@frugby said in England A v All Blacks XV:
People don't get dropped in this team. Selections will be largely pre-planned with everyone involved in two games, with a mixture of starts and bench appearances.
Some will be involved in 3. Ens is the best outside back in the squad. He should be involved in all 3.
@sparky said in England A v All Blacks XV:
Howden at Lock.
I'm worried the English are going to crush us at set piece.
Based on?
Sounds like being worried for worries sake. This England A side is just as cobbled together as the AB XV.
ENS should go play for the Warriors, Fakatava should go play for Tonga, regardless of their inclusion in this team they both appear to be well down the rankings in NZ rugby.
If the plan is to give everybody an opportunity then surely the likes of Fakatava, Reihana and Slater get a start against Uruguay.
@ACT-Crusader Tom Lockett and Joe Batley the England locks are both 6'7'' ( 2m and 2.02m) so they will have the height advantage.
But your broader point is correct. These look to be two evenly balanced sides so it should be a really good, engaging contest. Looking forward to it.
@jimmyb said in England A v All Blacks XV:
Just realised Sevu Reece is starting. What is the fucking point of that?
ENS not up to scratch of course.
@Bones said in England A v All Blacks XV:
@jimmyb said in England A v All Blacks XV:
Just realised Sevu Reece is starting. What is the fucking point of that?
ENS not up to scratch of course.
Springer is better anyway
@jimmyb said in England A v All Blacks XV:
Just realised Sevu Reece is starting. What is the fucking point of that?
they need someone who is short and slow on both sides of the ball?
@jimmyb said in England A v All Blacks XV:
@Bones said in England A v All Blacks XV:
@jimmyb said in England A v All Blacks XV:
Just realised Sevu Reece is starting. What is the fucking point of that?
ENS not up to scratch of course.
Springer is better anyway
Jonah Lowe to the tune of Reuben Thorne.
@Nepia said in England A v All Blacks XV:
It's interesting how many English born PI's are coming through their system, considering how much shit NH scribes used to give us for our NZers of PI descent.
They're even taking the Welsh born ones the f****rs
@sparky said in England A v All Blacks XV:
Howden at Lock.
I'm worried the English are going to crush us at set piece.
NAK and IWL injured? Or carrying too many initials?
This should be a cracker. I regret not heading to Bristol for the weekend and not getting tickets for this one.
All Blacks XV by 1-5, but could easily go either way.
@hikastags said in England A v All Blacks XV:
Who's at #6 with the headgear? He looks good.
I think its Flanders?
Yeah, but butchered a try by not passing early to Reece.
AB XV have spent a lot of time in their own half but have been able to score when in the Eng A 22. Jacomb has not played well in the 1st 5. Fihaki looking suspect under the high ball. A big tackle by Papalii to save a certain try.
@MiketheSnow 12-7 to the All Blacks XV at half time.
@Bovidae said in England A v All Blacks XV:
@hikastags said in England A v All Blacks XV:
Who's at #6 with the headgear? He looks good.
I think its Flanders?
Yeah, but butchered a try by not passing early to Reece.
AB XV have spent a lot of time in their own half but have been able to score when in the Eng A 22. Jacomb has not played well in the 1st 5. Fihaki looking suspect under the high ball. A big tackle by Papalii to save a certain try.
My first half take aways.
Jacomb and Fihaki don't look Test ready.
Papalii, Flanders and Tangitau do.
@sparky said in England A v All Blacks XV:
@MiketheSnow 12-7 to the All Blacks XV at half time.
Thanks
@Tim said in England A v All Blacks XV:
@jimmyb Yes. Dominating the high kick contest though.
Who’s been good and who’s been not so good? If you don’t mind commentating
@akan004 said in England A v All Blacks XV:
NZ haven't caught one high ball today. Pathetic.
NZR need to employ a specialist skills coach from
AFL to work with some of these players.
