All Blacks 2024.. locked

[Bovidae]

@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks 2024:

6 - Finau / Jacobson

Jacobson is best suited to no.8 and he very rarely plays 6 for the Chiefs.

If Cane isn't selected I wouldn't mind seeing Harmon given an opportunity at 7.

[ACT Crusader]

I’d say something pretty catastrophic would need to occur for Ioane not to be there in 4 years time.

We have the makings of a world class midfield. Razor and co just need to find ways to better utilise their skills. The challenge will be ensuring we have back ups that get experience without the drop off being too far.

QT started to show promise prior to injury and I think a guy like McLeod who has size and a decent head on his shoulders could be ‘projects’ that the new coaches would work with.

[nzzp]

@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2024:

Jacobson is best suited to no.8 and he very rarely plays 6 for the Chiefs.

he was meant to play in 2019 RWC but got concussion. Was reflecting how I don't think he's really kicked on - I really rate him, but he has not shone at Test level, and few seem to be on his bandwagon.

Edit: I guess I'm saying 4 years is a long time and predicitons are bloody difficult

[Bones]

@ACT-Crusader McLeod provides great utility off the bench too. I'd even be tempted to have him on the left wing.

Will Jordan can't even handle wing and people want him at fullback. He's a flash in the pan, flat track bully with not a lot of real rugby skill. Has he grown as a player in the last 4 years?

[Chris]

@antipodean said in All Blacks 2024:

@Nepia said in All Blacks 2024:

@Chris said in All Blacks 2024:

I would think Razor is in a very good position as a selector to pick the 2024 squad.
For the last 7 years he has coached and coached against all the NZ players in SR,
He would have a good handle on players strengths which he would have had to combat and any weakness which he would be looking to exploit.
And knowing the same about the players he had coached.
I guess McDonald and Holland should also be aware of who fits into their vision of The ABs tactics and game shape.
For much the same reasons.

Ugh, I was happily looking forward to next year while reading this post until I got to here.

I'm having serious doubts about Razor's ability to pick good assistants when I see Leon is going to be the attack coach.

Some people make better assistant coaches than Head Coache's,Leon did ok for the Crusaders under Razor it may work again.

[BerniesCorner]

It would be great to see structure and strategy similar to Ireland's. Have got fed up with the randomness over the last few years even if it had moments of brilliance. Razor is under pressure to deliver as always.
Obviously the head highs and TMOs need sorting too as it's driving everyone mental.

[Bones]

@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks 2024:

structure and strategy similar to Ireland's

Fucking yuck. Is that where our hopes and dreams lie these days?

[Chris]

@Duluth

I didn’t confirm is was for Dalton to be captain
As George asked me if I had heard about it
He said it was to make Dalton Captain I said not sure what is was about.
Not sure as I understand it was about being Captain.
Scott Barrett maybe closer to getting that role.

[KiwiMurph]

Dalton as 7 and a vice captain option would make sense - if he can put together a strong Blues season.

I agree with liking what I see from Mcleod - in theory I think his game translates well to test footy.

Fullback will be an interesting watch during Super with the 15 shirt now up for grabs - Jordan / Stevenson / Love / Zarn / Kneepkens plus others

[Rancid Schnitzel]

I've never been a fan of Rieko at centre but he was rock bloody solid during the RWC and that combo with Jordie is looking better for each test. I just hope he continues to improve his passing game, which is still pretty average Actually passing the ball isn't the same as being a good passer or distributor. What I like is that he's been very good on defence and is a genuine threat whenever he touches the ball. IMHO that makes up for his deficiencies.

Cane has unfortunately proven to be a liability. Maybe he can be an impact reserve but not as starting captain. I would add that to my very amateur eye, he stands way too upright when tackling and cards will be inevitable.

[Chris]

Under Razor I would not rule out Akira being selected if he has a big super season.

[Bones]

So we're sorted.

Finau, Ioane, Blackadder, Papalii, Cane, Savea. Grace and Harmon bubbling under.

[Chris]

@Bones
I reckon add Simon Parker as a Squad bolter with a big SR season.

[canefan]

@Chris said in All Blacks 2024:

Under Razor I would not rule out Akira being selected if he has a big super season.

Akira should have left the Blues already

[Stargazer]

If he continues to improve, Proctor might be considered for the midfield, too. Never thought I'd say that.
And Flanders for no. 8/6.

[Bones]

@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2024:

If he continues to improve, Proctor might be considered for the midfield, too. Never thought I'd say that.
And Flanders for no. 8/6.

Jordie, Rieko, Proctor, ALB, McLeod.

So midfield sorted too, nice one.

[canefan]

@Bones said in All Blacks 2024:

@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2024:

If he continues to improve, Proctor might be considered for the midfield, too. Never thought I'd say that.
And Flanders for no. 8/6.

Jordie, Rieko, Proctor, ALB, McLeod.

So midfield sorted too, nice one.

Tupaea back too

[Bones]

@canefan people moan about Rieko's handling. He'd have to have one helluva season, at ALB's expense.

[canefan]

@Bones said in All Blacks 2024:

@canefan people moan about Rieko's handling. He'd have to have one helluva season, at ALB's expense.

He will be another guy to add to the competition for places. That is a good thing. Based on Reputation, Razor will leave no stone unturned before picking his first side next season

[Bones]

@canefan said in All Blacks 2024:

Razor will leave no stone unturned before picking his first side next season

Yeah all those coaches that left unturned stones in their quest to put points on the board in a game of two halves.