@Stargazer Romano over Strange , as well, in my view. And Bateman over Punivai.
So these are telling selections for the future, I think.
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@Chris-B said in Crusaders v Lions:
Nor Romano, nor Bateman.
Or Carter, given he is now in ABs frame....
He’s a center primarily, I think, who can also play on the wing.
@Tim said in Crusaders v Lions:
What's the Fern consensus on Ngane Punivai?
It will be interesting to see how he goes. He's only played a few games at provincial level but he looked okay from what I can recall. Didn't look like a player who was destined to be a 50 test cap All Black but didn't look out of place either. From memory he was a bit lanky, but wiki says he's 191cm and 100kg so that's a decent size for a 20 year old winger. He's going to struggle to get significant game time at the Crusaders given their wing depth at present.
@booboo said in Crusaders v Lions:
Is Romero injured?
I don't think so.
I think his (continual) non-selection very much points that he's playing his final Super season, so they're focusing on developing Strange (and to a lesser extent Dunshea). Which is somewhat concerning from an AB perspective, because I'm inclined to think he's still among the best five locks in NZ. He was huge for Canterbury in last year's NPC.
@Chris-B said in Crusaders v Lions:
@booboo said in Crusaders v Lions:
Is Romero injured?
I don't think so.
I think his (continual) non-selection very much points that he's playing his final Super season, so they're focusing on developing Strange (and to a lesser extent Dunshea). Which is somewhat concerning from an AB perspective, because I'm inclined to think he's still among the best five locks in NZ. He was huge for Canterbury in last year's NPC.
Indeed. Hence my query.
