in his first season of Super rugby and not playing in his strongest position. Oh yeah, and its the deciding test against the Lions.

                  http://stats.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/records/player/youngest_appearance.html?id=8;type=team

                  19 and 20 year olds capped in the professional era listed below. A bloody good list - only Zac stands out as not having a decent impact at the professional level.

                  19:
                  Lomu
                  Reiko Ioane
                  Toeava
                  20:
                  Rokocoko
                  Jeff Wilson
                  Cullen
                  Jordie Barrett
                  Sam Cane
                  Jerry Collins
                  Zac Guildford
                  Richie McCaw
                  Aaron Mauger

                  Those are some damn good players, but bit of a mixed bag in terms of initial returns. Lets hope Jordie does a Cully. Fark that would be good.

                  Not really a mixed bag, most are an unqualified success, Toeava and Guildford had some decent tests and alongside them I'd say only Mauger failed to fulfil his potential - he was outstanding as a 20/21 year old but never truly dominated after that.

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                  @Nepia said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                  Not really a mixed bag, 90n% unqualified success,

                  Kind of my point I guess- everyone who has been picked young has been there for good reason. You can't see Shag and the boys picking on a hope - he must be delivering at trainings to do this.

                  Still a massive thing to start in the intensity of a deciding Lions test. This selection panel is brave, they are not conservative, and it pays off in the long run.

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                  • CanerbryC Canerbry

                    @Nepia Rancid bait.

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                    @Canerbry said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                    @Nepia Rancid bait.

                    Nope, Mauger should have been up with the Cullens, Wilsons etc after his first year yet he's only remembered as a good AB at best (outside of your province).

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                    • Rancid SchnitzelR Rancid Schnitzel

                      @nzzp said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                      @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                      @Rapido said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                      @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                      Should maybe make this a separate poll, but who do people prefer/feel less terrified about at 15? The giraffe (Jordie) or Bastian Schweinsteiger (DMac)?

                      I'm thinking Giraffe because of his ability under the high ball. But Schweini is a better kicker.

                      I think I'd prefer to be having this conversation next year or in 2 years but it has been thrust upon us now.

                      I'm very interested to see how Jordie goes, had a nagging doubt about the ages of B Smith and Dagg looking ahead to 2019. Unexpected bonus to get this opportunity, although I'd prefer Ben to go through to 2019.

                      Capping a 20 year old is always a risk, particularly when he's only in his first season of Super rugby and not playing in his strongest position. Oh yeah, and its the deciding test against the Lions.

                      http://stats.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/records/player/youngest_appearance.html?id=8;type=team

                      19 and 20 year olds capped in the professional era listed below. A bloody good list - only Zac stands out as not having a decent impact at the professional level.

                      19:
                      Lomu
                      Reiko Ioane
                      Toeava
                      20:
                      Rokocoko
                      Jeff Wilson
                      Cullen
                      Jordie Barrett
                      Sam Cane
                      Jerry Collins
                      Zac Guildford
                      Richie McCaw
                      Aaron Mauger

                      Those are some damn good players, but bit of a mixed bag in terms of initial returns. Lets hope Jordie does a Cully. Fark that would be good.

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                      #532

                      @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                      Lets hope Jordie does a Cully. Fark that would be good.

                      I was at Cullen's debut test in Napier and will be at Eden Park.

                      That has to be a good omen, right? :fingers_crossed:

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                      • NepiaN Nepia

                        @Canerbry said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                        @Nepia Rancid bait.

                        Nope, Mauger should have been up with the Cullens, Wilsons etc after his first year yet he's only remembered as a good AB at best (outside of your province).

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                        #533

                        @Nepia Don't forget that Mauger carried Umaga. πŸ™‚

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                        • NepiaN Nepia

                          @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                          @nzzp said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                          @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                          @Rapido said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                          @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                          Should maybe make this a separate poll, but who do people prefer/feel less terrified about at 15? The giraffe (Jordie) or Bastian Schweinsteiger (DMac)?

