NC: All Blacks
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Italy
@jimmyb yeah but at Wellington they had Hooker on the left wing and they quickly moved him to the right wing during the game when they realized how rubbish Carter was under the high ball.
Hooker proceeded to claim virtually every high ball that went down Carter's channel and generated scary momentum and field position which contributed to our utter capitulation and all time hiding.
They will pick Hooker or Moodie, as Rassie does a courses for courses approach, if they perceive we have a weakness under the high ball.
@No-Quarter said in 2026 Nations Championship: All Blacks v Italy:
Really pleased they are continuing with the axis of 10. Love, 14. Jordan, 15. DMac. It's easily the best use of all three players talents, and gives us lots of options for the makeup of the bench. I think those three players are going to be critical to our chances in SA.
And Jordie.
His versatility created several opportunities last weekend. Plus for a guy that was fairly error prone early on in his test career, he’s as reliable as ever now.
@Landers92 said in 2026 Nations Championship: All Blacks v Italy:
Just posted this in the wrong thread lol.
Haven’t heard anything that leads me to believe any injuries were picked up over the last 2 days so will post the backline below.
- Roigard
- Love
- Carter
- Barrett
- Proctor
- Jordan
- McKenzie
Bench
21. Ratima
22. ALB
23. Moorby
Will be interesting to see how Beaudy goes at 12.
I had a thought regarding Fehi....cap him, give him a taste and then leave him out in the cold?
I can't see DR being that petty though.
I can’t stress enough that this backline could be subject to change due to training sessions. I’m not too confident I will be updated if there are changes.
I will say this, info is a lot harder to get under this new regime. I know for a fact that a conscious effort has been made around it from management which i think is a good thing(not so good for us ferners). Getting late news/injury updates are going to be harder to come by.
@ShaquilleOatmeal Don’t worry. He’ll be Dirt Track Tony on the Boks tour. Perfect role for him.
@Landers92 said in 2026 Nations Championship: All Blacks v Italy:
I can’t stress enough that this backline could be subject to change due to training sessions. I’m not too confident I will be updated if there are changes.
I will say this, info is a lot harder to get under this new regime. I know for a fact that a conscious effort has been made around it from management which i think is a good thing(not so good for us ferners). Getting late news/injury updates are going to be harder to come by.
I'm picking BB either bench or fullback.
@upthelanders said in 2026 Nations Championship: All Blacks v Italy:
Think Fehi must’ve picked up an injury, no way Rennie would be that harsh already. Especially with the game at his home stadium.
Fehi was clutching at the top of his arm/shoulder towards the end of the game againt France so maybe they don't want to risk anything.
Also, this game is officially SOLD OUT.
@canefan said in 2026 Nations Championship: All Blacks v Italy:
@BerniesCorner said in 2026 Nations Championship: All Blacks v Italy:
@Landers92 said in All Blacks v Italy, 2026:
Just posted this in the wrong thread lol.
Haven’t heard anything that leads me to believe any injuries were picked up over the last 2 days so will post the backline below.
- Roigard
- Love
- Carter
- Barrett
- Proctor
- Jordan
- McKenzie
Bench
21. Ratima
22. ALB
23. MoorbyIs this backline better than the Canes?
WJ an upgrade. DMac playing well when he's not brainfarting. Carter<Fehi, ALB not an upgrade. It's a close one, but I'd say nah
As a child was your hair combed with a hammer? The addition of Jordan and McKenzie immediately make it better. By the length of the Flemington straight.
@Jnr said in 2026 Nations Championship: All Blacks v Italy:
I'm picking BB either bench or fullback.
Personally I loved his distribution as waterboy.
On the plus side the AB's may finally win in Wellington, and if they lose I'm going to take up lawn bowls.
The myths attempt. One of us has been sent the wrong info unless there are injury changes I’m not aware of. Guess we will find out tomorrow
@Landers92 i wouldn't hate most of that, LJ has another run at 7, QT gets another run at 13....more experience in those positions
@Kiwiwomble yeah, it tends to make more "sense" in the context of it all, apart from no Beauden and no Ioane of course.
