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for the baby seal clubbing matchup, versus MunsterGumboot wrote: Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:08 pm Perenara has been called into the ABs, with Weber and Fainga'anuku dropping to the "ABs" XV squad.
There’s no system to it… this is just snatching at pegs to bang into holes. A first team and a second should be all about development and progression, surely? This is more like grabbing spare parts off a shelf to patch up shortfalls or poor choices.Gumboot wrote: Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:08 pm Perenara has been called into the ABs, with Weber and Fainga'anuku dropping to the "ABs" XV squad.
It's a problem everywhere; are the A's your 2nd team, or are the U20s ?Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:57 pmThere’s no system to it… this is just snatching at pegs to bang into holes. A first team and a second should be all about development and progression, surely? This is more like grabbing spare parts off a shelf to patch up shortfalls or poor choices.Gumboot wrote: Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:08 pm Perenara has been called into the ABs, with Weber and Fainga'anuku dropping to the "ABs" XV squad.
I thought Fainga'anuku had gone home for personal reasons?Gumboot wrote: Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:08 pm Perenara has been called into the ABs, with Weber and Fainga'anuku dropping to the "ABs" XV squad.
Like the Barretts, there was no suggestion he was out of the tour, just time off.
In the latest reshuffle, Braydon and Ennor are now back with the ABs.Guy Smiley wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 1:24 amLike the Barretts, there was no suggestion he was out of the tour, just time off.
Gumboot wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:08 amIn the latest reshuffle, Braydon and Ennor are now back with the ABs.Guy Smiley wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 1:24 amLike the Barretts, there was no suggestion he was out of the tour, just time off.
It's getting hard to keep up...
they're there, might as well use them if needed. Saves on the jet lag if nothing else. But happy to see TJ still around and won't begrudge him another cap if injury strikes. Under appreciated 74 caps for mine, integral to one of the best AB teams and a superb all round rugby player once he matured, even if his pass wasn't/isn't in Smith's class.The 2015 RWC triumvirate of Smith, Kerr-Barlow and Perenara was as good as it gets, imho.Flockwitt wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:56 amGumboot wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:08 amIn the latest reshuffle, Braydon and Ennor are now back with the ABs.
It's getting hard to keep up...
Agreed. We could see in the weekend how France had to play Dupont to the end of the game against Oz. The prime ABs never had that issue, and it may yet be one to bite France come the RWC.Gumboot wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:06 amThe 2015 RWC triumvirate of Smith, Kerr-Barlow and Perenara was as good as it gets, imho.Flockwitt wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:56 amGumboot wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:08 amIn the latest reshuffle, Braydon and Ennor are now back with the ABs.
It's getting hard to keep up...
I'm in the UK. I'll post here first if I get called in to either squad. If nothing else I'll raise morale in the squad with my "Razor banter".Gumboot wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:08 amIn the latest reshuffle, Braydon and Ennor are now back with the ABs.Guy Smiley wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 1:24 amLike the Barretts, there was no suggestion he was out of the tour, just time off.
It's getting hard to keep up...
Yep. We'll be left to choose between Foster and Plumtree.. the only two people left free...Ymx wrote: Sun Nov 13, 2022 6:45 pm It’s actually happening isn’t it.
Razor is out here right now, no doubt a lucrative contract being pushed his way. With ROG as his number 2.
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15. Beauden
Who is ABC at 11?
Stevenson would do nicely. Anyone but Clarke.Grandpa wrote: Tue Nov 15, 2022 3:25 pmWho is ABC at 11?
Stevenson maybe? Jordan when he's back of course....
ABC - Anyone But Clarke. Of course... I was racking my brains..Gumboot wrote: Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:29 pmStevenson would do nicely. Anyone but Clarke.Grandpa wrote: Tue Nov 15, 2022 3:25 pmWho is ABC at 11?Gumboot wrote: Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:00 pm
15. Beauden
14. Telea
13. Rieko
12. Jordie
11. ABC
10. Mo'unga
9. Smith
8. Ardie
7. Papali'i
6. Scooter
5. Whitelock
4. BBBR
3. Lomax
2. Taukei'aho
1. de Groot
Stevenson maybe? Jordan when he's back of course....
Stevenson's defense is similar to his offense — a mix of the brilliant and the truly awful.Grandpa wrote: Wed Nov 16, 2022 9:22 amABC - Anyone But Clarke. Of course... I was racking my brains..
