*Official* All Blacks Thread

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  1. Starris ER Starris

    They should come third... :laughing:
     
    Starris, Oct 8, 2015
    #841

  2. BigDougy DG Dafter

    Newcastle getting ready for the Kiwi invasion.

    Saw as some of the Tongans jogging along the Tyne this morning.
     
    BigDougy, Oct 8, 2015
    #842

  3. Rego RS Hutchinson

    Naholo at 11 and NMS at 14 which I expected - didn't think it'd be the other way around. Savea needs a rest. He hasn't looked anything above par but Naholo was average too.
     
    Rego, Oct 8, 2015
    #843

  4. BigDougy DG Dafter

    Guess who I managed to speak to today?

    Mealamu and Skudder.

    The whole team had been down to Darlington Rugby Ground for the usual meet and greet etc and then came back to Saint James park to get a chance to have their Captains Run.

    I had had a job interview in town this afternoon and thought I would head up to SJP afterwards and catch a glimpse of the guys training....the good thing is, that being a Newcastle season ticket holder I can get access to inner part of the ground, where the public can't, just used the excuse that I needed to book some tickets for an away game!!

    to cut the tl:dr They were just finishing an interview for our local news and I asked if they would sign an autograph for my son. They were both really nice blokes. They stopped and chatted for about ten minutes and were asking about my sons rugby team and who he played for etc...
     
    BigDougy, Oct 9, 2015
    #844

  5. Starris ER Starris

    I imagine Mealamu as a top bloke - always seems very genuine.
     
    Starris, Oct 9, 2015
    #845

  6. BigDougy DG Dafter

    You don't realise how big these fuckers are until you are up close!!

    he does seem like a genuine nice guy though, they were genuinely impressed with the ground and facilities and were impressed with the north east people and commented on how friendly everyone was and the welcome they had received.
     
    BigDougy, Oct 9, 2015
    #846

  7. Starris ER Starris

    Yeah that was on the news the other night... did looks the business though.
    We don't get them like that over here.
     
    Starris, Oct 9, 2015
    #847

  8. SmellyStuff MP Chung

    Ask Mealamu about "that" tackle? :laughing:
     
    SmellyStuff, Oct 9, 2015
    #848

  9. Fiery GR Smith

    Yeah because Mealamu and Umaga are such filthy players. :rolleyes: What a huge media beat up that was at the time...followed by some colossal whinging by O'Driscoll himself.
     
    Fiery, Oct 9, 2015
    #849

  10. Squeaks ZW Poole

    I believe the team gets named tonight?

    So my prediction:

    1. Crockett
    2. Coles
    3. Owen Franks
    4. Brodie
    5. Whitelock
    6. Kaino
    7. McCaw
    8. Read
    9. Smith
    10. Carter
    11. Savea
    12. Nonu
    13. Smith
    14. NMS
    15. Smith

    16. Mealamu
    17. Ben Franks
    18. Charlie
    19. Vito
    20. Cane
    21. TKB
    22. Barrett
    23. SBW
     
    Squeaks, Oct 15, 2015
    #850

  11. Squeaks ZW Poole

    All of the above correct bar Ben Franks. They have gone with Moody instead who only came in 4 days ago.
     
    Squeaks, Oct 15, 2015
    #851

  12. Madness B Morganpola

    So when ABs lose/stumble over the line to victory will it be the greatest number of caps retired in one go??
     
    Madness, Oct 16, 2015
    #852

  13. Starris ER Starris

    Probably
     
    Starris, Oct 16, 2015
    #853

  14. Squeaks ZW Poole

    Predicting same team expect Moody to start and Franks to the bench with Crockett out injured (not confirmed yet). Hopefully NMS isn't out.
     
    Squeaks, Oct 21, 2015
    #854

  15. Rego RS Hutchinson

    Yeah really need NMS. Naholo really can't produce the goods. Sounds like he should be good from the positive coach comments
     
    Rego, Oct 21, 2015
    #855

  16. Hurricane JD Hurricane

    Based on current form and incumbency combined - thinking the backs looking something like this:

    9 Aaron Smth
    10 Cruden
    11 Savea
    12 Crotty
    13 Ranger
    14 NMS
    15 Ben Smith

    Back Reserves - Ngatai, MacKenzie

    Fucks over Fekitoa but Meh.
     
    Last edited: Apr 2, 2016
    Hurricane, Apr 2, 2016
    #856

  17. Fiery GR Smith

    NMS won't be seen in an All Blacks jersey until at least the year-end tour [MENTION=2932]Hurricane[/MENTION]
     
    Fiery, Apr 2, 2016
    #857

  18. Fiery GR Smith

    Ngatai >>>>>>>> Crotty...and Ranger.
     
    Fiery, Apr 2, 2016
    #858

  19. Rego RS Hutchinson

    Will be interesting if they select Ranger or not. No doubt he can play for us but as Cane has mentioned he is getting on a bit and if they are planning for the future.....depends if they get older guys in to rub off.

    If Ngatai doesn't make the squad I'd be very very surprised. Don't know if he'd start the 1st match though, reckon Crotty/ Ranger with their experience probably would so agree with Cane that one of them will start, doubt both will - Fekitoa is more likely to get a starting spot.

    Cruden should secure the 10 shirt, I know a lot of people are calling for Lima but can't see him starting the 10 spot until he proves himself off the bench. As good of a player Barrett is, he's a better impact player for the AB's so that hinders his chances a bit to start the 10.

    NMS is out which makes way for Naholo to maybe play better than his last appearances for the ABs (depend on his leg I guess). The likes of Osbourne, Lowe will be licking their lips. Could see Ranger put in at 14 tbh. I guess they could move Ben Smith to 14 and trial Mackenzie out at 15 but tbh Mackenzie is really going to be living in Smith's shadow, so even if he does get a call up I can't see him playing too much in the future.
     
    Rego, Apr 3, 2016
    #859

  20. Starris ER Starris

    I like Barrett as an impact player... and I hope Lima proves himself sooner rather than later.
    Cruden has been around a while and had the odd injury... Lima is much younger and could be another Carter who fills the spot for 10years and it's such a pivotal position if we had a world class player there for a good length of time it'll fill one hole left by the mass exodus.
     
    Starris, Apr 4, 2016
    #860
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