AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?

[Bones]

@Duluth

@Bones said in [AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?](/post/471884):
> I think it's Papali'i vs Boshier for a spot eh. And really unlucky for MMT, but his time will come - can only have one player who only plays 8 I reckon.
> 
> Cane
> Savea
> Aoane
> Frizzel
> Sotutu
> Papali'i/Boshier
> 
> Anyone I'm missing?

[ACT Crusader]

@Bones yeah the Northland guy...whoever that is

[Bones]

@ACT-Crusader said in AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?:

@Bones yeah the Northland guy...whoever that is

I think Collins has retired.

[taniwharugby]

@Bones nah he had a run for the Kamo reserves a few weeks back I think

[pakman]

@Nepia said in AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?:

@gt12 said in AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?:

@Nepia

I was yelling it from the stands after about 5 minutes.

It took him another 35 minutes to listen to you unfortunately.

No. For those minutes he was thinking, ‘I wish that noisy prick would STF up!’.

[Duluth]

@Bones said in AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?:

Cane
Savea
Aoane
Frizzel
Sotutu
Papali'i/Boshier

If it's six loosies that's what I would go for (assuming Dalton over Boshier)

The first 4 would be in the 23 for the big matches
Sotutu would get less game time but is worth getting into the AB system
The 6th loosie is an all rounder mostly as injury cover

MMT, Boshier, Robinson all worthy of a spot. I expect plenty of tantrums on the forum about who misses out.

Foster won't pick that though..

[Bones]

@Duluth said in AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?:

Foster won't pick that though..

Wotcha reckon? Boshier a definite and a lifeline for Fifita?

[Duluth]

@Bones

No idea what Foster wants. Maybe he's really keen on a 6/lock option and Robinson makes it despite missing so many games? Maybe he dislikes Akira's facial expressions or hates Fortnite?

If it's a 50/50 call between Papali'i and Boshier I doubt the deciding vote goes to Papali'i

[Bones]

@Duluth wuss.

[Duluth]

@Bones said in AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?:

@Duluth wuss.

Ok you talked me into it. My prediction for Fosters squad:

Cane
Savea
Sotutu
Frizzel
Robinson
Boshier

[Bones]

@Duluth said in AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?:

@Bones said in AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?:

@Duluth wuss.

Ok you talked me into it. Ok my prediction for Fosters squad:

Cane
Savea
Sotutu
Frizzel
Robinson
Boshier

That would be fucken spiteful and possibly dangerous to his health!

[ACT Crusader]

@Duluth said in AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?:

@Bones said in AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?:

@Duluth wuss.

Ok you talked me into it. Ok my prediction for Fosters squad:

Cane
Savea
Sotutu
Frizzel
Robinson
Boshier

“We’re coming to you live from Queen Street, where there have been riots around Auckland and masked men wearing blues jerseys burning effigies of Ian Foster“

[Bovidae]

@Duluth said in AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?:

If it's a 50/50 call between Papali'i and Boshier I doubt the deciding vote goes to Papali'i

The only journo I have seen selecting Boshier in an AB squad was a Cantab no less (Knowler). But that was in place of Cane!

Boshier might make the NI squad but would be no certainty to start in that game either. IMO he is on the outside looking in for AB selection too.

The wildcard amongst the selectors is Plumtree, and he will have as much say as Foster on the forward selections. As long as Plumtree picks locks that are taller than our props and loose forwards.

[Machpants]

Boshier is like Pocock, a one trick pony (in that he's still great but what stands him out is turn-overs), and his trick is not so good with new 'interpretations'. I really hope he's not in when we see other players much better around the field and still out turn-overing him. Sotuto, until his injury, for ex. I really don;t rate - ABs wise. Great player but not one of our top 7 loosies

[Victor Meldrew]

@Bones said in AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?:

@ravens88 said in AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?:

Second First Five

Waaaaait a miiinute....

He was excellent for the canes throughout the noughties.

Don't disagree. But his play for the AB's was on another level entirely, particularly in his later career.

[Frank]

I just watched a YouTube highlight reel of Peter Umaga-Jensen and have decided he should start for the ABs at 13.

[Bones]

@Frank oh sure, so we're just pretending man bun isn't a consideration when selecting ABs now?

[Frank]

@Bones
I agree. He has to lose that or he shouldn't be considered.

[antipodean]

It's been a while since short back and sides was a prerequisite. This year looks like quite the opposite; terrible haircuts are a must.

[booboo]

@mariner4life said in AB squad for the Bledisloe Cup?:

J Barrett has improved massively on last year, and absolutely should be in the frame. Does he have the wheels to play wing?

Clark and 2 Barrets back 3
Reiko at centre, with laumape
Mounga at 10

Rock star backline.

Who is your half back?