All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test

[Frank]

So we are past the time in which Scott Barrett could be cited?

[Stargazer]

@Kiwiwomble "Experience".

[Stargazer]

@Frank Yes.

[Kiwiwomble]

@Stargazer said in All Blacks Vs Ireland - 2nd Test:

@Kiwiwomble "Experience".

....but we didn;t feel we needed that spot to be filled with much experience before

[Duluth]

Tuipulotu is 29. The next 2-3 years should be prime for a tight five player

If you think someone else is better that makes sense.

Claiming we need a younger player because we're building for the RWC is silly

[KiwiMurph]

@Frank said in All Blacks Vs Ireland - 2nd Test:

@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks Vs Ireland - 2nd Test:

@Kiwiwomble The young up and comers are Vaai and Lord. Pari Pari is probably another (injured).

The Canterbury lock Gallagher looks good in what what I saw of him.

He's 20 years old. I'm a fan but let's not rush him in too early. He could be a great candidate for the All Black XV at the end of the year.

I'm not a huge fan of Tuipulotu as an AB but I can see the logic in this situation where you are coming in halfway through test week 2 of a 3 match series.

[Bovidae]

From Stuff: (I have corrected their typo).

Highlanders Josh Dickson and Shannon Frizell are training with the All Blacks but are not part of the official squad.

[Duluth]

@Bovidae Hmmm that suggests Ioane's foot might still be a problem

[taniwharugby]

the other thing to consider, is the form of players returning from Japan...

@Steven-Harris interviewed Pat after his club game on Saturday, reckons he is in great shape, but, is that great shape for AB rugby?

I hope he pans out, he has all the physical attributes to be a world class lock.

[Daffy Jaffy]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300629666/all-blacks-lock-sam-whitelock-out-of-second-test-against-ireland-with-delayed-onset-concussion

[Tim]

@Daffy-Jaffy Bugger!

[Duluth]

So Retallick/Barrett with Lord on the bench?

[taniwharugby]

@Duluth Lord was ruled out a few days after squad naming wasnt he?

[Duluth]

@taniwharugby

Hard to keep up with the injuries..

Ok so Patrick straight onto the bench

[mariner4life]

3 weeks ago we picked 5 locks, now we have 2, after 1 game. That's quite the attrition rate.

One assumes Patty T will come straight on to the bench. God help us if one of the starters goes down early.

[Dan54]

@Duluth said in All Blacks Vs Ireland - 2nd Test:

So Retallick/Barrett with Lord on the bench?

Lord is out for year. Guess it means Barrett to lock, Akira to 6?

[Stargazer]

@KiwiMurph I think Gallagher is a good candidate for the All Blacks XV, later in the year.

[ACT Crusader]

@No-Quarter said in All Blacks Vs Ireland - 2nd Test:

Far out I'm glad we control World Rugby as that deserves a citing

The ghost of Paddy O’Brien lives on!

[Kiwiwomble]

@Dan54 said in All Blacks Vs Ireland - 2nd Test:

@Duluth said in All Blacks Vs Ireland - 2nd Test:

So Retallick/Barrett with Lord on the bench?

Lord is out for year. Guess it means Barrett to lock, Akira to 6?

really? i'd missed it was that serious

[ACT Crusader]

I’d bring one of the Maori locks in for cover. Both of them acquitted themselves pretty well in that first tour match.