All Blacks vs Wales
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<p>Sadly I have to agree with you Pooler. Predictable going forwards - doesn't mean you can always stop them but they are somewhat one dimensional. Mind you NZ are in a transitional period (although they seem to handle transition better than most), so if you're going to do it this is probably your best chance for some years.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Cookie" data-cid="575260" data-time="1461770088"><p>Passion v aura. Welsh passion on the decline but aura is indestructible even in times of transition!</p></blockquote>
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Very true Cookie, although I have blocked out the transition from 1997 to 1998 -
<p>that was during Auras sabbatical</p>
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<p>Savea was pretty shit until he all of a sudden transformed into the star he became.<br><br>
Kind of like Dane Coles</p>
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<p>Coles scored some pretty spectacular tries early in his career but Red Beard and Bart confirmed that his scrimmaging was sub par at the time.</p> -
I think the main issue savea had early was catching the high ball , and it affected his overall confidence . <br><br>
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<p>Welsh touring squad named for 5 match campaign</p>
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<p>v England 29 May 16</p>
<p>v NZ 11 June 16</p>
<p>v Chiefs 14 June 16</p>
<p>v NZ 18 June 16</p>
<p>v NZ 25 June 16</p>
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<p>No excuses for losses to what is looking to be a second string England and provincial side the Chiefs.</p>
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<p>No expectation to beat NZ.</p>
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<p>Will be very happy if we come home with no long term injuries and < 15 point losses in all three tests.</p> -
Lots of familiar names in there Mike, but who are the up and coming players in the squad?
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<p>Lots of familiar names in there Mike, but who are the up and coming players in the squad?</p>
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<p>No new names.</p>
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<p>If given game time Ross Moriarty, Tyler Morgan, Hallam Amos and Matthew Morgan could show something more expansive.</p>
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<p>A number of players who've had good domestic seasons considered but not selected.</p>
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<p>It seems that one of the biggest differences between the NH and the SH is the SH believe that 'if you're good enough, then you're old enough'.</p>
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<p>Case in point Sam Davies, the Ospreys 10. Voted U20 World Player of the Year 2013 and still not capped.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/eight-unluckiest-players-missed-out-11311239'>http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/eight-unluckiest-players-missed-out-11311239</a></p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bones" data-cid="578644" data-time="1462886670"><p>Cuthbert dropped?</p></blockquote>
Injured along with Tipuric & Halfpenny. -
What date isn't squad named ?<br><br><br>
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<p>I think the main issue savea had early was catching the high ball , and it affected his overall confidence .<br><br>
Once he corrected that , everything else fell into place for him.</p>
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<p>Has he corrected it? Last year he was fine. This year he couldn't catch a cold.</p> -
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What date isn't squad named ?<br><br><br>
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You mean the All Blacks? (I hope). (Probably a Thursday...)<br><br>
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<p>Welsh touring squad named for 5 match campaign</p>
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<p>v England 29 May 16</p>
<p>v NZ 11 June 16</p>
<p>v Chiefs 14 June 16</p>
<p>v NZ 18 June 16</p>
<p>v NZ 25 June 16</p>
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<p>No excuses for losses to what is looking to be a second string England and provincial side the Chiefs.</p>
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<p>No expectation to beat NZ.</p>
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<p>Will be very happy if we come home with no long term injuries and < 15 point losses in all three tests.</p>
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<p>The SXVIII to date has left me confident. Over a 3-test series, I can see at least 1 big victory. Your best chance is the 1st test...or the 2nd if NZ cruise the first and get complacent.</p>
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<p>I honestly wouldn't have a single Welsh starting forward ahead of his NZ equivalents, even though some of your players are pretty good (AWJ, your loose forwards).</p>
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<p>The Welsh backplay in the 6N does not have me shaking in my boots. You will need your halves to be on fire from the get-go to have any chance.</p> -
I can't see anything but a comfortable 3-0 series win for NZ.<br>
I'd love to see us give you guys a good run for your money but we're so predictable in attack I can't see it.<br>
We'll huff & puff and give 100% with heroic efforts in defence etc but that'll never be enough to make a dent in the NZ armour.<br>
Looking forward to it though, though I'll watch most of it with my head in my hands screaming at the TV !
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<p>I do enjoy the 3 test series, really adds a different dynamic having to front up against the same blokes 3 weeks in a row.</p>
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<p>No Halfpenny not selected.</p>
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<p>I honestly wouldn't have a single Welsh starting forward ahead of his NZ equivalents, even though some of your players are pretty good (AWJ, your loose forwards).</p>
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<p>Sean?</p>
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<p>AWJ was the best lock on the planet last year, and one of the best overall.</p> -
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I can't see the team for some reason. Did the Toulon chap get selected? Is the owner holding back his pay?</p></blockquote>
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No Halfpenny left out.<br><br>
Hasn't played since the injury so probably fair call regardless of Toulon
