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Teams named for Friday night ABs vs Samoa

Started by Brycy7 REPLIES1,530 VIEWS· 14 Jun 2017, 22:11

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Brycy

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BrycyPro4,671 posts

14 Jun 2017, 22:11

14 Jun 2017, 22:11#1

NEW ZEALAND: Ben Smith (capt); Israel Dagg, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sonny Bill Williams, Julian Savea; Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith; Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Owen Franks; Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock; Jerome Kaino, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea.

Replacements: Nathan Harris, Wyatt Crockett, Charlie Faumuina, Scott Barrett, Vaea Fifita, TJ Perenara, Lima Sopoaga, Jordie Barrett.

MANU SAMOA: Ah See Tuala (Northampton Saints), Albert Nikoro (West Scarborough), Kieron Fonotia (Ospreys), Alapati Leiua (Wasps), Tim Nanai Williams (Chiefs), Tusiata Pisi (Bristol), Kahn Fotuali'i (Bath); Faifili Levave (Mitsubishi), Jack Lam (Bristol), Piula Faasalele (Toulouse), Faatiga Lemalu (Saracens), Chris Vui (Worcester Warriors), Census Johnston (Toulouse), Maatulimanu Leiataua (Bayonne), Viliamu Afatia (Racing 92).

Reserves: Seilala Lam (Nevers), Nephi Leatigaga (Piacenza), Paul Alo-Emile (Stade Francais), Taiasina Tuifua (Lyon), Alafoti Faosiliva (Worcester Warriors), Auvasa Falealii (Nevers), D'Angelo Leuila (Papatoetoe), Ken Pisi (Northampton Saints).

Just_win

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Just_winCaptain18,570 posts

14 Jun 2017, 22:46

14 Jun 2017, 22:46#2

A, Smith is starting. Good to see Kaino is starting as he needs the game time. Fafita giving cover for loose forwards. We should see three Barretts on the field at the same time unless Beauden is subbed before one of his brothers comes on.

Wardad

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WardadPro6,663 posts

14 Jun 2017, 23:59

14 Jun 2017, 23:59#3

I was certain that TJ was a shoe-in but hey if wee Smithy fires up the dude is worlds best eh ?Shame about Dane Coles ,whats with all the concussion issues these days ? Do players have a say as to whether or not they can play ?I suppose in the long run its good for players .I remember one coach would say after a head knock " how many FINGER am I holding up " and tell us to get off the ground and stop being a farking sook.

Just_win

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Just_winCaptain18,570 posts

15 Jun 2017, 00:04

15 Jun 2017, 00:04#4

I notice that Naholo didn't get selected in spite of a very good game last weekend. We will see about the upcoming tests against the Lions.

Brycy

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BrycyPro4,671 posts

15 Jun 2017, 00:08

15 Jun 2017, 00:08#5

...couple of good games to look forward to this weekend...i would'nt read too much into Naholo not being selected as he's already had a game this week...
...would you look at all the NH clubs the Samoan team are playing out of now...all pros albeit only just off the plane ... i see Brian Williams has been calling for the introduction of a Samoan Super Rugby team pointing to the 16 Blues players and 10 Reds players all of Samoan heritage playing in their recent SR clash...

Just_win

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Just_winCaptain18,570 posts

15 Jun 2017, 00:20

15 Jun 2017, 00:20#6

Good point on Naholo non selection Brycy. He made a good case for himself being considered as a starter and Hansen will know if he wants this style of player he has a good one to consider.

Arthur John

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Arthur JohnPro1,748 posts

15 Jun 2017, 01:08

15 Jun 2017, 01:08#7

Just wondering if any test team has ever fielded three players with the same surname (Barrett - brothers I think they are) at the same time?