Bledisloe #2

Donsteppa

Joe Moody shouldn’t buy a lotto ticket anytime soon, his luck will take a long time to recharge...

ACT Crusader

@mariner4life said in Bledisloe #2:

Oh goody, Jordie's back

Quick line outs on a wet Auckland deck are our new recipe for victory.

Bovidae

@ACT-Crusader Ofa is a Crusaders player in waiting isn't he?

Donsteppa

@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisloe #2:

Surprised that with Goodhue, Barrett, Franks out of the starting lineup they’ve only bought in two Crusaders, Reece and Bridge. Doesn’t add up.

I blame Fox.

I blame too many non-Cantabs in the coaching team & support staff.

Rancid Schnitzel

That side really stumps me. Are they going all out to win this or just testing combinations? Usually the away Jappie game gets the Possibles not the deciding Bled game.

akan004

Jordie ahead of Ennor. Why God why!

Chris

@Bovidae said in Bledisloe #2:

@ACT-Crusader Ofa is a Crusaders player in waiting isn't he?

Correct

Chris

@akan004 Yeah I don’t understand that if Reece is on the wing as some X factor why Jordie makes no sense FB cover fuck knows
Looks like a bet either way

Chris

@Rancid-Schnitzel or is it a panic reaction

Chris

2 things stand out they are determined to stick with the BB and RM starting combo
And the twin open sides in Ardie and Sam
Points to trying to play the game at extreme pace with Todd on the bench again 3 open sides in the 23.

Billy Tell

@kiwiinmelb said in Bledisloe #2:

Nigel yaldan says , going by the handshakes at training, George bridge is about to start .

Or maybe he just announced he’s to become a Dad...?

Rancid Schnitzel

@Chris said in Bledisloe #2:

@Rancid-Schnitzel or is it a panic reaction

I don't think Shag would panic even if his house was on fire and there were sandbags blocking all exits. I also don't think selecting Jordie on the bench is a sign of panic.

Bovidae

@akan004 said in Bledisloe #2:

Jordie ahead of Ennor. Why God why!

I think it points to the fact that they only see Ennor as a winger at this stage, and Laumape is also on the bench.

The big loser is Fifita but very glad Hemopo is on the bench. I hope he makes the most of his chance.

Nepia

Is that the actual team? A 3rd 7 still on the bench? Ioane dropped when he was playing himself back into form despite tutae ball? As already mentioned the giraffe back in? Reece?

I think I'm nearly ready to join the sky is falling in crowd.

akan004

Not convinced about a couple of selections but am happy with the message that they are sending to some of the senior players who have not been performing. Perform or you won't be starting against SA.

Chris

@Rancid-Schnitzel tells us they are sticking to the extreme paced game with the 2 playmakers and 3 open sides in the 23
I just hope we are not throwing all our eggs in one basket.But Hansen is experienced enough to have something else to fall back on.
I like to have a few different game plans to use in case the opposition throw a curve ball
At you.

No Quarter

I’m not happy with that team. It think we’re getting our selections and tactics all wrong. Aus will be licking their lips at the chance of finally getting the Bledisloe again.

reprobate

surely that's not actually the team?
forwards play like pussies so drop the wingers?

Frank

@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisloe #2:

Surprised that with Goodhue, Barrett, Franks out of the starting lineup they’ve only bought in two Crusaders, Reece and Bridge. Doesn’t add up.

I blame Fox.

Your constant dad-level Crusaders jokes always make me smile.
Keep 'em coming

Billy Tell

@Tim said in Bledisloe #2:

Ben Smith and Franks gone!

Maybe it's just an experiment, but I think sacrificing Ben Smith is a big mistake, at least for the RWC.

The selectors should drop the 2 starting 10 idea, put Smith at 15, and put BB back to 15 and RM to 10 around the 50 minute mark.

You can't beat a mistake free experienced rugby player in knockout matches, and that has been proven multiple times.

However, maybe they want to try out Reece and Bridge.

I really REALLY think the selectors are missing a beat by not putting Ennor on the bench ahead of Jordie Barrett.

The Silver Fern

Bledisloe #2