@gt12 said in Bledisloe #2:
I’m picking Squire to be the addition to the WC squad - he apparently played well for Tasman last week. He’s not as good as I’d like, but, he’s better than what else we have.
Hansen will need to convince Squire to make himself available according to this article.
If J Ioane is selected give him the Tongan game and put BB and RM in cotton wool.
A few players will be released to play M10 Cup after this test. There will be 3 weeks between Bled II and that test so time for a couple of games for those players.
@Chris-B I wouldn't discount J Ioane from selection just because he hasn't played yet. In hindsight they should have brought him on in BA in a close test but I can understand why they didn't want to put him in that situation. Three 1st 5s were taken in 2015, with Slade filling that 1st 5/fullback role that DMac would of this year, and BB now does. In 2011, only 2 1st 5s were selected but we ended up using 4. Weepu did provide cover, as TJP might.
You can easily cover for a winger (e.g., ALB) so I wouldn't be selecting too many specialist wingers. I wouldn't be surprised if JB has been discussed by the coaches as a 1st 5 option for the lesser pool games if J Ioane isn't chosen.
May has always done some dumb things. I know I used to be frustrated when he played for Waikato/Chiefs.
Once Kirifi left the field Wellington lost all their dominance at the breakdown.
An entertaining match to watch.
Sapsford's defence on the right flank is poor, so Wellington are making plenty of breaks down his side.
@Nogusta If I remember correctly the U20 backline started to click when Plummer moved out to 2nd 5 and Trask was the 1st 5.
@taniwharugby They are saving Garces for the RWC match vs SA. Peyper.
@Nogusta said in Chiefs 2020:
D'Angelo Leuila went pretty good last night!?
I thought he looked very handy but I would much prefer the Chiefs pick a 1st 5 from within the region. Leuila is the same age as Falcon, who is already there. I would select one of Trask or Reihana (or both) and make them long-term investments.