All Blacks 2023
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How things have changed in less than a year, as far as TH props are concerned.
In June 2022, Laulala, Ta'avao and Ofa T were viewed as the best options for the All Blacks, with Newell a possible bolter.
Now, the in form THP is undoubtedly Lomax, followed by Ainsley and Williams.
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If Laulala is selected then Ofa is more likely to go as a LH who covers TH.
LH - de Groot, Moody, Tuʻungafasi
TH - Lomax, Laulala, NewellI also think that Ainsley has been really good this season, and has been scrummaging well. Some good matchups in the Highlanders-Hurricanes front row this Sat.
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If Laulala is selected then Ofa is more likely to go as a LH who covers TH.
LH - de Groot, Moody, Tuʻungafasi
TH - Lomax, Laulala, NewellI also think that Ainsley has been really good this season, and has been scrummaging well. Some good matchups in the Highlanders-Hurricanes front row this Sat.
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@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2023:
I would say with Ryan as forwards coach and Blackadder already having played under Foster that he is well in the mix
Id say his name is already in the squad. He seems to have a great attitude. I always know he is playing in the game unlike Akira and Shannon.
He has Allblack written all over him. He just IS an Allblack.
I remember Will Greenwood waxing lyrical about him on UK TV two years ago. Apparently behind the scenes he is rated seriously highly.
@Steve said in All Blacks 2023:
@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2023:
I would say with Ryan as forwards coach and Blackadder already having played under Foster that he is well in the mix
Id say his name is already in the squad. He seems to have a great attitude. I always know he is playing in the game unlike Akira and Shannon.
He has Allblack written all over him. He just IS an Allblack.
I remember Will Greenwood waxing lyrical about him on UK TV two years ago. Apparently behind the scenes he is rated seriously highly.
Akira and Shannon are too last time I checked.
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@Steve said in All Blacks 2023:
@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2023:
I would say with Ryan as forwards coach and Blackadder already having played under Foster that he is well in the mix
Id say his name is already in the squad. He seems to have a great attitude. I always know he is playing in the game unlike Akira and Shannon.
He has Allblack written all over him. He just IS an Allblack.
I remember Will Greenwood waxing lyrical about him on UK TV two years ago. Apparently behind the scenes he is rated seriously highly.
Akira and Shannon are too last time I checked.
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Katoa is meant to be the next big thing in the NRL. He says he wants to be an All Black. He is born in NZ and 19 years old.
Seeing the 10 stocks in NZ, I'd be throwing coin.
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@Tim said in All Blacks 2023:
@cgrant Laulala is playing some of the best rugby of his career. Williams has done what?
Laulala`s positive presence in the Blues front row has been very obvious at set piece. A rock in the scrum.
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Katoa is meant to be the next big thing in the NRL. He says he wants to be an All Black. He is born in NZ and 19 years old.
Seeing the 10 stocks in NZ, I'd be throwing coin.
@Yeahtheboys said in All Blacks 2023:
Katoa is meant to be the next big thing in the NRL. He says he wants to be an All Black. He is born in NZ and 19 years old.
Seeing the 10 stocks in NZ, I'd be throwing coin.
Sounds like another NRL player looking to up his worth? What's his history?
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@Yeahtheboys said in All Blacks 2023:
Katoa is meant to be the next big thing in the NRL. He says he wants to be an All Black. He is born in NZ and 19 years old.
Seeing the 10 stocks in NZ, I'd be throwing coin.
Sounds like another NRL player looking to up his worth? What's his history?
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@Yeahtheboys said in All Blacks 2023:
Katoa is meant to be the next big thing in the NRL. He says he wants to be an All Black. He is born in NZ and 19 years old.
Seeing the 10 stocks in NZ, I'd be throwing coin.
Sounds like another NRL player looking to up his worth? What's his history?
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Among the Fernies, is there one for "best at making sh*t up", because I think we've got ourselves a clear winner!
@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2023:
Among the Fernies, is there one for "best at making sh*t up", because I think we've got ourselves a clear winner!
maybe a clear winner but the list of contenders could be pretty big
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@SBW1 He is on a three year deal at the Dolphins. Ben Dobbins has described him as "the best young talent in the Nrl,"
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@SBW1 He is on a three year deal at the Dolphins. Ben Dobbins has described him as "the best young talent in the Nrl,"
@SBW1 A lot can happen between now and 2025. According to the article Scott Robertson has said he will be keeping tabs on Kiwis playing professionally in Australia. He is obviously interested in Nrl talent, and if Eddie wants to go down that line we can too. Wonder if we go after NAS from the Storm have heard he is one of Eddie's targets.
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@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2023:
Among the Fernies, is there one for "best at making sh*t up", because I think we've got ourselves a clear winner!
maybe a clear winner but the list of contenders could be pretty big
@Kiwiwomble do u mean me ?
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@Yeahtheboys said in All Blacks 2023:
Katoa is meant to be the next big thing in the NRL. He says he wants to be an All Black. He is born in NZ and 19 years old.
Seeing the 10 stocks in NZ, I'd be throwing coin.
Sounds like another NRL player looking to up his worth? What's his history?
@Dan54 said in All Blacks 2023:
@Yeahtheboys said in All Blacks 2023:
Katoa is meant to be the next big thing in the NRL. He says he wants to be an All Black. He is born in NZ and 19 years old.
Seeing the 10 stocks in NZ, I'd be throwing coin.
Sounds like another NRL player looking to up his worth? What's his history?
Doesn't appear to want to be a NZer for league purposes (plays for Tonga and presumably will play Origin).
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@Dan54 said in All Blacks 2023:
@Yeahtheboys said in All Blacks 2023:
Katoa is meant to be the next big thing in the NRL. He says he wants to be an All Black. He is born in NZ and 19 years old.
Seeing the 10 stocks in NZ, I'd be throwing coin.
Sounds like another NRL player looking to up his worth? What's his history?
Doesn't appear to want to be a NZer for league purposes (plays for Tonga and presumably will play Origin).
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@Nepia Neither did Brad Thorn. He has represented Tonga in League. Does Kalyn Ponga still have the option to try his hand at union? He was talking about wanting a crack, not sure if his new contract would allow it.
@SBW1 said in All Blacks 2023:
@Nepia Neither did Brad Thorn. He has represented Tonga in League. Does Kalyn Ponga still have the option to try his hand at union? He was talking about wanting a crack, not sure if his new contract would allow it.
He has serious concussion problems. Not sure he's worth the risk.
