All Blacks 2022
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Lingering injury clouds cast a shadow over the All Blacks squad to confront Ireland in the highly anticipated first test of the year at Eden Park next weekend.
Concerns surrounding Aaron Smith's groin and Jordie Barrett's heavily-strapped knee at training this week could yet affect coach Ian Foster's ability to name his preferred starting side, with both considered touch and go for next Saturday's 48,000-strong sold-out Irish assignment.
Barrett is considered more likely to feature but he and Smith will need to pass fitness tests to prove their readiness.
Others carrying injuries, such as Blues duo Caleb Clarke and Rieko Ioane (hamstrings) and All Blacks centurion Sam Whitelock (broken thumb), are expected to receive the all clear.
Possible All Blacks team: Jordie Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, David Havili, Caleb Clarke, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (c), Akira Ioane, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Nepo Laulala, Codie Taylor, George Bower.
Reserves: Karl Tu'inukuafe, Samisoni Taukeiaho, Ofa Tuungafasi, Scott Barrett, Dalton Papalii, Finlay Christie, Richie Mo'unga, Sevu Reece/Jack Goodhue.
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https://www.rugbypass.com/news/a-number-of-key-all-blacks-still-not-locked-in-beyond-2022/
Flanker Dalton Papalii, first five Stephen Perofeta, midfielder Rieko Ioane and outside backs Sevu Reece, Will Jordan and Jordie Barrett are all in the final years of their NZR contracts. George Bridge, who has been a mainstay in the squad since 2019 but missed out on the latest team, is in the same boat, while the situations regarding Akira Ioane, Finlay Christie and the injured Ethan Blackadder are not publically known.
@Tim When I went through my "signings" list, yesterday, to update the info I had on Lowe and Holland, I noticed the huge number of players (not just ABs), whose contracts expire in 2022 or of whom we don't know the contract duration.
This year, particularly, there have been very few public announcements about signings. That doesn't necessarily mean that there are more players, as yet, unsigned, but it does mean we have a lot less info.
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https://www.rugbypass.com/news/a-number-of-key-all-blacks-still-not-locked-in-beyond-2022/
Flanker Dalton Papalii, first five Stephen Perofeta, midfielder Rieko Ioane and outside backs Sevu Reece, Will Jordan and Jordie Barrett are all in the final years of their NZR contracts. George Bridge, who has been a mainstay in the squad since 2019 but missed out on the latest team, is in the same boat, while the situations regarding Akira Ioane, Finlay Christie and the injured Ethan Blackadder are not publically known.
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@Tim When I went through my "signings" list, yesterday, to update the info I had on Lowe and Holland, I noticed the huge number of players (not just ABs), whose contracts expire in 2022 or of whom we don't know the contract duration.
This year, particularly, there have been very few public announcements about signings. That doesn't necessarily mean that there are more players, as yet, unsigned, but it does mean we have a lot less info.
@Stargazer Yeah, Leon MacDonald said the Blues have "99%" of their squad returning, but they haven't announced anything for those All Blacks. Perhaps contracts are being finalised, frustrating if not.
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@Tim again, with Ardie and Cane in the starting lineup I think we’d be missing a trick if Sotutu isn’t in the 23.
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks 2022:
@Tim again, with Ardie and Cane in the starting lineup I think we’d be missing a trick if Sotutu isn’t in the 23.
I'd love to see Hoskins there, but who would he replace? Do you leave Ardie out or do you drop Reece/Goodhue and use BB to cover wing?
Foster is probably going to be very conservative for the first Test but think/hope he gives the likes of Sotutu and Vaii starts in later tests.
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First Test match thread is here:
https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/5382/all-blacks-v-ireland -
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@pakman said in All Blacks 2022:
@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman Panadol?
Leon's AB nickname.
That nickname shows how much our attitude around concussion has changed. Not sure we'd call someone that now - at least publicly anyway.
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@pakman said in All Blacks 2022:
@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman Panadol?
Leon's AB nickname.
Lol that was only a fern nickname.
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@pakman said in All Blacks 2022:
@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman Panadol?
Leon's AB nickname.
That nickname shows how much our attitude around concussion has changed. Not sure we'd call someone that now - at least publicly anyway.
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman said in All Blacks 2022:
@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman Panadol?
Leon's AB nickname.
That nickname shows how much our attitude around concussion has changed. Not sure we'd call someone that now - at least publicly anyway.
Yes we would.
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@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman said in All Blacks 2022:
@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman Panadol?
Leon's AB nickname.
That nickname shows how much our attitude around concussion has changed. Not sure we'd call someone that now - at least publicly anyway.
Yes we would.
@Kirwan said in All Blacks 2022:
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman said in All Blacks 2022:
@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman Panadol?
Leon's AB nickname.
That nickname shows how much our attitude around concussion has changed. Not sure we'd call someone that now - at least publicly anyway.
Yes we would.
I wrote that thinking it was a nickname used in mainstream media and was referring to the usage there. I forgot it was a fern nickname (I don't remember so I am assuming the above post is correct).
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@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman said in All Blacks 2022:
@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman Panadol?
Leon's AB nickname.
That nickname shows how much our attitude around concussion has changed. Not sure we'd call someone that now - at least publicly anyway.
Yes we would.
@Kirwan said in All Blacks 2022:
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman said in All Blacks 2022:
@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman Panadol?
Leon's AB nickname.
That nickname shows how much our attitude around concussion has changed. Not sure we'd call someone that now - at least publicly anyway.
Yes we would.
No we wouldn’t.
We are creative here and would call them Nurofen.
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@Kirwan said in All Blacks 2022:
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman said in All Blacks 2022:
@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman Panadol?
Leon's AB nickname.
That nickname shows how much our attitude around concussion has changed. Not sure we'd call someone that now - at least publicly anyway.
Yes we would.
No we wouldn’t.
We are creative here and would call them Nurofen.
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks 2022:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks 2022:
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman said in All Blacks 2022:
@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:
@pakman Panadol?
Leon's AB nickname.
That nickname shows how much our attitude around concussion has changed. Not sure we'd call someone that now - at least publicly anyway.
Yes we would.
No we wouldn’t.
We are creative here and would call them Nurofen.
Win at Eden Park and get all posh?
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@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
Unless he is offered the All Blacks XV gig?
Wouldn't be mutually exclusive?
@booboo said in All Blacks 2022:
@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
Unless he is offered the All Blacks XV gig?
Wouldn't be mutually exclusive?
It is the AB XV that plays the Barbarians.
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@booboo said in All Blacks 2022:
@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
Unless he is offered the All Blacks XV gig?
Wouldn't be mutually exclusive?
It is the AB XV that plays the Barbarians.
@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
@booboo said in All Blacks 2022:
@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:
Unless he is offered the All Blacks XV gig?
Wouldn't be mutually exclusive?
It is the AB XV that plays the Barbarians.
Ah. You'll understand I didn't read the article. Not sure it's ethical or even legal to do so.
