All Blacks vs Tonga

[Stargazer]

@Nevorian

"With respect to sanction the Foul Play Review Committee deemed the act of
foul play merited a mid-range entry point of 6 weeks due to World Rugby
instructions that dictate any incident of foul play which results in contact with
the head and/or neck must start at a mid-range level. However, taking into
account mitigating factors including the Player's exemplary judicial record, his
expressed remorse and the fact the Player has pleaded guilty at the first
available opportunity, the Foul Play Review Committee reduced the
suspension to 3 weeks."

"The Foul Play Review Committee adjourned the hearing to seek more
evidence regarding the Player's proposed schedule of matches. Upon
reconvening the Foul Play Review Committee was presented with extensive
evidence demonstrating the Player's intended playing schedule."

"The player is therefore suspended for 3 weeks, up to and including Sunday
1 September 2019.”

So that's Bledisloe 2, Taranaki v Northland and Taranaki v Ta$man.

[Victor Meldrew]

@kiwiinmelb said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

Nonu missed the 2007 World Cup squad

Was the making of him in many ways. Worked hard on his game after that

Nonu post-2007 was consistently outstanding - became a blend of raw power, skill and subtle touches

[mariner4life]

@Stargazer said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

@rotated S Barrett will be available for the Tonga game.

Who cares? 5th choice lock

[Victor Meldrew]

@mariner4life

Who's 4th?

[Machpants]

@Victor-Meldrew ardie

[Yeetyaah]

@Victor-Meldrew Jordie Barrett

[Stargazer]

If Josh Ioane is not in the squad - and I don't expect them to pick him - then I'd like TWM to try out the "injured 10" scenario in the second half of this game. So start BB or RM at 10 in this game, and replace him in the game management role by the best playmaker of the non-first fives (I think that's probably Crotty) and make sure you have a good goal kicker on the field (Jordie), and see how that goes. If it's not Crotty, it needs to be another experienced back with excellent organisation and communication skills. To me, that's not Jordie.

[Rapido]

@Stargazer
As long as try this out before they pick the RWC squad, not afterwards so just to demonstrate to us all how farked we will be.

[mimic]

@Stargazer said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

If Josh Ioane is not in the squad - and I don't expect them to pick him - then I'd like TWM to try out the "injured 10" scenario in the second half of this game. So start BB or RM at 10 in this game, and replace him in the game management role by the best playmaker of the non-first fives (I think that's probably Crotty) and make sure you have a good goal kicker on the field (Jordie), and see how that goes. If it's not Crotty, it needs to be another experienced back with excellent organisation and communication skills. To me, that's not Jordie.

Sounds like a job for Michael Collins.

[Stargazer]

@mimic :face_with_tears_of_joy:

[Nepia]

@mimic Clearly there's no mods on at the moment because I'm pretty sure that's an instant red card.

[Nevorian]

@Stargazer said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

@Nevorian

"With respect to sanction the Foul Play Review Committee deemed the act of
foul play merited a mid-range entry point of 6 weeks due to World Rugby
instructions that dictate any incident of foul play which results in contact with
the head and/or neck must start at a mid-range level. However, taking into
account mitigating factors including the Player's exemplary judicial record, his
expressed remorse and the fact the Player has pleaded guilty at the first
available opportunity, the Foul Play Review Committee reduced the
suspension to 3 weeks."

"The Foul Play Review Committee adjourned the hearing to seek more
evidence regarding the Player's proposed schedule of matches. Upon
reconvening the Foul Play Review Committee was presented with extensive
evidence demonstrating the Player's intended playing schedule."

"The player is therefore suspended for 3 weeks, up to and including Sunday
1 September 2019.”

So that's Bledisloe 2, Taranaki v Northland and Taranaki v Ta$man.

my bad for some reason I thought Tonga was two weeks time, maths not my strong point

[Machpants]

@Rapido said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

@Stargazer
As long as try this out before they pick the RWC squad, not afterwards so just to demonstrate to us all how farked we will be.

I'm sure they're trying it in camp

[Rapido]

@Machpants said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

@Rapido said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

@Stargazer
As long as try this out before they pick the RWC squad, not afterwards so just to demonstrate to us all how farked we will be.

I'm sure they're trying it in camp

Wish there was a camping world cup in September

[Machpants]

@Rapido said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

@Machpants said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

@Rapido said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

@Stargazer
As long as try this out before they pick the RWC squad, not afterwards so just to demonstrate to us all how farked we will be.

I'm sure they're trying it in camp

Wish there was a camping world cup in September

Wallabies would win that, their training is reputedly (by themselves) to be the best in the world.

[canefan]

@Machpants said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

@Rapido said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

@Machpants said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

@Rapido said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

@Stargazer
As long as try this out before they pick the RWC squad, not afterwards so just to demonstrate to us all how farked we will be.

I'm sure they're trying it in camp

Wish there was a camping world cup in September

Wallabies would win that, their training is reputedly (by themselves) to be the best in the world.

I call BS. The Boks have the best training methods

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=3535487&pnum=2

[Machpants]

I dunno, you can't beat it when Foolau is shut up

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS75xoYPRLKFe3v77mhND3nDcFu48V1IzL-4vduu1Ko7KRU20CNlvdfRoFx

[canefan]

@Machpants Copycats

[sparky]

Team I'd pencil in for this one

Atu Moli, Liam Coltman, Angus Ta'avao, Patrick Tuitupolou, Sam Whitelock, Luke Jacobson, Matt Todd, Ardie Savea, Brad Weber, Josh Ioane (although he won't be in main RWC squad), George Bridge, Ryan Crotty, Reiko Ioane, Sevu Reece, Ben Smith

Bench: Dane Coles, Ofa T, Nepo Laulala, Scott Barrett, Kieran Read, TJP, SBW, Jordie Barrett

Opportunity to try out a few things, give first Test starts to a few of the squad and a chance to say goodbye to guys going offshore after the RWC.

[pakman]

@sparky said in All Blacks vs Tonga:

Team I'd pencil in for this one

Atu Moli, Liam Coltman, Angus Ta'avao, Patrick Tuitupolou, Sam Whitelock, Luke Jacobson, Matt Todd, Ardie Savea, Brad Weber, Josh Ioane (although he won't be in main RWC squad), George Bridge, Ryan Crotty, Reiko Ioane, Sevu Reece, Ben Smith

Bench: Dane Coles, Ofa T, Nepo Laulala, Scott Barrett, Kieran Read, TJP, SBW, Jordie Barrett

Opportunity to try out a few things, give first Test starts to a few of the squad and a chance to say goodbye to guys going offshore after the RWC.

Sam W too valuable to risk.