North vs South
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@kpkanz said in North vs South:
Exactly. The reaction feels completely over the top, especially considering he was in great form before his injury last year. On top of that, most of the Chiefs AB's have been poor under Gatland this year (ALB another example who had a very average super season).
Well he shouldn't be picked on the basis of his pre-injury form.
As you stated, most other players errors don't seem to attract the same level of criticism, considering Clarke was the major culprit for the conceded try yet no one seems to take any notice of that.
Yes it was a bad error from Clarke that directly lead to the try. He'll hopefully learn from that a lot quicker than DMac appears to learn from his errors.
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@cgrant said in North vs South:
I have been impressed by Selby-Rickitt. The best lock on the paddock was Sam Whitelock, but he came second best IMO. I still don't understand the Vaa'i's and Strange's selections.
I think its a matter of no one else.
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@cgrant said in North vs South:
I have been impressed by Selby-Rickitt. The best lock on the paddock was Sam Whitelock, but he came second best IMO. I still don't understand the Vaa'i's and Strange's selections.
do we think Selby-Rickitt night need to few more games and time after his legal issues before he's honoured with a black jersey, wonder if the selectors wanted to avoid some questions when there is nothing riding of this squad
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@Darren said in North vs South:
@cgrant said in North vs South:
I have been impressed by Selby-Rickitt. The best lock on the paddock was Sam Whitelock, but he came second best IMO. I still don't understand the Vaa'i's and Strange's selections.
I think its a matter of no one else.
Tupou Vaa'i is 20 ? Maybe they see a lot of potential there.Vaa'i is a punt on the future for sure. Could pay off big time.
I'm not so sure about Strange but will admit to not paying much attention to him.
I was surprised with Selby-Rickett and he also looked to be a sizable unit as well. I have a bias over his off field behavior but he could still be worth watching closely.
Thought Scrafton looked like this was his top level.
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@Kiwiwomble said in North vs South:
@cgrant said in North vs South:
I have been impressed by Selby-Rickitt. The best lock on the paddock was Sam Whitelock, but he came second best IMO. I still don't understand the Vaa'i's and Strange's selections.
do we think Selby-Rickitt night need to few more games and time after his legal issues before he's honoured with a black jersey, wonder if the selectors wanted to avoid some questions when there is nothing riding of this squad
They didn't care last year.
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Would’ve been interesting to see who made it if all locks were available. I assume S. Barrett would’ve made it with Whitelock and Tuipulotu.
Does Strange, Vaa’i or P3 get the 4th spot?
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@ACT-Crusader I like the extra height PPP provides but he lacks a little on physicality at this stage.
Given that the AB squad was essentially selected before the game, Selby-Rickitt would have started ahead of Dunshea if he was a genuine chance of making the ABs at this point in time.
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@Bovidae its always amazing how different people see different stuff in the same games, the first time i remember PPP playing for the landers he one on one tackled someone then held them up on his own...this might be why i always see the physicality and think its one of his main strengths
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@Kiwiwomble As I said I rate him, but he needs to put on a few kegs to his lean frame to make himself a more effective ball-carrier.
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@ACT-Crusader said in North vs South:
Would’ve been interesting to see who made it if all locks were available. I assume S. Barrett would’ve made it with Whitelock and Tuipulotu.
Does Strange, Vaa’i or P3 get the 4th spot?
In one of Plumtree's interviews he was asked about Strange's selection and his response was underwhelming (generic fluff followed by a comment about the good coaches he's already played under)
I'd guess one of the other two players would make it
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@Duluth said in North vs South:
@ACT-Crusader said in North vs South:
Would’ve been interesting to see who made it if all locks were available. I assume S. Barrett would’ve made it with Whitelock and Tuipulotu.
Does Strange, Vaa’i or P3 get the 4th spot?
In one of Plumtree's interviews he was asked about Strange's selection and his response was underwhelming (generic fluff followed by a comment about the good coaches he's already played under)
I'd guess one of the other two players would make it
I assume he was upset that Fozzie overruled him opting for Strange over Blackwell.
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@Bovidae said in North vs South:
@Kiwiwomble As I said I rate him, but he needs to put on a few kegs to his lean frame to make himself a more effective ball-carrier.
I'm in the middle, I think his game has come on to the point where he's got the goods, but there's still room to bulk up and become an absolute monster. He carries deceptively well, lumbers through tackles with his long legs where it seems he shouldn't as he's way too upright, same when he hits front on in defence. Him and Selby-Rickett have a similar style imo.
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@Duluth said in North vs South:
@ACT-Crusader said in North vs South:
Would’ve been interesting to see who made it if all locks were available. I assume S. Barrett would’ve made it with Whitelock and Tuipulotu.
Does Strange, Vaa’i or P3 get the 4th spot?
In one of Plumtree's interviews he was asked about Strange's selection and his response was underwhelming (generic fluff followed by a comment about the good coaches he's already played under)
I'd guess one of the other two players would make it
Strange was a massive surprise to me. But we are talking potentially about 5th and 6th options so they were pushing it up hill a bit.
regret not caring 
