AB RWC Squad
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Surprised they went for LF over another loosie
Not sure why people were mentioning Clarke. He was clearly in their plans having played 13 of the last 14 Test matches
Also thought Narawa might have been the unlucky one given the niggly injury
@Duluth said in AB RWC Squad:
Surprised they went for LF over another loosie
Not sure why people were mentioning Clarke. He was clearly in their plans having played 13 of the last 14 Test matches
Also thought Narawa might have been the unlucky one given the niggly injury
I think in the end they couldn’t choose between Leicester F and Narawa so they pulled a loose forward.
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@Dan54 said in AB RWC Squad:
I watched Retallick walking up on stage, and there was no sign of limp or anything, so maybe he's fit now? I know press has said he out for 4 weeks or whatever, but they work under a lot of guesswork anyway.
Brodie said he will miss 3 games at worst just now
@bayimports said in AB RWC Squad:
@Dan54 said in AB RWC Squad:
I watched Retallick walking up on stage, and there was no sign of limp or anything, so maybe he's fit now? I know press has said he out for 4 weeks or whatever, but they work under a lot of guesswork anyway.
Brodie said he will miss 3 games at worst just now
Just saw that, he said up to 3, which I was suprised at.
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So who missed from the current 35, Finau and ?
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@Dan54 said in AB RWC Squad:
I watched Retallick walking up on stage, and there was no sign of limp or anything, so maybe he's fit now? I know press has said he out for 4 weeks or whatever, but they work under a lot of guesswork anyway.
Brodie said he will miss 3 games at worst just now
@bayimports said in AB RWC Squad:
@Dan54 said in AB RWC Squad:
I watched Retallick walking up on stage, and there was no sign of limp or anything, so maybe he's fit now? I know press has said he out for 4 weeks or whatever, but they work under a lot of guesswork anyway.
Brodie said he will miss 3 games at worst just now
Smells like an undercooked Brodie going into a knock out game.
No “learnings” from 2019?
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An extra wing and just five loose forwards is pretty bizarre - but other than that, it's pretty much as expected. I thought Moody would likely make it, so interested to hear if he's close to fit.
On The Breakdown Laura McGoldrick says, five loose forwards, does that mean Scott Barrett will play some games at 6. The expert analysts all howl "no". I'd say that's exactly what's in the offing, Laura.
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Surprised they went for LF over another loosie
Not sure why people were mentioning Clarke. He was clearly in their plans having played 13 of the last 14 Test matches
Also thought Narawa might have been the unlucky one given the niggly injury
@Duluth said in AB RWC Squad:
Surprised they went for LF over another loosie
Not sure why people were mentioning Clarke. He was clearly in their plans having played 13 of the last 14 Test matches
Also thought Narawa might have been the unlucky one given the niggly injury
Yeah - I thought it was probably Leicester vs Narawa - and they've taken both.
Christie for the same reason. Would have been bizarre selecting to invest so much in him and then discard him at the last post for a guy they'd given 15 minutes of the bench or a guy they've not really picked for 2 years.
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My only criticism is the mix. Seems foolhardy to have too many outside backs and not enough loosies. Havili and ioane also cover outsides if desperate.
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I’m really surprised Narawa made it. Not that he’s a bad player but the body of work is so minimal.
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Surprised they went for LF over another loosie
Not sure why people were mentioning Clarke. He was clearly in their plans having played 13 of the last 14 Test matches
Also thought Narawa might have been the unlucky one given the niggly injury
@Duluth said in AB RWC Squad:
Surprised they went for LF over another loosie
Not sure why people were mentioning Clarke. He was clearly in their plans having played 13 of the last 14 Test matches
Also thought Narawa might have been the unlucky one given the niggly injury
I’m just surprised they took 5 wingers instead of an extra loosie or lock. Brodie’s injury must not have been as bad.
No surprises to those who missed the cut. Blackadder if fit would’ve been the extra loosie. Fozzie gave a hint with his comments on SS and Finau yesterday they’d missed out. Weber was always going to struggle not being in the squad.
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@mikedogz said in AB RWC Squad:
What's the first fifteen of who stays at home?
Including injured players
Moody
Aumua
??
Lord
Finau
Blackadder
Harmon
Grace
Weber
Perofeta
Reece
McCleod
Ennor
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@mikedogz said in AB RWC Squad:
What's the first fifteen of who stays at home?
Including injured players
Moody
Aumua
??
Lord
Finau
Blackadder
Harmon
Grace
Weber
Perofeta
Reece
McCleod
Ennor
??
Stevenson -
they have gambled an awful lot on both Retallick being fit, AND Frizzell maintaining form.
@mariner4life said in AB RWC Squad:
they have gambled an awful lot on both Retallick being fit, AND Frizzell maintaining form.
Also a little concerned that Cane has had some fitness concerns
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@mikedogz said in AB RWC Squad:
What's the first fifteen of who stays at home?
Including injured players
Moody
Aumua
??
Lord
Finau
Blackadder
Harmon
Grace
Weber
Perofeta
Reece
McCleod
Ennor
??
Stevenson@ACT-Crusader said in AB RWC Squad:
@mikedogz said in AB RWC Squad:
What's the first fifteen of who stays at home?
Including injured players
Moody
Aumua
??
Lord
Finau
Blackadder
Harmon
Grace
Weber
Perofeta
Reece
McCleod
Ennor
??
??Stevenson
