All Blacks 2024
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@Bones fair enough, I thought he was epic tonight, he outplayed Dalton for me. He's also one of those guys that are built for test rugby, can play 7 and 8 to a high standard and is only going to get better. Might be too early for him this year but I've got no doubt he will be an AB one day.
@Canes4life I'm sure he'll get there but I've not seen anything from him other than hard working SR player. My perception is he's not exactly a hard hitter on either side of the ball.
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@Canes4life I'm sure he'll get there but I've not seen anything from him other than hard working SR player. My perception is he's not exactly a hard hitter on either side of the ball.
@Bones hopefully he can grow into that player that hits hard but he has all the other attributes to go all the way. He's still bloody young and impressive for his age.
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It amazes me where all the talent comes from year after year from a small country.
The backline:
Roigard, DMac, JB, Higgins, Jordan, Telea, Nareki, Love, Reiko , Jacob RK ...
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Crusaders are really missing the coaching non international experience
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We just need some Locks........
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@BerniesCorner I wouldn't say that but Proctor, Love and Lakai should be in contention. Early days yet.
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@BerniesCorner I wouldn't say that but Proctor, Love and Lakai should be in contention. Early days yet.
Lakai? Admit I didn't see much of Canes game today but I'm still waiting to be wowed by Lakai.
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@sparky Who's your 6
@BerniesCorner Finau.
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After three rounds
1 De Groot
2. Sami T
3. Lomax
4. Scott Barrett
5. ??!!!
6. Finau
7. Papalii
8. Sotutu
9. Roigard
10. DMac
11. Telea
12. Jordie Barrett
13. ALB
14. Reece or Jacob R-K
15. LoveLock the problematic position. The cupboard looks bare.
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@Bones I'd prefer Fakatava to Christie though. Fakatava has the foundations of a very good player, just needs to iron out a few kinks, something I think the ABs coaches can do if they get him into camp.
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Bones I'd prefer Fakatava to Christie though. Fakatava has the foundations of a very good player, just needs to iron out a few kinks, something I think the ABs coaches can do if they get him into camp.
Roigard starting with fakatava on the bench is where I suspect we end up , even if it’s not quite ready yet .
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After three rounds
1 De Groot
2. Sami T
3. Lomax
4. Scott Barrett
5. ??!!!
6. Finau
7. Papalii
8. Sotutu
9. Roigard
10. DMac
11. Telea
12. Jordie Barrett
13. ALB
14. Reece or Jacob R-K
15. LoveLock the problematic position. The cupboard looks bare.
@sparky said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
After three rounds
1 De Groot
2. Sami T
3. Lomax
4. Scott Barrett
5. ??!!!
6. Finau
7. Papalii
8. Sotutu
9. Roigard
10. DMac
11. Telea
12. Jordie Barrett
13. ALB
14. Reece or Jacob R-K
15. LoveLock the problematic position. The cupboard looks bare.
Ardie in 7
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@Canes4life I'm sure he'll get there but I've not seen anything from him other than hard working SR player. My perception is he's not exactly a hard hitter on either side of the ball.
@Bones said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life I'm sure he'll get there but I've not seen anything from him other than hard working SR player. My perception is he's not exactly a hard hitter on either side of the ball.
He's still only 21.
Maybe the main issue for him is where to focus. I would say 7 where he could be a future AB great. Whereas 8 he is (maybe) a bit small for an international 8 today.
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After three rounds
1 De Groot
2. Sami T
3. Lomax
4. Scott Barrett
5. ??!!!
6. Finau
7. Papalii
8. Sotutu
9. Roigard
10. DMac
11. Telea
12. Jordie Barrett
13. ALB
14. Reece or Jacob R-K
15. LoveLock the problematic position. The cupboard looks bare.
@sparky said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Lock the problematic position. The cupboard looks bare.
IWL especially if he keeps playing like he has the first three weeks
I would also rate Lakai above Papalii. And no Reece. He's leaving but also time to move on from him (I may change my mind next week though)
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@Bones said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life I'm sure he'll get there but I've not seen anything from him other than hard working SR player. My perception is he's not exactly a hard hitter on either side of the ball.
He's still only 21.
Maybe the main issue for him is where to focus. I would say 7 where he could be a future AB great. Whereas 8 he is (maybe) a bit small for an international 8 today.
@Winger said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Bones said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life I'm sure he'll get there but I've not seen anything from him other than hard working SR player. My perception is he's not exactly a hard hitter on either side of the ball.
He's still only 21.
Maybe the main issue for him is where to focus. I would say 7 where he could be a future AB great. Whereas 8 he is (maybe) a bit small for an international 8 today.
Future AB great? Big call.
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Braydon iose I’m very impressed with and has all the skills set to be a all black
Also going to say possibly isiah walker leawere as he is playing much better this year -
Roigard showed serious pace chasing Telea in the intercept try.
@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Roigard showed serious pace chasing Telea in the intercept try.
Mate it was Love not Roigard wasn't it? I thought the commentators got it wrong and then corrected it. And what was impressive Love truned around and chased him.
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@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Roigard showed serious pace chasing Telea in the intercept try.
Mate it was Love not Roigard wasn't it? I thought the commentators got it wrong and then corrected it. And what was impressive Love truned around and chased him.
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@Bones said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life I'm sure he'll get there but I've not seen anything from him other than hard working SR player. My perception is he's not exactly a hard hitter on either side of the ball.
He's still only 21.
Maybe the main issue for him is where to focus. I would say 7 where he could be a future AB great. Whereas 8 he is (maybe) a bit small for an international 8 today.
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Tell me who Chief's No.7 was last night.
Team naming was some bloke named Parker. What's his story?
Think he played NPC last year for Waikato, correct?
Whoever it was looked seriously physical. Have become an overnight fan.
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@Dan54 yeah it was Love. He's the one that's been training with a sprint coach so not surprised he was catching up.
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Dan54 yeah it was Love. He's the one that's been training with a sprint coach so not surprised he was catching up.
The other thing is - Telea is not overly fast in open space - it's his power and footwork that make him so dangerous but he's not especially quick.
