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Name Your AB Team

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  • KirwanK Kirwan

    Isn't Reece heading off to France later this year? I'd pick Clarke, Telea and Nawera. Reece's defensive issues were still apparent in the tougher games, will be exposed even more at the higher level.

    I'd rather take a punt on Nawera.

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    @Kirwan said in Name Your AB Team:

    Isn't Reece heading off to France later this year? I'd pick Clarke, Telea and Nawera. Reece's defensive issues were still apparent in the tougher games, will be exposed even more at the higher level.

    I'd rather take a punt on Nawera.

    Rumor only, signed until the end of the year, I think

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    • Windows97W Windows97

      Could put any of those 4 in there and they would all do well, were pretty spoilt for choice when it comes to wingers.

      Personally I think Sevu deserves a spot as he was a standout in a bottom of the table team.

      I'm hoping all 4 will be selected, all 4 will get game time and the 2 best performers get their spot for the big games 🙂

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      @Windows97 said in Name Your AB Team:

      he was a standout in a bottom of the table team.

      That's not always as good as you're making out.

      Think Aumua when he was at MP...

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      • KirwanK Kirwan

        Isn't Reece heading off to France later this year? I'd pick Clarke, Telea and Nawera. Reece's defensive issues were still apparent in the tougher games, will be exposed even more at the higher level.

        I'd rather take a punt on Nawera.

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        @Kirwan said in Name Your AB Team:

        Isn't Reece heading off to France later this year? I'd pick Clarke, Telea and Nawera. Reece's defensive issues were still apparent in the tougher games, will be exposed even more at the higher level.

        They've all got defensive weaknesses. I doubt Tele'a will be used on the left wing, and wouldn't be surprised if Reece started ahead of him on the right.

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          through Tavatavanawai in the discussion if we're talking defence, he's been bloody solid and LOVES a turnover

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            through Tavatavanawai in the discussion if we're talking defence, he's been bloody solid and LOVES a turnover

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            @Kiwiwomble He's like a Fijian Rene Ranger.

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              I though Nareki would be in the conversation. His left boot would be a weapon like Lowe for Ireland.

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                I though Nareki would be in the conversation. His left boot would be a weapon like Lowe for Ireland.

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                @Old-Samurai-Jack he's also a machine on defence, text book hard low tackles....but he shone at super level before and not got a sniff so assume they just see something they dont like

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                  I though Nareki would be in the conversation. His left boot would be a weapon like Lowe for Ireland.

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                  @Old-Samurai-Jack said in Name Your AB Team:

                  I though Nareki would be in the conversation. His left boot would be a weapon like Lowe for Ireland.

                  Happy to wait untill he's got his pace back, certainly signs of it in his last game.

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                  • KiwiwombleK Kiwiwomble

                    @Old-Samurai-Jack he's also a machine on defence, text book hard low tackles....but he shone at super level before and not got a sniff so assume they just see something they dont like

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                    @Kiwiwomble said in Name Your AB Team:

                    they just see something they dont like

                    Or, there's a logjam of talent outside.

                    Reece
                    Clarke
                    Jordan
                    Barrett
                    etc ... there are a lot of really really good outside backs.

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                    • nzzpN nzzp

                      @Kiwiwomble said in Name Your AB Team:

                      they just see something they dont like

                      Or, there's a logjam of talent outside.

                      Reece
                      Clarke
                      Jordan
                      Barrett
                      etc ... there are a lot of really really good outside backs.

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                      @nzzp said in Name Your AB Team:

                      @Kiwiwomble said in Name Your AB Team:

                      they just see something they dont like

                      Or, there's a logjam of talent outside.

                      Reece
                      Clarke
                      Jordan
                      Barrett
                      etc ... there are a lot of really really good outside backs.

                      yeah, poor choice of words, rather than see something they dont like, theyre not seeing something that would elevate him above those others

                      how he didn;t get a shot above bridge i cant explain 😉

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                        I really like ENS too, just does things right, makes good decisions and seems very error free.

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                        • BonesB Bones

                          I really like ENS too, just does things right, makes good decisions and seems very error free.

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                          @Bones said in Name Your AB Team:

                          I really like ENS too, just does things right, makes good decisions and seems very error free.

                          Good boot too.

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                          • antipodeanA antipodean

                            @Bones said in Name Your AB Team:

                            I really like ENS too, just does things right, makes good decisions and seems very error free.

                            Good boot too.

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                            @antipodean said in Name Your AB Team:

                            @Bones said in Name Your AB Team:

                            I really like ENS too, just does things right, makes good decisions and seems very error free.

                            Good boot too.

                            Yeah and smart kicking, not just hoof it and hope.

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                              No mention of Shaun Stevenson ?

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                                No mention of Shaun Stevenson ?

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                                @family-man said in Name Your AB Team:

                                No mention of Shaun Stevenson ?

                                https://tenor.com/en-NZ/view/until-now-grady-smith-until-today-as-of-today-up-to-now-gif-13440659718004368366

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                                  The winning SR Final halfback will probably start against England

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                                    Christie has had a bloody charmed run.

                                    -Got selected for the ABs because of there being no viable alternatives behind Smith (admittedly showing some good form)

                                    -Has never showed anything special in Black

                                    -Inexplicably preferred over Roigard for key finals match-ups in the World Cup.

                                    -Clearly usurped by his back-up at the Blues this year.

                                    -Tin-asses his way into the ABs because of Roigard's injury, his rivals' inexperience, and perceived steadiness.

                                    -Now, if the Blues win, he might ride the coat tails of the Blues forwards as the starting halfback for the ABs.

                                    (oh - and he's ginga)

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                                      Regardless of what happens in the SR Final I'd pick Ratima- DMac

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                                      • BerniesCornerB BerniesCorner

                                        Regardless of what happens in the SR Final I'd pick Ratima- DMac

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                                        @BerniesCorner said in Name Your AB Team:

                                        Regardless of what happens in the SR Final I'd pick Ratima- DMac

                                        Still true, both were okay in tough circumstances today.

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                                        • sparkyS sparky

                                          @BerniesCorner said in Name Your AB Team:

                                          Regardless of what happens in the SR Final I'd pick Ratima- DMac

                                          Still true, both were okay in tough circumstances today.

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                                          @sparky
                                          Yeah I'm still in the Ratima-DMac camp.

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