All Blacks v Springboks

[Daffy Jaffy]

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[Gunner]

Karl T
Taylor
Franks
Whitelock
Barrett
Squire
Cane
Read
Smith
Barrett
Ioane
Crotty
ALB
Smith
Barrett

Coltman
Perry
Ofa
Pat T
Savea
Perenara
SBW
McKenzie

Soooo happy to not see Harris in the team, but less than impressed that worlds best centre isn’t playing.

Predictable forward pack and a bit of rotation in the backs.

[MiketheSnow]

Should be more than adequate to put SA to the sword

ABs by 22-28

[Machpants]

@gunner hopefully coltman can throw a line out. Goodhue was always going to be rested, they don't play young guys game after game anymore, unless they are wingers - which could be because winners hardly play proper stressful rugby, or they need to get the most games possible out of them as wingers have an early best before date, or both

[taniwharugby]

I know they have protocols and will have access to good medical advice, but I'd of been tempted to give Crotty and Cane the rest of TRC off.

A little surprised SBW hasn't been slotted straight back in though, but Glad ALB gets a start.

[nzzp]

@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Springboks:

I know they have protocols and will have access to good medical advice, but I'd of been tempted to give Crotty and Cane the rest of TRC off.

Respectfully, this is classic Fern/Internet/Media naval gazing. I'm not having a pop at you - aimless speculation is what we're here for - but I'm OK with their call.

it's kind of: I know they have all the medical records and specialists giving us advice, but I think they are WRONG! It's a small step to THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU VACCINATE! WAKE UP SHEEPLE! YOUR GOVERNMENT IS LYING TO YOU!

[Machpants]

@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Springboks:

I know they have protocols and will have access to good medical advice, but I'd of been tempted to give Crotty and Cane the rest of TRC off.

A little surprised SBW hasn't been slotted straight back in though, but Glad ALB gets a start.

He was sick on Tuesday and didn't train, I guess that is why

[Billy Tell]

@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Springboks:

I know they have protocols and will have access to good medical advice, but I'd of been tempted to give Crotty and Cane the rest of TRC off.

A little surprised SBW hasn't been slotted straight back in though, but Glad ALB gets a start.

Grammar Nazi alert...but “I‘d have been tempted“

Don’t have a problem with Cane & Crotty playing myself.

[taniwharugby]

@nzzp said in All Blacks v Springboks:

it's kind of: I know they have all the medical records and specialists giving us advice, but I think they are WRONG! It's a small step to THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU VACCINATE! WAKE UP SHEEPLE! YOUR GOVERNMENT IS LYING TO YOU!

I'm more in the fact that they are still learning the alot about Head Knocks and the long term effects of it, so appreciate they are only going with the known medical advice.

Granted if he is ok to play now, he is ok to play in 6 weeks, but I do still wonder if both these fellas need to have a look at thier technique, probably Cane more so.

[Bovidae]

I would still prefer BFA to remain at fullback. SBW would have started but for his illness during the week. That tells us who their no.1 midfield combo is, as we all knew.

Happy that Harris has been put on notice.

[Hooroo]

Like team but don't love it. I'm baffled as to of-has-have-is why Goodhue is getting a rest.

My prediction is a Dmac Hat-trick in the last 15 mins due to tired weary Springboks

[taniwharugby]

@bovidae although, as has been the case in the past couple of tests, SBW could very well end up playing >70mins as our bench has had to do.

[Bovidae]

@taniwharugby Yep. Does the TAB have odds for Crotty lasting the 1st half?

Hansen and co will be wanting Whitelock to play the full 80 mins.

[Paekakboyz]

@taniwharugby I get what you mean. I know the protocols and processes are rigorous, but you can't help but be concerned when our guys are getting a bunch of head knocks in a pretty short period of time.

Resting them for the remainder of the TRC would also pose a challenge further down the line in terms of match fitness etc for the overseas tour. Not to mention how they fit into the systems we're setting up for 2019. Then again you could argue that Cane and Crotty are longstanding ABs so getting up to speed on the park wouldn't be as hard for newer guys. And if Crotty/Goodhue is the way they are leaning for our starting midfield they've got their super rugby partnership to call on.

[Rapido]

@billy-tell said in All Blacks v Springboks:

@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Springboks:

I know they have protocols and will have access to good medical advice, but I'd of been tempted to give Crotty and Cane the rest of TRC off.

A little surprised SBW hasn't been slotted straight back in though, but Glad ALB gets a start.

Grammar Nazi alert...but “I‘d have been tempted“
.

or "I'd've been tempted“

[taniwharugby]

I been tempted inn'it

[Duluth]

Things have changed quickly for Tuipulotu. A week and a half ago people were wondering when he'd return to the NPC

[Rapido]

@duluth said in All Blacks v Springboks:

Things have changed quickly for Tuipulotu. A week and a half ago people were wondering when he'd return to the NPC

If it was world cup year, I'd want Romano.

I don't really rate Pat T.

Has anyone underwhelmed at AB level as much as Pat T in recent years? I think he's had a charmed ride by the AB selectors.

[akan004]

Still no news on BBBR?

[taniwharugby]

Apparently SBW still sick, so been withdrawn, Goodhue to the bench.