All Blacks vs Pumas I
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<p>The Pumas look to be a stronger side than the Wallabies this year, so Hansen will look to put out a stronger 23 than that which faced Australia</p>
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<p>starting line-up was probably as good as we could field given the injuries we have, so not sure it will get much stronger.</p> -
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<p>The Pumas look to be a stronger side than the Wallabies this year, so Hansen will look to put out a stronger 23 than that which faced Australia</p>
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<p>I think Argentina can be more difficult to play than Australia because they bring something a bit different. We have struggled to break them down in the past. I still think the Aussies will beat them twice, however.</p> -
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<p>I think Argentina can be more difficult to play than Australia because they bring something a bit different. We have struggled to break them down in the past. I still think the Aussies will beat them twice, however.</p>
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<p>Yes everyone ususally expects the Argies to get up over Aussie but most of the time Australia give them some thrashings.</p> -
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starting line-up was probably as good as we could field given the injuries we have, so not sure it will get much stronger.</p></blockquote><br>
I expect Ryan Crotty, Cody Taylor and Patrick T to be back in the 23 for Argentina, perhaps Moala. All of them will strengthen the squad against Argentina's ball carriers. -
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<p>I think Argentina can be more difficult to play than Australia because they bring something a bit different. We have struggled to break them down in the past. I still think the Aussies will beat them twice, however.</p>
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<p>That will be interesting to see how the Pumas go against Australia , </p>
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<p>For whatever reason they seem to enjoy playing the Boks , and hold no fears against them , </p>
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<p>Bringing the Pumas into this comp could turn out to be a real pain in the butt for the Boks </p> -
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<p>I read an article yesterday which said that the realistic target to return for both Moala and Naholo was the Arg/SA trip.</p>
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<p>If Moala returns does that mean Taminuvula is goneski ?</p> -
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<p>If Moala returns does that mean Taminuvula is goneski ?</p>
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<p>Yeah that's interesting technically didn't Taminuvula replace SBW, then ALB replace Moala? Last on, first off would dictate that Leinart-Brown is a goner - but after that performance surely not?</p> -
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<p>Yeah that's interesting technically didn't Taminuvula replace SBW, then ALB replace Moala? Last on, first off would dictate that Leinart-Brown is a goner - but after that performance surely not?</p>
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<p>ALB replaced SBW first and then Tamanivalu came in for Moala.</p> -
<p>I actually think there will be a few changes. Have nothing to base it on, but I get the feeling that the away tests will be really targeted, so will want our strongest 23 available.</p>
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<p>I would not be surprised to see Tuipoluto and Romano starting together with one of Retallick/Whitelock on the bench.</p>
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<p>There aren't many options in the back 3 unless they give Cruden/Sopoaga a run at 10 and Barrett is in the mix for a back 3 spot to give Dagg or Bender a spell. </p>
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<p>Crotty/ALB plus Fekitoa.</p>
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<p>I think Read and Cane will start every test. Dixon or "Swuire" to start.</p>
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<p>Moody, Franks to start with Woody and Charlie on the bench</p>
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<p>Taylor to start and Coles on the bench.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="cgrant" data-cid="610542" data-time="1472455085"><p>And why not Crotty + ALB in midfield ?</p></blockquote>
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<p>Crotty + ALB = too similar imo. It's one or the other at 12 with Fekitoa, or Moala (if fit) or if needed Tamanivulu at 13.</p>
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<p>Moody, Franks to start with Woody and Charlie on the bench</p>
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<p>Winding back the clock, eh? :)</p> -
<p>You would think if they are going to do any sort of rotation this would be the game to do it.</p>
<p>I doubt they will want to mess with the team too much and really can't afford to in the backs with all the injuries.</p>
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<p>I would think (and Im sure Hansen will be on board) the following:</p>
<p>- If Crotty is fit he will come back in and pair with Fekitoa to keep developing that combo. ALB to bench.</p>
<p>- If Taylor is fit he will go to the bench with Coles starting </p>
<p>- Maybe one player rotated from the loosies. Either Savea starting/Cane Bench or Squire/Dixon starting with Kaino rested.</p>
<p>- Pat T to the bench in place of the second loosie (see above point). or Possibly to start for one of BBBR/Sam</p>
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<p>The rest i see staying the same until Moala/Naholo come back.</p>
