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    • Tim
      Tim last edited by

      Picking rugby's winners and losers of 2022 in eight bold predictions

      Picking rugby's winners and losers of 2022 in eight bold predictions

      Which teams will flourish and which teams will flounder in 2022? Here are some predictions for the rugby year ahead.

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      • Frank
        Frank @Tim last edited by

        @tim Thought his thread was about the world and Covid.

        One prediction, the Fern will give credit to Joe Schmidt for any positive changes in the ABs and all criticism to Foster for anything that goes wrong.

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          Old Samurai Jack @Frank last edited by

          @frank Prediction or common sense?

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          • Dan54
            Dan54 @Frank last edited by

            @frank said in 2022 Predictions:

            @tim Thought his thread was about the world and Covid.

            One prediction, the Fern will give credit to Joe Schmidt for any positive changes in the ABs and all criticism to Foster for anything that goes wrong.

            And Joe Schmidt is a selector so will make very very little difference to the team. I very seriously doubt whether there many players that should be in team aren't already in it.

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            • Tim
              Tim @Dan54 last edited by

              @dan54 He is also going to be an analyst.

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              • Dan54
                Dan54 last edited by

                But will say , not sure how I will predict it, but I can guarate I real interestd to see Super rugby , and will be thinking that Crusaders, Blues and Chiefs will have some bloody good battles! I really think the Chiefs are going to be right up there!!

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                • Crucial
                  Crucial last edited by

                  Clarke to force his way back in to the ABs

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                  • ACT Crusader
                    ACT Crusader last edited by

                    Jordie Barrett to 12

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                    • KiwiMurph
                      KiwiMurph last edited by

                      Zarn Sullivan to crack the ABs.

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                      • Bones
                        Bones @Tim last edited by

                        @tim apart from maybe the Blues call, there wasn't anything bold about those!

                        Pat Lam to complain about something.

                        Will Jordan to drop the ball cold on a try scoring opportunity.

                        Johnny Sexton to pull a mean face.

                        These bold predictions are tough.

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                        • Canes4life
                          Canes4life last edited by

                          Devan Flanders to crack the ABs.

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                          • MN5
                            MN5 last edited by

                            The All Blacks to field some horrific mullets again

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                            • MajorRage
                              MajorRage last edited by

                              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.

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                              • Tim
                                Tim @MajorRage last edited by

                                @majorrage You think France will be inconsistent, or give away red cards?

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                                • MajorRage
                                  MajorRage @Tim last edited by

                                  @tim said in 2022 Predictions:

                                  @majorrage You think France will be inconsistent, or give away red cards?

                                  They'll be similar to 2021. When they face a decent forward pack, they won't be as good / confident and stronger teams will beat them.

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                                  • mariner4life
                                    mariner4life last edited by

                                    6 nations is a shitfight because of the draw

                                    No serious winners from it, and it could fall any way, but on face value Ireland have it best?

                                    Crusaders for Super Rugby

                                    ABs if the RC goes ahead, but purely on the fact we'll beat Aus twice.

                                    Deeper in who knows.

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                                    • Tim
                                      Tim last edited by

                                      Do we beat Ireland 3 nil at home?

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                                        cgrant @MajorRage last edited by

                                        @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.

                                        Both have to travel to Paris. France look the goods this year.

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                                        • MiketheSnow
                                          MiketheSnow last edited by

                                          Wales to win 6N

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                                          • Catogrande
                                            Catogrande @MiketheSnow last edited by

                                            @mikethesnow said in 2022 Predictions:

                                            Wales to win 6N

                                            That’s a cut and paste job from you Mike 😉

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                                            • MiketheSnow
                                              MiketheSnow @Catogrande last edited by

                                              @catogrande said in 2022 Predictions:

                                              @mikethesnow said in 2022 Predictions:

                                              Wales to win 6N

                                              That’s a cut and paste job from you Mike 😉

                                              1 in 5 chance

                                              Odds are good

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                                              • MajorRage
                                                MajorRage @cgrant last edited by

                                                @cgrant said in 2022 Predictions:

                                                @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.

                                                Both have to travel to Paris. France look the goods this year.

                                                France likely to lose away to Scotland and Wales.

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                                                • MN5
                                                  MN5 last edited by

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

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                                                  • Catogrande
                                                    Catogrande @MN5 last edited by

                                                    @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.

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                                                    • MN5
                                                      MN5 @Catogrande last edited by

                                                      @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

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                                                      • Nepia
                                                        Nepia @Tim last edited by

                                                        @tim said in 2022 Predictions:

                                                        Do we beat Ireland 3 nil at home?

                                                        I reckon yep.

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                                                        • Dan54
                                                          Dan54 @KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                          @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.

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                                                          • Dan54
                                                            Dan54 @MajorRage last edited by

                                                            @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.

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                                                              cgrant last edited by

                                                              Chay Fihaki to be the bolter of the EOYT squad.

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                                                              • gt12
                                                                gt12 @cgrant last edited by 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.

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                                                                • Tim
                                                                  Tim last edited by

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

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                                                                  • gt12
                                                                    gt12 @Tim last edited by 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.

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                                                                      cgrant @gt12 last edited by

                                                                      @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.

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                                                                      • Canes4life
                                                                        Canes4life @gt12 last edited by

                                                                        @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.

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                                                                        • Tim
                                                                          Tim last edited by

                                                                          SR 2022 top four after regular season:

                                                                          Crusaders
                                                                          Blues
                                                                          Reds
                                                                          Chiefs

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                                                                          • Tim
                                                                            Tim last edited by

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

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                                                                            • Crucial
                                                                              Crucial last edited by

                                                                              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

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                                                                                nostrildamus last edited by

                                                                                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.

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                                                                                • Machpants
                                                                                  Machpants last edited by Machpants

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

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