TRC: Pumas v All Blacks
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@ACT-Crusader said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
In the build up to the All Blacks first Rugby Championship match this weekend, the team has been leaked to the media. In a strange twist coach Steve Hansen has only selected three names to start in Buenos Aires.
11-Sevu Reece
13-Braydon Ennor
14-George BridgeAssistant coach Ian Foster was seen mumbling under his breath asking Steve, what about the other 12? To which Steve gave a swift response, ‘they’re still on mad Monday’
This is clearly fake. Everyone knows Reece is a right winger and Bridge has been playing left wing all year.....
For those actually interested the team is named Friday morning (Thurs Argie time).
@KiwiMurph said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
@ACT-Crusader said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
In the build up to the All Blacks first Rugby Championship match this weekend, the team has been leaked to the media. In a strange twist coach Steve Hansen has only selected three names to start in Buenos Aires.
11-Sevu Reece
13-Braydon Ennor
14-George BridgeAssistant coach Ian Foster was seen mumbling under his breath asking Steve, what about the other 12? To which Steve gave a swift response, ‘they’re still on mad Monday’
This is clearly fake. Everyone knows Reece is a right winger and Bridge has been playing left wing all year.....
For those actually interested the team is named Friday morning (Thurs Argie time).
Steve likes to mix things up just to keep the fans interested.
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@Duluth said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
@MN5 It's a temporary ban
Temporary until the end of the rugby season I hope. I’m all for alternate views but not for what his posts turned into. Found myself just rapidly scrolling through mountains of posts. He committed the ultimate forum sin - his posts became boring.
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@MN5 I doubt he will watch as no one in Argentina cares about games outside the RWC.
Back to the game, wil be an interesting test match, with an a/b AB team being run out, against a Puma side chock full of Jaguares who should be a step ahead of the ABs in terms or preparation with majority of thier lads playing together all season.
I see TAB giving $1.90 for a 13.5 point start to the Pumas, seems a reasonable option.
@taniwharugby said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
@MN5 I doubt he will watch as no one in Argentina cares about games outside the RWC.
Back to the game, wil be an interesting test match, with an a/b AB team being run out, against a Puma side chock full of Jaguares who should be a step ahead of the ABs in terms or preparation with majority of thier lads playing together all season.
I see TAB giving $1.90 for a 13.5 point start to the Pumas, seems a reasonable option.
Yeah bit in bold is the bit that can't be assigned to it.
Reckon the ABs will be pretty fired up, few guys with a point to prove there.
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My predicted team for the first test
- Tu’ungafasi
- Coles
- Tu’inukuafe
- Retallick
- Tuipulotu
- Fifita
- Cane
- Savea
- Smith
- Barrett
- Ioane
- Laumape
- Leinert-Brown
- Bridge
- Smith
- Coltman
- Laulala
- Taavao
- Hemopo
- Jacobsen
- Perenara
- Ioane
- Ennor
I don't think they're going to play Tu'inukuafe at TH with Laulala and Taavoa also in the squad. I'd expect big Karl to be named at LH (1 or 17) and Laulala or Taavoa to start at TH (and the other on the bench). Tu'ungafasi can cover both, so he'll probably end up in the 17 jersey if he doesn't start.
Considering Aaron Smith and Josh Ioane play together for the Highlanders, and it will be Ioane's debut, I'd expect both to be named on the bench. So I think TJP may get the start.
Agree with the rest.
Edit: forgot that Moli is in the squad, too. Tu'ungafasi will probably start at TH then, and Moli on the bench (17).
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My predicted team for the first test
- Tu’ungafasi
- Coles
- Tu’inukuafe
- Retallick
- Tuipulotu
- Fifita
- Cane
- Savea
- Smith
- Barrett
- Ioane
- Laumape
- Leinert-Brown
- Bridge
- Smith
- Coltman
- Laulala
- Taavao
- Hemopo
- Jacobsen
- Perenara
- Ioane
- Ennor
Pretty close to what I'd go with, assuming SBW stays injured:
- Tu’inukuafe
- Coles
- Tu’ungafasi
- Retallick
- Tuipulotu
- Fifita
- Cane
- Savea
- TJP (Smith)
- Barrett
- Ioane
- Laumape
- Leinert-Brown
- Bridge
- Smith
- Coltman
- Moli
- Taavao/Laulala
- Hemopo
- Jacobsen/Papalii
- Smith (TJP)
- Ioane
- Ennor
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That’s a good point - I was wondering whether that lay behind the Blues running Ioane out at 14 in a game. That would be huge if they moved him to play Bridge.
