North vs South

[Kiwiwomble]

@Duluth what game? you seem to think its just a know/accepted thing

[Duluth]

As biased as the selectors

There's gaps in MMT's game. A good prospect but needs to work on not drifting out of games and keeping up the effort on defence

[Bovidae]

Even though I'm not a huge fan, I think the unluckiest player is Bryn Hall. Starts for the Crusaders but can't make the NI squad.

[gt12]

@Duluth

He made two tackles on the weekend (no misses), 9 with 3 misses against the Saders, and 3 made one missed against the blues. That’s his last three games.

So, he’s probably got a few places to work on and might be pretty tired. I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t wear black at some stage.

Edit (added tag so you can see what I’m discussing)

[gt12]

@Bovidae said in North vs South:

Even though I'm not a huge fan, I think the unluckiest player is Bryn Hall. Starts for the Crusaders but can't make the NI squad.

Shocking call to include TTT as someone is not doing their job - if he’s in the AB frame, he has to see more time at the Chiefs.

[macmanus]

@NateHill74 no Pari Pari, he’s Injured?

[Bovidae]

@gt12 Yeah, something isn't right with that situation.

[gt12]

@Bovidae said in North vs South:

@gt12 Yeah, something isn't right with that situation.

I think it’s the idiots in Chiefs polo shirts, most of whom we won’t see next year.

[Kiwiwomble]

i think more surprising calls than was expected

[mariner4life]

DMac fucking lucky that every other starting fullback is needed somewhere else. If the 'landers #8 is a victim of the format, DMac is the big winner.

[Frank]

@gt12 said in North vs South:

@Bovidae said in North vs South:

Even though I'm not a huge fan, I think the unluckiest player is Bryn Hall. Starts for the Crusaders but can't make the NI squad.

Shocking call to include TTT as someone is not doing their job - if he’s in the AB frame, he has to see more time at the Chiefs.

He only seems to have a tidy pass and hasn't done much else.

[Duluth]

@gt12 said in North vs South:

@Duluth

He made two tackles on the weekend (no misses), 9 with 3 misses against the Saders, and 3 made one missed against the blues. That’s his last three games.

So, he’s probably got a few places to work on and might be pretty tired. I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t wear black at some stage.

Yup he's basically where Akira was a few years ago

[Bovidae]

Regarding the locks, at least Plumtree didn't select Blackwell.

[Tim]

Selby-Ricket got hammered by the Blues pack in contact. Parkinson stood up better.

MMT probably too raw at the moment. Plenty of talent, needs to have more impact on defence.

Otere Black, Bryn Hall, and Sam Nock can all feel unlucky. One first five for North is pretty weird. Lack of decent fullback options too.

Glad to see Hodgman get some recognition, even if he should be playing for North!

Tupou Vaa’i is a shocker! Hasn't shown anything this year. GCT and Goodhue will be pissed. Pierce has a much better frame for test rugby. At least Scrafton got in. TTT is fucking lucky.

[Bovidae]

@Tim As has been mentioned Mitch Hunt is in the NI squad too.

Parkinson must be injured.

[KiwiMurph]

I don't have a problem with Vaa'i getting picked - he's a youngster who has good size who I thought held up bloody well in a very tough situation for his rookie year. They obviously see some potential there.

[Tim]

Those are some really weak locks.

[Bovidae]

https://twitter.com/paulcullystuff/status/1295513376609558529?s=20

Also on Stuff:

All Blacks coach Ian Foster says Pari Pari Parkinson and Quinten Strange are injured and were not considered for the North v South match.

[taniwharugby]

criteria that sees BB and Jordie playing for different islands is flawed IMO.

[Kiwiwomble]

@taniwharugby said in North vs South:

criteria that sees BB and Jordie playing for different islands is flawed IMO.

yeah...and a format having so many "winners" and "loosers" speaks to that too, some are just making up the numbers