@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@zinnyzinzin said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@Frank yep - Holland to replace Lord for me
I don’t think they start Holland and Patty together. If Vaa’i is persisted with at blindside then Lord will start as one lock. Then it becomes a question of Holland (if up to fitness) and Patty.
I'd like to see how the FH/PT combo would go. Holland has some pretty sweet handling skills so could play the wider lock role.
@canefan said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@Mr-Fish will they take Fainga’anuku?
He had a good SR. I'd expect him to go so they can work out how to use him
Out till end of August.
@pakman said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@canefan said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@Mr-Fish will they take Fainga’anuku?
He had a good SR. I'd expect him to go so they can work out how to use him
Out till end of August.
We have plenty of players putting their hands up at the moment, so it's no big deal to me
I'm guessing the set in stone positions are, together with candidates
LH Fusitua/Lauaki/Norris
Hooker McAlister/Bell/Jack Taylor
TH Mafileo/Dyer
A lock Holland
A small loosie Kirifi
A Big loosie???
A halfback Hotham/Christie
A midfielder/wing Rieko
Another back who can play 15
In some positions there is one obvious candidate, so expect Holland, Kirifi, Hotham and Rieko to be inked in.
In front row scrummaging is key, especially with Codie injured, so I imagine Fusitua, McAlster and Mafileo will get the gig.
Turning to the big loosie it could be a battering ram such as STT or a big 6, in which case Finau or Howden would fit the bill.
A utility back who can play 15 would be made for Narawa if he's fit, but Havili would also work.
The last spot is up in the air.
Either another lock in which case Hannah has the inside running, or a bolter back -- lots of possibilities.
@pakman said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
A small loosie Kirifi
A Big loosie???
Can we please not categorise them like that?
@ShaquilleOatmeal said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@pakman said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
A small loosie Kirifi
A Big loosie???Can we please not categorise them like that?
Short, Tall, Grande and Venti?
@Bones said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@Frank said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
Squad for Africa named Monday, 27 July.
Very, very offensive.
Looking forward to hosting the islanders
@Bones said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@ShaquilleOatmeal said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@pakman said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
A small loosie Kirifi
A Big loosie???Can we please not categorise them like that?
Short, Tall, Grande and Venti?
Tupou Venti goes alright.
@W32 said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@Bones said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@Frank said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
Squad for Africa named Monday, 27 July.
Very, very offensive.
Looking forward to hosting the islanders
Oh that continent, yeah I know the one you mean.
@Bones said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@W32 said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@Bones said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@Frank said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
Squad for Africa named Monday, 27 July.
Very, very offensive.
Looking forward to hosting the islanders
Oh that continent, yeah I know the one you mean.
Well done!
@W32 said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@Bones said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@W32 said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@Bones said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@Frank said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
Squad for Africa named Monday, 27 July.
Very, very offensive.
Looking forward to hosting the islanders
Oh that continent, yeah I know the one you mean.
Well done!
I admire the effort when English is probably not even your second language.
@Bones said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@W32 said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@Bones said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@W32 said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@Bones said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
@Frank said in All Blacks Tour of South Africa 2026:
Squad for Africa named Monday, 27 July.
Very, very offensive.
Looking forward to hosting the islanders
Oh that continent, yeah I know the one you mean.
Well done!
I admire the effort when English is probably not even your second language.
I’m admiring the long bow you’re drawing!
