Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October
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Ofa the only prop that was in last year's RWC squad. Those guys are going to be tested.
Bit surprised they're starting with Big Karl.
Wasn't expecting to see Laumape in the mix, but keen to see how he goes. He was in a decent vein of form before he was injured. Adds some power to the backline options.
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@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
Laumape's direct running could be bloody handy in the wet.
Ritchie knows what he can do close to set piece!
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@pakman said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
Laumape's direct running could be bloody handy in the wet.
Ritchie knows what he can do close to set piece!
Beaudy knows being at fullback doesn't mean you are safe.
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@Kirwan said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@nostrildamus said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
Speaking of the best players, Hamish Bidwell has an opinion:
Well that's a load of shite. Kirifi and Papalii have both had great games at Super level, it's plain wrong to suggest otherwise.
Interesting that the leading fetcher in English rugby, Jack Wills, is 6’ 3”, 17 stone, and packs a punch in D. I suspect that’s what TWM are keen to replicate.
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@voodoo said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@chimoaus said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
I'll take a stab at the reserves
Lomax,Taylor,Hodgman,SBarrett, AI, TJ, RI, Jordan
or if they go a 6/2 bench
Lomax,Taylor,Hodgman, Vaa’i, SBarrett, AI, TJ, JordanNo openside cover if the unthinkable happens and Cane breaks down in the first minute? Kirifi looks a good option there.
No need for two locks on the bench in my view of you’ve got Frizell in the lineup who if there are multiple injuries could cover there. Loose forward cover is what’s needed IMO.
I heard S Barrett can cover 6, 7 and 8...
Had to look to see if this post was from @ACT-Crusader ...
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@bayimports said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
right probably late enough....i believe it may look like this...
BB, JB, ALB, JG, CC, RM, AS, HS, SC, SF, SW, PT, OT, DC, KT
Bench CT, AH, TL, SB, DP, TJP, NL, RIShame no AI
Like NL being there though
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@pakman said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@Kirwan said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@nostrildamus said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
Speaking of the best players, Hamish Bidwell has an opinion:
Well that's a load of shite. Kirifi and Papalii have both had great games at Super level, it's plain wrong to suggest otherwise.
Interesting that the leading fetcher in English rugby, Jack Wills, is 6’ 3”, 17 stone, and packs a punch in D. I suspect that’s what TWM are keen to replicate.
The French captain is quite a big unit too although perhaps a bit more athletic.
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@nostrildamus said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
and pardon me for drinking non-alcohol malt as not used to brain cells rubbing together
If such a thing actually exists, it should be banned as an affront to human dignity forthwith.
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@Bones said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@pakman said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@Kirwan said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@nostrildamus said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
Speaking of the best players, Hamish Bidwell has an opinion:
Well that's a load of shite. Kirifi and Papalii have both had great games at Super level, it's plain wrong to suggest otherwise.
Interesting that the leading fetcher in English rugby, Jack Wills, is 6’ 3”, 17 stone, and packs a punch in D. I suspect that’s what TWM are keen to replicate.
The French captain is quite a big unit too although perhaps a bit more athletic.
6'6" and 17 stone. 'Quite' big! France will be VERY dangerous for 2023 at home.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
@nostrildamus said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
and pardon me for drinking non-alcohol malt as not used to brain cells rubbing together
If such a thing actually exists, it should be banned as an affront to human dignity forthwith.
Nah, it's used to make beer! And mum used to make us have some as kids, for whatever reason
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@nostrildamus said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
Either play ALB at 12 JG at 13 or think again. Midfield should be a polished, glistening, hardcore rock by now.
Been banging that drum for some time. I don't have a problem which number each player wears as long as ALB and JG can swap around as needed to utilised their strengths. And I can see the logic in trying out different combinations in non-key games and def. like giving Reiko & Laumape game time and experience.
If the TWM decide to experiment a little and change a settled combination that's good as well - just make sure there's a settled combination to start with.
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At least it's Thursday, I guess #bringback0630Thursdaynaming
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@pakman said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
6'6" and 17 stone. 'Quite' big! France will be VERY dangerous for 2023 at home.
100%.
What's the chance we run into them in the knockouts? We've played more than any other pair of teams - 7 times in 9 touranments, which is remarkable!
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@Machpants said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
Nah, it's used to make beer! And mum used to make us have some as kids, for whatever reason
My Gran just gave me the beer as a kid. Always loved my Gran.
Going to be interesting to see how how Hoskins goes if it is a tight test, especially in the wet. Just might be a bit different to where has shone in super rugby. Reckon he'll be O.K though.
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@Machpants said in Bledisloe Three: Sydney, 31 October:
At least it's Thursday, I guess #bringback0630Thursdaynaming
Shocking state of affairs!
Lachlan Boshier's All Blacks omission is no longer acceptable
