All Blacks 2021
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Media release: https://www.allblacks.com/news/all-blacks-squad-ready-for-mammoth-tour/
The All Blacks initial travelling squad is as follows:
Forwards:
Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Samisoni Taukei’aho and Codie Taylor.
Props: George Bower, Ethan de Groot, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Joe Moody, Angus Ta’avao, Karl Tu’inukuafe and Ofa Tuungafasi.
Locks: Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuipulotu and Tupou Vaa’i.
Loose forwards: Ethan Blackadder, Akira Ioane, Luke Jacobson, Dalton Papalii, Ardie Savea and Hoskins Sotutu.
Backs:
Halfbacks: Finlay Christie, TJ Perenara and Brad Weber.
First five–eighths: Beauden Barrett.
Midfielders: Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown and Quinn Tupaea.
Outside backs: Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Will Jordan, Damian McKenzie and Sevu Reece.Nothing more interesting in that media release other than that they leave at 6.30pm tonight.
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@stargazer Would have thought there would be comment around all the props taken, the omission of Frizzell, and the lack of cover at 10. Presumably McKenzie or Havili?
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@arhs Jordie would also be 10 cover.
Also - just on the props - I've heard there may be some delays if players don't come over in this week's party - for example Mounga, Whitelock etc may miss multiple tests due to quarantining etc - so Ofa T might not be fit - but they might as well bring him over now. Not sure if that means Coles' injury is more severe or what.
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@arhs said in All Blacks 2021:
@stargazer Would have thought there would be comment around all the props taken, the omission of Frizzell, and the lack of cover at 10. Presumably McKenzie or Havili?
Yeah, probably Dmac first, next option would be Havili and then Jordie.
I'd love to get more precise info about when all these babies are expected to arrive. If it's in the next week, Whitelock/Mo'unga/Smith may not miss too many games, but if it's in a few weeks, they may miss the entire RC.
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@stargazer said in All Blacks 2021:
@arhs said in All Blacks 2021:
@stargazer Would have thought there would be comment around all the props taken, the omission of Frizzell, and the lack of cover at 10. Presumably McKenzie or Havili?
Yeah, probably Dmac first, next option would be Havili and then Jordie.
I'd love to get more precise info about when all these babies are expected to arrive. If it's in the next week, Whitelock/Mo'unga/Smith may not miss too many games, but if it's in a few weeks, they may miss the entire RC.
Do they have to isolate on arrival over there?
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@stargazer said in All Blacks 2021:
Surely Braydon Ennor earns "The Myth" title now. He must be a fantastic midfielder to be picked so regularly but he should play 7 because I never see him.
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@hooroo Not sure, but if there are quarantine requirements, I hope it will make a positive difference that Whitelock, Mo'unga and Smith are all living in the - thus far - Covid-free South Island (hoping it stays that way). If NZ can distinguish between Aussie states, surely Queensland/Australia can have different requirements for the North and South Island?
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@stargazer said in All Blacks 2021:
@hooroo Not sure, but if there are quarantine requirements, I hope it will make a positive difference that Whitelock, Mo'unga and Smith are all living in the - thus far - Covid-free South Island (hoping it stays that way). If NZ can distinguish between Aussie states, surely Queensland/Australia can have different requirements for the North and South Island?
Yeah true. I was thinking that if baby is due in next two weeks and then they have to isolate for two weeks then there won't be much point in travelling
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@hooroo said in All Blacks 2021:
@stargazer said in All Blacks 2021:
@arhs said in All Blacks 2021:
@stargazer Would have thought there would be comment around all the props taken, the omission of Frizzell, and the lack of cover at 10. Presumably McKenzie or Havili?
Yeah, probably Dmac first, next option would be Havili and then Jordie.
I'd love to get more precise info about when all these babies are expected to arrive. If it's in the next week, Whitelock/Mo'unga/Smith may not miss too many games, but if it's in a few weeks, they may miss the entire RC.
Do they have to isolate on arrival over there?
Yes they will, into QLD, 2 weeks in hotel isolation, so they could play the Boks - just. Unless they get some sort of exemption.
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dead set, if the Wallabies can't beat that team tehn they may as well pack it in for good.
Best hooker? not there
Best lock? Not there
Best player and also best 9? Not there
Best 10? Not there3 of those are our most influential players.
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@mariner4life said in All Blacks 2021:
dead set, if the Wallabies can't beat that team tehn they may as well pack it in for good.
Best hooker? not there
Best lock? Not there
Best player and also best 9? Not there
Best 10? Not there3 of those are our most influential players.
1st and 2nd choice captain, also not there.
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@mariner4life said in All Blacks 2021:
dead set, if the Wallabies can't beat that team tehn they may as well pack it in for good.
Best hooker? not there
Best lock? Not there
Best player and also best 9? Not there
Best 10? Not there3 of those are our most influential players.
You named 3 of 4 as most influential-who isn't?
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2021:
@mariner4life said in All Blacks 2021:
dead set, if the Wallabies can't beat that team tehn they may as well pack it in for good.
Best hooker? not there
Best lock? Not there
Best player and also best 9? Not there
Best 10? Not there3 of those are our most influential players.
You named 3 of 4 as most influential-who isn't?
Coles
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@mariner4life said in All Blacks 2021:
dead set, if the Wallabies can't beat that team tehn they may as well pack it in for good.
Best hooker? not there
Best lock? Not there
Best player and also best 9? Not there
Best 10? Not there3 of those are our most influential players.
and the media motivation.. dont forget NZR treat RA like second class citizens to draw inspiration from
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@crucial "you cant restrict my rights etc"
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@kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2021:
@crucial "you cant restrict my rights etc"
I'm sure their partners do.