Is Stevenson good on defence? I love him on attack...
. Unfortunately I have to agree, was not impressed with his performance against Scotland. No concept of closing space and directing the line of the attacker before committing to the tackle.And four tries in 14 tests; 3 against Argentina and 1 against Japan. Pitiful.Flockwitt wrote: Thu Nov 17, 2022 1:16 am ABC had me stumped as well
And just four tries in 14 tests; 3 against Argentina and 1 against Japan. Pitiful.Flockwitt wrote: Thu Nov 17, 2022 1:16 am ABC had me stumped as well
Oh FFS!Gumboot wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 3:38 am Richie Mo'unga GOOOOOOOOOOOOONNE!!!!!
...to Japanese club Toshiba on a 3-year contract after the RWC.
Looks like we need to find a new 10 pretty soon-ish. Don't think Perofeta's gonna be the answer... maybe McKenzie? Not sure how his recovery's going, but I'd love to see Zarn Sullivan get a decent go at 10 at some stage. Unlikely at the Blues sadly, with Beauden and Perofeta there.
P.S. Frizell's also going to Toshiba. Meh.
Sir Steve Hansen says NZ Rugby must ensure Ian Foster is happy with the All Blacks coach appointment process, or it could risk jeopardising the team's World Cup campaign.
While former All Blacks coach Hansen sympathises with NZ Rugby's predicament when determining whether to ask for job applications before or after the global tournament in France starting in September, he says whatever unfolds can't be allowed to distract the All Blacks from their mission to win the Webb Ellis Cup.
Yes, Made Sir Ian Foster before the World Cup.. as waiting till after might unsettle him...Ymx wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 6:34 pm He’ll be demanding Foster gets his knighthood next.
Sir Ian Foster.
I’ll renounce my NZ citizenship if that came to pass.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all ... en-barrettNZ Rugby has confirmed that it was them, not Barrett - that raised a "possible option'' of him extending his international career if the board agreed to an exemption.
I 100% agree with him. Make arrangements for sure - but keep them under wraps.Grandpa wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 6:27 pm Hansen advising NZ Rugby NOT to choose a new coach until AFTER the World Cup... what a wanker. Strip him of his Knigthood!
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all ... ob-process
Hansen urges NZ Rugby to delay coach announcement until after World Cup
Sir Steve Hansen says NZ Rugby must ensure Ian Foster is happy with the All Blacks coach appointment process, or it could risk jeopardising the team's World Cup campaign.
While former All Blacks coach Hansen sympathises with NZ Rugby's predicament when determining whether to ask for job applications before or after the global tournament in France starting in September, he says whatever unfolds can't be allowed to distract the All Blacks from their mission to win the Webb Ellis Cup.
Keep them under wraps? You're having a laugh... no way they could keep that under wraps... Hansen wants Foster to be happy with the process? The only way he'd be happy is if he is re-selected!Enzedder wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 8:21 pmI 100% agree with him. Make arrangements for sure - but keep them under wraps.Grandpa wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 6:27 pm Hansen advising NZ Rugby NOT to choose a new coach until AFTER the World Cup... what a wanker. Strip him of his Knigthood!
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all ... ob-process
Hansen urges NZ Rugby to delay coach announcement until after World Cup
Sir Steve Hansen says NZ Rugby must ensure Ian Foster is happy with the All Blacks coach appointment process, or it could risk jeopardising the team's World Cup campaign.
While former All Blacks coach Hansen sympathises with NZ Rugby's predicament when determining whether to ask for job applications before or after the global tournament in France starting in September, he says whatever unfolds can't be allowed to distract the All Blacks from their mission to win the Webb Ellis Cup.
Be good employers.
Hansen believes incumbent Foster, who assisted Hansen during the latter's eight years as coach, can't afford to be disgruntled with whatever NZ Rugby decides to do.
FFS, Mehrtens was barely even on the age-group radar in 1993. After Fox's last test against Western Samoa, we tried Marc Ellis against Scotland and England (then selector Earl Kirton predicted he'd become one of our great test first fives - LOL), Simon Mannix crashed and burned in his only start against France, and then Stephen Bachop got the job for the rest of '94. Just like many of Mains' muddled selections, first five was a problem position for us pre-1995.By the time 1987 World Cup winner Grant Fox bowed out in 1993, it was obvious Mehrtens would be running the cutter at the 1995 World Cup...
