All Blacks 2024
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Had a listen to a podcast with Jamie McIntosh on Sen and apparently Asafo Aumua not only beat his bronco time and set a new record in the gym pre-season, but he's also apparently sitting around 118kg. That's huge for a hooker but he definitely looks fit. Had a big game against the Force so hopefully he can continue that form this year and push for an ABs spot now that Coles is no longer around.
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Wonder if he worked on his lineout throwing in the off-season.@Frank said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
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Wonder if he worked on his lineout throwing in the off-season.Such negativity!! Now he can run to the subsequent breakdown much faster after his overthrows and missed jumpers and be able to do it for much longer in the game.
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At full potential, having Aumua and Taukei'aho as a one, two punch for the ABs is a mouth-watering prospect. Aumua's form last year was pretty good, wasn't it?
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Wonder if he worked on his lineout throwing in the off-season.@Frank 94% hit rate on Friday. Plus he doesn't have James Blackwell to throw at any more. I blame him.
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At full potential, having Aumua and Taukei'aho as a one, two punch for the ABs is a mouth-watering prospect. Aumua's form last year was pretty good, wasn't it?
@Old-Samurai-Jack last two years he's been solid, just battled a few injuries which kept him from hitting his stride. He's now a vice captain at the Canes so hopefully that extra leadership responsibility takes his game to a new level.
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At full potential, having Aumua and Taukei'aho as a one, two punch for the ABs is a mouth-watering prospect. Aumua's form last year was pretty good, wasn't it?
@Old-Samurai-Jack said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Aumua's form last year was pretty good, wasn't it?
Started out well after a big NPC 2022 but faded as the season went on.
Want to see Aumua step up in the big games later in the Super season.
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@Old-Samurai-Jack said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Aumua's form last year was pretty good, wasn't it?
Started out well after a big NPC 2022 but faded as the season went on.
Want to see Aumua step up in the big games later in the Super season.
@KiwiMurph 100% we've seen glimpses of him absolutely nailing people. Just need him to be more accurate and ruthless against better opposition. He's started well.
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Looks like the AB halfbacks 1 and 2 may be a Hurricane this year.
Genuinely excited this year apart from giving Silverlake a look in. -
Quick reexamination of the 2022 AB XV squad. If we get these sorts of forwards selections in the ABs this year then we are in trouble. Hopefully Jason Ryan won't opt for as many comedy options this time.
Forwards:
Props
Finlay Brewis (22, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Oli Jager (27, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Aidan Ross (26, Chiefs / Bay of Plenty)
Angus Ta’avao (32, Chiefs / Auckland)
Tamaiti Williams (22, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Hookers
Asafo Aumua (25, Hurricanes / Wellington)
George Bell (20, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Brodie McAlister (25, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Locks
Josh Dickson (27, Highlanders / Otago)
Zach Gallagher (21, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Patrick Tuipulotu - Captain (29, Blues / Auckland)
Loose Forwards
Dominic Gardiner (21, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Billy Harmon (27, Highlanders / Canterbury)
Luke Jacobson (25, Chiefs / Waikato)
Christian Lio-Willie (24, Crusaders / Otago)
Marino Mikaele-Tu'u (24, Highlanders, Hawkes Bay)
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Quick reexamination of the 2022 AB XV squad. If we get these sorts of forwards selections in the ABs this year then we are in trouble. Hopefully Jason Ryan won't opt for as many comedy options this time.
Forwards:
Props
Finlay Brewis (22, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Oli Jager (27, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Aidan Ross (26, Chiefs / Bay of Plenty)
Angus Ta’avao (32, Chiefs / Auckland)
Tamaiti Williams (22, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Hookers
Asafo Aumua (25, Hurricanes / Wellington)
George Bell (20, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Brodie McAlister (25, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Locks
Josh Dickson (27, Highlanders / Otago)
Zach Gallagher (21, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Patrick Tuipulotu - Captain (29, Blues / Auckland)
Loose Forwards
Dominic Gardiner (21, Crusaders / Canterbury)
Billy Harmon (27, Highlanders / Canterbury)
Luke Jacobson (25, Chiefs / Waikato)
Christian Lio-Willie (24, Crusaders / Otago)
Marino Mikaele-Tu'u (24, Highlanders, Hawkes Bay)
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I've seen enough already to hope Samipeni Finau gets another shot this year in the All Blacks 6 jersey.
Yes, I am looking forward to seeing him get more game time in black this year.
I know we have lost some experience but I am excited about the potential of our pack over the next couple of years
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@Bones well, minus Finlay Brewis, Brodie McAlister, George Bell, Dominic Gardener, Christian Lio-Willie, Marino Mikaele-Tu'u, and Billy Harmon.
Really hope ABs never get that desperate.
@Tim Gardiner and Bell have been extremely disappointing in the first 2 games, especially Bell with all the hype that has surrounded him early in his career so far.
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Miles to early to be selecting ABs I know, but at this early stage both Jacobson and Sotutu are throwing hands in air for 8. I thought Jacobson was absolutely huge against Brumbies yesterady, looked like he was on search and destroy mission for anyone in Brumbies jersey. Sotutu was certainly letting everyone know he was there on Friday night with ball in hand.
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Sullivan has the highest ceiling IMO. Love and Stephenson seem lost at times, especially in defence. Sullivan's huge left boot is a weapon. That would allow us to get rid of Jordie Barrett's banana kicks to find touch after penalties on the right side of the pitch.
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What on earth has Sotutu been eating during the off season as he's been playing like an absolute beast this year. Admittedly early doors but gracious, he really seems to have bulked up and added a lot of power to his game.
@Windows97 said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
What on earth has Sotutu been eating during the off season as he's been playing like an absolute beast this year. Admittedly early doors but gracious, he really seems to have bulked up and added a lot of power to his game.
Funny you say that because watching him live on the weekend he actually looked leaner/smaller than when I last saw him live
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What on earth has Sotutu been eating during the off season as he's been playing like an absolute beast this year. Admittedly early doors but gracious, he really seems to have bulked up and added a lot of power to his game.
@Windows97 said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
What on earth has Sotutu been eating during the off season as he's been playing like an absolute beast this year. Admittedly early doors but gracious, he really seems to have bulked up and added a lot of power to his game.
As you say it early doors as yet, but it's good seeing who strats season hot. Sotutu is playing the beast as is bloody Luke Jacobson, who was absolutely burying Brumbies on Sunday. Just quietly so is Tupou Vai.
