Bledisloe 2 - Wallabies vs All Blacks, Wellington, 27 August 2016
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Trevor Allan (34)
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Moono75
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Skelton my offer some value on tour as a wind break or as a clothes line.....that's about it 
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Trevor Allan (34)
Skelton my offer some value on tour as a wind break or as a clothes line...that's about it
If it is any more than a breeze he will collapse on the ground at the lightest touch. Much like he does in Super Rugby when an opposition player touches him.
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Alfred Walker (16)
Emphasis must be placed on the big
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John Solomon (38)
Please somebody tell me Skelton is the +1
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Moono75
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Perhaps the game can be moved to Dunedin. No wind inside Forsyth Barr Stadium. Skelton can double as a heavy roller for any cricket pitches needing some work.
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John Solomon (38)
It's all inter-related. The taller timber have been jumping all their rugby careers. They learn the skills of guile and timing.
It's not just their height. It's their acquired skill set.
Stick in a bunch of part timers because they are good in general play and expect them to compete with the best defensive lineout in the world and you get the result we saw on Sat. It's not just their stature. It's their lack of experience and smarts in the role.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
With Tamanivalu fit, I think he will get the nod ahead of ALB because he at least has some experience. They've used Fekitoa at 12 previous to this season and he did finish last weeks test at 12, albeit with Bender at 13 outside him.
I will be holding my breath if Tamanivalu starts. He's great in attack but is a relative unknown when it comes to defending that channel at test level.
Joe Blow
Peter Sullivan (51)
Well, he will be right at home in the starting side from Bled 1
Joe Blow
Peter Sullivan (51)
Both would help. Having a fourth legitimate jumper certainly relieves a little pressure and keeps the opposition guessing IF the caller and thrower are doing a good job.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
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Trevor Allan (34)
All Blacks team to play Australia at Westpac Stadium on Saturday
Ben Smith, Israel Dagg, Malakai Fekitoa, Anton Lienert-Brown, Julian Savea, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read (c), Sam Cane, Jerome Kaino, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Owen Franks, Dane Coles, Joe Moody.
Reserves: James Parsons, Wyatt Crockett, Charlie Faumuina, Liam Squire, Ardie Savea, TJ Perenara, Aaron Cruden, Seta Tamanivalu
Not too many changes. Dagg on wing. Smith at fullback. Moody at prop. Tamanivalu to cover outside backs.
Ben Smith, Israel Dagg, Malakai Fekitoa, Anton Lienert-Brown, Julian Savea, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read (c), Sam Cane, Jerome Kaino, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Owen Franks, Dane Coles, Joe Moody.
Reserves: James Parsons, Wyatt Crockett, Charlie Faumuina, Liam Squire, Ardie Savea, TJ Perenara, Aaron Cruden, Seta Tamanivalu
Not too many changes. Dagg on wing. Smith at fullback. Moody at prop. Tamanivalu to cover outside backs.
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Tom Lawton (22)
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John Hipwell (52)
So much for an injury crisis. Team is better with Smith at the back and Dagg on wing. Only question mark is a new 12 but I suspect it will be a seamless transition into the test scene, as it always seems to be for these guys. Honestly, when was the last time an AB had a poor debut?
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