All Blacks XV 2022
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@Steven-Harris So who did Hodgman piss off?
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@Nepia got another year on his Canes contract.
@Steven-Harris said in All Blacks XV:
@Nepia got another year on his Canes contract.
I don’t care about them, I’m only concerned with NPC. I’d prefer he go to Crusades, he’ll definitely be an AB then.
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Who is the replacement captain with Patrick Tuipulotu being elevated. TJ might be in the running maybe.
@Winger said in All Blacks XV:
Who is the replacement captain with Patrick Tuipulotu being elevated. TJ might be in the running maybe.
Isn't Pat T expected to go back to XVs straight after Japan. Same with Mac unless they decide to keep him around in place of Jordan.
Barretts expected to join the squad during the week but just won't be up for selection.
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@Steven-Harris So who did Hodgman piss off?
@Tim said in All Blacks XV:
@Steven-Harris So who did Hodgman piss off?
Everyone looking for a decent player
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@booboo yes but this is not a capture team so could be picked if 3 years stand down is up by rwc. Not sure on timing there.
@ARHS said in All Blacks XV:
@booboo yes but this is not a capture team do could be picked if 3 years stand down is up by rwc. Not sure on timing there.
I wouldn’t be selecting Heinz on form alone. Drummond has been much better this campaign.
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Guys, I really think that @ARHS might just have been joking about selecting an ancient and mediocre Canterbury player ...
@Tim after his first post maybe but then he went all “not a capture team” on us….
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Not Willi Heinz? Thought they would rush him in. I think Ratima became a bit hesitant this season but improved at the end. I think Roe has best kicking game in nz for a 9 but do admit he could be more robust.
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@ARHS Will Heinz has been quality for Canterbury. Is there any likelihood he will stay on and play for the Crusaders. It would be three years since he last played for England.
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I'm still struggling to understand how bang average Gardiner & Tuipoluto deserve a spot - but not the outstanding Ah Kuoi & McWhannell, they have been exceptional lately. I'm predicting they will have standout seasons in SR next year.
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I'm still struggling to understand how bang average Gardiner & Tuipoluto deserve a spot - but not the outstanding Ah Kuoi & McWhannell, they have been exceptional lately. I'm predicting they will have standout seasons in SR next year.
@kiwi_expat said in All Blacks XV:
McWhannell
I hope he is injury free next year - could overtake Vaa'i.
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I'm still struggling to understand how bang average Gardiner & Tuipoluto deserve a spot - but not the outstanding Ah Kuoi & McWhannell, they have been exceptional lately. I'm predicting they will have standout seasons in SR next year.
@kiwi_expat said in All Blacks XV:
I'm still struggling to understand how bang average Gardiner & Tuipoluto deserve a spot, but not the outstanding Ah Kuoi & McWhannell, they have been exceptional lately, I'm predicting they will have standout seasons in SR next year.
Tuipulotu was outstanding for Auckland in the quarter final vs Harbour and one of the only Auckland players to play well in the semi final vs Wellington.
I understand that he has underwhelmed at test level but as a 42 test All Black he is always likely to be in the mix 12 months out from a RWC in a squad like this.
I'm a McWhannell fan but he's barely played Super Rugby. After injury riddled 2020 and 2021 I think he debuted for the Chiefs this year and only played 3 games.
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Naitoa Ah Kuoi as a 6... is everything Liam Squire was but 5x better, he looks built for test rugby, he honestly could become another Jerry Collins for us, he is going to fold guys at int. level, 23 years and 196cm/116kg, I really hope he eventuates as NZ's long-term 6 after 2023...
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Naitoa Ah Kuoi as a 6... is everything Liam Squire was but 5x better, he looks built for test rugby, he honestly could become another Jerry Collins for us, he is going to fold guys at int. level, 23 years and 196cm/116kg, I really hope he eventuates as NZ's long-term 6 after 2023...
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Guys, I really think that @ARHS might just have been joking about selecting an ancient and mediocre Canterbury player ...
@Tim said in All Blacks XV:
Guys, I really think that @ARHS might just have been joking about selecting an ancient and mediocre Canterbury player ...
Yep. I am staggered by a few selections but prop and lock most of all. Felt sure Ollie Norris and Hodgman were lock ins and either Mcwhannell or MSR would make it unless Holland promoted.
Am thinking Roigard is like for like replacement for Fakatava, only better.
Happy on the 3 promoted but mystified by xv selections.
Thought they said it was based on form of players they were watching but if only watching Crusaders forwards and Blues backs they will be coaching next year then it makes sense... -
@booboo several in the squad meet that criteria IMO.
@Steven-Harris you must be stoked with that!
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks XV:
@booboo several in the squad meet that criteria IMO.
Particularly the Cantabrian criteria, which Heinz slam dunks.
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@kiwi_expat Hope he gets a good crack at 6 for the Chiefs - to me he looks better suited to 6 than Vaai or Finau.
@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks XV:
@kiwi_expat Hope he gets a good crack at 6 for the Chiefs - to me he looks better suited to 6 than Vaai or Finau.
I think that will be the plan for Ah Kuoi. Gives the Chiefs an extra lineout option and he is mobile.
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@broughie said in All Blacks XV:
@Tim In all fairness in his last couple of games he has been unremarkable.
The whole Canterbury pack the last couple of games have been unremarkable. Problem with Auckland was with the tighthead side, unfortunately Renata had a shocking season with his technique. I also.queationed whether the locks were.doing.much in the way of support
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@SBW1 said in All Blacks XV:
@ARHS Will Heinz has been quality for Canterbury. Is there any likelihood he will stay on and play for the Crusaders. It would be three years since he last played for England.
Yes he has signed for 2023
@Chris said in All Blacks XV:
@SBW1 said in All Blacks XV:
@ARHS Will Heinz has been quality for Canterbury. Is there any likelihood he will stay on and play for the Crusaders. It would be three years since he last played for England.
Yes he has signed for 2023
Crusaders?
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@Chris said in All Blacks XV:
@SBW1 said in All Blacks XV:
@ARHS Will Heinz has been quality for Canterbury. Is there any likelihood he will stay on and play for the Crusaders. It would be three years since he last played for England.
Yes he has signed for 2023
Crusaders?
@SBW1 said in All Blacks XV:
@Chris said in All Blacks XV:
@SBW1 said in All Blacks XV:
@ARHS Will Heinz has been quality for Canterbury. Is there any likelihood he will stay on and play for the Crusaders. It would be three years since he last played for England.
Yes he has signed for 2023
Crusaders?
Yep
