Pumas vs All Blacks
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The All Blacks squad for Argentina and South Africa is:
FORWARDS
-Coltman, Harris, Taylor- Franks, Perry, Ta’avao, Tu’inukuafe, Tuungafasi
- S. Barrett, Tuipulotu, S. Whitelock,
- Cane, Fifita, Frizell, Hemopo, Read, Savea & L. Whitelock
BACKS - Perenara, A. Smith, Tahuriorangi
- B. Barrett, McKenzie, Mo’unga
- Crotty, Goodhue, Lienert-Brown, Williams
-J. Barrett, Ioane, Milner-Skudder, Naholo & B. Smith
NOTE
Captain Kieran Read won’t travel to Argentina
“We always had a plan to manage Kieran’s long haul travel this year, following his return to rugby after back surgery, so he’ll miss the trip to Argentina and re-join the squad in South Africa for the Test against the Springboks.” - ABs coach Steve Hansen
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Here's the link to the announcement on the ABs website:
http://www.allblacks.com/News/33112/all-blacks-squad-to-argentina-and-south-africa-named -
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@tim Whitelock, Cane then Savea...
@taniwharugby One specialist 8, three 6s, and two 7s.
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Patrick McKendry in the the Herald:
The All Blacks starting loose forwards against Argentina a week on Sunday are likely to consist of Shannon Frizell – probably at No 8 – Jackson Hemopo and Sam Cane. Frizell and Hemopo have three tests between them.
Vaea Fifita, back in the fold as Read's replacement is an option to start ahead of Hemopo but will probably be named on the reserves bench.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12129551
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What the fuck is Fifita "I don't like doing hard work" doing there ahead of Akira.
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I find it surprising that L Whitelock won't start at no.8 when he was used in the French series when Read was injured.
If he doesn't, why the fuck is he in the squad?
@bovidae said in Pumas vs All Blacks:
I find it surprising that L Whitelock won't start at no.8 when he was used in the French series when Read was injured.
If he doesn't, why the fuck is he in the squad?
Do you mean you 'would find it surprising'?
The team hasn't been named yet....(when is that by the way?)
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@bovidae said in Pumas vs All Blacks:
I find it surprising that L Whitelock won't start at no.8 when he was used in the French series when Read was injured.
If he doesn't, why the fuck is he in the squad?
Do you mean you 'would find it surprising'?
The team hasn't been named yet....(when is that by the way?)
@crucial According to the McKendry on the Herald "The All Blacks starting loose forwards against Argentina a week on Sunday are likely to consist of Shannon Frizell – probably at No 8 – Jackson Hemopo and Sam Cane. Frizell and Hemopo have three tests between them."
I reckon it'll be Whitelock at 8, for experience, in leadership and internationals both. They'll have a raw 6 of Frizzle or Hemopo, I really can;t see both starting
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@bovidae said in Pumas vs All Blacks:
I find it surprising that L Whitelock won't start at no.8 when he was used in the French series when Read was injured.
If he doesn't, why the fuck is he in the squad?
Do you mean you 'would find it surprising'?
The team hasn't been named yet....(when is that by the way?)
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@bovidae said in Pumas vs All Blacks:
I find it surprising that L Whitelock won't start at no.8 when he was used in the French series when Read was injured.
If he doesn't, why the fuck is he in the squad?
Do you mean you 'would find it surprising'?
The team hasn't been named yet....(when is that by the way?)
Crucial said:
@bovidae said in Pumas vs All Blacks:
I find it surprising that L Whitelock won't start at no.8 when he was used in the French series when Read was injured.
If he doesn't, why the fuck is he in the squad?
Do you mean you 'would find it surprising'?
The team hasn't been named yet....(when is that by the way?)
I'll bite! Thu ... thur ... thurs .. day?
