AB Positions up for grabs
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@no-quarter said in AB Positions up for grabs:
@nepia said in AB Positions up for grabs:
@bones said in AB Positions up for grabs:
@nepia when your other 7 is better than most other teams 7s then I'd not have a problem with it. Pretty sure they've played together before haven't they?
Not that I know of, I prefer our 7s to stay as 7s, but I guess I could handle a Cane, Todd, Ioane trio.
The problem with the Wallabies playing Hooper and Pocock was neither have a strong physical presence on D. That's not an issue for us as Cane absolutely smacks blokes all day long so we could get away with him and Todd who is also a pretty strong defender. Those two and Akira would he my preference given injuries.
I think Cane hsa all the physical attributes to a really effective 6. Aggressive on D, kills people in tackles, mobile, and with skillsets to match openside flankers. Could be a bit short, (so is the alternative Ardie?). Shit never gets old.
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@bovidae said in AB Positions up for grabs:
Me too. Just looking at the last test vs France in Paris, Todd replaced Read when he went off injured after 47 mins. Then you had a loose forward trio of Fifita, Cane and Todd. Cane moved to no.8. BUT the ABs really struggled in the 2nd half, only scoring a late try to Naholo.
Fair point but I don't think Cane suits no. 8, he plays a much tighter game. Having him at 6 instead of show pony Fifita would make a world of difference.
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I've never seen the "two opensides" work for an extended period either.
And I can't see why we would try it to basically accommodate Todd over a specialist blindside flanker. He's a good player, but he's not that good.
If we were going to play two short flankers I'd rather see Jordan Taufua paired with Cane than Todd paired with Cane.
But, I think it will be Ioane, Cane and Whitelock - assuming that Squire isn't available.
I presume most people are thinking that we will name six loose forwards - Cane, Todd, Savea, Fifita, Ioane and Whitelock.
But, if Squire is available - who misses out? Personally, I don't see the point of three openside flankers! For me, it's Ardie.
