@nostrildamus it's improved, but he's not a patch on ST/DC in terms of actually being reliable. While he might get most throws, I'd still be anxious watching him throw.
Yeh, even though the ABs have been a bit shit for much of this year, they win another Rugby Championship.
@cgrant said in All Blacks XV:
What about Levi Aumua ? He is on fire in the NPC. Or with the All Blacks ? His combo with Jordie Barrett would be fun to watch.
Someone reckoned a few weeks ago that the ABs were looking at him.
He's going great guns. Lost some weight I think and looking fitter and faster.
Test rugby is a massive step up from NPC though, so this AB XV would make more sense.
@Chris-B said in All Blacks XV:
Someone reckoned a few weeks ago that the ABs were looking at him.
A TSFer was quoting a commentator a few weeks ago. I think they mis heard. Pretty sure the commentator was talking about Nankivell
@Duluth said in All Blacks XV:
@Chris-B said in All Blacks XV:
Someone reckoned a few weeks ago that the ABs were looking at him.
A TSFer was quoting a commentator a few weeks ago. I think they mis heard. Pretty sure the commentator was talking about Nankivell
That was me. Nankivell would make more sense. Might have to watch the replay to see if I misheard.
If it’s the same comment, the commentator was talking about both centres. Then said the ABs were interested in ‘him’ and that he narrowly missed out on the first squad of the year. It was confusing but I think the ‘him’ was Nankivell
@Duluth said in All Blacks XV:
If it’s the same comment, the commentator was talking about both centres. Then said the ABs were interested in ‘him’ and that he narrowly missed out on the first squad of the year. It was confusing but I think the ‘him’ was Nankivell
If I can work out what game it was I will watch the replay. It should still be on Stan.
Edit: It was Tasman V Taranaki
ALB is due back, so hard to see a fresh midfielder making the EOYT.
Nankivell and Aumua should both be in contention for this XV. Big Levi has been a revelation in this NPC.
Alex is a glue guy. You could slot him in the ABs and he'd be Ryan Crotty-lite. Wouldn't let you down, but wouldn't offer enough threat IMO.
NZR haven't even officially named the coaching staff yet have they?
I hope they decide to select a younger player in all positions to develop along with more experienced players. It would be a missed opportunity otherwise.
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks XV:
@SBW1 born in NZ...playing NPC and super rugby in NZ...I'm not saying pick him, but there is zero reason not to if he is good enough
Nope there is an agreement that NZR won't pick NZ qual player's from MP. He'd have to leave for another franchise, MP s effectively not an NZ SR franchise, it just plays home games in NZ
@Machpants Has he signed for MP for 2023 and is he a serious candidate for All Black XV selection?
@SBW1 said in All Blacks XV:
@Machpants Has he signed for MP for 2023 and is he a serious candidate for All Black XV selection?
He’s contracted to MP in 2023