Bledisloe I (All Blacks team room bugged)

[Gunner]

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Crikey poor old North Auckland on the wrong end of a hammering there.</p></blockquote>Embarrassing score in a full game, let alone a bloody half.<br>
Something tells me it's gonne be another loooong season for us.

[pakman]

<p>My read is that on concussion selectors take the safe option and Cane will be rested.</p>

[Gunner]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="pakman" data-cid="605389" data-time="1470994688"><p>
My read is that on concussion selectors take the safe option and Cane will be rested.</p></blockquote>Fair call. <br>
Even so, I wouldn't be so certain that Todd will automatically make the 23. If Ardie gets the start, they still have a pretty good impact player in Squire in the squad.

[JK]

Yep cane under doubt. Saw Todd (and hames) at barkers this morning pick up his new all blacks suit

[pakman]

<p>Moody out for Sydney. So Ofa or Hames to cover LH.</p>

[kiwiinmelb]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Gunner" data-cid="605390" data-time="1470994919"><p>Fair call.<br>Even so, I wouldn't be so certain that Todd will automatically make the 23. If Ardie gets the start, they still have a pretty good impact player in Squire in the squad.</p></blockquote><br>I wouldnt imagine them taking the risk of handing over a big advantage in mobility in Sydney , especially after what happened last year there

[Frank]

<p>Who played midfield for the majority of the game??  - I am hoping it was Moala and Crotty.</p>

[pakman]

<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/rugby/video-moala-start-against-wallabies-all-blacks-hint-backline-changes-in-provincial-clash'>https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/rugby/video-moala-start-against-wallabies-all-blacks-hint-backline-changes-in-provincial-clash</a></p>

[Frank]

<p>The article suggest Moala over Fekitoa. I hope Barrett didn't play purely because of his workload and not that they still see Cruden as the starter.</p>

[Siam]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Frank" data-cid="605521" data-time="1471080163"><p>The article suggest Moala over Fekitoa. I hope Barrett didn't play purely because of his workload and not that they still see Cruden as the starter.</p></blockquote>
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Workload and a slight hangover I would hope

[pakman]

<p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'helvetica neue';">One observation is that, given they are both on the small side, Cruden/Crotty, is asking a bit for trouble on D and doesn't have much bite on attack. Cruden has always been much more threatening with a big unit such as SBW at 12 outside him.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'helvetica neue';">So if selectors want Crotty at 12 it would make more sense to start with BB, or even Sopoaga, at 10. Then take your pick at 13.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'helvetica neue';">As an alternative, I'd quite like to see Cruden/Moala at some stage. Would argue for Crotty to start at 13, with Fekitoa/ALB on bench if game won.   </span></span></p>

[KiwiMurph]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Frank" data-cid="605521" data-time="1471080163"><p>The article suggest Moala over Fekitoa. I hope Barrett didn't play purely because of his workload and not that they still see Cruden as the starter.</p></blockquote>
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All Canes were held out on Friday - except for Julian Savea who obviously needed the run.

[ACT Crusader]

<p>Sheesh all this talk of injured players, who played midfield, when the biggest news was</p>
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<p>Cruden kicked six from seven, <strong>before handing the tee to Dagg, who slotted two from three </strong>in the 73-0 rout.</p>
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<p>Closer and closer to that 10 jersey he goes :)</p>

[No Quarter]

I think they'll go horses for courses with Cruden and Barrett. Both will start games. Question being if Cruds is not starting, does he make the 23? Probably not...

[Bones]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="No Quarter" data-cid="605599" data-time="1471248898"><p>I think they'll go horses for courses with Cruden and Barrett. Both will start games. Question being if Cruds is not starting, does he make the 23? Probably not...</p></blockquote>
Yeah could well be. Cruden seems to step up against Aus, Barrett against SA.

[reprobate]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="No Quarter" data-cid="605599" data-time="1471248898">
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<p>I think they'll go horses for courses with Cruden and Barrett. Both will start games. Question being if Cruds is not starting, does he make the 23? Probably not...</p>
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<p>gotta say i really hope not. can't stand chopping and changing 10s, they've got too much influence on how the game is played - even more so with a rookie midfield.</p>

[Smudge]

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<p>Sheesh all this talk of injured players, who played midfield, when the biggest news was</p>
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<p>Closer and closer to that 10 jersey he goes :)</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.rawdlc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/deadhorse-e1282280554511.jpg" alt="deadhorse-e1282280554511.jpg"></p>

[booboo]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="No Quarter" data-cid="605599" data-time="1471248898"><p>
I think they'll go horses for courses with Cruden and Barrett. Both will start games. Question being if Cruds is not starting, does he make the 23? Probably not...</p></blockquote>
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He kind of has to. You need 2 x 10s in the 23. Lima only plays 10 so one of them must make the 23.<br><br>
Barrett covers fullback and potentially wing regardless of whete he starts. Hence I can see Barrett on the bench to provide both cover and impact. Heresy I know!! But it's probably a better distribution of resources.<br><br>
Unless they use Dmac - who isn't in the squad.

[booboo]

Have renamed the thread as we're veering on to potential selections for Saturday so may as well keep it all here.<br><br>
When IS the team named?

[booboo]

Shots fired by Shag<br>
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://m.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&amp;objectid=11693787'>http://m.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&amp;objectid=11693787</a><br><br>
Fire returned by Cheika<br>
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://m.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&amp;objectid=11694086'>http://m.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&amp;objectid=11694086</a><br>
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/83188927/wallabies-coach-michael-cheika-has-added-to-the-theatre-of-bledisloe-cup-rugby'>http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/83188927/wallabies-coach-michael-cheika-has-added-to-the-theatre-of-bledisloe-cup-rugby</a><br><br>
Horne tries mind games<br>
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/83201329/Australian-back-Rob-Horne-says-All-Blacks-will-be-under-much-more-pressure-than-the-Wallabies'>http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/83201329/Australian-back-Rob-Horne-says-All-Blacks-will-be-under-much-more-pressure-than-the-Wallabies</a>