Loose Trio for Bled 1?
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@nzzp said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@ACT-Crusader said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@nzzp does it count that Codie Taylor was in the top 3 for those Bled test, so he should play too aye 😉
Stats, eh
Just pointing out that Akira played really well against the Wobs last year. Unlike Codie, his form hasn't fallen off a cliff.
There's a part of me that thinks if you don't play him and /or Sotutu, why pick them? I'd have no issues with a Sotutu/Cane/Ioane trio ... but some get concerned.
Ultimately, the tight 5 will be more important than who we field in the loosies. Having two genuine lineout options in the loose is nice though
Given Cane and Savea were in our top 3 or 4 players in the last test, I’d say the loose forwards are very important to our success or otherwise.
The Argies loose forwards were dominant in their win against the Aussies.
I’d prefer Ioane off the bench if Sotutu is a starter.
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@ACT-Crusader said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@nzzp said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@ACT-Crusader said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@nzzp does it count that Codie Taylor was in the top 3 for those Bled test, so he should play too aye 😉
Stats, eh
Just pointing out that Akira played really well against the Wobs last year. Unlike Codie, his form hasn't fallen off a cliff.
There's a part of me that thinks if you don't play him and /or Sotutu, why pick them? I'd have no issues with a Sotutu/Cane/Ioane trio ... but some get concerned.
Ultimately, the tight 5 will be more important than who we field in the loosies. Having two genuine lineout options in the loose is nice though
Given Cane and Savea were in our top 3 or 4 players in the last test, I’d say the loose forwards are very important to our success or otherwise.
The Argies loose forwards were dominant in their win against the Aussies.
I’d prefer Ioane off the bench if Sotutu is a starter.
you don't think the tight 5 work enables the loosies to shine? Because I do - it starts up front, and gives the rest of the team the time and space to look awesome. Rugby's good like that
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After reading none of the thread I would go Barrett/Cane/Sotutu
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@Canes4life said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
After reading none of the thread I would go Barrett/Cane/Sotutu
That’s not enough, you need to throw in controversial opinions that totally contradicts anything that you would have read.
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@MN5 said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@Canes4life said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
After reading none of the thread I would go Barrett/Cane/Sotutu
That’s not enough, you need to throw in controversial opinions that totally contradicts anything that you would have read.
Or not read the thread at all and make an unqualified pronouncement
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@canefan said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@MN5 said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@Canes4life said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
After reading none of the thread I would go Barrett/Cane/Sotutu
That’s not enough, you need to throw in controversial opinions that totally contradicts anything that you would have read.
Or not read the thread at all and make an unqualified pronouncement
Samisoni to 6, he's everything we're asking for there. Taylor to start.
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@Bones said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@canefan said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@MN5 said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@Canes4life said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
After reading none of the thread I would go Barrett/Cane/Sotutu
That’s not enough, you need to throw in controversial opinions that totally contradicts anything that you would have read.
Or not read the thread at all and make an unqualified pronouncement
Samisoni to 6, he's everything we're asking for there. Taylor to start.
Too short. Should be a 12.
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@Bones said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@canefan said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@MN5 said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@Canes4life said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
After reading none of the thread I would go Barrett/Cane/Sotutu
That’s not enough, you need to throw in controversial opinions that totally contradicts anything that you would have read.
Or not read the thread at all and make an unqualified pronouncement
Samisoni to 6, he's everything we're asking for there. Taylor to start.
Can you imagine Samisoni off the back of the scrum with a head of steam up? Un-fucking-stoppable
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@No-Quarter said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
Can you imagine Samisoni off the back of the scrum with a head of steam up? Un-fucking-stoppable
When I watched him play for St Paul's at 1st XV level he did alternate between hooker and no.8.
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@Bovidae said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@No-Quarter said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
Can you imagine Samisoni off the back of the scrum with a head of steam up? Un-fucking-stoppable
When I watched him play for St Paul's at 1st XV level he did alternate between hooker and no.8.
😳
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@nzzp said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@ACT-Crusader said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@nzzp said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@ACT-Crusader said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@nzzp does it count that Codie Taylor was in the top 3 for those Bled test, so he should play too aye 😉
Stats, eh
Just pointing out that Akira played really well against the Wobs last year. Unlike Codie, his form hasn't fallen off a cliff.
There's a part of me that thinks if you don't play him and /or Sotutu, why pick them? I'd have no issues with a Sotutu/Cane/Ioane trio ... but some get concerned.
Ultimately, the tight 5 will be more important than who we field in the loosies. Having two genuine lineout options in the loose is nice though
Given Cane and Savea were in our top 3 or 4 players in the last test, I’d say the loose forwards are very important to our success or otherwise.
The Argies loose forwards were dominant in their win against the Aussies.
I’d prefer Ioane off the bench if Sotutu is a starter.
you don't think the tight 5 work enables the loosies to shine? Because I do - it starts up front, and gives the rest of the team the time and space to look awesome. Rugby's good like that
I think the game has evolved a bit more than that old adage. I think all forwards are there to provide the platform to provide space for their team mates to operate in. Just as tight 5 players are required to become distributors/ball players, so they aren’t always in the trenches. A bit of variation from our tight forwards is pretty important. Loosies in the trenches plus playing wider. Just about getting the balance right.
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@ACT-Crusader said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@nzzp said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@ACT-Crusader said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@nzzp said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@ACT-Crusader said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@nzzp does it count that Codie Taylor was in the top 3 for those Bled test, so he should play too aye 😉
Stats, eh
Just pointing out that Akira played really well against the Wobs last year. Unlike Codie, his form hasn't fallen off a cliff.
There's a part of me that thinks if you don't play him and /or Sotutu, why pick them? I'd have no issues with a Sotutu/Cane/Ioane trio ... but some get concerned.
Ultimately, the tight 5 will be more important than who we field in the loosies. Having two genuine lineout options in the loose is nice though
Given Cane and Savea were in our top 3 or 4 players in the last test, I’d say the loose forwards are very important to our success or otherwise.
The Argies loose forwards were dominant in their win against the Aussies.
I’d prefer Ioane off the bench if Sotutu is a starter.
you don't think the tight 5 work enables the loosies to shine? Because I do - it starts up front, and gives the rest of the team the time and space to look awesome. Rugby's good like that
I think the game has evolved a bit more than that old adage. I think all forwards are there to provide the platform to provide space for their team mates to operate in. Just as tight 5 players are required to become distributors/ball players, so they aren’t always in the trenches. A bit of variation from our tight forwards is pretty important. Loosies in the trenches plus playing wider. Just about getting the balance right.
You’re not wrong, just this season I saw Nepo Laulala catch a pass then pass it himself.
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@ACT-Crusader said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@Tordah said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
Kaino, McCaw, Read.
Kaino, McCraw, Reid
Perfect
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@ACT-Crusader said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@Tordah said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
Kaino, McCaw, Read.
Kaino, McCraw, Reid
I'd prefer McGaw.
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@Bones said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@ACT-Crusader said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@Tordah said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
Kaino, McCaw, Read.
Kaino, McCraw, Reid
I'd prefer McGaw.
And Kamo
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@Machpants said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@Bones said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@ACT-Crusader said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@Tordah said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
Kaino, McCaw, Read.
Kaino, McCraw, Reid
I'd prefer McGaw.
And Kamo
Don't forget Reed
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@canefan said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@Machpants said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@Bones said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@ACT-Crusader said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
@Tordah said in Loose Trio for Bled 1?:
Kaino, McCaw, Read.
Kaino, McCraw, Reid
I'd prefer McGaw.
And Kamo
Don't forget Reed
Mesam was pretty good too
