The Silver Fern

Pretty sure Mark Telea gets another stint in the RC. Carter has not been tested at this level and to debut someone new against the Pumas, Boks or Wallabies is a bit of a risk. Preston the next halfback or they may go Christie.

In many ways new 10s outside BB and DM are like lambs to the slaughter. They get very little time to prove themselves at All Black level, largely due to the high expectations we have of the men in black.

A lot of fans will be starting to get a bit pissed with RM's antics, not really helping his brand. Could well be his manager.

@ShaquilleOatmeal A series where discipline cost us dearly, same for the World Cup Final.

@Bones He is not a big man, would certainly be another string in his bow. Not unlike getting Jordie at 10.

@ShaquilleOatmeal Wasn't he sent off against Ireland in Dunedin?

Mike Cron is being replaced.

He will almost certainly be brought if there is a slipup against the Pumas.

Would not be surprised if Mark Telea is brought into the squad and could even face the Boks.

@KiwiMurph He was around when we had a lot of depth at 10, pretty sure he faced the Lions when Dan Carter was injured.

@African-Monkey You can virtually scratch Kalyn if he goes to Rugby he is sounding more likely to be a Rugby mercenary. Joey Manu is a different story, still a work in progress.

They won't be completely at full strength against the Pumas, they will probably have a stronger squad for the 2nd test with an eye on the Boks, you would imagine.

Williams, Sititi.

We are going to need our big guns back for the two games on the road against the Pumas.

Hell if there is enough cash it could even become a breakaway code, not unlike how Rugby League originated.

To those who may have missed the announcement.

Jul 16

Third straight start for Holland

Highlander Fabian Holland has earned his third start for the All Blacks' final test against France, while teammate Timoci Tavatavanawai has again...

@Bones That is what RTS is supposed to be offered.