All Blacks 2022
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Smith had some issues for a while there.
A fair few injuries with the Canes, but apart from a broken hand he was pretty injury free AB-wise compared to what we've had since. That or my memory is buggered...
@victor-meldrew said in All Blacks 2022:
Smith had some issues for a while there.
A fair few injuries with the Canes, but apart from a broken hand he was pretty injury free AB-wise compared to what we've had since. That or my memory is buggered...
Nah, he would have broken through as first choice far earlier if he hadn't broken his leg and had other injuries. From Wiki:
He made his All Blacks debut age 22, versus Italy in 2004, after a meteoric rise which saw him make his professional debut just a season earlier. In 2006, Smith won a place on the end of year tour to Europe, despite breaking his leg for the Hurricanes earlier that year. In 2007, Smith faced a number of setbacks, mostly involving injury. However, he eventually earned his way back into a starting position, and by 2008, was the first choice centre for the All Blacks.He was missing from the team for the game that never happened (although so was Nonu), but luckily he got his injuries out the way at the time that Nonu came of age.
https://www.superxv.com/4139-conrad-smiths-injury-woes-continue/
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@chris said in All Blacks 2022:
@victor-meldrew said in All Blacks 2022:
@chris said in All Blacks 2022:
As I mentioned before ALB out for a big chunk of the season 6 mths not back until October at least.
[link text](link url)https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300563845/all-black-anton-lienertbrown-set-to-be-sidelined-for-six-months-after-surgery
When you look at the injuries we've had to Goodhue. Crotty & SBW, it makes you realise how lucky we were to have two players like Ma'a & Conrad who were not only world class for years on end, but stayed remarkably injury-free.
We sure were lucky they stayed virtually injury free.All that time playing together for the Canes made them one of the best combos we ever had.
Seems midfield is where we seem to get a lot of players getting broken, so makes it hard to get combos doesn't it. I must admit I was keen to see if RTS and Reiko could strike up some kind of partnership that could go somewheer, but RTS lasts one game and I doubt whether he going to have enough time to do much now . We lost Goodhue and seemingly Goodhue/ALB was preferred midfield combo, now Goodhue coming right ALB gone. Are we going to have to end up with a midfield of last men standing??
@dan54 said in All Blacks 2022:
@chris said in All Blacks 2022:
@victor-meldrew said in All Blacks 2022:
@chris said in All Blacks 2022:
As I mentioned before ALB out for a big chunk of the season 6 mths not back until October at least.
[link text](link url)https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300563845/all-black-anton-lienertbrown-set-to-be-sidelined-for-six-months-after-surgery
When you look at the injuries we've had to Goodhue. Crotty & SBW, it makes you realise how lucky we were to have two players like Ma'a & Conrad who were not only world class for years on end, but stayed remarkably injury-free.
We sure were lucky they stayed virtually injury free.All that time playing together for the Canes made them one of the best combos we ever had.
Seems midfield is where we seem to get a lot of players getting broken, so makes it hard to get combos doesn't it. I must admit I was keen to see if RTS and Reiko could strike up some kind of partnership that could go somewheer, but RTS lasts one game and I doubt whether he going to have enough time to do much now . We lost Goodhue and seemingly Goodhue/ALB was preferred midfield combo, now Goodhue coming right ALB gone. Are we going to have to end up with a midfield of last men standing??
Long way to go in SR yet .You could be right last man standing is were we could be at by the time the international season comes around.
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@chris said in All Blacks 2022:
@victor-meldrew said in All Blacks 2022:
@chris said in All Blacks 2022:
As I mentioned before ALB out for a big chunk of the season 6 mths not back until October at least.
[link text](link url)https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300563845/all-black-anton-lienertbrown-set-to-be-sidelined-for-six-months-after-surgery
When you look at the injuries we've had to Goodhue. Crotty & SBW, it makes you realise how lucky we were to have two players like Ma'a & Conrad who were not only world class for years on end, but stayed remarkably injury-free.
We sure were lucky they stayed virtually injury free.All that time playing together for the Canes made them one of the best combos we ever had.
Seems midfield is where we seem to get a lot of players getting broken, so makes it hard to get combos doesn't it. I must admit I was keen to see if RTS and Reiko could strike up some kind of partnership that could go somewheer, but RTS lasts one game and I doubt whether he going to have enough time to do much now . We lost Goodhue and seemingly Goodhue/ALB was preferred midfield combo, now Goodhue coming right ALB gone. Are we going to have to end up with a midfield of last men standing??
