So we are past the time in which Scott Barrett could be cited?

@Kiwiwomble "Experience".

@Frank Yes.

@Stargazer said in All Blacks Vs Ireland - 2nd Test:

@Kiwiwomble "Experience".

....but we didn;t feel we needed that spot to be filled with much experience before

Tuipulotu is 29. The next 2-3 years should be prime for a tight five player

If you think someone else is better that makes sense.

Claiming we need a younger player because we're building for the RWC is silly

@Frank said in All Blacks Vs Ireland - 2nd Test:

@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks Vs Ireland - 2nd Test:

@Kiwiwomble The young up and comers are Vaai and Lord. Pari Pari is probably another (injured).

The Canterbury lock Gallagher looks good in what what I saw of him.

He's 20 years old. I'm a fan but let's not rush him in too early. He could be a great candidate for the All Black XV at the end of the year.

I'm not a huge fan of Tuipulotu as an AB but I can see the logic in this situation where you are coming in halfway through test week 2 of a 3 match series.

From Stuff: (I have corrected their typo).

Highlanders Josh Dickson and Shannon Frizell are training with the All Blacks but are not part of the official squad.

@Bovidae Hmmm that suggests Ioane's foot might still be a problem

the other thing to consider, is the form of players returning from Japan...

@Steven-Harris interviewed Pat after his club game on Saturday, reckons he is in great shape, but, is that great shape for AB rugby?

I hope he pans out, he has all the physical attributes to be a world class lock.

@Daffy-Jaffy Bugger!

So Retallick/Barrett with Lord on the bench?

@Duluth Lord was ruled out a few days after squad naming wasnt he?

@taniwharugby

Hard to keep up with the injuries..

Ok so Patrick straight onto the bench

3 weeks ago we picked 5 locks, now we have 2, after 1 game. That's quite the attrition rate.

One assumes Patty T will come straight on to the bench. God help us if one of the starters goes down early.

@Duluth said in All Blacks Vs Ireland - 2nd Test:

So Retallick/Barrett with Lord on the bench?

Lord is out for year. Guess it means Barrett to lock, Akira to 6?

@KiwiMurph I think Gallagher is a good candidate for the All Blacks XV, later in the year.

@No-Quarter said in All Blacks Vs Ireland - 2nd Test:

Far out I'm glad we control World Rugby as that deserves a citing

The ghost of Paddy O’Brien lives on!

@Dan54 said in All Blacks Vs Ireland - 2nd Test:

@Duluth said in All Blacks Vs Ireland - 2nd Test:

So Retallick/Barrett with Lord on the bench?

Lord is out for year. Guess it means Barrett to lock, Akira to 6?

really? i'd missed it was that serious

I’d bring one of the Maori locks in for cover. Both of them acquitted themselves pretty well in that first tour match.