All Blacks XV 2022

@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks XV:

20 Sean Romans

Who?

I don't think bolters happen in pro rugby. There are some players who haven't been talked about much though

Suafoa as a tight loose forward who can cover lock?

There's half a dozen good options at halfback. Funaki is someone MacDonald rates and he's had a strong season for Auckland.

Positions most likely to get surprising selections? Lock & midfield?

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@Tim Huge scope for bolters in this team.

If JK hadn't leaked Levi Aumua's name, he'd be a massive bolter - and I'm still not convinced he'll be there. Stargazer was suggesting we're not supposed to pick MP players.

Hope they find space for Bailyn Sullivan.

Tom Christie might surprise.

I don't think they'll pick anyone who hasn't played Super, but if they did, Macca Springer is one of the few Mako who had a good season.

@Chris-B AJ Lam b there wing /centre

@booboo said in All Blacks XV:

@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks XV:

20 Sean Romans

Who?

Had to admit that I had to look him up as well. Was around long enough that he should be memorable...but isn't.

@george33 He won't be a bolter for me, because I picked him as part of my team a few pages back.

@Chris-B said in All Blacks XV:

I don't think they'll pick anyone who hasn't played Super, but if they did, Macca Springer is one of the few Mako who had a good season

it would be very beneficial for the NPC as a comp for a couple of guys to have NPC form rewarded.

My guess at players who will definitely be in the squad:

Ross
Hodgman
Aumua
Eklund
Ta'avao
Tuipulotu
Dickson
Jacobson
DMac
Lam
Telea

I'm not very confident in picking this squad, to be honest.

I'm guessing the halfbacks will be Weber, Perenara, and Ratima. Might be a chance that one of Weber or Perenara miss out though.

@Tim I've got Weber locked in. I reckon he'll end up going to RWC.

I didn't pick Eklund in my squad, but he could easily be there.

That they'll pick most of the recent ABs is the best guideline we have, but there's not that many of them so I'm expecting quite a few surprises.

Did they tip anyone on the Breakdown show yesterday?

How about one the Waikato or BOP locks to fill out the squad?

@Tim said in All Blacks XV:

Did they tip anyone on the Breakdown show yesterday?

I had it on in the background as I was working. I don't think there was any tips although Wheeler was saying he would pick Fabian Holland

Hahahaha - Kirwan's bolter is Jackson Pugh.

Isn't Jackson Pugh Australian?

If these games are WR-sanctioned I don't think Holland would be eligible.

@Bovidae said in All Blacks XV:

If these games are WR-sanctioned I don't think Holland would be eligible.

No eligibility locks on these games

@SouthernMann said in All Blacks XV:

Isn't Jackson Pugh Australian?

Yes. And he's been poor.

Squad breakdown?

5 props
3 hookers
3 locks
4 loose forwards
3 halfbacks
2 1st fives
3 midfielders
3 wings
2 fullbacks

Maybe one less outside back, and one more loose forward who can cover lock?

@KiwiMurph isnt it amazing how so many people watching from our armchair can see things so different to a supposed professional coach/commentator!

Little wonder he was such a poor coach!