All Blacks 2022

[Frank]

@Duluth said in All Blacks 2022:

@Crucial said in All Blacks 2022:

@pakman said in All Blacks 2022:

@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:

It would be sensible to have some like-for-like replacements in key positions like centre. Losing Rieko would completely change the potency of the midfield and backline for the worse. Sullivan will get his chance for the Māori if he doesn't make the ABs. A strong performance in those games will help his cause.

So how many AB careers end today? Bridge would have to be the obvious candidate, but there are a few others that are 50/50 for selection, and others who could have the Māori lifeline (overlooked but not completely).

Bridge/TJP? https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/the-likely-all-blacks-ian-fosters-two-difficult-phone-calls/XMZEWSXE3FB5WNR2VATNRQ56YU/

Paywalled

Here's Liam Napiers squad prediction:

Possible All Blacks squad:
Outside backs: Will Jordan, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Sevu Reece, Leicester Fainga'anuku
Midfield: Rieko Ioane, Quinn Tupaea, David Havili, Jack Goodhue, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
First fives: Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo'unga, Stephen Perofeta
Halfbacks: Aaron Smith, Finlay Christie, Folau Fakatava
Loose forwards: Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Dalton Papalii, Akira Ioane, Luke Jacobson, Shannon Frizell
Locks: Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa'i, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett, Josh Lord
Hookers: Codie Taylor, Samisoni Taukeiaho, Dane Coles
Props: Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Ethan de Groot, George Bower, Tyrel Lomax/Angus Ta'avao, Aidan Ross

Frizell ahead of Sotutu?
Wow! That paywall really has some "special" contact behind it.

[taniwharugby]

@Daffy-Jaffy some of the comments on that page are amusing!!

One dude seems keen on Gatland over Perofeta!

[antipodean]

@taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2022:

@Daffy-Jaffy some of the comments on that page are amusing!!

One dude seems keen on Gatland over Perofeta!

Havili for captain. Bring back Cowan.

[Bovidae]

The Stuff blog is saying that TJP isn't in the AB squad. Not a big surprise, if correct.

[ACT Crusader]

@Duluth said in All Blacks 2022:

Here's Liam Napiers squad prediction:

Possible All Blacks squad:
Outside backs: Will Jordan, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Sevu Reece, Leicester Fainga'anuku
Midfield: Rieko Ioane, Quinn Tupaea, David Havili, Jack Goodhue, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
First fives: Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo'unga, Stephen Perofeta
Halfbacks: Aaron Smith, Finlay Christie, Folau Fakatava
Loose forwards: Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Dalton Papalii, Akira Ioane, Luke Jacobson, Shannon Frizell
Locks: Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa'i, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett, Josh Lord
Hookers: Codie Taylor, Samisoni Taukeiaho, Dane Coles
Props: Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Ethan de Groot, George Bower, Tyrel Lomax/Angus Ta'avao, Aidan Ross

Too many backs.

[Tim]

@Bovidae

Also:

Speaking of new caps... more breaking news for you...

Stuff understands Highlanders halfback Folau Fakatava will be named, while Blues duo Stephen Perofeta and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will be there as well.

[Bovidae]

@Tim Yeah, I just read that too.

[ACT Crusader]

@Tim Cully 3, Napier 1

[Tim]

Speaking of props, has there been any word around the possibility of a Franks recall? I'd love to see it

[Machpants]

@Tim said in All Blacks 2022:

@Bovidae

Also:

Speaking of new caps... more breaking news for you...

Stuff understands Highlanders halfback Folau Fakatava will be named, while Blues duo Stephen Perofeta and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will be there as well.

Not shocking that revelation, he probably guessed and hopes he's correct

[Kirwan]

Oh, we are in church apparantly, FFS.

[ACT Crusader]

@Kirwan they could still connect with the community but no need for the preacher

[Chris]

What are we watching here

[Frank]

@Kirwan said in All Blacks 2022:

Oh, we are in church apparantly, FFS

Darkly hilarious.
Fozzie is Christian isn't he?

[Canes4life]

Brayden Ennor is sitting with the coaches. FFS.

[Kirwan]

@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks 2022:

@Kirwan they could still connect with the community but no need for the preacher

Absolutely.

[Canes4life]

@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2022:

Brayden Ennor is sitting with the coaches. FFS.

Edit: sorry it's Josh Lord.

[antipodean]

Youtube comments are not impressed with this.

[Bovidae]

This is why it's here:

These squad announcements have been taken around various venues in recent years. With the majority of players in last year’s squad identifying as Māori or Pasifika, the All Blacks wanted to do something which recognised how special how that culture is to their players and community.

Members of the community, school kids and former All Blacks have been invited along to show what the legacy of the jersey means and how important family and culture is.

[Kirwan]

@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:

This is why it's here:

These squad announcements have been taken around various venues in recent years. With the majority of players in last year’s squad identifying as Māori or Pasifika, the All Blacks wanted to do something which recognised how special how that culture is to their players and community.

Members of the community, school kids and former All Blacks have been invited along to show what the legacy of the jersey means and how important family and culture is.

Am all good with that, even the performance going on now. Keep religion out of it.