AB "What could have been" XV
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What about that centre/winger who had heart problems - played for the Crusaders and Chiefs? Can't believe his name is escaping me.
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@crazy-horse Robbie Fruean, beast at super level when fit.
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@tim said in AB "What could have been" XV:
@gunner knee injury
That's interesting I didn't realise it was an injury issue. Or maybe i did but forgot.
Yes, Fruen is a good one.
Broadhurst is another that was forced to retire just as he reached test level. His first test wasn't great but he could have improved.
Pat T is another who looks like he may end up in this category.
Could also include Luatua i guess.
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@crucial said in AB "What could have been" XV:
Doesn't really meet the criteria as he was awesome at top level but imagine 'what could have been' if Jonah was able to operate at 100%.
Isa Nacewa deserves a mention doesn't he?
Ah yeah Nacewa was in my original team before i started the thread. Totally forgot to include him though.
Agree with Lomu.
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Paul Williams broken leg that healed poorly
Jason Goldsmith - injury too
Both looked really promising.
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@crucial said in AB "What could have been" XV:
Stretching the criteria a bit but Hayman would have probably gone on to be a centurion AB if he hung around
Especially if he moved to number 8
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@bovidae said in AB "What could have been" XV:
Aaron Hopa for me at 6. He did everything Collins and Kaino were praised for doing, but before either of them hit the scene. I reckon he would have been a starter at RWC 99.
I might be recollecting through my Hurricanes/Lions goggles, but I remember Filo Tiatia pressing hard for AB selection in 1999. He just missed out on the RWC squad, then missed a call up when Carlos got hurt before the tourney. I can't remember who the replacement was (I seem to recall it was a back, Auckland?), but we could have used his physicality in the semi vs France
