All Blacks EOYT squad

[J Dory]

If they can get/keep their hands on the ball, that team could really run amok. 6-15 is packing some formidable attacking firepower.

[Mellsblue]

I am taking the long trek from North Yorkshire to watch this tomorrow. Birthday present for my 8yo. It’ll be his first match other than watching Bedford with another 1k - 2k hardy souls and Italy v Canada in the RWC. So, the first time he’ll have watched a tier 1 nation. The little sod supported the NZ vs the lions (and continues to do so) and Beuden Barrett is his favourite player. He’ll be delighted that Barrett is captain. I’m hoping Twickenham, even half full, and a live haka will blow his mind. When I told him the Twickers could hold the population of our market town more than six times over he was amazed.
Anyway, who of the non-regulars should I be keeping an eye on?

[zer0]

Always good to hear of another taking the black.

On the non-regulars, Vaea Fifita and Asafo Aumua are all-action prime athletic specimens. Matt Duffie is much less flashy but is basically Cory Jane v2.

[Mellsblue]

Cheers.

[cashead]

All Blacks side named to face the Barbarians this weekend. Should be an exciting clash!
1. Kane Hames (6)
2. Nathan Harris (9)
3. Nepo Laulala (10)
4. Luke Romano (29)
5. Scott Barrett (14)
6. Vaea Fifita (3)
7. Ardie Savea (22)
8. Jerome Kaino (81)
9. TJ Perenara (39)
10. Beauden Barrett (59) - captain
11. Seta Tamanivalu (3)
12. Ngani Laumape (4)
13. Anton Lienert-Brown (19)
14. Waisake Naholo (15)
15. David Havili (3)
16. Asafo Aumua *
17. Tim Perry *
18. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen (1)
19. Patrick Tuipulotu (15)
20. Sam Cane (50)
21. Tawera Kerr-Barlow (27)
22. Lima Sopoaga (13)
23. Matt Duffie *

Cross-posted this over into a GDT to avoid clutter on game day.

[cashead]

Always good to hear of another taking the black.

On the non-regulars, Vaea Fifita and Asafo Aumua are all-action prime athletic specimens. Matt Duffie is much less flashy but is basically Cory Jane v2.

Duffie is probably the best uncapped player under the high ball in New Zealand.

He may be lacking in test experience, but he's actually fairly experienced, having been a former NRL player who was recruited out of the St Kents First XV a while ago.

[cashead]

Jezza's out, Luke Whitelock has now been given the nod.

[cashead]

Dane Coles is out of the tour as well. No replacement will be called up, with 3 fit hookers in the team already.