All Blacks locking stocks post 2019 RWC
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@MN5 said in All Blacks locking stocks post 2019 RWC:
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I made the point that the ABs these days predominantly select 2m + guys. If it were true that jumping ability trumps height, then surely we wouldn't see them go for as many guys at 2m or taller.
Since 2002, off the top of my head:
To be fair the lock selection in the past 16 years can be broadly catagorized as:
2004-2011 - Literally who is not injured.
2012-2019 - Rettalick/Whitelock.The only time in that period where they had a serious choice between the two groups was in 2011 where to be fair they were content with one 2 metre+ lock in Whitelock and paired him with Thorn while attempting to see if they could catch lightning in a bottle with Hoeata.
Having a quality third option in Read consistently in the side for the past 12 years has been a major part of the lineout equation too.
Jack was a good player and Boric woulda been better if he didn't retire hurt.
No mention of Chresten Davis?
Only played Blindside for the ABs.
Fuck bro, sometimes I wonder if you even watch Rugby.
Blindsided Caleb Ralph, that's for sure. HAR HAR HAR
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@Bones said in All Blacks locking stocks post 2019 RWC:
@MN5 said in All Blacks locking stocks post 2019 RWC:
@Bones said in All Blacks locking stocks post 2019 RWC:
@MN5 said in All Blacks locking stocks post 2019 RWC:
@rotated said in All Blacks locking stocks post 2019 RWC:
@shark said in All Blacks locking stocks post 2019 RWC:
I made the point that the ABs these days predominantly select 2m + guys. If it were true that jumping ability trumps height, then surely we wouldn't see them go for as many guys at 2m or taller.
Since 2002, off the top of my head:
To be fair the lock selection in the past 16 years can be broadly catagorized as:
2004-2011 - Literally who is not injured.
2012-2019 - Rettalick/Whitelock.The only time in that period where they had a serious choice between the two groups was in 2011 where to be fair they were content with one 2 metre+ lock in Whitelock and paired him with Thorn while attempting to see if they could catch lightning in a bottle with Hoeata.
Having a quality third option in Read consistently in the side for the past 12 years has been a major part of the lineout equation too.
Jack was a good player and Boric woulda been better if he didn't retire hurt.
No mention of Chresten Davis?
Only played Blindside for the ABs.
Fuck bro, sometimes I wonder if you even watch Rugby.
Blindsided Caleb Ralph, that's for sure. HAR HAR HAR
Stop posting right now.
You will NEVER do another one this good.