All Blacks 2024

[Victor Meldrew]

@Winger said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

And the diversity factor as well.

Eh?

[DaGrubster]

@Victor-Meldrew

Picking a non white as opposed to picking the right person for the job , regardless of colour etc

[Victor Meldrew]

@DaGrubster said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@Victor-Meldrew

Picking a non white as opposed to picking the right person for the job , regardless of colour etc

So complete bollocks when talking about who's likely to be AB captain then.

[DaGrubster]

Yup!

[Tim]

Any news on Taukei'aho's injury? Available for the South Africa games?

[kiwiinmelb]

I don’t mind Barrett as captain and I think a big part of that is he is a certain selection, probably the first forward picked atm with our locking stocks.

[BerniesCorner]

There's an argument for picking Sotutu and Sititi in the 23

[chchfanatic]

@KiwiMurph I don’t know who the captain is. I would think it would be Scott Barrett. But I got a feeling it’s going to be Ardie.
Only 3 locks picked. SB Paddy and Vaai. Finau as cover. This is if Paddy is fit.

[nzzp]

@sparky said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@Machpants NZ worst kept secret at the moment is that Scott Barrett is going to be the new captain.

I'd have gone with Ardie if I'm honest. Humble bloke, smart, respected by everyone in world rugby, reigning World Player of the Year, great with the media, empties the tank every time he wears the black jersey.

What more do you want from a captain?

referee communication.

[Victor Meldrew]

What time (NZ) is the team announced?

[MN5]

@DaGrubster said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@Winger

I’m sure Savea will be a big part of the leadership team and will also captain at times.

I don’t want diversity picks, I want the best captain the coach wants.

Media wise - he can improve. Richie was hardly that great in front of the media.

Me neither. So many token brown faces in the ABs these days. Time to go back to basics

De Groot
Bell
Newell
Darry
Barrett S
Blackadder
Cane
Grace
Christie
Plummer
Bridge ( hopefully they can buy out his overseas contract )
Barrett J
McLeod
McKenzie
Barrett B

[nzzp]

@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

What time (NZ) is the team announced?

I think 530pm

[canefan]

Today?

[Daffy Jaffy]

@canefan Monday - live on Sky Sport 1 -
Your task is to stalk the Wellington airport tomorrow to see who is flying north.

[canefan]

@Daffy-Jaffy said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@canefan Monday - live on Sky Sport 1 -
Your task is to stalk the Wellington airport tomorrow to see who is flying north.

Problem is I live in AKL...

[taniwharugby]

@canefan where's your commitment

[Daffy Jaffy]

@canefan You can stake out arrivals then!

[canefan]

@Daffy-Jaffy said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@canefan You can stake out arrivals then!

I prefer to wait for the surprise

[Canes4life]

@Daffy-Jaffy said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@canefan Monday - live on Sky Sport 1 -
Your task is to stalk the Wellington airport tomorrow to see who is flying north south.

Fixed.

The squad naming is apparently in Chch.

[canefan]

You would think that the team would be loaded with Blues, Canes and Chiefs, with a sprinkling of players from the South Island. Too many Crusaders selections, especially if they aren't incumbents, will put Razor under immediate pressure. The manner of the Blues and Canes play all season, based on direct forward play and strong set piece, sets the expectation for how I would like the ABs to play