All Blacks v France III
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@george33 I have nothing on that at the moment. Forwards seem to be decided a bit later on in the week than the backs
@Landers92 thanks
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I was really hoping they wouldn't make that many changes. I can see things getting pretty sloppy, especially if they do the same with the forwards. Not sure they'll be able to accurately assess individual players well.
@ShaquilleOatmeal said in All Blacks v France III:
I was really hoping they wouldn't make that many changes. I can see things getting pretty sloppy, especially if they do the same with the forwards.
IMO Jordie was going to get a rest this game given his season and the fact we selected two other 2nd 5s.
The Chiefs 9-10-12-13 may help plus there are still some decent AB experience in there
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If that backline clicks could be a great day for our wingers. Between Dmac, ALB & Love some strong distribution
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Here you go. Very early this week which is nice. Backline for week 3.
- Ratima
- Dmac
- Ioane
- Tupaea
- ALB
- Reece
- Love
Bench
21. Hotham
22. Tavatavanawai
23. B.Barrett@Landers92 said in All Blacks v France III:
Here you go. Very early this week which is nice. Backline for week 3.
- Ratima
- Dmac
- Ioane
- Tupaea
- ALB
- Reece
- Love
Bench
21. Hotham
22. Tavatavanawai
23. B.BarrettBit of a redemption opportunity for the Chiefs lads. Hopefully the small numbers give them front door ball.
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you'd hope the Chiefs 9, 10, 12, 13 combo should help.
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v France III:
you'd hope the Chiefs 9, 10, 12, 13 combo should help.
if, a big if, we roll out close to the number one pack. if we make a similar amount of changed in the forwards it is likely to become a mess.
And given the lock injuries, that's probably where my money is. -
Too many Chiefs
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@canefan said in All Blacks v France III:
Big opportunity for DMac to show he can run the team from the start
Additionally, a big opportunity for Love in his first test start. Don't think we'll see him play 10 at all with Beaudy on the bench.
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I pretty much picked that apart from alb , but he’s an experienced player and familiar with Quinn so it makes sense
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I just hope our midfield actually does something, though if Tupaea and ALB rips the French to shreds it will probably rasie more questions than answers.
@Windows97 said in All Blacks v France III:
I just hope our midfield actually does something, though if Tupaea and ALB rips the French to shreds it will probably rasie more questions than answers.
The problem is I see it is the last time the French were down here, mentally they were already on the plane for the third test.
But Fabien Galthié has intimated that the third test will be their most experienced 23 on tour.
So if they kill it - typical French already packed their bags - and if they don't...
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lol fuck.
If this goes sideways as it normally does when you change literally everyone then every single one of these poor fluffybunnies can kiss their year goodbye.
@mariner4life said in All Blacks v France III:
lol fuck.
If this goes sideways as it normally does when you change literally everyone then every single one of these poor fluffybunnies can kiss their year goodbye.
I hate this sort of selecting so much.
Rotate in one or two guys so you can see how they go. This is only downside unless all of them click, in which case it will still be written off as a dead rubber. -
@Wurzel said in All Blacks v France III:
Wonderful. We all know how well the Chiefs show up in a finale.
https://media.tenor.com/WIKSZ3HJ2DMAAAAM/austin-powers-ouch.gif
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@MN5 said in All Blacks v France III:
Woulda thought they’d give Proctor another go rather than the safe ALB option
Yeah, he started to look a bit more comfortable in that second half of the second test so would have been good to keep that momentum going. Not like he needs a rest.
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@MN5 said in All Blacks v France III:
Woulda thought they’d give Proctor another go rather than the safe ALB option
Yeah, he started to look a bit more comfortable in that second half of the second test so would have been good to keep that momentum going. Not like he needs a rest.
@Canes4life said in All Blacks v France III:
@MN5 said in All Blacks v France III:
Woulda thought they’d give Proctor another go rather than the safe ALB option
Yeah, he started to look a bit more comfortable in that second half of the second test so would have been good to keep that momentum going. Not like he needs a rest.
this, shit first test, lost first half of the 2nd test, seemed to find his feet and he gets cut (sorry, rotated). Absolutely worthless bringing ALB in.
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@mariner4life said in All Blacks v France III:
lol fuck.
If this goes sideways as it normally does when you change literally everyone then every single one of these poor fluffybunnies can kiss their year goodbye.
I hate this sort of selecting so much.
Rotate in one or two guys so you can see how they go. This is only downside unless all of them click, in which case it will still be written off as a dead rubber.@gt12 said in All Blacks v France III:
@mariner4life said in All Blacks v France III:
lol fuck.
If this goes sideways as it normally does when you change literally everyone then every single one of these poor fluffybunnies can kiss their year goodbye.
I hate this sort of selecting so much.
Rotate in one or two guys so you can see how they go. This is only downside unless all of them click, in which case it will still be written off as a dead rubber.Only way I can make it make sense is that it's a team selected for a different game plan. Which probably means big changes in the forwards too.
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@Wurzel said in All Blacks v France III:
Wonderful. We all know how well the Chiefs show up in a finale.
Well this year they lost by 4 points playing on the Crusaders home ground. French B/C final rotation team that's never played together before should be easier for them to beat in Hamilton than the Crusaders in Christchurch.
If not the chaff can be disposed of.
