New Zealand Rugby Team Watch
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Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
Am I imagining things or does Simon Parker of the Chiefs suddenly look like the answer for NZ at #6? Does the tight shitwork and can do the open field stuff too.
Would have him over Dogshot Finau (and of course, Doghead Frizzle) in a second
Would have him over Dogshot Finau (and of course, Doghead Frizzle) in a second
waiopehu oldboy
Rocky Elsom (76)
Coupla big re-signings down in Clan country: Tavatavanawai to end of 2027 & Holland to end of 2028.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
That is real good news, the Clan are starting to build a team that'sgetting experience.
Same for Southland, likely among the best across NPC, plenty of blokes with dogs down here, and 10,000 expected for their fixture against Otago.Well I know in the Naki the crowd numbers were well up last year, you got to stop judging everything by those jaffas mate!!
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Yep was pleased yesterday, one of fellas from Golf club rung me to get me and wife's seat numbers etc at Yarrows Stadium. After saying he didn't really go to games etc because of price of beers, he said geez I just got to go up to the games. Each new one is another going to NPC (the best comp in my opinion).
He looks the goods DP, I think in our loosies who they leave out and not who to pick . I have a awful feeling with Blackadder back on field this week, Razor and Ryan will put him in there somewhere.
waiopehu oldboy
Rocky Elsom (76)
All Blacks and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu re-signs beyond next Rugby World Cup
Until end of 2028 to be precise.
waiopehu oldboy
Rocky Elsom (76)
35-man AB squad for France series to be named on June 23 at Coastal RFC in the 'naki.
Club alumni include "Smiley" Barrett & his boys.
NZR ain't going there to announce a new AB skipper.
Club alumni include "Smiley" Barrett & his boys.
NZR ain't going there to announce a new AB skipper.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Were never going to name a new skipper anyway WOB, with how teams run now, I not sure it's that much of a biggie anyway. The captain doen't realy set the team pattern or anything, or even decide on kicks at goal or anything, the are all done by leadership groups etc.
Just out of interest Coastal club alumni also include Mark Robinson.
waiopehu oldboy
Rocky Elsom (76)
In terms of squad make-up I'm thinking:
Prop x6 or 7 (see Loosies)
Hooker x 3
Lock x4 or 5 (see below)
Loosies x 7 or 6 - Parker is 197cm so could be a 5/6 bolter? Or would they want a seventh prop in case of late-breaking injury? Bearing in mind some of the props will be coming back from recent injury e.g. Newell
HB x3
5/8 x 3 at least two of whom can play 15
Midfield x 4 or 5 depending on if all three 5/8 can play 15 and/or how many can also play wing (Ioane for sure, possibly Tavatavanawai)
Outside backs x 5 or 4 as above
Prop x6 or 7 (see Loosies)
Hooker x 3
Lock x4 or 5 (see below)
Loosies x 7 or 6 - Parker is 197cm so could be a 5/6 bolter? Or would they want a seventh prop in case of late-breaking injury? Bearing in mind some of the props will be coming back from recent injury e.g. Newell
HB x3
5/8 x 3 at least two of whom can play 15
Midfield x 4 or 5 depending on if all three 5/8 can play 15 and/or how many can also play wing (Ioane for sure, possibly Tavatavanawai)
Outside backs x 5 or 4 as above
waiopehu oldboy
Rocky Elsom (76)
Was a bit tongue in cheek on account of all the ASav hype.
Forgot Robinson was from that particular corner of 'naki.