All Blacks XV 2024

[Machpants]

@pakman said in All Blacks XV 2024:

@gt12 said in All Blacks XV 2024:

Pre-season for league 1 starts at the end of October. And the league itself starts just before Xmas (I think).

That seems a real clash. Wonder what is the contractual position?

Need to be released for International Window but that is only 28th to 17th. However we don't know when Cane or TJ contract actually starts

[KiwiInLondon]

@Victor-Meldrew that’s not original thinking. Came is a very good 7 but you can’t make an argument for TJ. Has repeatedly shown a lack of leadership and rugby smarts. Wouldn’t want him near any young player

[Victor Meldrew]

@KiwiInLondon said in All Blacks XV 2024:

that’s not original thinking

It is for NZR.....

[Bovidae]

https://www.allblacks.com/news/clayton-mcmillan-announced-as-all-blacks-xv-head-coach

The All Blacks XV 2024 Tour schedule is:

v Munster, 2 November 5.30PM (GMT) / 3 November 6.30AM (NZDT), Thomond Park Limerick, Ireland
v Georgia, 10 November, 2PM (CET), 11 November 2.00AM (NZDT), GGL Stadium, Montpellier, France

[pakman]

Who gets to select squad?

[Machpants]

@pakman said in All Blacks XV 2024:

Who gets to select squad?

Normally abs selectors, I'm sure there is some discussion with XV coaches

[gt12]

Brought up in the other thread, but what are the odds of Sotutu not being picked?

I say 100% or there will be a riot.

Certainly this place will be worth me using my favorite gif again.

[African Monkey]

@gt12 said in All Blacks XV 2024:

Brought up in the other thread, but what are the odds of Sotutu not being picked?

I say 100% or there will be a riot.

Certainly this place will be worth me using my favorite gif again.

Both sides of the ball.

[Mr Fish]

@gt12 said in All Blacks XV 2024:

Brought up in the other thread, but what are the odds of Sotutu not being picked?

I say 100% or there will be a riot.

Certainly this place will be worth me using my favorite gif again.

Also brought up in the other thread, Razor said leaving out Sotutu was the hardest decision in July. So he should be in there unless he's subsequently done something to piss Razor off.

[nostrildamus]

@gt12 said in All Blacks XV 2024:

Brought up in the other thread, but what are the odds of Sotutu not being picked?

I say 100% or there will be a riot.

Certainly this place will be worth me using my favorite gif again.

But would Hoskins agree?

[nzzp]

@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks XV 2024:

Razor said leaving out Sotutu was the hardest decision in July.

both sides of the mouth

[Bones]

@nzzp said in All Blacks XV 2024:

@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks XV 2024:

Razor said leaving out Sotutu was the hardest decision in July.

both sides of the mouth

As bad as Foster so far.

[Bovidae]

McMillan has had some input into squad selection. The squad will be named on Tuesday, the day after the AB squad.

[pakman]

Taking last year and slotting in ex ABs and injury back up ABs, with a couple of additions, gives this. Not close enough to NPC form to know who's missing.

Assumes TJS, Cane, and Finau remain in AB squad.

Props

George Dyer
Xavier Numia
George Bower
Marcel Renata

Hookers

Ricky Riccitelli
Brodie McAllister

Locks
Naitoa Ah Kuoi
Josh Lord
Isaia Walker-Leawere
Fabien Holland

Loose Forwards

Hoskins Sotutu
Christian Lio-Willie
Billy Harmon
Peter Lakai
Cameron Suafoa
Zach Gallagher

Halfbacks
Finlay Christie
Noah Hotham

First-five-eighths
Josh Jacomb
Harry Plummer

Midfielders
Rameka Poihipi
Quinn Tuapea
Daniel Rona (also wing)
Braydon Ennor

Outside Backs
A J Lam (can also go at 12)
Shaun Stevenson
Emoni Narewa
Etene Nanai-Seturo
Jona Nareki

[pakman]

As always, loosies probably the most difficult to select.

[Bovidae]

Surely they take 5 props. Rakete-Stones was chosen last year as someone who could cover both sides.

If they are using this team for development there is no point selecting Harmon.

Which squad does Perofeta make? Gallagher as a lock.

You should have stuck with B Sullivan.

None of the Highlanders forwards mentioned are listed.

[KiwiInLondon]

@pakman
Hookers

Ricky Riccitelli: if he’s not selected over Bell in the ABs, what’s the point of taking him?

Loose Forwards
Christian Lio-Willie
Billy Harmon: Going to Japan to what’s the point in taking Harmon?
Peter Lakai
Cameron Suafoa
Zach Gallagher: Is a lock. Another out of position loose forward? No

You haven’t picked a single out and out six. Why?

Midfielders
Quinn Tuapea: Absolutely not. Shouldn’t be anywhere near the ABs set up
Braydon Ennor: What’s the point?

[pakman]

@Bovidae said in All Blacks XV 2024:

Surely they take 5 props. Rakete-Stones was chosen last year as someone who could cover both sides.

You may be right, but only taking 29, so I assume Ofa and Tosi will be available if required.

If they are using this team for development there is no point selecting Harmon.

True, but not sure who is the form NPC 7 and Kirifi not my kettle of fish.

Which squad does Perofeta make?

He's in ABs.

Gallagher as a lock.

Too small for international level. We need another 6' 5" big body who can play 6. If not Zach, maybe Simon Parker?

You should have stuck with B Sullivan.

They can always leave out Tupaea.

None of the Highlanders forwards mentioned are listed.

Haig fits the size model. Who are you thinking of?

Bear in mind I've only seen Super rugby this year and a few NPC highlights!

[Bovidae]

@pakman Yes, Haig, Withy and Taylor were mentioned. There are better options than Taylor for hooker.

I'd be giving Lakai the games at 7. I am assuming that Papalii gets to play against Japan.

[ARHS]

Mc Whannell, Riley Higgins, A Ross, Haig are all contenders surely. Brayden Iose and Segner worthy loosies. D McLeod and Stevenson are chances in backs.