@nostrildamus said in All Blacks XV v Georgia:
Maybe they're saving Holland or want to see the impact he has off the bench?
It’s definitely a rotation team. The team last week was the top team (with the exception of Hotham and Love) was the best team. Parker at 8 and Tupea on the wing is a bit of a joke
The team was always going to get rotated.
Bradley Slater, Saula Ma'u, Xaver Numia, Noath Hotham and Corey Kellow are the only players to not get a start and apart from Ma'u, they've all been given two runs off the bench.
Six players will have started in both matches.
Parker did a lot of ball-carrying last year for Waikato, so that can be a strength of his game. I've always said that no.8 is his best position, and criticised McMillan for playing him at 7. He is tall so is a handy lineout option too.
Parker's a big lump and if he were a bit more aggressive he could be a gun player. He can be a bit passive at times but has all the attributes and skills to be a very good player.
@Bovidae said in All Blacks XV v Georgia:
Wow, I was going to ask if there are 2 Georgian scripts and apparently there are 3!
Georgia grab the first try but ABs XV have just scored one of their own via Kurt Eklund.
Not the most open game so far, 15 minutes in.
Fuck he's a shit ref, unbelievable sometimes. Georgian lying right over the top of the ruck and in from the side, gets a not releasing penalty.
Georgia seem to be numbering up well on defence but they've struggled to bring players to ground at times.
The crowd is amazing. Georgia vs NZ XV in Montpellier in a large stadium and it’s a sellout. No way Georgia vs France A in nz sells out a stadium.
@Billy-Tell said in All Blacks XV v Georgia:
The crowd is amazing. Georgia vs NZ XV in Montpellier in a large stadium and it’s a sellout. No way Georgia vs France A in nz sells out a stadium.
A sell-out is always great but not sure I'd say 16k is a large stadium?
@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks XV v Georgia:
@Billy-Tell said in All Blacks XV v Georgia:
The crowd is amazing. Georgia vs NZ XV in Montpellier in a large stadium and it’s a sellout. No way Georgia vs France A in nz sells out a stadium.
A sell-out is always great but not sure I'd say 16k is a large stadium?
Ok not huge but still a decent size
@Billy-Tell said in All Blacks XV v Georgia:
@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks XV v Georgia:
@Billy-Tell said in All Blacks XV v Georgia:
The crowd is amazing. Georgia vs NZ XV in Montpellier in a large stadium and it’s a sellout. No way Georgia vs France A in nz sells out a stadium.
A sell-out is always great but not sure I'd say 16k is a large stadium?
Ok not huge but still a decent size
As you say, wouldn't get those numbers to the reverse fixture in NZ!
Haven't been paying too much attention to the accuracy of Christie's passing, but outside of that he's playing bloody well.
Fuck I wish we could get a chance to see how Stevenson goes in the main squad. Has the added bonus of the sweet combination with DMac too.
@sparky said in All Blacks XV v Georgia:
@Bones It will probably happen if Will Jordan has a long-term injury again.
Would be nice to see how we go with a fullback that can run as well as kick and pass.
Reckon ah Khoi has gone well. Georgia is a good choice to play because you have to win the forward battle.
@Billy-Tell said in All Blacks XV v Georgia:
Reckon ah Khoi has gone well. Georgia is a good choice to play because you have to win the forward battle.
He's certainly busy and vigorous. If the ABs are looking for a lock/6, he's looking a better bet than Scooter/Delaney/Finau/Vaai/etc.
@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks XV v Georgia:
Has the stream cut out for anyone else or is my phone playing up?
It's halftime if that helps...
@KiwiInLondon said in All Blacks XV v Georgia:
At the stadium. Holy shit those Georgians hit hard
KiwiInMontpellier
@Billy-Tell said in All Blacks XV v Georgia:
@KiwiInLondon said in All Blacks XV v Georgia:
At the stadium. Holy shit those Georgians hit hard
KiwiInMontpellier
Massive kiwi contingent here