                          I'm thinking Giraffe because of his ability under the high ball. But Schweini is a better kicker.

                          I think I'd prefer to be having this conversation next year or in 2 years but it has been thrust upon us now.

                          I'm very interested to see how Jordie goes, had a nagging doubt about the ages of B Smith and Dagg looking ahead to 2019. Unexpected bonus to get this opportunity, although I'd prefer Ben to go through to 2019.

                          Capping a 20 year old is always a risk, particularly when he's only in his first season of Super rugby and not playing in his strongest position. Oh yeah, and its the deciding test against the Lions.

                          http://stats.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/records/player/youngest_appearance.html?id=8;type=team

                          19 and 20 year olds capped in the professional era listed below. A bloody good list - only Zac stands out as not having a decent impact at the professional level.

                          19:
                          Lomu
                          Reiko Ioane
                          Toeava
                          20:
                          Rokocoko
                          Jeff Wilson
                          Cullen
                          Jordie Barrett
                          Sam Cane
                          Jerry Collins
                          Zac Guildford
                          Richie McCaw
                          Aaron Mauger

                          Those are some damn good players, but bit of a mixed bag in terms of initial returns. Lets hope Jordie does a Cully. Fark that would be good.

                          Not really a mixed bag, most are an unqualified success, Toeava and Guildford had some decent tests and alongside them I'd say only Mauger failed to fulfil his potential - he was outstanding as a 20/21 year old but never truly dominated after that.

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                          #534

                          @Nepia said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                          @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                          @nzzp said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                          @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                          @Rapido said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                          @Rancid-Schnitzel said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                          Should maybe make this a separate poll, but who do people prefer/feel less terrified about at 15? The giraffe (Jordie) or Bastian Schweinsteiger (DMac)?

                          I'm thinking Giraffe because of his ability under the high ball. But Schweini is a better kicker.

                          I think I'd prefer to be having this conversation next year or in 2 years but it has been thrust upon us now.

                          I'm very interested to see how Jordie goes, had a nagging doubt about the ages of B Smith and Dagg looking ahead to 2019. Unexpected bonus to get this opportunity, although I'd prefer Ben to go through to 2019.

                          Capping a 20 year old is always a risk, particularly when he's only in his first season of Super rugby and not playing in his strongest position. Oh yeah, and its the deciding test against the Lions.

                          http://stats.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/records/player/youngest_appearance.html?id=8;type=team

                          19 and 20 year olds capped in the professional era listed below. A bloody good list - only Zac stands out as not having a decent impact at the professional level.

                          19:
                          Lomu
                          Reiko Ioane
                          Toeava
                          20:
                          Rokocoko
                          Jeff Wilson
                          Cullen
                          Jordie Barrett
                          Sam Cane
                          Jerry Collins
                          Zac Guildford
                          Richie McCaw
                          Aaron Mauger

                          Those are some damn good players, but bit of a mixed bag in terms of initial returns. Lets hope Jordie does a Cully. Fark that would be good.

                          Not really a mixed bag, 90n% unqualified success, Toeava and Guildford had some decent tests and alongside them I'd say only Mauger failed to fulfil his potential - he was outstanding as a 20/21 year old but never truly dominated after that.

                          I meant initial returns. Some were dropped pretty early, including Lomu, Wilson and now Ioane (was he really ill?). Jerry broke his leg. Cane, Guildford and Ice were projects. The ones who really smashed it from the start and kept on going are God, Joe Rok and Cullen. As you mentioned, Mauger was ridiculously good early on, but unfortunately never really excelled long term.

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                          • CanerbryC Canerbry

                            @Nepia Rancid bait.

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                            @Canerbry said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                            @Nepia Rancid bait.

