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In fairness he played well in the World Cup.

I think it's the right move for both Vikena and the Blues. Vikena just didn't progress after multiple years at the Blues and under two different coaching staffs. Hopefully for him a fresh start and a new environment will kick start his career. The talent is there but for whatever reason the...

Just on Piestch Remember last year in the opening test Vunivalu started on the wing. Piestch on the bench or starting would be a huge improvement

Given the state of the squad and how late he has been appointed - he almost needs a mulligan for year 1.

This article states Piestch will be on the bench and Wright will be at 6

Just to reiterate. Schmidt made it clear the captain for the first game isn't necessarily the captain for the season. Purely as he doesn't know the players very well. So in other words he's not locked in to starting Wright all season. Also Schmidt has come from an AB set up where Cane regularly...

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/06/28/raiwalui-says-tahs-a-success-in-waiting-opens-up-on-urgent-coach-search-and-locking-down-tupou/

Notably as a 7 going against Blues backup 7 Choat as Papalii didn't play that day.....

The Blackadder thing is rather funny. He's somehow anointed as a test level loosie when he's played 10 tests in total - half of those from the bench and has maybe had 1 big performance against a top test opponent. 9 of those 10 tests were 3 years ago also with a token rwc bench appearance...

Peter Lakai not injured but is there as an emerging player

This is a good watch/listen with AB assistant coach Scott Hansen

New AB jersey

Finau covers lock. Darry is one of 4 players additional as cover Sam Darry David Havili Ruben Love George Bower

Well it's better than my rumoured squad I get Bell is highly rated but jeez it must suck if you are Riccitelli - he must be thinking what else do I have to do. His Super form blows Bell out of the water. Perofeta very lucky - to me this points to Will Jordan playing fullback when he returns...

Four extra players as injury cover are confirmed as Darry Love Havili Bower

Who would be the coach if you could choose outside of Cheika?

This is the rumoured squad Find out tomorrow if it's true If it's true it's such a pussy selection - basically refused to make one tough decision. de Groot Williams Tu'ungafasi Lomax Newell Bower Taylor Aumua Samisoni / Bell (fitness depending) Barrett S Co Captain Tuipulotu Vaa'i Papalii...

Unfortunately I think the top 3 are almost certain to be picked. The positive I will take is it is the first and smallest AB squad of the year - so there should be opportunities for others later in the year.

Well Harry. Pressure creates diamonds. You deserve an AB jersey kid.