All Blacks v Springboks
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@bovidae although, as has been the case in the past couple of tests, SBW could very well end up playing >70mins as our bench has had to do.
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@taniwharugby Yep. Does the TAB have odds for Crotty lasting the 1st half?
Hansen and co will be wanting Whitelock to play the full 80 mins.
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@taniwharugby I get what you mean. I know the protocols and processes are rigorous, but you can't help but be concerned when our guys are getting a bunch of head knocks in a pretty short period of time.
Resting them for the remainder of the TRC would also pose a challenge further down the line in terms of match fitness etc for the overseas tour. Not to mention how they fit into the systems we're setting up for 2019. Then again you could argue that Cane and Crotty are longstanding ABs so getting up to speed on the park wouldn't be as hard for newer guys. And if Crotty/Goodhue is the way they are leaning for our starting midfield they've got their super rugby partnership to call on.
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@billy-tell said in All Blacks v Springboks:
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Springboks:
I know they have protocols and will have access to good medical advice, but I'd of been tempted to give Crotty and Cane the rest of TRC off.
A little surprised SBW hasn't been slotted straight back in though, but Glad ALB gets a start.
Grammar Nazi alert...but “I‘d have been tempted“
.or "I'd've been tempted“
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I been tempted inn'it
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@duluth said in All Blacks v Springboks:
Things have changed quickly for Tuipulotu. A week and a half ago people were wondering when he'd return to the NPC
If it was world cup year, I'd want Romano.
I don't really rate Pat T.
Has anyone underwhelmed at AB level as much as Pat T in recent years? I think he's had a charmed ride by the AB selectors.
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Apparently SBW still sick, so been withdrawn, Goodhue to the bench.
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i want SBW's job. Pulling in a massive pay packet for having the same impact on test matches that i am
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@mariner4life you will have to start believing in something though....
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@mariner4life said in All Blacks v Springboks:
i want SBW's job. Pulling in a massive pay packet for having the same impact on test matches that i am
Sweet! All you need to do is be fit, massive, talented and easy on the eye to ladies and some guys
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@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Springboks:
@mariner4life you will have to start believing in something though....
I'm a nihilist
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@hooroo said in All Blacks v Springboks:
@mariner4life said in All Blacks v Springboks:
i want SBW's job. Pulling in a massive pay packet for having the same impact on test matches that i am
Sweet! All you need to do is be fit, massive, talented and easy on the eye to ladies and some guys
check. check. check. Man, i am really close on this one
- Phil Connors
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@hooroo said in All Blacks v Springboks:
@mariner4life said in All Blacks v Springboks:
i want SBW's job. Pulling in a massive pay packet for having the same impact on test matches that i am
Sweet! All you need to do is be fit, massive, talented and easy on the eye to ladies and some guys
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Pretty predictable team - main surprise for me is seeing Coltman on the bench. But, in some ways that's not surprising because I'm sure Hansen is not missing what everyone else is seeing in terms of Harris' lineout throwing and patience must be wearing thin. Big chance for Coltman to edge his way ahead IMO.
Midfield was slightly surprising - I thought they'd be trying to get as many tests as possible into Goodhue, but as someone mentioned - they tend to give the young guys a break to reflect pretty quickly.
Jordie getting a run ahead of Naholo the other slight surprise, but I guess we were due for that re-arrangement.
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@antipodean snap!!
And i can't believe i cocked it up. Dickhead
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@nzzp said in All Blacks v Springboks:
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Springboks:
I know they have protocols and will have access to good medical advice, but I'd of been tempted to give Crotty and Cane the rest of TRC off.
Respectfully, this is classic Fern/Internet/Media naval gazing. I'm not having a pop at you - aimless speculation is what we're here for - but I'm OK with their call.
it's kind of: I know they have all the medical records and specialists giving us advice, but I think they are WRONG! It's a small step to THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU VACCINATE! WAKE UP SHEEPLE! YOUR GOVERNMENT IS LYING TO YOU!
There's a joke about boats but I can't think of it ...
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@bovidae said in All Blacks v Springboks:
I would still prefer BFA to remain at fullback. SBW would have started but for his illness during the week. That tells us who their no.1 midfield combo is, as we all knew.
Happy that Harris has been put on notice.
I'd be happy, except Coltman has been selected. I didn't even know he was in the squad and he barely performs at Super level - has a bushy beard though (Hmm, does he still have his beard?)