@dan54 said in All Blacks 2022:
I was keen to see if RTS and Reiko could strike up some kind of partnership that could go somewheer, but RTS lasts one game and I doubt whether he going to have enough time to do much now
If RTS is fit when the squad is named I think he'll be in it
His skillset is different enough I think they'll want to have a close look. Even if that means carrying him as an extra player
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@dan54 said in All Blacks 2022:
I was keen to see if RTS and Reiko could strike up some kind of partnership that could go somewheer, but RTS lasts one game and I doubt whether he going to have enough time to do much now
If RTS is fit when the squad is named I think he'll be in it
His skillset is different enough I think they'll want to have a close look. Even if that means carrying him as an extra player
@duluth said in All Blacks 2022:
Even if that means carrying him as an extra player
Yeah I could see them bringing him in to train with the ABs but not naming him as part of the official ABs.
There are still 7 rounds + playoffs for players to show their stuff.
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@dan54 said in All Blacks 2022:
I was keen to see if RTS and Reiko could strike up some kind of partnership that could go somewheer, but RTS lasts one game and I doubt whether he going to have enough time to do much now
If RTS is fit when the squad is named I think he'll be in it
His skillset is different enough I think they'll want to have a close look. Even if that means carrying him as an extra player
@duluth said in All Blacks 2022:
@dan54 said in All Blacks 2022:
I was keen to see if RTS and Reiko could strike up some kind of partnership that could go somewheer, but RTS lasts one game and I doubt whether he going to have enough time to do much now
If RTS is fit when the squad is named I think he'll be in it
His skillset is different enough I think they'll want to have a close look. Even if that means carrying him as an extra player
Yep if he was named as a training member against Irish could see sense, although plenty would get pissed off, giving out jerseys etc. I really don't know much about him, as I don't watch any league at ll, so was interested to see how he went.
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In my opinion, RTS hasn't shown enough to suggest he should be picked, but he has the same hype around him as SBW, so that may be enough for him to get in. That would be pretty hars forh the player who might get dropped as a result, if they drop someone (most likely Tupaea). There's still time though and if RTS can stay in one piece, he will have the opportunity to claim a spot on the field instead of expectation/hype only.
If they're going to bring in training members, they could also bring in Fakatava, even if he's not eligible (yet).
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In my opinion, RTS hasn't shown enough to suggest he should be picked, but he has the same hype around him as SBW, so that may be enough for him to get in. That would be pretty hars forh the player who might get dropped as a result, if they drop someone (most likely Tupaea). There's still time though and if RTS can stay in one piece, he will have the opportunity to claim a spot on the field instead of expectation/hype only.
If they're going to bring in training members, they could also bring in Fakatava, even if he's not eligible (yet).
@stargazer SBW (and now RTS) have shown quality at the top level of their sports. That means the chance of them under-delivering on the big stage is significantly reduced; the mental game is proven.
RTS hasn't had enough time to make an impact, despite the commentators talking him up. It'd be a look in camp, followed by picking on potential or to develop if the coaches/selectors like what they see. I can understand it, but it'd suck if you were the fringe 12 who missed out.
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One silver lining with Tupaea is he should now see more consistent game time the rest of the season in ALB's absence.
@kiwimurph have to think Reiko is now in the drivers seat for the AB 13 too, possibly opening the door for Leicester at 11.
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@stargazer SBW (and now RTS) have shown quality at the top level of their sports. That means the chance of them under-delivering on the big stage is significantly reduced; the mental game is proven.
RTS hasn't had enough time to make an impact, despite the commentators talking him up. It'd be a look in camp, followed by picking on potential or to develop if the coaches/selectors like what they see. I can understand it, but it'd suck if you were the fringe 12 who missed out.
@nzzp said in All Blacks 2022:
@stargazer SBW (and now RTS) have shown quality at the top level of their sports. That means the chance of them under-delivering on the big stage is significantly reduced; the mental game is proven.
RTS hasn't had enough time to make an impact, despite the commentators talking him up. It'd be a look in camp, followed by picking on potential or to develop if the coaches/selectors like what they see. I can understand it, but it'd suck if you were the fringe 12 who missed out.
I'll be pissed if the don't pick him
It's what bold coaches do to develop the players required for the team. A proven high level athlete needs to be brought in to learn about test rugby, something you absolutely cannot do playing Super rugby.
The ABs stopped being a rep team 30 years ago, it is now an entity unto itself. People need to get past that.
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In my opinion, RTS hasn't shown enough to suggest he should be picked, but he has the same hype around him as SBW, so that may be enough for him to get in. That would be pretty hars forh the player who might get dropped as a result, if they drop someone (most likely Tupaea). There's still time though and if RTS can stay in one piece, he will have the opportunity to claim a spot on the field instead of expectation/hype only.
If they're going to bring in training members, they could also bring in Fakatava, even if he's not eligible (yet).
@stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:
In my opinion, RTS hasn't shown enough to suggest he should be picked, but he has the same hype around him as SBW, so that may be enough for him to get in. That would be pretty hars forh the player who might get dropped as a result, if they drop someone (most likely Tupaea). There's still time though and if RTS can stay in one piece, he will have the opportunity to claim a spot on the field instead of expectation/hype only.
I suppose there a small chance Havili misses out if they pick RTS. Although he does have utility value at 15. It's just that he was a proven crumbler when the pressure really came on. I just don't want to see his running sideways jinky bullshit at 12 again.
The way I see it, Havili is nothing more than an honorary member of the Cantab' safe white boy club (despite not being white), with esteemed members such as George Bridge and Brayden Ennor,
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There certainly doesn't need to be as many players chosen for a home test series so some of the players used last year will be cut. Ennor adds nothing. Havili would be a useful squad member but wouldn't be in my 23. Losing ALB is a huge blow because he has the ability to play 12 or 13, which none of the other fit midfielders really do.
A Jordie-Rieko midfield combo against Ireland would pose a much different threat.
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There certainly doesn't need to be as many players chosen for a home test series so some of the players used last year will be cut. Ennor adds nothing. Havili would be a useful squad member but wouldn't be in my 23. Losing ALB is a huge blow because he has the ability to play 12 or 13, which none of the other fit midfielders really do.
A Jordie-Rieko midfield combo against Ireland would pose a much different threat.
@bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
A Jordie-Rieko midfield combo against Ireland would pose a much different threat.
I feel like the Irish would be very good at exploiting the defensive inexperience of the pair.
But it would be tasty to watch. A big 12 is a real asset.
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There certainly doesn't need to be as many players chosen for a home test series so some of the players used last year will be cut. Ennor adds nothing. Havili would be a useful squad member but wouldn't be in my 23. Losing ALB is a huge blow because he has the ability to play 12 or 13, which none of the other fit midfielders really do.
A Jordie-Rieko midfield combo against Ireland would pose a much different threat.
@bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
There certainly doesn't need to be as many players chosen for a home test series so some of the players used last year will be cut. Ennor adds nothing. Havili would be a useful squad member but wouldn't be in my 23. Losing ALB is a huge blow because he has the ability to play 12 or 13, which none of the other fit midfielders really do.
A Jordie-Rieko midfield combo against Ireland would pose a much different threat.
I assume that Goodhue will come back regardless of form as he’s the only one (apart from a PUJ or Nankivell) who is established and can play both.
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@stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:
In my opinion, RTS hasn't shown enough to suggest he should be picked, but he has the same hype around him as SBW, so that may be enough for him to get in. That would be pretty hars forh the player who might get dropped as a result, if they drop someone (most likely Tupaea). There's still time though and if RTS can stay in one piece, he will have the opportunity to claim a spot on the field instead of expectation/hype only.
I suppose there a small chance Havili misses out if they pick RTS. Although he does have utility value at 15. It's just that he was a proven crumbler when the pressure really came on. I just don't want to see his running sideways jinky bullshit at 12 again.
The way I see it, Havili is nothing more than an honorary member of the Cantab' safe white boy club (despite not being white), with esteemed members such as George Bridge and Brayden Ennor,
@frank said in All Blacks 2022:
@stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:
In my opinion, RTS hasn't shown enough to suggest he should be picked, but he has the same hype around him as SBW, so that may be enough for him to get in. That would be pretty hars forh the player who might get dropped as a result, if they drop someone (most likely Tupaea). There's still time though and if RTS can stay in one piece, he will have the opportunity to claim a spot on the field instead of expectation/hype only.
I suppose there a small chance Havili misses out if they pick RTS. Although he does have utility value at 15. It's just that he was a proven crumbler when the pressure really came on. I just don't want to see his running sideways jinky bullshit at 12 again.
The way I see it, Havili is nothing more than an honorary member of the Cantab' safe white boy club (despite not being white), with esteemed members such as George Bridge and Brayden Ennor,
I think Foster will play safe, go for experience and have DH at 12 & Reiko at 13. It's a sensible approach on the assumption Havili has improved his game. I haven't seen enough of QT at 12, but that could be another option along with JG.
Would def. be good to see the likes of RTS training with the AB's
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@bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
A Jordie-Rieko midfield combo against Ireland would pose a much different threat.
I feel like the Irish would be very good at exploiting the defensive inexperience of the pair.
But it would be tasty to watch. A big 12 is a real asset.
@nzzp said in All Blacks 2022:
@bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
A Jordie-Rieko midfield combo against Ireland would pose a much different threat.
I feel like the Irish would be very good at exploiting the defensive inexperience of the pair.
