All Blacks bolters
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Has anyone got any genuine bolter picks for the All Blacks? Guys who've not been widely discussed as possible selections (e.g. Lakai, Love, Ratima, Plummer).
I've said it before - and just to be clear I think it's a pretty slim chance - but I think Rameka Poihipi could have caught the eye, though would probably have a better chance if he'd played a few more games at 10 this year.
Otherwise, think a young 10 or lock could get a surprise summons.
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No bolters for me other than the new guys being discussed in Lakai, Darry, Plummer, Ratima, Proctor, Love and Riccitelli.
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Room for a bolter at hooker.
Riccitelli is the obvious choice - but, he's pretty small for an international hooker, so I could see them going past him.
Can't really comment on many of the other options outside the Crusaders - but, I don't think George Bell is ready, so I'll chuck in Brodie McAlister, who didn't play much and his most memorable play was a duff lineout throw - but, he's been decent enough in previous years.
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On the midfield - last time I saw Dave Havili he was wandering off the field with what looked like a torn pectoral muscle and last time I saw Billy Proctor he looked like he had cracked ribs - so there could be a very open space there.
@Chris-B said in All Blacks bolters:
On the midfield - last time I saw Dave Havili he was wandering off the field with what looked like a torn pectoral muscle and last time I saw Billy Proctor he looked like he had cracked ribs - so there could be a very open space there.
Hopefully Billy didn't do any damage and it's just bruising.
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i normally dont expect true Bolters for a home series, are they not more common for a touring squad that cant replace people so easily?
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@ploughboy said in All Blacks bolters:
tyronne thompson carnt work out how he is rated behind slater
Isn't he off to league? That probably didn't help his chances.
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Tavayavanawai wouldn't look out of place, and would be a true bolter.
Plenty of established talent to get past though
@booboo said in All Blacks bolters:
Tavayavanawai wouldn't look out of place, and would be a true bolter.
Plenty of established talent to get past though
Can't see that happening with all the other wing talent running around.
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Tavayavanawai wouldn't look out of place, and would be a true bolter.
Plenty of established talent to get past though
@booboo said in All Blacks bolters:
Tavayavanawai wouldn't look out of place, and would be a true bolter.
Plenty of established talent to get past though
100% and if those in front of him were even slightly off their current pace then i think he cold make a push....but theyre not
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Another bolter and probably big outside chance is Marcel Renata, but under Vern he's making some serious noise
@george33 said in All Blacks bolters:
Another bolter and probably big outside chance is Marcel Renata, but under Vern he's making some serious noise
Can't see that happening with the choices available.
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@george33 said in All Blacks bolters:
Another bolter and probably big outside chance is Marcel Renata, but under Vern he's making some serious noise
Can't see that happening with the choices available.
@Canes4life probably not, maybe end year tour or injury
