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Re: End of Year squad bolters? Name yours here.
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 10:44 am
by scuzzaman
I don't see enough of the local players to express an opinion on them here, but the All Black's centre pairing is a visible weakness in an otherwise solid organisation.
SBW looks like a guy who needs to be left out for a couple of games to remind him that he's supposed to retain possession not chuck it away. That opens up possibilities to try different combinations, and the non-test games especially are ideal opportunities to experiment.
I also appreciate his reputation and presence set him up for additional attention on the field, so this may be a bit unfair, but All Black rugby isn't supposed to be easy.
Re: End of Year squad bolters? Name yours here.
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:53 pm
by Lizard
Aumua
Re: End of Year squad bolters? Name yours here.
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:18 am
by zer0
Jack Goodhue.
Re: End of Year squad bolters? Name yours here.
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 1:45 pm
by J Dory
Lizard wrote:Aumua
+1, though not sure he qualifies as bolter, I'd be suprised if he doesn't go.
Re: End of Year squad bolters? Name yours here.
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 4:15 pm
by rowan
Lizard wrote:Aumua
Agreed!
Re: End of Year squad bolters? Name yours here.
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:33 pm
by scuzzaman
Just been watching some video of Aumua and I'm impressed. He's a pocket rocket, a mesmerising combination of power and pace.
I can see why you wouldn't call him a bolter; he's got class written all over him.
Re: End of Year squad bolters? Name yours here.
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:36 pm
by morepork
Is Ardie Savea likely to get a shot at 7 ahead of Cane?
Re: End of Year squad bolters? Name yours here.
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:47 am
by scuzzaman
cashead wrote:He's likelier to be an apprentice rather than a squad member, IMO.
Right.
That makes sense, I guess.
Re: End of Year squad bolters? Name yours here.
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 12:02 pm
by rowan
cashead wrote:The fixtures are:
Bledisloe III (21/10)
Barbarians (4/11)
France (11/11)
France XV (14/11)
Scotland (18/11)
Wales (25/11)
I'd imagine Cane would definitely start the France and Wales games, Savea will likely start at least 1 of the other fixtures.
That's an easy tour for the All Blacks. I think they'll take the chance to experiement and blood a few youngsters in the test side.