Name Your AB Team
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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.
@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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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

@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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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.
@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
@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.
@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.
@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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@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
@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. -
@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.@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.
@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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@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.
@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 ?
@family-man said in Name Your AB Team:
No mention of Shaun Stevenson ?
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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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Regardless of what happens in the SR Final I'd pick Ratima- DMac
@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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@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.
@sparky
Yeah I'm still in the Ratima-DMac camp.