All Blacks 2023
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RMo, BB and DMac
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@Kirwan said in All Blacks 2023:
@Stargazer Be careful what you wish for
can i just go back to this for a second and talk about how far we've come, a picture including George Bridge and the "shit" label isn't pointing at him
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2023:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks 2023:
@Stargazer Be careful what you wish for
can i just go back to this for a second and talk about how far we've come, a picture including George Bridge and the "shit" label isn't pointing at him
You can bet that Ravishing George Bridge was no hope of catching him from behind in that situation.
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@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2023:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks 2023:
@Stargazer Be careful what you wish for
can i just go back to this for a second and talk about how far we've come, a picture including George Bridge and the "shit" label isn't pointing at him
You can bet that Ravishing George Bridge was no hope of catching him from behind in that situation.
@MN5 to be fair to George he was probably too busy wondering why anyone would want to evade a tackle...
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@SBW1 said in All Blacks 2023:
Zarn Sullivan has to be an All Black this year his form warrants it for sure.
With all due respect mate, perhaps slightly coloured lens in your glasses, he going well, but would be surprised if there a spot for him at higher level just yet.
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Really don't know what Kiwi teams are doing developing 10s. I honestly think the Aussies have more of a handle on this with Carter Gordon of the Rebels. DMAC appears to be the sole candidate to take the spot next year.
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Not sure about
@SBW1 said in All Blacks 2023:
I honestly think the Aussies have more of a handle on this with Carter Gordon of the Rebels.
The rest of the Aussie first fives apart from Gordon are not up to much I don't believe Australia are ahead of us in developing First fives.
I think the Australian teams would jump at having Mounga,Cameron and Barrett in their starting fifteens. -
Mounga and Barrett are where our depth will be tested next year. It is possible we may use guys like Moorby, Love, Sullivan, Heem by interchanging their positions and getting them to specialize more as 10s.
@SBW1 said in All Blacks 2023:
Mounga and Barrett are where our depth will be tested next year. It is possible we may use guys like Moorby, Love, Sullivan, Heem by interchanging their positions and getting them to specialize more as 10s.
Cameron was class for the canes until he was injured. His defense and robustness may be an issue though.
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Mounga and Barrett are where our depth will be tested next year. It is possible we may use guys like Moorby, Love, Sullivan, Heem by interchanging their positions and getting them to specialize more as 10s.
@SBW1 said in All Blacks 2023:
Mounga and Barrett are where our depth will be tested next year. It is possible we may use guys like Moorby, Love, Sullivan, Heem by interchanging their positions and getting them to specialize more as 10s.
Why would they try to convert players like Moorby, Heem and even Love into 10s, when there are genuine 10s available? Love has potential as fullback, but he hasn't been convincing at 10 just yet. Heem and Moorby aren't even close to being considered as 10s. I'd rather see them develop young 10s with potential.
For next year's 10 jersey and back-ups I see Dmac, Perofeta and Sullivan, with Godfrey as the up-and-comer.
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@SBW1 said in All Blacks 2023:
Mounga and Barrett are where our depth will be tested next year. It is possible we may use guys like Moorby, Love, Sullivan, Heem by interchanging their positions and getting them to specialize more as 10s.
Why would they try to convert players like Moorby, Heem and even Love into 10s, when there are genuine 10s available? Love has potential as fullback, but he hasn't been convincing at 10 just yet. Heem and Moorby aren't even close to being considered as 10s. I'd rather see them develop young 10s with potential.
For next year's 10 jersey and back-ups I see Dmac, Perofeta and Sullivan, with Godfrey as the up-and-comer.
@Stargazer said in All Blacks 2023:
@SBW1 said in All Blacks 2023:
Mounga and Barrett are where our depth will be tested next year. It is possible we may use guys like Moorby, Love, Sullivan, Heem by interchanging their positions and getting them to specialize more as 10s.
Why would they try to convert players like Moorby, Heem and even Love into 10s, when there are genuine 10s available? Love has potential as fullback, but he hasn't been convincing at 10 just yet. Heem and Moorby aren't even close to being considered as 10s. I'd rather see them develop young 10s with potential.
For next year's 10 jersey and back-ups I see Dmac, Perofeta and Sullivan, with Godfrey as the up-and-comer.
Don't forget Burke. I am not saying he is showing AB quality but given the dearth of options I think he'll be in the conversation.
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Today I watched the YouTube highlights of NZ V France at Forsyth Barr in 2018.
DMAC at 10.
He was superb !!
Scored two tries and caused havoc.
@Steve said in All Blacks 2023:
Today I watched the YouTube highlights of NZ V France at Forsyth Barr in 2018.
DMAC at 10.
He was superb !!
Scored two tries and caused havoc.
The back line that day was :
Smith
DMAC
Ioane
SBW
Goodhue
Naholo
Ben SmithHook it into my veins.
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@KiwiMurph said in Chiefs v Hurricanes:
DMac has done enough to be given a shot at 10 in a black jersey prior to the World Cup. Up to him what he does with it.
Which of the following fixtures would you give him?
vs Oz @ MCG
vs Springboks @ Mount Smart Stadium
vs Pumas @ Mendoza
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@KiwiMurph said in Chiefs v Hurricanes:
DMac has done enough to be given a shot at 10 in a black jersey prior to the World Cup. Up to him what he does with it.
Which of the following fixtures would you give him?
vs Oz @ MCG
vs Springboks @ Mount Smart Stadium
vs Pumas @ Mendoza
vs Oz @ Forsyth Barr@antipodean said in All Blacks 2023:
@KiwiMurph said in Chiefs v Hurricanes:
DMac has done enough to be given a shot at 10 in a black jersey prior to the World Cup. Up to him what he does with it.
Which of the following fixtures would you give him?
vs Oz @ MCG
vs Springboks @ Mount Smart Stadium
vs Pumas @ Mendoza
vs Oz @ Forsyth BarrWith the way the schedule is set up i'd probably give him Wallabies @ MCG. Realistically Pumas at Mendoza might be his best bet as ABs will likely have to split teams with the Bok game only 6 days later.
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@antipodean said in All Blacks 2023:
@KiwiMurph said in Chiefs v Hurricanes:
DMac has done enough to be given a shot at 10 in a black jersey prior to the World Cup. Up to him what he does with it.
Which of the following fixtures would you give him?
vs Oz @ MCG
vs Springboks @ Mount Smart Stadium
vs Pumas @ Mendoza
vs Oz @ Forsyth BarrWith the way the schedule is set up i'd probably give him Wallabies @ MCG. Realistically Pumas at Mendoza might be his best bet as ABs will likely have to split teams with the Bok game only 6 days later.
@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2023:
@antipodean said in All Blacks 2023:
@KiwiMurph said in Chiefs v Hurricanes:
DMac has done enough to be given a shot at 10 in a black jersey prior to the World Cup. Up to him what he does with it.
Which of the following fixtures would you give him?
vs Oz @ MCG
vs Springboks @ Mount Smart Stadium
vs Pumas @ Mendoza
vs Oz @ Forsyth BarrWith the way the schedule is set up i'd probably give him Wallabies @ MCG. Realistically Pumas at Mendoza might be his best bet as ABs will likely have to split teams with the Bok game only 6 days later.
I was thinking the MCG fixture as well, but I doubt the coaches would give him the first attempt. I suspect that Richie will be given one and Beaudy the other if they do split the squad, which would likely mean DMac will have to impress from the bench.
