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    Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV

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    • Chris B.
      Chris B. last edited by Chris B.

      A few contenders in a depth XV.....

      1. Nick Mayhew/Teague McElroy/Pouri Rakete-Stones
      2. Ash Dixon/James Parsons
      3. Angus Ta'avao/Sione Mafileo
      4. Luke Romano/Josh Goodhue/Josh Dickson/Hamish Dalzell
      5. Jacob Pierce/Josh Lord/Quinten Strange
      6. Tom Robinson/Luke Jacobson
      7. Lachlan Boshier/Dillon Hunt/Sione Havili
      8. Marino Mikaele-Tu'u/Devon Flanders
      9. Sam Nock/Folau Fakatava/Finlay Christie
      10. Mitch Hunt/Bryn Gatland/Brett Cameron
      11. Salesi Rayasi/Wes Goosen
      12. Alex Nankivell/TJ Faiane/Idontrate Tomkinson
      13. Tumua Manu/Sam McNicol/Quinn Tupaea/Antonio Mikaele Tu'u/Josh Timu/Michael Collins
      14. Mark Talea/AJ Lam/Leicester Faingaanuku/Jonah Lowe
      15. David Havili/Kaleb Trask/Zarn Sullivan
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      • Tim
        Tim last edited by Tim

        Ta'avao
        Pierce
        Jacobson

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        • MN5
          MN5 last edited by

          Are the AB lock stocks so low that we're looking back at Luke Romano with Rose tinted specs ? seriously ???

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            Gunner last edited by Kirwan

            5: Josh Goodhue
            9: Sam Nock

            Edit. Stoopid thing, I swear I'm typing 9 as in nine not 6 for Nock!

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            • Hooroo
              Hooroo @Gunner last edited by

              @Gunner said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

              1. Josh Goodhue

              2. Sam Nock

              Edit. Stoopid thing, I swear I'm typing 9 as in nine not 6 for Nock!

              Remove the "."

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              • Kirwan
                Kirwan @Gunner last edited by

                @Gunner said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                5: Josh Goodhue
                9: Sam Nock

                Edit. Stoopid thing, I swear I'm typing 9 as in nine not 6 for Nock!

                Changed to : seems to work

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                • Tim
                  Tim @Gunner last edited by

                  @Gunner

                  Try leaving out the fullstops.

                  5 Goodhue
                  9 Nock

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                    Gunner @Hooroo last edited by

                    @Hooroo @Kirwan @Tim Ta

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                    • Stargazer
                      Stargazer last edited by Stargazer

                      7 Lachlan Boshier / Dillon Hunt
                      8 Mikaele-Tu'u

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                      • Chris B.
                        Chris B. @MN5 last edited by Chris B.

                        @MN5 said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                        Are the AB lock stocks so low that we're looking back at Luke Romano with Rose tinted specs ? seriously ???

                        He's the inspiration for this thread! πŸ™‚

                        Basing his selection pretty much entirely on watching him for Canterbury vs Tasman where he handed Quinten Strange (who was selected for the ABs) his arse in a hat!

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                        • MN5
                          MN5 @Chris B. last edited by

                          @Chris-B said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                          @MN5 said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                          Are the AB lock stocks so low that we're looking back at Luke Romano with Rose tinted specs ? seriously ???

                          He's the inspiration for this thread! πŸ™‚

                          Basing his selection pretty much entirely on watching him for Canterbury vs Tasman where he handed Quinten Strange (who was selected for the ABs) his arse in a hat!

                          Ah I see.

                          Well apparently this is the greatest Championship in years and the All Blacks being selected for the national team has ruined it all so I'll take your word for it.

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                          • Chris B.
                            Chris B. @MN5 last edited by

                            @MN5 He can be voted out by others - I've just listed a few that have caught my eye.

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                            • Stargazer
                              Stargazer last edited by

                              9 Folau Fakatava

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                              • Nepia
                                Nepia @Stargazer last edited by

                                @Stargazer said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                                7 Lachlan Boshier / Dillon Hunt
                                8 Mikaele-Tu'u

                                I'd include Flanders with MMT.

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                                • mariner4life
                                  mariner4life last edited by

                                  proof our "depth" is utter dogshit

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                                  • Chris B.
                                    Chris B. last edited by

                                    9 Actually Finlay Christie has been increasingly good for the defending champions.

                                    As has 14 Mark Talea - who was terrible under the high ball in several early games, but dominant at the weekend. Not sure he's been the best 14.

                                    11 Big Leicester has been decent though a bit quiet at times, but Rayasi has 11 locked up IMO.

                                    5 Quinten Strange was excellent last weekend, but refer Romano above.

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                                    • KiwiMurph
                                      KiwiMurph last edited by

                                      Add Sione Mafileo as a tighthead option.

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                                      • Kiwiwomble
                                        Kiwiwomble last edited by Kiwiwomble

                                        showing my bias and limited attention to other teams

                                        5 Josh Dickson (been a noticeable step up for us when he's played)
                                        8 Nasi Manu (still has it, already capped for Tonga though so not really)

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                                        • Chris B.
                                          Chris B. @Kiwiwomble last edited by

                                          @Kiwiwomble I reckon Josh Dickson would have made the team on Super rugby form if he didn't get injured.

                                          Agree on Nasi Manu - he's been one of Otago's major threats with ball in hand, but I guess he's ineligible.

