All Blacks EOYT
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If Hoskins misses out on one of these squads there should be an uproar.
There won't be though, NZ sports journalism are weak gutted dogs. I hate NSW rugby league journalism but when something needs to be investigated, they will at least turn the place upside down, even if it isn't a real story (unless one of their own is getting thumped under a tree in Balmain)
As for no NPC form, last start against Wellington demonstrated more ability than many eights have done in the NPC this season. Good coaches should be able to get consistency from these players, he is a major talent
@bayimports said in All Blacks EOYT:
There won't be though, NZ sports journalism are weak gutted dogs. I hate NSW rugby league journalism but when something needs to be investigated, they will at least turn the place upside down, even if it isn't a real story (unless one of their own is getting thumped under a tree in Balmain)
i wish i could upvote this paragraph a hundred times.
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If Hoskins misses out on one of these squads there should be an uproar.
There won't be though, NZ sports journalism are weak gutted dogs. I hate NSW rugby league journalism but when something needs to be investigated, they will at least turn the place upside down, even if it isn't a real story (unless one of their own is getting thumped under a tree in Balmain)
As for no NPC form, last start against Wellington demonstrated more ability than many eights have done in the NPC this season. Good coaches should be able to get consistency from these players, he is a major talent
@bayimports said in All Blacks EOYT:
I hate NSW rugby league journalism but when something needs to be investigated, they will at least turn the place upside down, even if it isn't a real story (unless one of their own is getting thumped under a tree in Balmain)
I think this is the most untrue thing I've ever read on this website... see .47 into this video!
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3259246927448361
My favourite rugby league video ever!
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It would make quite the statement if, having been happy to pick two woman beaters, the AB selection gurus declined to recognise Hossās potential because of the cut of his jib.
If I were McMillan, who has just unlocked the potential of Sititi, Iād be adamant that I wanted to get my hands on Hoss. -
@bayimports said in All Blacks EOYT:
I hate NSW rugby league journalism but when something needs to be investigated, they will at least turn the place upside down, even if it isn't a real story (unless one of their own is getting thumped under a tree in Balmain)
I think this is the most untrue thing I've ever read on this website... see .47 into this video!
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3259246927448361
My favourite rugby league video ever!
@Chris-B said in All Blacks EOYT:
I think this is the most untrue thing I've ever read on this website... see .47 into this video!
There was a journalistic investigation which is what I am after here, but like most sporting organizations the NRL didnt take it further . It would be great if NZ rugby journos were not afraid of having an opinion or asking a tough question.
I love that video too
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It would make quite the statement if, having been happy to pick two woman beaters, the AB selection gurus declined to recognise Hossās potential because of the cut of his jib.
If I were McMillan, who has just unlocked the potential of Sititi, Iād be adamant that I wanted to get my hands on Hoss.@pakman said in All Blacks EOYT:
It would make quite the statement if, having been happy to pick two woman beaters, the AB selection gurus declined to recognise Hossās potential because of the cut of his jib.
If I were McMillan, who has just unlocked the potential of Sititi, Iād be adamant that I wanted to get my hands on Hoss.Hoss as in Hoskins?
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/round-eight-npc-performers-snubbed-all-black-and-nrl-bound-winger-star/
"It was timely for Hoskins Sotutu to produce a damaging display with the All Blacks loose forward trio still not settled ahead of the Japan/Nothern tour." -
Sotutu I think has grown into the NPC after a slow start. In his favour, is that Sititi was initially picked I think as a development 8, but injuries hit, he took his chance and now he is the preferred blindside. The way Ryan has traditionally picked the forwards is with specialists in mind, so they may want another number eight.
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Sotutu I think has grown into the NPC after a slow start. In his favour, is that Sititi was initially picked I think as a development 8, but injuries hit, he took his chance and now he is the preferred blindside. The way Ryan has traditionally picked the forwards is with specialists in mind, so they may want another number eight.
@frugby said in All Blacks EOYT:
Sotutu I think has grown into the NPC after a slow start. In his favour, is that Sititi was initially picked I think as a development 8, but injuries hit, he took his chance and now he is the preferred blindside. The way Ryan has traditionally picked the forwards is with specialists in mind, so they may want another number eight.
injuries hit or the new 6s weren't that impressive? Yeah, I can imagine Razor continuing with EB if he wasn't an injury magnet but it is not as if his injury prone state is a new thing!
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@frugby said in All Blacks EOYT:
Sotutu I think has grown into the NPC after a slow start. In his favour, is that Sititi was initially picked I think as a development 8, but injuries hit, he took his chance and now he is the preferred blindside. The way Ryan has traditionally picked the forwards is with specialists in mind, so they may want another number eight.
injuries hit or the new 6s weren't that impressive? Yeah, I can imagine Razor continuing with EB if he wasn't an injury magnet but it is not as if his injury prone state is a new thing!
