All Blacks XV 2024
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@KiwiInLondon said in All Blacks XV 2024:
@Victor-Meldrew TJP wouldn’t be my choice on mentor for young players. A bit of an idiot
Which 87+ cap AB halfback would you prefer?
They’ll get that regardless from being in the same room, and I assume training paddock, with the ABs squad.
Better they get match practice with uber-experienced ABs that just being in the same room with them.
Maybe an argument for Cane, but again, in what world would they put an ex captain and 100 test AB in a development team.
A world where there's original thinking, a longer-term view on player development, experienced players are used to mentor upcoming talent and work with coaches on developing that talent?
@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
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@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
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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 -
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.
@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.
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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.
@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.
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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.
@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?
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@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.
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@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks XV 2024:
Razor said leaving out Sotutu was the hardest decision in July.
both sides of the mouth
@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.
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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 RenataHookers
Ricky Riccitelli
Brodie McAllisterLocks
Naitoa Ah Kuoi
Josh Lord
Isaia Walker-Leawere
Fabien HollandLoose Forwards
Hoskins Sotutu
Christian Lio-Willie
Billy Harmon
Peter Lakai
Cameron Suafoa
Zach GallagherHalfbacks
Finlay Christie
Noah HothamFirst-five-eighths
Josh Jacomb
Harry PlummerMidfielders
Rameka Poihipi
Quinn Tuapea
Daniel Rona (also wing)
Braydon EnnorOutside Backs
A J Lam (can also go at 12)
Shaun Stevenson
Emoni Narewa
Etene Nanai-Seturo
Jona Nareki -
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.
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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 RenataHookers
Ricky Riccitelli
Brodie McAllisterLocks
Naitoa Ah Kuoi
Josh Lord
Isaia Walker-Leawere
Fabien HollandLoose Forwards
Hoskins Sotutu
Christian Lio-Willie
Billy Harmon
Peter Lakai
Cameron Suafoa
Zach GallagherHalfbacks
Finlay Christie
Noah HothamFirst-five-eighths
Josh Jacomb
Harry PlummerMidfielders
Rameka Poihipi
Quinn Tuapea
Daniel Rona (also wing)
Braydon EnnorOutside Backs
A J Lam (can also go at 12)
Shaun Stevenson
Emoni Narewa
Etene Nanai-Seturo
Jona Nareki@pakman
HookersRicky 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? NoYou 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? -
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.
@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!
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@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!
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@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.
@Bovidae Haig, Lakai and Sititi. The ABs u20s back row. It’s balanced, which is a start
