AB RWC squad

[Chris B.]

No Franks, Squire or Laumape.

[Yeetyaah]

I'm glad they didn't include Squire after he put his hand up at the last minute. Reece and Jacobson the bolters.

[Billy Tell]

I’m happy for Todd too.

Whether you support his selection or not always happy for a guy who didn’t throw a sook and head overseas at the first obstacle

[taniwharugby]

@Chris-B or Fifita or Frizzel

[Higgins]

From memory it sounded like Brent Impey announced Jordie Barrett as representing the Blues, Taranaki and the Hurricanes. Does he know something no one else does?

[Yeetyaah]

@Higgins Noticed that but probably just because Brother Beauden is there.

[sparky]

No Josh Ioane. Apart from that it looks about right IMHO.

[Canes4life]

Didn't think they would actually drop Owen. Feel for Laumape, though I think one of the centres will fall over anyway.

[Canes4life]

@Higgins but then he announced Scott Barrett as a Hurricane aswell haha

[rotated]

@Higgins said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:

From memory it sounded like Brent IMpey announced Jordie Barrett as representing the Blues, Taranki and the Hurricanes. Does he know something no one else does?

I think he also called Scott Barrett as from Hurricanes too? Or did he move in the offseason and I missed it?

[Canes4life]

@rotated Just think he botched it tbh.

[rotated]

If you are a midfielder, prop or loosie you have to think there is a better than 50% chance you can get a call up.

[Yeetyaah]

@rotated Scooter is still signed til the end of next year with the Crusaders isn't he? Agree that he botched it.

[Chris B.]

Hansen saying that his conversation with Squire concluded with an agreement that Liam would be available as a replacement if required.

[Chris B.]

Retallick not expected to play before the QF.

[Billy Tell]

I’m not sure what’s more of a mystery. Who killed JFK or what is up with Liam Squire

“Available as an injury replacement”

[antipodean]

Pleased they dropped Owen - his impact on the field is negligible and props require greater impact across the 80mins.

Reward for Todd, impact on loose forwards at the RWC suggests additional numbers is prudent over carrying a very green third first-five.

Crotty, although he's made of glass, makes sense over Laumape. Crotty can play two positions, has heaps of experience and is a more rounded player.

[ACT Crusader]

@taniwharugby said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:

@Chris-B or Fifita or Frizzel

Unsurprising that those two missed out.

Hemopo missing the cut is a surprise.

[Gunner]

Good squad, pleased they had the balls to drop Franks.

Luckiest player: Atu Moli (there thanks to Karl T’s illness)
Unluckiest player: Ngani Laumape or Karl T.

[sparky]

@sparky said in RWC squad. Who's in, who's out?:

Sparky's All Black RWC squad

Props: Nepo Laulala, Joe Moody, Atu Moli, Angus Ta'avao, Ofa Tu'ungafasi

Hooker: Dane Coles, Liam Coltman, Codie Taylor.

Locks: Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuitupolou, Sam Whitelock

Back Row: Sam Cane, Luke Jacobson, Kieran Read, Ardie Savea, Matt Todd

Half Backs: TJ Perenera, Aaron Smith, Brad Weber

First Fives: Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo'unga

Midfield: Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Anton Leinert-Brown, Sonny Bill Williams

Back Three: Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Reiko Ioane, Sevu Reece, Ben Smith

Some very tough decisions ahead for the selectors to get it down to 31..

Proof that a stopped clock is right sometimes.