2025 All Blacks v France series
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as much as in principle an international is more prestigious than a super game.....i dont blame any of them playing in the final, i think any player would have. and for injures that need treatment and being out for 6-8 weeks, that was going to effect the French series regardless
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@canefan said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@Duluth said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
He uses a lot of hairspray to keep that combover in place
Razor better get his selections right and the team better gel or else they could get Munsoned vs this inexperienced French side.
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Exciting times, aren't they?. Wanted change, well, .......it looks like it might be here. Hopefully, the "stagnant years" are gone, and the ABs start innovating again.
If BB starts and we go headless-chook, inside 22, chip-kicky again....... Well, I will have a bottle or two of red handy just in case. -
@ploughboy said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
williams,newell and sititi carryed injurys into final.none should have played
To be fair Williams came off in the 55th minute and sat on the sideline in no apparent discomfort - did not ice or elevate his knee which was strapped. Participated in the celebrations. So I don't think the final exacerbated the injury.
I think a torn meniscus can be repaired without surgery but he is erring on the side of caution by having surgery. This might be one of those occasions where playing was the right thing to do as is opting for the surgery.
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@Old-Samurai-Jack said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
Exciting times, aren't they?. Wanted change, well, .......it looks like it might be here. Hopefully, the "stagnant years" are gone, and the ABs start innovating again.
If BB starts and we go headless-chook, inside 22, chip-kicky again....... Well, I will have a bottle or two of red handy just in case.@Kruse will be a big fan of this post
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Sounds like Razor won a bet for saying the word sing or singing at least 4 times in an interview.
Wanting to play with pace, great to hear that.
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@ploughboy said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
williams,newell and sititi carryed injurys into final.none should have played
Disagree. I'm glad they played. It was a final. Super Rugby needs to be important. It's not just a trial for test rugby.
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@MN5 said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@canefan said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@Duluth said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
He uses a lot of hairspray to keep that combover in place
Razor better get his selections right and the team better gel or else they could get Munsoned vs this inexperienced French side.
I just hope he and the ABs don't get complacent. There's a lot of depth in French rugby and this side could well be tough opponents.
That said, a close-fought series where we blood new player/combinations would be exactly what's needed.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@MN5 said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@canefan said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@Duluth said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
He uses a lot of hairspray to keep that combover in place
Razor better get his selections right and the team better gel or else they could get Munsoned vs this inexperienced French side.
I just hope he and the ABs don't get complacent. There's a lot of depth in French rugby and this side could well be tough opponents.
That said, a close-fought series where we blood new player/combinations would be exactly what's needed.
The key will be to strike early but make sure there's enough spare players who are fit and ready to go.
7-10 will be crucial. I just hope the players are in the right frame of mind.
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@KiwiMurph said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@ploughboy said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
williams,newell and sititi carryed injurys into final.none should have played
Disagree. I'm glad they played. It was a final. Super Rugby needs to be important. It's not just a trial for test rugby.
I'm in two minds on it, and my opinion reflects that.
I think Super rugby needs them out there.
But, if the medical staff would have held them back if the team had another week, they shouldn't be out there. Especially in William's and Sititi's case, where the back-ups can do a job.
The NBA finals showed what happens when you gamble with your body.
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Unavailable due to injury:
Asafo Aumua;
Ofa Tu’ungafasi;
Sam Darry;
Peter Lakai;
Stephen Perofeta.
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Tamaiti Williams
Fletcher Newell
Wallace Sititi
Luke JacobsonSo, by my calcs, we're 9 down. Any I'm missing?
How many are the Frogs missing?
Throw in
Lord
Blackadder (maybe) -
@booboo said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
Unavailable due to injury:
Asafo Aumua;
Ofa Tu’ungafasi;
Sam Darry;
Peter Lakai;
Stephen Perofeta.
...
Tamaiti Williams
Fletcher Newell
Wallace Sititi
Luke JacobsonSo, by my calcs, we're 9 down. Any I'm missing?
How many are the Frogs missing?
Throw in
Lord
Blackadder (maybe)Is Anton Lienert Brown available?
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@nonpartizan said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
Is Anton Lienert Brown available?
He participated in full contact training on Sat and should be available for selection soon. I'd say the 2nd or 3rd test is more likely.