                            He's right. When i first saw him in black i thought he would go on to be a great. But he never really kicked on, and wasn't even first choice by the end. Sort of blends in to the plethora of no more than decent 12s between Little and the good Nonu

                            Probably suffers from such high expectations, and good early form.

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                              @Canerbry said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                              @nzzp you'd rate Toeava's "impact" over Guidford?

                              At the professional level, every day of the week and twice on sunday.

                              Toeava played 35 tests for the ABs; Guildford 11.

                              Guildford's self destructed. We still miss Isiah. He was a hell of a player, with untapped potential

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                              @nzzp said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                              @Canerbry said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                              @nzzp you'd rate Toeava's "impact" over Guidford?

                              At the professional level, every day of the week and twice on sunday.

                              Toeava played 35 tests for the ABs; Guildford 11.

                              Guildford's self destructed. We still miss Isiah. He was a hell of a player, with untapped potential

                              I wonder if Davidav still reads this forum , out there somewhere ?

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                                @nzzp you'd rate Toeava's "impact" over Guidford?

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                                @Canerbry said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                                @nzzp you'd rate Toeava's "impact" over Guidford?

                                I would

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                                  @Canerbry said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                                  @nzzp you'd rate Toeava's "impact" over Guidford?

                                  I would

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                                  @booboo said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                                  @Canerbry said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                                  @nzzp you'd rate Toeava's "impact" over Guidford?

                                  I would

                                  As would I, and Guildford's a Magpie, although sullied by the fact he also played for the Crusaders and Tahs ... in fact we can probably disregard my thoughts in that case. πŸ˜‰

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                                    What the actual fuck are you guys wittering on about? George Nepia is on that list. George Fucking Nepia, and you're talking about Zac Guildford? I don't want to live anymore...

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                                      @Nepia Don't forget that Mauger carried Umaga. πŸ™‚

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                                      @Bovidae said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                                      @Nepia Don't forget that Mauger carried Umaga. πŸ™‚

                                      I actually think they complimented each other pretty well , each sort of provided what the other lacked ,

                                      And funny enough , when Umaga retired , Mauger seem to slide out of favor ,

                                      Probably form as well but he didnt seem as appealing when paired with Conrad or Mils as he did with Tana IMO .

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                                        What the actual fuck are you guys wittering on about? George Nepia is on that list. George Fucking Nepia, and you're talking about Zac Guildford? I don't want to live anymore...

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                                        @JC not even a list with Nepia on it can stop a bit of Cantab bashing πŸ™‚

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                                          @Bovidae said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                                          @Nepia Don't forget that Mauger carried Umaga. πŸ™‚

                                          I actually think they complimented each other pretty well , each sort of provided what the other lacked ,

                                          And funny enough , when Umaga retired , Mauger seem to slide out of favor ,

                                          Probably form as well but he didnt seem as appealing when paired with Conrad or Mils as he did with Tana IMO .

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                                          @kiwiinmelb said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                                          @Bovidae said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

                                          @Nepia Don't forget that Mauger carried Umaga. πŸ™‚

                                          I actually think they complimented each other pretty well , each sort of provided what the other lacked ,

                                          And funny enough , when Umaga retired , Mauger seem to slide out of favor ,

                                          Probably form as well but he didnt seem as appealing when paired with Conrad or Mils as he did with Tana IMO .

                                          It was an interesting time when Henry came in. Mauger had a knee injury and that first series Henry went with Carter and Umaga.

                                          Henry tried a heap of different midfield combinations from 2004-2007. Some of the ones I recall are:

                                          Carter/Umaga
                                          Tuitupo/Umaga
                                          Mauger/Umaga
                                          Umaga/Smith
                                          Mauger/Smith
                                          Umaga/Nonu
                                          Mauger/Nonu
                                          Mauger/Gear
                                          Luke/Smith
                                          Luke/Nonu
                                          Luke/Mils
                                          Mauger/Luke
                                          Mauger/Toeava
                                          Luke/Toeava
                                          Nonu/Smith

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