they are not adhering to the policy of #NoLamingtonsInWellington
Skelton & Mumm on the plane.. soft lamingtons. Hopefully NZ customs drop them in the disposal bins on arrival.
Skelton my offer some value on tour as a wind break or as a clothes line...that's about it
Skelton.. he's just a big Simmons minus the line-out skills.
It's quite normal to travel across the ditch with just the match day 23 and an extra forward and an extra back is it not?
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.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.
More jumpers is great but unless you find a way to increase the number of lifters, a good lineout will beat you every time.
We need more brain cells, not more centimetres
Agree on Fekitoa, he's not a 12 right now. I reckon he goes better with an older head partnering him so I'd be a little nervous about lobbing AL-B in there (but agree he's a real prospect long-term). Find out tomorrow, I s'pose.
EDIT: just to be clear, I'd go 12. Barrett 13. Fekitoa but I think they'll go 12. Fekitoa 13. Tamanivalu.
And hands like feet
More jumpers is great but unless you find a way to increase the number of lifters, a good lineout will beat you every time.
We need more brain cells, not more centimetres
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.