2. Codie Taylor (big surprise but Samisoni is on the bench so if Taylor tanks he will be replaced early
6. Akira Ioane (giving S. Barrett a rest)
7. Dalton Papali'i (let's see if he can deliver)
12. Jordie Barrett (finally we will see how he does as a starter at 12)
22. Roger Tuivas-Sheck (we need to know if he can make it at this level, hopefully he will get a chance to show it),
Overall Foster is trying to give playing time to reserves but still trying to win the game. Always a tough balance.
Jordi played 12 for the Canes during this year's Superugby .......... performed alraait, apparently he's very, very happy with his new position .
moolaa
I took a look at the Bookmaker Odds on the AB's and their favorites to win the game is the Wallabies. Was rather surprised at that one.
Jw, NZ vs Aus tonight at 10 nz time ......... Melbourne.......... Soccer
No ouMaaik, jy's weer gereeld skeef met jou beskrywings! NZ win pays $1.18 Aussie win $4.40.
Too many questions/concerns about the team selection to be confident of a win this weekend. Fingers crossed type of situation.
Not sure why don't move Savea to 7 (Openside) where he made his name. He is not a natural 9. Akira to 8 where excelled for the Blues. Dalton to 6, also played well for the blues there.
Back row looks short of big hitters.
Fantastic Backline players, but all out of position.
You guys better hold on to your seats, could be another home loss this weekend which should take it to 4
Never ever thought the ABs to lose 3 at home not to mention a possible 4
BB
I was wrong - sorry,
Foster isn't really a thinking man is he?
Savea is easily the best openside flanker in rugby today. Why not play him there?
We have all seen how Ioane struggles on the blindside and yet there he is again .
Puzzling.
Why not start with my favurite rugby player of them all ... Taukeáho? Why play him from the bench?
Also, what does Sevu Reece need to do to get a start?
Must say I'm rather excited to see Jordie at 12. Hope he has a cracker.
Ioni was amazing at 8,
Taylor's last chance to show some form, takeaho? To come on at 30 minutes I expect. Taylor's form has fallen off a cliff in the last year.
JB at 12 is the right call but I would prefer to see Jordan at 15 and Reece on the wing with BB to come on with 20 to go to cut the wobblies to pieces but what do I know 555
its probably the most important match of the season for the all blacks ... and they know it.
im expecting them to come out with the right attitude.
hopefully they wont go to sleep like they did last week.
all blacks by 15.
King corn, Akira Ioane is a liability I’m afraid. Keep an eye on him as he seagulls the whole game and only joins in when there’s a sniff of a try and he can look like a hero.
Hope I’m wrong but we all know about leopards and their spots…..
sloppy handling costing th e all blacks.
where's the support?
