All Blacks XV 2025

tight turn around for players on the semi finals, which I assume will be a majority of them

Listed as having the squad assemble on 24 October. The day before the final. Surely those involved in the final play and then head off with the squad.

@SouthernMann said in All Blacks XV 2025:

Listed as having the squad assemble on 24 October. The day before the final. Surely those involved in the final play and then head off with the squad.

Yup, will assemble and head off following the final.

It’s going to be interesting to see who they select. Lot of ABs still floating around in the NPC. Blackadder, Darry, Bell, Dalton. Do they select Christie assuming he won’t be in the Northern Tour but is ranked 5th? Or do they prioritise youth and exclude a few of them

@SouthernMann said in All Blacks XV 2025:

Listed as having the squad assemble on 24 October. The day before the final. Surely those involved in the final play and then head off with the squad.

My guess not many players involved in the final will play the first game against the Barbarians on 1st November, but they might play against England A a week later.

@jimmyb Blackadder is a broken man, the Crusaders 7 that was tracking to be in this team was Kellow who is also seemingly injured. Finlay can hold tackle bags for the ABs. Crusaders 9 & Pledger obvious halfbacks for this side.

IIRC last year the Wellington and BOP players left the day after the NPC final, while the bulk of the squad departed the day of the final.

Wonder if the match against Georgia will be played in Montpellier again

Just listened to Jamie Joseph he said he meet with Razor about selections for AB XV .

@george33 good to hear George what would you think about this loose forward group Dalton, Lio-Willie, Devan Flanders, Will Stodart & a true bolter the Kerikeri Express Lucas Casey

@Grooter all probably a bit big, need smaller loosies.

@Grooter said in All Blacks XV 2025:

@george33 good to hear George what would you think about this loose forward group Dalton, Lio-Willie, Devan Flanders, Will Stodart & a true bolter the Kerikeri Express Lucas Casey

Just listened to the interview was clear there won't be any direction from the ABs about style of play. Said will be completely upto the coaching group.

Said tight forward depth is a big focus.

With the loosie mix, I reckon we will see two or three of the Landers boys. Being one or two of Howden/Haig/Stodart. Plus either of Lasaqa or Casey. If Casey makes it will make a mockery of the WTG contract he has.

I'd like Howden to be there but they should seriously look at trialing Ah Kuoi at 6. Parker, Lakai and Kirifi were all in the 2024 squad so room for new faces. I assume Sotutu says no again.

@Bovidae said in All Blacks XV 2025:

I'd like Howden to be there but they should seriously look at trialing Ah Kuoi at 6. Parker, Lakai and Kirifi were all in the 2024 squad so room for new faces. I assume Sotutu says no again.

Not like Ah Kuoi will get any time there for the Chiefs, being being five All Blacks...

@Bovidae said in All Blacks XV 2025:

I'd like Howden to be there but they should seriously look at trialing Ah Kuoi at 6. Parker, Lakai and Kirifi were all in the 2024 squad so room for new faces. I assume Sotutu says no again.

Sotutu had shoulder surgery last week. Not sure how long he's out for. I'd be shocked if he ever got named again while Razor and his cronies are in control.

@Kiwidom said in All Blacks XV 2025:

Wonder if the match against Georgia will be played in Montpellier again

Believe it's actually a match against Uruguay, but it will be played in Montpellier.