All Blacks vs Pumas I
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<p>Yeah that's interesting technically didn't Taminuvula replace SBW, then ALB replace Moala? Last on, first off would dictate that Leinart-Brown is a goner - but after that performance surely not?</p>
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<p>ALB replaced SBW first and then Tamanivalu came in for Moala.</p> -
<p>I actually think there will be a few changes. Have nothing to base it on, but I get the feeling that the away tests will be really targeted, so will want our strongest 23 available.</p>
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<p>I would not be surprised to see Tuipoluto and Romano starting together with one of Retallick/Whitelock on the bench.</p>
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<p>There aren't many options in the back 3 unless they give Cruden/Sopoaga a run at 10 and Barrett is in the mix for a back 3 spot to give Dagg or Bender a spell. </p>
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<p>Crotty/ALB plus Fekitoa.</p>
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<p>I think Read and Cane will start every test. Dixon or "Swuire" to start.</p>
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<p>Moody, Franks to start with Woody and Charlie on the bench</p>
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<p>Taylor to start and Coles on the bench.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="cgrant" data-cid="610542" data-time="1472455085"><p>And why not Crotty + ALB in midfield ?</p></blockquote>
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<p>Crotty + ALB = too similar imo. It's one or the other at 12 with Fekitoa, or Moala (if fit) or if needed Tamanivulu at 13.</p>
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<p>Moody, Franks to start with Woody and Charlie on the bench</p>
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<p>Winding back the clock, eh? :)</p> -
<p>You would think if they are going to do any sort of rotation this would be the game to do it.</p>
<p>I doubt they will want to mess with the team too much and really can't afford to in the backs with all the injuries.</p>
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<p>I would think (and Im sure Hansen will be on board) the following:</p>
<p>- If Crotty is fit he will come back in and pair with Fekitoa to keep developing that combo. ALB to bench.</p>
<p>- If Taylor is fit he will go to the bench with Coles starting </p>
<p>- Maybe one player rotated from the loosies. Either Savea starting/Cane Bench or Squire/Dixon starting with Kaino rested.</p>
<p>- Pat T to the bench in place of the second loosie (see above point). or Possibly to start for one of BBBR/Sam</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Chris B." data-cid="610827" data-time="1472552393"><p>Winding back the clock, eh? :)</p></blockquote>
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I was wondering if someone would pick that up
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<p>Why all this hypothesizing about lineups for the next game when we can just ask jegga to get the inside word when he next has <span style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">breakfast with him Jerome Kaino, Liam Squire, Marty MacKenzie and Joe Moody?</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> :hi:</span><span style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p> -
<p>Don't forget Liam Swuire as well.</p>
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<p>Why all this hypothesizing about lineups for the next game when we can just ask jegga to get the inside word when he next has <span style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">breakfast with him Jerome Kaino, Liam Squire, <strong>Marty </strong>MacKenzie and Joe Moody?</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> :hi:</span><span style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p>
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<p>I have lots of things to ask them, like when is the team announced?</p> -
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<p>Damian McKenzie</p>
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<p>Right you are, but then I'm not the one who regularly has breakfast with them so I will have to differ to the expert... </p> -
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<p>Swuire isn't as good as Mesam</p>
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<p>Who in turn is not fit to lace Reid's boots.</p> -
<p>Who is? Perhaps Taminavalue or Tongueafarsi</p>
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<p>Pukunui I agree. No reaction from the Aussie lock. I was gouged once and you come up swinging and biting and throwing anything and everything. Lack of reaction alone tells you no gouge.</p>
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<p>yep happened to me once, grabbed the guys arm, and came up swinging. Once it was stopped i showed the ref my eyes and he got a red. Of course he spent the rest of the came yelling at me he was going to fight me in the carpark after the game.</p>
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<p>Of course he didn't,</p>
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<p>i was in my car 15 seconds after the final whistle. Got to be quicker than that son!</p> -
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<p>I have lots of things to ask them, like when is the team announced?</p>
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<p>Woah hold on there, now you are just taking it too far.</p>
<p>I mean having breakfast with them and getting the inside goss on selections is one thing... but expecting to solve one of life's greatest mysteries is something else entirely.</p>
