@george33 said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:
Jordie Barrett sitting out training today.
Yeah just on the radio eh
@SouthernMann Stuff report.
@kidcalder said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:
I could see if Jordi injured Tupaea and Reiko combo ALB on the bench
Rieko jumping ahead of both Proctor and Lienert-Brown?
@ARHS said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:
Isn't Tupaea and ALB a more logical combo. Maybe Rieko on the bench?
As far as being part of the squad longer yes.
Just personally I would like to see Tupaea - Reiko combo, ALB to the bench seen all we need from him
@kidcalder Personal preference, sure. But I'd be surprised if someone not initially selected in the squad and only now present as injury cover for the outside backs jumps ahead of two players, especially one who's only played 25 minutes. I think they should be playing Tupaea or Proctor as much as possible until they either prove they're up to the task or it becomes obvious they aren't.
Just don't think you can generate much attack with ALB in the team.
ABs were scoring a try every 9 minutes until Jordie was replaced by ALB then managed one in the last 25 minutes through the forwards.
He's ok if you are trying to close a game out from a winning position but I don't think he offers anything if you are behind.
@nonpartizan said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:
ABs were scoring a try every 9 minutes until Jordie was replaced by ALB then managed one in the last 25 minutes through the forwards.
So no other changes in either team in that period?
@Bones said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:
@nonpartizan said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:
ABs were scoring a try every 9 minutes until Jordie was replaced by ALB then managed one in the last 25 minutes through the forwards.
So no other changes in either team in that period?
Nah it was all Luke Jacobson's fault, we only led by 4 when he was on the field - won the game by an extra 26 once we got rid of him.
Should have the back line up tonight/tomorrow morning. Just waiting on confirmation on the last couple and how they pull up today.
@Landers92 said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:
For me, this is a preference, not oil. I want to see ST start at hooker with Aumua on the bench.
Codie has had a massive year as it is and father time is clearly catching up to him. Give Numia and Tosi the spots on the bench. Have them come on and show us what they can add against a solid Irish side. Sititi drops out of the 23 for me with Lakai coming straight back in at 6 and Segner on the bench.
What I did hear earlier today that is oil, is Rennie is not all too enthused with the halfback options in the country at the moment. Expect to see Ratima get another crack off the bench this weekend.
Yes, its time. taylor to offer the experience in the squad and a safety net if we need it. He wasn't great against Italy.
Our pack lacks ball runners and impact (although our props have made good progress in this area) and Aumua and Sami offer huge amounts of this. They are both in great form. Lets let them off the leash!
@ShaquilleOatmeal said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:
I think they should be playing Tupaea or Proctor as much as possible until they either prove they're up to the task or it becomes obvious they aren't.
Proctor has already had two seasons.
One of the luckiest players in New Zealand to be starting in the ABs I'd say.
@Frank said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:
@ShaquilleOatmeal said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:
I think they should be playing Tupaea or Proctor as much as possible until they either prove they're up to the task or it becomes obvious they aren't.
Proctor has already had two seasons.
One of the luckiest players in New Zealand to be starting in the ABs I'd say.
As well as 14 other players.