2022 Predictions

[Catogrande]

@mn5 said in 2022 Predictions:

Scots for a Grand Slam in the six nations Italy to finish last

I can almost guarantee you being 50% correct.

[MN5]

@catogrande said in 2022 Predictions:

@mn5 said in 2022 Predictions:

Scots for a Grand Slam in the six nations Italy to finish last

I can almost guarantee you being 50% correct.

Anything above 50 is a waste

[Nepia]

@tim said in 2022 Predictions:

Do we beat Ireland 3 nil at home?

I reckon yep.

[Dan54]

@kiwimurph said in 2022 Predictions:

Zarn Sullivan to crack the ABs.

You have to feel it only a matter of time! I really like this kid, and the other thing with Blues with him at 15,BB will play full season at 10 which has to be good for ABs.

[Dan54]

@majorrage said in 2022 Predictions:

Super rugby to be a defragmented mess due to Cindy.

Drua to do really well & be globally acclaimed by the NH media, with a torrent of abuse directed NZs way.
Moana Pasifika to do poorly
All Blacks to continue to be mediocre
Ireland to win 6N, England second.

I have a feeling Drua and MP may actually do opposite. Drua I not sure have enough players who have played Super, and maybe MP have bought a reasonably wisely. Although to be fair with MP having to wait until April to play Aus teams may hurt there chances a fair bit.

[cgrant]

Chay Fihaki to be the bolter of the EOYT squad.

[gt12]

@cgrant said in 2022 Predictions:

Chay Fihaki to be the bolter of the EOYT squad.

As much as I think this kid has future AB written all over him, I wonder if he is at the right team to get enough opportunities. I think, in the best interests of NZ rugby, he should move to the Chiefs.

[Tim]

Be interesting to see if Kneepkins can claim the 14 jersey at the Blues.

[gt12]

@tim said in 2022 Predictions:

Be interesting to see if Kneepkins can claim the 14 jersey at the Blues.

Speaking of players who should be at the Chiefs.

[cgrant]

@gt12
RTS is another player who should have signed with the Chiefs as he could have claimed the fullback spot. I think the 12 jersey does not suit him.

[Canes4life]

@gt12 said in 2022 Predictions:

@cgrant said in 2022 Predictions:

Chay Fihaki to be the bolter of the EOYT squad.

As much as I think this kid has future AB written all over him, I wonder if he is at the right team to get enough opportunities. I think, in the best interests of NZ rugby, he should move to the Chiefs.

Or to the Canes if Jordie ends up moving to 12.

[Tim]

SR 2022 top four after regular season:

Crusaders
Blues
Reds
Chiefs

[Tim]

Hodgman will return to the AB squad, unless he prematurely signs with an overseas club.

[Crucial]

As both RTS and CC are mentioned in this thread I thought it appropriate to link this in

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300503374/super-rugby-caleb-clarke-sidesteps-setbacks-to-rediscover-his-love-for-the-game

[nostrildamus]

Newbie: de Groot to improve his standing in the ABs.
Not a difficult prediction: Jordan to be even tinnier. Laulala to not improve on his around the field skills.
Celtic Dreaming: One more ginger will be selected this year.
Fairly likely: One of Taylor or Coles to be eased out.
Blue sky: An Umaga-Jensen will be seen at least once in the midfield. Which one? The one who has a twin brother.

[Machpants]

All Blacks will continue their downward spiral. 2023 is going to be an embaressment. As is the women's world cup this year