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                                          • nzzp
                                            nzzp @mariner4life last edited by

                                            @mariner4life said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                                            proof our "depth" is utter dogshit

                                            funny, I was thinking the opposite! Given the post-RWC departures, we've got talent on the way

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                                              bayimports last edited by

                                              Not ready yet, but Kaleb Trask has FAB written all over him and not in the Scott Hamilton sense πŸ™‚

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                                              • Snowy
                                                Snowy @bayimports last edited by Snowy

                                                @bayimports said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                                                Not ready yet, but Kaleb Trask has FAB written all over him and not in the Scott Hamilton sense πŸ™‚

                                                You got a tasty hat lined up?

                                                (He does look pretty good though).

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                                                  bayimports last edited by

                                                  always ready @Snowy ..(goes to find recipe for edible hat, that at least tastes better)

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                                                  • Bovidae
                                                    Bovidae @Chris B. last edited by

                                                    @Chris-B said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                                                    As has 14 Mark Talea - who was terrible under the high ball in several early games, but dominant at the weekend. Not sure he's been the best 14.

                                                    11 Big Leicester has been decent though a bit quiet at times, but Rayasi has 11 locked up IMO.

                                                    Agree with this. Talea has been disappointing for most of the season, so due for a big one this Sat. πŸ˜‰

                                                    The two best wingers have been Rayasi and Fainga'anuku. Just move one to the right wing.

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                                                    • ACT Crusader
                                                      ACT Crusader last edited by

                                                      10 - Brett Cameron

                                                      I’m here all week...

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                                                      • ACT Crusader
                                                        ACT Crusader @bayimports last edited by

                                                        @bayimports said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                                                        Not ready yet, but Kaleb Trask has FAB written all over him and not in the Scott Hamilton sense πŸ™‚

                                                        He’s got as much chance of being an All Black as Masaga, Ranby and Atiga

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                                                        • Kiwiwomble
                                                          Kiwiwomble last edited by

                                                          anyone mention mitch hunt at 10?

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                                                          • mariner4life
                                                            mariner4life @ACT Crusader last edited by

                                                            @ACT-Crusader said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                                                            @bayimports said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                                                            Not ready yet, but Kaleb Trask has FAB written all over him and not in the Scott Hamilton sense πŸ™‚

                                                            He’s got as much chance of being an All Black as Masaga, Ranby and Atiga

                                                            so, pretty good?

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                                                            • Snowy
                                                              Snowy @bayimports last edited by

                                                              @bayimports said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                                                              always ready @Snowy ..(goes to find recipe for edible hat, that at least tastes better)

                                                              @Kirwan should be able to help with that.

                                                              Some of the names mentioned are very promising. Let's hope that they would be picked in position...

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                                                                bayimports @ACT Crusader last edited by

                                                                @ACT-Crusader said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                                                                @bayimports said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                                                                Not ready yet, but Kaleb Trask has FAB written all over him and not in the Scott Hamilton sense πŸ™‚

                                                                He’s got as much chance of being an All Black as Masaga, Ranby and Atiga

                                                                He is still very young and would have never said it last year, but if he keeps improving like I think he has through the year this year (through SRA and M10), then I think he will get there.

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                                                                • Bovidae
                                                                  Bovidae last edited by

                                                                  Gatland is the top points scorer so I would favour him at 1st 5.

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                                                                  • Nepia
                                                                    Nepia @ACT Crusader last edited by

                                                                    @ACT-Crusader said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                                                                    10 - Brett Cameron

                                                                    I’m here all week...

                                                                    Reed Prinsep?

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                                                                    • Crucial
                                                                      Crucial last edited by

                                                                      Quite incredible to think that Boshier and Hunt were left behind and Kirifi went instead.

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                                                                      • Chris B.
                                                                        Chris B. last edited by

                                                                        Wellington has had a couple of hookers who have looked promising in the limited amount I've seen.

                                                                        Midfielders?

                                                                        Alex Nankivell has been solid for the Mako - Fetuli Paea is ineligible, but also slightly disappointing compared to my expectations.

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                                                                          Old Samurai Jack last edited by

                                                                          Josh Dickson (I hold out high hopes for this fella to step up for the ABs and improve the overall work rate and physicality))
                                                                          Tom Robinson (Hard-working forward who should be in Aussie)
                                                                          Salesi Rayasi (How good can this lad get?)
                                                                          David Havili (Nuff said)

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                                                                            akan004 last edited by

                                                                            From what I have seen of Zarn Sullivan, I will be surprised if he doesn't become an AB over the next few years. Lord looks very promising too.

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                                                                            • Donsteppa
                                                                              Donsteppa @bayimports last edited by

                                                                              @bayimports said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                                                                              @ACT-Crusader said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                                                                              @bayimports said in Mitre10 Cup - "Could be with the ABs" XV:

                                                                              Not ready yet, but Kaleb Trask has FAB written all over him and not in the Scott Hamilton sense πŸ™‚

                                                                              He’s got as much chance of being an All Black as Masaga, Ranby and Atiga

                                                                              He is still very young and would have never said it last year, but if he keeps improving like I think he has through the year this year (through SRA and M10), then I think he will get there.

                                                                              I'm optimistic about Trask. I think he'll improve his top level consistency (goal kicking, field kicking) with more Super Rugby experience. He has a strong running game and seems mostly sound on D.

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                                                                                cgrant last edited by

                                                                                The form lock was Jacob Pierce, with Josh Lord not far behind.
                                                                                Dalzell was better than expected too. Parsons was consistently good.
                                                                                The young NH LHP, whose name escapes me and who replaced Nic Mayhew, is a beast at scrumtime. He could be a bolter when the SR squads are named as strong scrummagers are a rarity.

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                                                                                  African Monkey @ACT Crusader last edited by

                                                                                  @ACT-Crusader They looked better when he was there at the end of the season.

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                                                                                  • Tim
                                                                                    Tim @cgrant last edited by

                                                                                    @cgrant Teague McElroy.

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