England vs. Australia (2024)
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We're going to field close to our strongest side, so it's pretty important we are at least competitive in this game.
Very interesting to see how Kerevi goes, we've really lacked a bit of x-factor line breaking at 12 this year. Hopefully he can provide it, though I'm unsure our 10 will be good enough to put him in position to succeed.
If Kerevi still had what it takes I think he will cause us all sorts of bother. Borthwick has swapped Lawrence and Slade around and given that under our defensive plan 12 & 13 have quite distinct roles, I fear a mix up or two and Kerevi on form is more than capable of taking advantage.
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I think the Aussies need to play a tighter game. They looked pretty good around the fringes rather than giving NL too much ball.
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If Kerevi still had what it takes I think he will cause us all sorts of bother. Borthwick has swapped Lawrence and Slade around and given that under our defensive plan 12 & 13 have quite distinct roles, I fear a mix up or two and Kerevi on form is more than capable of taking advantage.
@Catogrande said in England vs. Australia (2024):
If Kerevi still had what it takes I think he will cause us all sorts of bother. Borthwick has swapped Lawrence and Slade around and given that under our defensive plan 12 & 13 have quite distinct roles, I fear a mix up or two and Kerevi on form is more than capable of taking advantage.
its such a strange decision. I know NZ favour the second five eighth model but we've always looked better, and so has Smith, with a hard running 12 on his shoulder. We will look flimsy in the 10 / 12 channel in defence too.
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@Catogrande said in England vs. Australia (2024):
If Kerevi still had what it takes I think he will cause us all sorts of bother. Borthwick has swapped Lawrence and Slade around and given that under our defensive plan 12 & 13 have quite distinct roles, I fear a mix up or two and Kerevi on form is more than capable of taking advantage.
its such a strange decision. I know NZ favour the second five eighth model but we've always looked better, and so has Smith, with a hard running 12 on his shoulder. We will look flimsy in the 10 / 12 channel in defence too.
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If Kerevi still had what it takes I think he will cause us all sorts of bother. Borthwick has swapped Lawrence and Slade around and given that under our defensive plan 12 & 13 have quite distinct roles, I fear a mix up or two and Kerevi on form is more than capable of taking advantage.
@Catogrande said in England vs. Australia (2024):
If Kerevi still had what it takes I think he will cause us all sorts of bother. Borthwick has swapped Lawrence and Slade around and given that under our defensive plan 12 & 13 have quite distinct roles, I fear a mix up or two and Kerevi on form is more than capable of taking advantage.
Kerevi is coming off a long lay-off and playing in Japan. I'd be amazed if he comes back in form.
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now THAT is bold selecting holy shit
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@NTA said in England vs. Australia (2024):
Rumour is Suaalii at 12 and Ikitau at 14
And Kerevi at 13? Surely not... 12 Kerevi, Ikitau 13 and Suaalii 14 has to be the go if Suaalii is starting.
In saying that, I'd be surprised if Suaalii does start - give him some minutes off the bench on the wing and then maybe give him a start in the midfield against Wales (or for Australia A).
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@barbarian said in England vs. Australia (2024):
No I think Kerevi on the bench. Ikitau at 13, not 14.
According to Christy Doran, who's usually on the money, Suaalii will start at 13 but, sensibly, will defend at inside centre. Ikitau will wear 12.
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a thought.
A debut at Twickenham is not the easiest place to learn rugby's interpretation of a high tackle and how very different it is to league
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a reminder of his last rep game
@mariner4life said in England vs. Australia (2024):
a reminder of his last rep game
The 20 minute red card that all NH Rugby pundits fear...
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he does that v England he'll be hanged.
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@Catogrande said in England vs. Australia (2024):
If Kerevi still had what it takes I think he will cause us all sorts of bother. Borthwick has swapped Lawrence and Slade around and given that under our defensive plan 12 & 13 have quite distinct roles, I fear a mix up or two and Kerevi on form is more than capable of taking advantage.
its such a strange decision. I know NZ favour the second five eighth model but we've always looked better, and so has Smith, with a hard running 12 on his shoulder. We will look flimsy in the 10 / 12 channel in defence too.
@Dodge said in England vs. Australia (2024):
@Catogrande said in England vs. Australia (2024):
If Kerevi still had what it takes I think he will cause us all sorts of bother. Borthwick has swapped Lawrence and Slade around and given that under our defensive plan 12 & 13 have quite distinct roles, I fear a mix up or two and Kerevi on form is more than capable of taking advantage.
its such a strange decision. I know NZ favour the second five eighth model but we've always looked better, and so has Smith, with a hard running 12 on his shoulder. We will look flimsy in the 10 / 12 channel in defence too.
Not sure we have really had one of those for awhile..
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@Dodge said in England vs. Australia (2024):
@Catogrande said in England vs. Australia (2024):
If Kerevi still had what it takes I think he will cause us all sorts of bother. Borthwick has swapped Lawrence and Slade around and given that under our defensive plan 12 & 13 have quite distinct roles, I fear a mix up or two and Kerevi on form is more than capable of taking advantage.
its such a strange decision. I know NZ favour the second five eighth model but we've always looked better, and so has Smith, with a hard running 12 on his shoulder. We will look flimsy in the 10 / 12 channel in defence too.
Not sure we have really had one of those for awhile..
@nostrildamus if you dismiss Havili it's probably been almost ten years.
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Australia:
15 Tom Wright, 14 Andrew Kellaway, 13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 12 Len Ikitau, 11 Dylan Pietsch, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Jake Gordon, 8 Harry Wilson (c), 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Rob Valetini, 5 Jeremy Williams, 4 Nick Frost, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Matt Faessler, 1 Angus Bell
Replacements: 16 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17 James Slipper, 18 Allan Alaalatoa, 19 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 20 Langi Gleeson, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Ben Donaldson, 23 Max Jorgensen