But it would be tasty to watch. A big 12 is a real asset.
On the other hand, you'd hope experienced players like Reiko & Jordie would be confident and sensible enough able to have a serious conversation with the coaching staff that they were actually up to the roles.
Who knows? We might find a JB/RI combo works a treat. Who would move to 15? Havili or Jordan?
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@bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
There certainly doesn't need to be as many players chosen for a home test series so some of the players used last year will be cut. Ennor adds nothing. Havili would be a useful squad member but wouldn't be in my 23. Losing ALB is a huge blow because he has the ability to play 12 or 13, which none of the other fit midfielders really do.
A Jordie-Rieko midfield combo against Ireland would pose a much different threat.
I assume that Goodhue will come back regardless of form as he’s the only one (apart from a PUJ or Nankivell) who is established and can play both.
@gt12 said in All Blacks 2022:
@bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
There certainly doesn't need to be as many players chosen for a home test series so some of the players used last year will be cut. Ennor adds nothing. Havili would be a useful squad member but wouldn't be in my 23. Losing ALB is a huge blow because he has the ability to play 12 or 13, which none of the other fit midfielders really do.
A Jordie-Rieko midfield combo against Ireland would pose a much different threat.
I assume that Goodhue will come back regardless of form as he’s the only one (apart from a PUJ or Nankivell) who is established and can play both.
A much better 13 than 12 from what I've seen. His statment game against the Bokke was at 13 in Wellington.
Man, I miss Smith/Nonu
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@bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
There certainly doesn't need to be as many players chosen for a home test series so some of the players used last year will be cut. Ennor adds nothing. Havili would be a useful squad member but wouldn't be in my 23. Losing ALB is a huge blow because he has the ability to play 12 or 13, which none of the other fit midfielders really do.
A Jordie-Rieko midfield combo against Ireland would pose a much different threat.
I assume that Goodhue will come back regardless of form as he’s the only one (apart from a PUJ or Nankivell) who is established and can play both.
@gt12 said in All Blacks 2022:
I assume that Goodhue will come back regardless of form as he’s the only one (apart from a PUJ or Nankivell) who is established and can play both.
I excluded Goodhue, hence "fit midfielders" caveat. Playing both 12 and 13 at international level is very different to playing there in SR, as you have much less time and space in the former. I didn't include Tupaea as a player who can play both for that reason either, as he is much more suited to 12.
One thing I will say is that if Foster and co stick with the status quo and use Havili at 2nd 5, nothing will change. We need a 12 that can bend the line to give the outside backs more space.
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@gt12 said in All Blacks 2022:
I assume that Goodhue will come back regardless of form as he’s the only one (apart from a PUJ or Nankivell) who is established and can play both.
I excluded Goodhue, hence "fit midfielders" caveat. Playing both 12 and 13 at international level is very different to playing there in SR, as you have much less time and space in the former. I didn't include Tupaea as a player who can play both for that reason either, as he is much more suited to 12.
One thing I will say is that if Foster and co stick with the status quo and use Havili at 2nd 5, nothing will change. We need a 12 that can bend the line to give the outside backs more space.
@bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
One thing I will say is that if Foster and co stick with the status quo and use Havili at 2nd 5, nothing will change. We need a 12 that can bend the line to give the outside backs more space.
Havili started at 12 really well, but got badly exposed against better sides. Frankly, I can see his primary value in the squad as a utility, and even that's marginal. It's a pity; he played some good games early doors, but we seem intent on putting out small backlines at times.
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@frank said in All Blacks 2022:
@stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:
In my opinion, RTS hasn't shown enough to suggest he should be picked, but he has the same hype around him as SBW, so that may be enough for him to get in. That would be pretty hars forh the player who might get dropped as a result, if they drop someone (most likely Tupaea). There's still time though and if RTS can stay in one piece, he will have the opportunity to claim a spot on the field instead of expectation/hype only.
I suppose there a small chance Havili misses out if they pick RTS. Although he does have utility value at 15. It's just that he was a proven crumbler when the pressure really came on. I just don't want to see his running sideways jinky bullshit at 12 again.
The way I see it, Havili is nothing more than an honorary member of the Cantab' safe white boy club (despite not being white), with esteemed members such as George Bridge and Brayden Ennor,
I think Foster will play safe, go for experience and have DH at 12 & Reiko at 13. It's a sensible approach on the assumption Havili has improved his game. I haven't seen enough of QT at 12, but that could be another option along with JG.
Would def. be good to see the likes of RTS training with the AB's
@victor-meldrew said in All Blacks 2022:
It's a sensible approach on the assumption Havili has improved his game.
Has he though?
He is the same type of player - a jinky 12 with a kicking game.