I thought the same reading that... Mehrtens was a bolter in 1995 wasn't he? I think I remember his first game against Canada just before the World Cup?Gumboot wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 8:38 pm More arrant nonsense from a Kiwi rugby hack. Tony Smith wrote this in a Stuff article about Mo'unga's potential successor in the ABs:
FFS, Mehrtens was barely even on the age-group radar in 1993. After Fox's last test against Western Samoa, we tried Marc Ellis against Scotland and England (then selector Earl Kirton predicted he'd become one of our great test first fives - LOL), Simon Mannix crashed and burned in his only start against France, and then Stephen Bachop got the job for the rest of '94. Just like many of Mains' muddled selections, first five was a problem position for us pre-1995.By the time 1987 World Cup winner Grant Fox bowed out in 1993, it was obvious Mehrtens would be running the cutter at the 1995 World Cup...
Hansen is as arrogantly interfering as the mega twat Clive Woodward.Grandpa wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 8:34 pmKeep them under wraps? You're having a laugh... no way they could keep that under wraps... Hansen wants Foster to be happy with the process? The only way he'd be happy is if he is re-selected!Enzedder wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 8:21 pmI 100% agree with him. Make arrangements for sure - but keep them under wraps.Grandpa wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 6:27 pm Hansen advising NZ Rugby NOT to choose a new coach until AFTER the World Cup... what a wanker. Strip him of his Knigthood!
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all ... ob-process
Hansen urges NZ Rugby to delay coach announcement until after World Cup
Be good employers.
Hansen believes incumbent Foster, who assisted Hansen during the latter's eight years as coach, can't afford to be disgruntled with whatever NZ Rugby decides to do.
Nepotism is reaching peak influence in NZ rugby...Ymx wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 9:07 pmHansen is as arrogantly interfering as the mega twat Clive Woodward.Grandpa wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 8:34 pmKeep them under wraps? You're having a laugh... no way they could keep that under wraps... Hansen wants Foster to be happy with the process? The only way he'd be happy is if he is re-selected!Enzedder wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 8:21 pm
I 100% agree with him. Make arrangements for sure - but keep them under wraps.
Be good employers.
Hansen believes incumbent Foster, who assisted Hansen during the latter's eight years as coach, can't afford to be disgruntled with whatever NZ Rugby decides to do.
Both think they are the voice of perpetual wisdom and constantly manipulating the local union with their egos.
Maybe not quite a bolter, as he'd caught the eye playing well for Canterbury in '94. But there's no way he was even in the ABs conversation in '93, let alone earmarked as our future starting 10 for the '95 RWC. This Tony Smith fella's just pulled that bollocks out of his arse.Grandpa wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 8:53 pmI thought the same reading that... Mehrtens was a bolter in 1995 wasn't he? I think I remember his first game against Canada just before the World Cup?Gumboot wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 8:38 pm More arrant nonsense from a Kiwi rugby hack. Tony Smith wrote this in a Stuff article about Mo'unga's potential successor in the ABs:
FFS, Mehrtens was barely even on the age-group radar in 1993. After Fox's last test against Western Samoa, we tried Marc Ellis against Scotland and England (then selector Earl Kirton predicted he'd become one of our great test first fives - LOL), Simon Mannix crashed and burned in his only start against France, and then Stephen Bachop got the job for the rest of '94. Just like many of Mains' muddled selections, first five was a problem position for us pre-1995.By the time 1987 World Cup winner Grant Fox bowed out in 1993, it was obvious Mehrtens would be running the cutter at the 1995 World Cup...
Though left out of the initial training squads, Merhtens developed so much that he forced his way into the 1995 World Cup squad, having made a stunning All Black debut in the early season test against Canada when he scored 28 points.
Buggery buggery fuck.Gumboot wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 3:38 am Richie Mo'unga GOOOOOOOOOOOOONNE!!!!!
...to Japanese club Toshiba on a 3-year contract after the RWC.
Looks like we need to find a new 10 pretty soon-ish. Don't think Perofeta's gonna be the answer... maybe McKenzie? Not sure how his recovery's going, but I'd love to see Zarn Sullivan get a decent go at 10 at some stage. Unlikely at the Blues sadly, with Beauden and Perofeta there.
P.S. Frizell's also going to Toshiba. Meh.