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks EOYT:
@frugby said in All Blacks EOYT:
Sotutu I think has grown into the NPC after a slow start. In his favour, is that Sititi was initially picked I think as a development 8, but injuries hit, he took his chance and now he is the preferred blindside. The way Ryan has traditionally picked the forwards is with specialists in mind, so they may want another number eight.
injuries hit or the new 6s weren't that impressive? Yeah, I can imagine Razor continuing with EB if he wasn't an injury magnet but it is not as if his injury prone state is a new thing!
Bit of both. Blackadder got injured, and Finau paid the price for that shocking cameo in the first test v the Boks.
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@george33 I reckon he makes the NZXV team
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You guys are going to love this one.
Expect to see TJ Perenara on the EOYT according to the extremely reliable contact. He will not be going to Japan until December because heās going on the end of year tour.
Anything else I hear Iāll continue to throw in between now and then. I hope this isnāt true as much as the rest of you but as I always say, Iāll post anything juicy thatās worth sharing.
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@Landers92 I reckon Sam Cane is going as well.
@chchfanatic said in All Blacks EOYT:
@Landers92 I reckon Sam Cane is going as well.
Youāre usually a very good source. Any word on changes to the mix?
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@chchfanatic said in All Blacks EOYT:
@Landers92 I reckon Sam Cane is going as well.
Youāre usually a very good source. Any word on changes to the mix?
@gt12 nah donāt get too much info. Just know theyāre both going. Hoskins , Hotham and Holland in NZ XV.
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@sparky I donāt know 100%. But I think itās exactly the same squad as TRC with Roigard swapping with Hotham.
Players from both squads will be able to play for both teams from what I heard.
Iād say the 23 for the England game will go straight over. The Japan game will be rest of squad filled with NZXV players. -
@sparky I donāt know 100%. But I think itās exactly the same squad as TRC with Roigard swapping with Hotham.
Players from both squads will be able to play for both teams from what I heard.
Iād say the 23 for the England game will go straight over. The Japan game will be rest of squad filled with NZXV players.@chchfanatic said in All Blacks EOYT:
@sparky I donāt know 100%. But I think itās exactly the same squad as TRC with Roigard swapping with Hotham.
Thatās the obvious conclusion when you analyse options.
The XV is where the interesting selections will be.Players from both squads will be able to play for both teams from what I heard.
Iād say the 23 for the England game will go straight over. The Japan game will be rest of squad filled with NZXV players. -
@sparky said in All Blacks EOYT:
Anyone got any oil on who is going to make the squad?
Sure do.
About 95% of the guys who are there already
@MN5 said in All Blacks EOYT:
@sparky said in All Blacks EOYT:
Anyone got any oil on who is going to make the squad?
Sure do.
About 95% of the guys who are there already
With that insider knowledge you must be Razorās mum
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@chchfanatic said in All Blacks EOYT:
@sparky I donāt know 100%. But I think itās exactly the same squad as TRC with Roigard swapping with Hotham.
Thatās the obvious conclusion when you analyse options.
The XV is where the interesting selections will be.Players from both squads will be able to play for both teams from what I heard.
Iād say the 23 for the England game will go straight over. The Japan game will be rest of squad filled with NZXV players.@pakman said in All Blacks EOYT:
@chchfanatic said in All Blacks EOYT:
@sparky I donāt know 100%. But I think itās exactly the same squad as TRC with Roigard swapping with Hotham.
Thatās the obvious conclusion when you analyse options.
The XV is where the interesting selections will be.Players from both squads will be able to play for both teams from what I heard.
Iād say the 23 for the England game will go straight over. The Japan game will be rest of squad filled with NZXV players.If 23 go straight to UK, that leaves 13 for Japan game, in which case 10 XV imports.
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@pakman said in All Blacks EOYT:
@chchfanatic said in All Blacks EOYT:
@sparky I donāt know 100%. But I think itās exactly the same squad as TRC with Roigard swapping with Hotham.
Thatās the obvious conclusion when you analyse options.
The XV is where the interesting selections will be.Players from both squads will be able to play for both teams from what I heard.
Iād say the 23 for the England game will go straight over. The Japan game will be rest of squad filled with NZXV players.If 23 go straight to UK, that leaves 13 for Japan game, in which case 10 XV imports.
@pakman said in All Blacks EOYT:
@pakman said in All Blacks EOYT:
@chchfanatic said in All Blacks EOYT:
@sparky I donāt know 100%. But I think itās exactly the same squad as TRC with Roigard swapping with Hotham.
Thatās the obvious conclusion when you analyse options.
The XV is where the interesting selections will be.Players from both squads will be able to play for both teams from what I heard.
Iād say the 23 for the England game will go straight over. The Japan game will be rest of squad filled with NZXV players.If 23 go straight to UK, that leaves 13 for Japan game, in which case 10 XV imports.
Handing out caps like confetti
So if 23 go to London, who will be coaching them while The ABs play Japan?
