2018 Rugby Championship

[Stargazer]

If Aso wasn't named in the Auckland squad due to injury, then it seems he also won't be fit for the ABs?

The All Blacks are seeking a medical update on Vince Aso as they eye the Hurricanes midfielder as cover for the injured Ryan Crotty.

After Crotty was knocked out following a collision with teammate Jack Goodhue and with Sonny Bill Williams still out, Hansen said the All Blacks needed cover in midfield with only Goodhue, Anton Lienert-Brown and Ngani Laumape left standing.

“Logically, we should probably start looking for a midfielder,” Hansen said in Sydney.

“The guy we’re pretty keen, (Vince) Aso, we’re trying to get a medical update on him, how his wrist is.”

“He’s got a wrist injury from Super Rugby which he broke it, didn’t he?”

“I know he’s getting an operation so I just want to know where there that is before we make any decisions about who’s next.”

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[Tim]

How long is Mike Proctor out for?

[Bovidae]

Aso is a turnstile on defence in the midfield.

I'd be finding Thompson's phone number.

[Stargazer]

@tim I vaguely remember that Matt Proctor was close to a return. I'd much rather see them pick him than Aso.

[Bones]

Geez I thought it looked like Crotty had a broken jaw. Then again I thought Folau had done his achilles.

Ima explode if Aso is selected over matchbox 20.

[Nepia]

Is it too late to select Maori Jesus? He seems to be over his injury worries now.

[taniwharugby]

I thought it was just the 1st and 2nd tests SBW was out for, and Laumape is already in as cover...?

I'd be going Thompson too!

[ACT Crusader]

@bovidae said in 2018 Rugby Championship:

Aso is a turnstile on defence in the midfield.

I'd be finding Thompson's phone number.

Yeah surprised by Aso even being in the picture. Laumape is already a bit of a worry on D.

Where’s Tamanivalu? Given Reiko and Crotty are out then Setu would be a good ‘just in case’ for both.

[Stargazer]

@act-crusader Seta is in Taranaki.

[cgrant]

@african-monkey said in 2018 Rugby Championship:

@act-crusader Their lineout was suprisingly I thought, and Pollards goalkicking kept the Argies in it. Marx (around the field) and De Klerk were the Boks best I thought with Le Roux and Etzebeth also playing well.

De Klerk had a shocker IMO. His passing was abysmal to say the least while his absence behind the ruck led to Matera's try. Where was he then ? He also tends to run laterally before making his pass which gave the Argies plenty of time to defend. The latter were their usual selves, being brilliant in sketches and very poor most of the time.

[Machpants]

They're at it again. Interesting that the ABs are very comfortable with their reserves, used every one of them. But locks (especially against NH sides) don;t get much time off the bench. I wonder if that will change now that Scott Barrett has found his feet - last test BBBR and Sam did the full 80, SB came in early at 6

[Stargazer]

Missed the first half between the Pumas and Springboks, but just saw the half time score. What on earth is happening in Mendoza? Wow.

[Crucial]

@stargazer said in 2018 Rugby Championship:

Missed the first half between the Pumas and Springboks, but just saw the half time score. What on earth is happening in Mendoza? Wow.

I just did the same. Go Argies! Would be great if they finally made themselves a hard ask.
I thought I had misread the score

[Bones]

Argentina have been really accurate, Matera is like a man amongst boys and gee do they have some quick backs.

[Stargazer]

Geez, another Argie try. Moyano in. Very poor defence from the Boks, btw.

[Stargazer]

Now, Mapoe for the 2nd Springboks try.

[Stargazer]

Miles forward.

[Stargazer]

Another try for Mapoe. C'mon Argies, don't give this away.

[taniwharugby]

Score?

[Stargazer]

@taniwharugby 32 - 19 Arg