All Blacks XV v Barbarians
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With only two games there was never going to be merit based selection from first to second game
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@Stargazer said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@Crucial Which again brings into question the purpose of this squad and tour.
ProMotion and a chance to see some other players in an overseas environment. Remember that we have a couple of years where we haven’t had some opportunities to develop depth. Big pity that they couldn’t secure more games but at least NZR didn’t can the idea entirely.
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@nostrildamus Luke J played at 7, last week. Dom Gardiner started at 6 and will, again, this weekend. I blame this on the Christie selection, but based on last week's performance, they should have dropped either Jacobson, or Lio-Willie (who shouldn't have been named in the squad in the first place).
@Jailbreak7 McAlister had a good game, last week, but IMO they should have given Makalio the start and Thompson again the bench spot. That's assuming they want to give all squad members game time.
@Stargazer said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@Jailbreak7 McAlister had a good game, last week, but IMO they should have given Makalio the start and Thompson again the bench spot. That's assuming they want to give all squad members game time.
They will want to see as much of McAlister as possible.
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@Stargazer said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@Jailbreak7 McAlister had a good game, last week, but IMO they should have given Makalio the start and Thompson again the bench spot. That's assuming they want to give all squad members game time.
They will want to see as much of McAlister as possible.
@ACT-Crusader If that's the reason, you'd think they'd given MMT another start as well. or at least the bench spot instead of Lio-Willie, who can't even be close to consideration for ABs.
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@ACT-Crusader If that's the reason, you'd think they'd given MMT another start as well. or at least the bench spot instead of Lio-Willie, who can't even be close to consideration for ABs.
@Stargazer said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@ACT-Crusader If that's the reason, you'd think they'd given MMT another start as well. or at least the bench spot instead of Lio-Willie, who can't even be close to consideration for ABs.
Not all players or position options are equal in the eyes of the coaches
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@Stargazer said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@Jailbreak7 McAlister had a good game, last week, but IMO they should have given Makalio the start and Thompson again the bench spot. That's assuming they want to give all squad members game time.
They will want to see as much of McAlister as possible.
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
They will want to see as much of McAlister as possible.
For the same reason Aumua would be a good chance to be on the bench for the ABs this weekend, as he wasn't released to the AB XV.
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@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
They will want to see as much of McAlister as possible.
For the same reason Aumua would be a good chance to be on the bench for the ABs this weekend, as he wasn't released to the AB XV.
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@Bovidae could even be a smokey for a start
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@Bovidae could even be a smokey for a start
Would probably be an idea if they're dead set on the Savea as a position. Or looking at a more traditional trio with him at 7 and a bigger 8.
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@nostrildamus Luke J played at 7, last week. Dom Gardiner started at 6 and will, again, this weekend. I blame this on the Christie selection, but based on last week's performance, they should have dropped either Jacobson, or Lio-Willie (who shouldn't have been named in the squad in the first place).
@Jailbreak7 McAlister had a good game, last week, but IMO they should have given Makalio the start and Thompson again the bench spot. That's assuming they want to give all squad members game time.
@Stargazer said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@nostrildamus Luke J played at 7, last week. Dom Gardiner started at 6 and will, again, this weekend. I blame this on the Christie selection, but based on last week's performance, they should have dropped either Jacobson, or Lio-Willie (who shouldn't have been named in the squad in the first place).
@Jailbreak7 McAlister had a good game, last week, but IMO they should have given Makalio the start and Thompson again the bench spot. That's assuming they want to give all squad members game time.
sorry my bad, I did know that
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@ACT-Crusader If that's the reason, you'd think they'd given MMT another start as well. or at least the bench spot instead of Lio-Willie, who can't even be close to consideration for ABs.
@Stargazer said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@ACT-Crusader If that's the reason, you'd think they'd given MMT another start as well. or at least the bench spot instead of Lio-Willie, who can't even be close to consideration for ABs.
I was hoping MMT might get a spell at 6 but I guess Gardiner made it his own.
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@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@Bovidae could even be a smokey for a start
Would probably be an idea if they're dead set on the Savea as a position. Or looking at a more traditional trio with him at 7 and a bigger 8.
@Bones said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@Bovidae could even be a smokey for a start
Would probably be an idea if they're dead set on the Savea as a position. Or looking at a more traditional trio with him at 7 and a bigger 8.
I was referring to Aumua.
I think Harmon could make the bench if they start Akira.
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@Bones said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@Bovidae could even be a smokey for a start
Would probably be an idea if they're dead set on the Savea as a position. Or looking at a more traditional trio with him at 7 and a bigger 8.
I was referring to Aumua.
I think Harmon could make the bench if they start Akira.
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@Bones said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@Bovidae could even be a smokey for a start
Would probably be an idea if they're dead set on the Savea as a position. Or looking at a more traditional trio with him at 7 and a bigger 8.
I was referring to Aumua.
I think Harmon could make the bench if they start Akira.
Don't expect me to read posts
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Reckon the ABs XV will win this by 15 to 20 points.
@Billy-Tell said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
Reckon the ABs XV will win this by 15 to 20 points.
Surely not with the dream team coaching the Barbarians? ABs XV lucky to get within 15-20 points.
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@Billy-Tell said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
Reckon the ABs XV will win this by 15 to 20 points.
Surely not with the dream team coaching the Barbarians? ABs XV lucky to get within 15-20 points.
@antipodean said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
@Billy-Tell said in All Blacks XV v Barbarians:
Reckon the ABs XV will win this by 15 to 20 points.
Surely not with the dream team coaching the Barbarians? ABs XV lucky to get within 15-20 points.
Robertson to make a surprise on field appearance to take a shot at goal from a penalty after the final hooter, from 70m out with the Baabaas on 98.