I’m sure I read somewhere that Bridge is part of their plans, so I expect him to get more time than Reece - which means Reece to start and Bridge left right out I guess
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That’s a good point - I was wondering whether that lay behind the Blues running Ioane out at 14 in a game. That would be huge if they moved him to play Bridge.
I’m sure I read somewhere that Bridge is part of their plans, so I expect him to get more time than Reece - which means Reece to start and Bridge left right out I guess
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@gt12 Could see Bridge or Jordie at fullback with BFA on the right wing.
I wouldn't be surprised if Jordie is in the no.14 jersey either.
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@Bovidae said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
I wouldn't be surprised if Jordie is in the no.14 jersey either.Fuck I hope not.
George Bridge appears both quicker and better under the high ball than him@Frank Jordie’s last start for the ABs was on the right wing and he didn’t go too bad there.
Albeit that was against Italy, but then again the Argies are another tier 2 nation....
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Yealden reckons Ennor & Ioane are likely to come off the bench, with Jacobson competing with Papali'i for a bench spot too, with no run on debutants.
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My predicted team for the first test
- Tu’ungafasi
- Coles
- Tu’inukuafe
- Retallick
- Tuipulotu
- Fifita
- Cane
- Savea
- Smith
- Barrett
- Ioane
- Laumape
- Leinert-Brown
- Bridge
- Smith
- Coltman
- Laulala
- Taavao
- Hemopo
- Jacobsen
- Perenara
- Ioane
- Ennor
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- Moli
- Coles
- Laulala
- Retallick
- Tuipulotu
- Fifita
- Cane
- Savea
- Perenara
- Barrett (B)
- Ioane (R)
- Laumape
- Leinert-Brown
- Reece
- Smith (B)
- Coltman
- Tu’inukuafe
- Tu’ungafasi
- Hemopo
- Papalii
- Smith (A)
- Ioane (J)
- Barrett (J)
@pakman said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
- Moli
- Coles
- Laulala
- Retallick
- Tuipulotu
- Fifita
- Cane
- Savea
- Perenara
- Barrett (B)
- Ioane (R)
- Laumape
- Leinert-Brown
- Reece
- Smith (B)
- Coltman
- Tu’inukuafe
- Tu’ungafasi
- Hemopo
- Papalii
- Smith (A)
- Ioane (J)
- Barrett (J)
Subject to Yalden, in which case Ennor on bench for Reece and JB into starters.
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All Black team for Sunday:
All Blacks: Ben Smith, Sevu Reece, Anton Lienert-Brown, Ngani Laumape, Jordie Barrett, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (capt), Vaea Fifita, Patrick Tuipulotu, Brodie Retallick, Angus Ta'avao, Dane Coles, Ofa Tuungafasi. Reserves: Liam Coltman, Atu Moli, Nepo Laulala, Jackson Hemopo, Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber, Josh Ioane, Braydon Ennor.
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All Black team for Sunday:
All Blacks: Ben Smith, Sevu Reece, Anton Lienert-Brown, Ngani Laumape, Jordie Barrett, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (capt), Vaea Fifita, Patrick Tuipulotu, Brodie Retallick, Angus Ta'avao, Dane Coles, Ofa Tuungafasi. Reserves: Liam Coltman, Atu Moli, Nepo Laulala, Jackson Hemopo, Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber, Josh Ioane, Braydon Ennor.
@SouthernMann said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
All Blacks: Ben Smith, Sevu Reece, Anton Lienert-Brown, Ngani Laumape, Jordie Barrett, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (capt), Vaea Fifita, Patrick Tuipulotu, Brodie Retallick, Angus Ta'avao, Dane Coles, Ofa Tuungafasi. Reserves: Liam Coltman, Atu Moli, Nepo Laulala, Jackson Hemopo, Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber, Josh Ioane, Braydon Ennor.
on paper, if it clicks, that side could be devastating....
