Wales v All Blacks 30th Oct NH Tour
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@machpants I'm a big fan of Akira Ioane. I think he has been our best player this year as a whole and has the potential to be world-beating come the 2023 RWC World Cup.
You are right, he was less effective againat the Boks but slight fluctuations in form happen. What there is no denying is his raw power.
@sparky said in Wales v All Blacks 30th Oct NH Tour:
@machpants I'm a big fan of Akira Ioane. I think he has been our best player this year as a whole and has the potential to be world-beating come the 2023 RWC World Cup.
You are right, he was less effective againat the Boks but slight fluctuations in form happen. What there is no denying is his raw power.
Been really impressed at how he's matured in the last year and hope he can kick on and fulfil his potential. It's one selection Foster has got right but he looked a bit flat against the Boks for some reason, IMHO, so perhaps needed a break?
There's a heck of a lot of depth and competition at 6/7/8 but I think Akira probably best placed to nail down the 6 jersey.
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Wow - look at all those Mako boys in there!!! Steve Tew didn't see that coming a decade ago!
(Don't lose to Wales, boys).
I'm surprised to see Blackadder, TJ and Jordan starting - and Lomax on the bench.
I'm not that thrilled about the loose forward combo - individually, three good players - but, to fall back on the Rodney description - it looks a bit like three 7.5's to me. Hopefully, Fozzie's not going to learn another lesson the hard way.
TJ picked on the back of a long combo with Beaudy?
I thought this one would be Sevu's turn to start - Will would get Italy and then they'd pick their man for the last two. For now, at least, looks like Will has his nose in front.
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LOL Blackadder ahead of ioane. Will be mental gymnastics on this forum explaining that one. The obvious answer that blackadder has played better recently will probably be down the list.
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How many chances does TJP get, it's ridiculous.
Would have liked to have seen them give Quinn Tupaea a go at 12 against a good midfield. The rest of the team I'm happy with.
@akan004 said in Wales v All Blacks 30th Oct NH Tour:
How many chances does TJP get, it's ridiculous.
Would have liked to have seen them give Quinn Tupaea a go at 12 against a good midfield. The rest of the team I'm happy with.
I reckon having QT on the bench is a big pointer to a plan to get him on for decent minutes. With Reiko on the wing there is no other need for a midfield reserve.
Probably a reward and chance to build on his good outing last week.
IMO Havili needs to be the squad's allround cover man. There to fill gaps from injuries, give others a break etc. He's a very good footballer but I don't think he is our long term 12 and he isn't our long term 15 either. -
@akan004 said in Wales v All Blacks 30th Oct NH Tour:
How many chances does TJP get, it's ridiculous.
Would have liked to have seen them give Quinn Tupaea a go at 12 against a good midfield. The rest of the team I'm happy with.
I reckon having QT on the bench is a big pointer to a plan to get him on for decent minutes. With Reiko on the wing there is no other need for a midfield reserve.
Probably a reward and chance to build on his good outing last week.
IMO Havili needs to be the squad's allround cover man. There to fill gaps from injuries, give others a break etc. He's a very good footballer but I don't think he is our long term 12 and he isn't our long term 15 either. -
I think Jacobson, QT, SB slightly unlucky but can't deny Blackadders workrate and commitment. They must see TV as a more impactful lock replacement going forward. I think TJP must be the luckiest selection after his efforts last week. One bonus is to have such competition in the team.
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@akan004 said in Wales v All Blacks 30th Oct NH Tour:
@crucial QT is not on the bench though .
Crucial's post and your reply could go in the Meme thread...
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A few 'minor' surprises in there, but the big one for me is TJ, guess it's time for him to step up and repay the faith the coaches are putting in him.
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A few 'minor' surprises in there, but the big one for me is TJ, guess it's time for him to step up and repay the faith the coaches are putting in him.
@taniwharugby said in Wales v All Blacks 30th Oct NH Tour:
A few 'minor' surprises in there, but the big one for me is TJ, guess it's time for him to step up and repay the faith the coaches are putting in him.
Could well be his last chance. He's used to playing with BB and vice versa so I guess there's really no excuse if things go pear-shaped at 9/10.
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baring TJ at 9 and savea at 8 this would be close to me best 15 so pretty happy
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Congrats to Beauden Barrett.
Man he’s provided some highlights over his AB career. Is he a 10, is he a 15, who cares really, I’ve just enjoyed watching him out on the park and play with a pace and enjoyment that we haven’t really seen before. He’s been pretty durable too for a guy that is pretty slight in size and that plays with a fearlessness in defence.
Hopefully he and the team can make it a memorable one.
By the way are we doing the haka in the change rooms
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Congrats to Beauden Barrett.
Man he’s provided some highlights over his AB career. Is he a 10, is he a 15, who cares really, I’ve just enjoyed watching him out on the park and play with a pace and enjoyment that we haven’t really seen before. He’s been pretty durable too for a guy that is pretty slight in size and that plays with a fearlessness in defence.
Hopefully he and the team can make it a memorable one.
By the way are we doing the haka in the change rooms
@act-crusader said in Wales v All Blacks 30th Oct NH Tour:.
By the way are we doing the haka in the change rooms
Yeah Covid protocols, no singing
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Congrats to Beauden Barrett.
Man he’s provided some highlights over his AB career. Is he a 10, is he a 15, who cares really, I’ve just enjoyed watching him out on the park and play with a pace and enjoyment that we haven’t really seen before. He’s been pretty durable too for a guy that is pretty slight in size and that plays with a fearlessness in defence.
Hopefully he and the team can make it a memorable one.
By the way are we doing the haka in the change rooms
@act-crusader wasnt it v Wales that was a kinda coming of age game for him when he was still 2nd fiddle to Cruden (I think)
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Guessing they may be looking to see if starting calms TJP and lets him play to his strengths, rather than getting excited watching on the side-lines and trying too hard to "add impact".
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Guessing they may be looking to see if starting calms TJP and lets him play to his strengths, rather than getting excited watching on the side-lines and trying too hard to "add impact".
@antipodean said in Wales v All Blacks 30th Oct NH Tour:
Guessing they may be looking to see if starting calms TJP and lets him play to his strengths, rather than getting excited watching on the side-lines and trying too hard to "add impact".
Oh fuck, I missed that TJP was starting. Um, I'd like to change my calm post above to one of hysterics and fear please.
