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All Blacks team for the final . . .

Started by Rooinek10 REPLIES1,149 VIEWS· 26 Oct 2023, 16:39
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RooinekCaptain18,117 posts
26 Oct 2023, 16:39
#1
26 Oct 2023, 16:39#1

New Zealand: 15 Beauden Barrett, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Mark Tele’a, 10 Richie Mo’unga, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Ardie Savea, 7 Sam Cane (c), 6 Shannon Frizell, 5 Scott Barrett, 4 Brodie Retallick, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Ethan de Groot

Replacements: 16 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17 Tamaiti Williams, 18 Nepo Laulala, 19 Samuel Whitelock, 20 Dalton Papali’i, 21 Finlay Christie, 22 Damian McKenzie, 23 Anton Lienert-Brown

Pretty much what everyone was predicting.There were one or two rumours that Richie Mo'unga had an injury but he's been picked. DMac on the bench.

Foster has definitely put his power front rowers on the bench.

SA
Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
26 Oct 2023, 17:06
#2
26 Oct 2023, 17:06#2
Yeah the two NZ bench props are big lads but at 1.94 and 1.84 they will up against our two short squares at 1.74 and 1.73m
PA
PakieCaptain17,321 posts
26 Oct 2023, 17:08
#3
26 Oct 2023, 17:08#3

Dalton Papali’i, what a cool name.

sharkbok
sharkbokCaptain23,222 posts
26 Oct 2023, 18:11
#4
26 Oct 2023, 18:11#4
It is a good team, but I think the Bok bench forwards are a good bit better. 
I have not seen the reserve props play much, so maybe I am underrating their bench.
DE
Deus Ex LemurPro2,355 posts
26 Oct 2023, 18:49
#5
26 Oct 2023, 18:49#5

It's tough. Retallick had the edge on the Boks in the RC. So did Savea. Their loose trio is test quality. Wiese, Kwagga, Ox, and Snyman will be needed. 

DB
DbDraadCaptain26,388 posts
26 Oct 2023, 18:56
#6
26 Oct 2023, 18:56#6

DMac on the bench worries me the most...passing genius who can run and step too...should start every match!

AJ
AJHPro3,183 posts
26 Oct 2023, 20:03
#7
26 Oct 2023, 20:03#7

Yes the Springboks are sure going to have their hands full against the this group of 24.

JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
26 Oct 2023, 20:35
#8
26 Oct 2023, 20:35#8
Foster picked a good 23, they are primed and ready. let’s hope we get a good game but we all know the final is usually close & a slugfest.
DE
Deus Ex LemurPro2,355 posts
26 Oct 2023, 21:17
#9
26 Oct 2023, 21:17#9

Will Fozzie Bear get the tactics right? I have doubts. That's the Bok's major hope, that he thinkers and becomes overawed by the occasion, or maybe shows too little regard for the Boks. 

MP
MpowerPro5,061 posts
27 Oct 2023, 00:16
#10
27 Oct 2023, 00:16#10
Very good AB starting team and Bench. It will be a War. May the best team win!
MO
moolaaPro2,380 posts
27 Oct 2023, 07:52
#11
27 Oct 2023, 07:52#11
Hardly think Fozzie will take the Boks lightly after the Twickers debacle Deus.
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