Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November

[Winger]

Good to see both Barrett backs in their correct position

Will be interested hiw Perenara goes. The old Canes HB 1st & 2nd combination

I don't rate Reece but fair enough eh gets another chance

[ACT Crusader]

@Kiwiwomble said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

@akan004 said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

Is this the first ever AB 23 that does not have a Highlander in it?

my gut is no, we've had some shit teams before, couldn't tell you when though

In spite of the super rugby performance, I think about guys that have been in and around the squad over the last 15 years. There’s obviously the two Smith’s who were mainstays plus the likes of Squire, Dixon, Nick Evans, James Ryan, Donnelly, Nonu*, Naholo, Dagg*, Fekitoa, Slade*, L. Whitelock, Hore*, Cowan*

[Winger]

All Blacks: Jordie Barrett, Sevu Reece, Anton Lienert-Brown, Ngani Laumape, Rieko Ioane, Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara; Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (c), Akira Ioane, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett, Ofa Tuungafasi, Codie Taylor, Karl Tu'inukuafe.

Reserves: Asafo Aumua, Alex Hodgman, Tyrel Lomax, Patrick Tuipulotu, Cullen Grace, Brad Weber, Damian McKenzie, Will Jordan.

Blues 10 last time now 7 this time

[Kiwiwomble]

@Snowy said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

@Kiwiwomble said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

my gut is no, we've had some shit teams before, couldn't tell you when though

Hmmm, I reckon you've pretty much always had at least one token. That's not to say they weren't good, just that there was usually one. Brown, Goldie, Thomson, Naholo...there has usualy been at least one.

2008 maybe, only all blacks i can remember would Thompson and he wasn't guaranteed

[Bovidae]

This game in Apia. No Highlanders or Hurricanes as they played in the SR final.

http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/teamsheet.asp?MT_ID=2250

I am assuming Slade was back at the Crusaders then.

[Rancid Schnitzel]

@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

ABs last 4 games v Wallabies in Brisbane

2017 - loss
2014 - win (last minute Fekitoa try/Slade conversion)
2012 - draw
2011 - loss

This is why I never shell out for the games here. Last one I was at was in 92 when they lost the Bledisloe. Remember Campo running around with the cup like the complete twat he is

[Rancid Schnitzel]

@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

Personally I don't think the ABs have properly replaced TKB when he left in 2015. There was a reason TKB was the preferred backup in the 2015 RWC.

TKB was certainly much less inclined towards brainfarts than TJP, but damn he was useless on attack. Obviously served his purpose and did the job he needed to do, but I'd want that reserve 9 to take it up a notch. TJP certainly has enough talent but for whatever reason can't stop acting like a complete tool at the worst possible moments.

[ACT Crusader]

@Bovidae said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

This game in Apia. No Highlanders or Hurricanes as they played in the SR final.

http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/teamsheet.asp?MT_ID=2250

I am assuming Slade was back at the Crusaders then.

Slade was back at the Saders and Woodcock was back at the Blues.

[ARHS]

@Bovidae And who remembers the day at Carisbrook v Ireland in 2002 when Doug Howlett got picked as the token Blues player, keeping Mark Robinson out of his rightful place (and allowing Daryl Gibson onto the wing).

No Ta$man starters that day, or Chiefs, or Highlanders for their home match. But, the coach had the audacity to substitute Joe McDonnell on for Dave Hewett late, to appease the fans.

[ACT Crusader]

@ARHS said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

@Bovidae And who remembers the day at Carisbrook v Ireland in 2002 when Doug Howlett got picked as the token Blues player, keeping Mark Robinson out of his rightful place (and allowing Daryl Gibson onto the wing).

No Ta$man starters that day, or Chiefs, or Highlanders for their home match. But, the coach had the audacity to substitute Joe McDonnell on for Dave Hewett late, to appease the fans.

I was outraged by the substitution too

[Stockcar86]

@Tim said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

Erroneous asterisk on 17.

Should be on 23, right?

[Stockcar86]

@akan004 said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

Is this the first ever AB 23 that does not have a Highlander in it?

Highlanders started in 1996. I think there were a few teams before then

[Frank]

And here I was thinking Akira Ioane had less chance of getting an AB spot than Trump winning the recount.

2020 never ceases to amaze me.

[Gunner]

Is anyone signed up to the XV.rugby?

There’s a blocked article on there about Akira I wouldn’t mind reading if anyone is able to share?

[Frank]

I thought Folau Fakatava looked pretty good in the games he saw him play as the sub for Aaron Smith
Why was he not selected?

[Machpants]

@Stockcar86 said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

@akan004 said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

Is this the first ever AB 23 that does not have a Highlander in it?

Highlanders started in 1996. I think there were a few teams before then

But not 23s.....

[chimoaus]

@NTA said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

@Derpus said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

This is one bloodbath I won't be putting myself through.

Camping this weekend looking like a good option

So my wife has organised a family weekend away, I just found out there is no internet or mobile service......

[taniwharugby]

@Frank he has looked sharp, add Sam Nock as another whose game looks to have stepped up into consideration of the top few pushing for higher honours.

[canefan]

@chimoaus said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

@NTA said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

@Derpus said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:

This is one bloodbath I won't be putting myself through.

Camping this weekend looking like a good option

So my wife has organised a family weekend away, I just found out there is no internet or mobile service......

[canefan]

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