AB's squad vs Ireland

Phrack · 4th May 2012, 12:07

So, who's keen to make some predictions?

My predictions. I haven't really watched a lot of rugby.

Ben Franks
Owen Franks
Wyatt Crockett
Tony Woodcock
Kevin Mealamu
Hika Elliot
Andrew Hore/Dane Coles
Sam Whitelock
Ali Williams
? Lock
Jarrad Hoeata
Matt Todd
Keiran Read
Richie McCaw
Victor Vito
Adam Thomson

Andy Ellis
Aaron Smith
Piri Weepu
Dan Carter
Aaron Cruden
Ma'a Nonu
Richard Kahui
Robbie Fruean
Conrad Smith
Cory Jane
Hosea Gear
Andre Taylor
Israel Dagg
Lelia Masaga

Can't really think of someone to replace Kaino at 6, unless they get one of our 7's to play there.

No place at all for SBW, don't see the point in putting him in the squad when he's leaving. We have plenty of capable backs who are loyal. I think Guilford is a choker.

fixed_truth · 4th May 2012, 23:56

I would pick SBW on form.

I'd like to see Charlie Faumuina & Messam in the squad. Would replace Ali Williams with maybe Tom Donnelly or Brodie Retallick.

Phrack · 5th May 2012, 22:39

Does SBW actually do much or just play for the high flying chiefs? I've watched the last two games of the Chiefs, hunting out SBW because I want to pick apart his game. But he just doesn't really seem to feature.

Whatever our backline ends up being, it's going to be exciting...

mr selfdestruct · 11th May 2012, 17:39

Be funny if Cruden plays at 10 and Carter at 12 and SBW and Nonu both miss out on a starting spot

_Incubus_ · 12th May 2012, 11:44

I'd love to see Hansen give some young bolters game time...otherwise we are going to be SA RWC 2011...tired old men

Phrack · 14th May 2012, 18:45

Well he has definitely picked some bolters to get involved with the squad. Think Taylor is the most unlucky to miss out, but seems to be the least mentioned.

Blues
Charlie Faumuina, Ma'a Nonu, Keven Mealamu, Piri Weepu, Ali Williams and Tony Woodcock.

Chiefs
Sam Cane, Aaron Cruden, Richard Kahui, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Brodie Retallick, Ben Tameifuna and Sonny Bill Williams.

Hurricanes
Beauden Barrett, Cory Jane, Julian Savea, Brad Shields, Conrad Smith and Victor Vito.

Crusaders
Daniel Carter, Wyatt Crockett, Israel Dagg, Andy Ellis, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Richie McCaw, Kieran Read, Luke Romano, Luke Whitelock and Samuel Whitelock.

Highlanders
Tamati Ellison, Andrew Hore, Aaron Smith, Ben Smith and Adam Thomson.

mr selfdestruct · 14th May 2012, 21:15

My thoughts here

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Phrack · 7th June 2012, 11:30

Starting XV:

1. Tony Woodcock (83)
2. Andrew Hore (62)
3. Owen Franks (31)
4. Brodie Retallick *
5. Samuel Whitelock (25)
6. Victor Vito (13)
7. Richie McCaw - captain (103)
8. Kieran Read (36)
9. Aaron Smith *
10. Daniel Carter (85)
11. Julian Savea *
12. Sonny Bill Williams (14)
13. Conrad Smith (55)
14. Zac Guildford (8)
15. Israel Dagg (12)

Reserves:

16. Hikawera Elliot (2)
17. Ben Franks (15)
18. Ali Williams (73)
19. Adam Thomson (24)
20. Piri Weepu (56)
21. Aaron Cruden (9)
22. Ben Smith (2)

Guessing:
Ben Smith as back 3 cover
Carter to cover 12 if required

Hoping Vito can embrace the enforcer role!

xor · 7th June 2012, 11:43

Gotta feel sorry for Gear :/

Macca@Work · 9th June 2012, 16:15

Zac Guilford (sp?) has been smokin' in the super rugby games I've seen.

CCS · 10th June 2012, 11:11

So... how bout that J Sav?

fixed_truth · 10th June 2012, 12:06

How about that pretty-boy hair-dresser?

Ab · 10th June 2012, 13:55

With the exception of Kev Mealamu, not one of those Auckland players deserves to be in the squad.

Deff · 10th June 2012, 17:59

Dagg for pres!

_Incubus_ · 10th June 2012, 18:32

Good first hit out...

fixed_truth · 14th June 2012, 09:28

http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/ma-nonu...ad-sbw-4926664

Quote:

Ma'a Nonu's reinstatement to the All Blacks' midfield for Saturday night's second test is a done deal.

nek minnit

All Blacks
1. Tony Woodcock (84)
2. Andrew Hore (63)
3. Owen Franks (32)
4. Brodie Retallick (1)
5. Samuel Whitelock (26)
6. Adam Thomson (25)
7. Richie McCaw - captain (104)
8. Kieran Read (37)
9. Aaron Smith (1)
10. Daniel Carter (86)
11. Julian Savea (1)
12. Sonny Bill Williams (15)
13. Conrad Smith (56)
14. Zac Guildford (9)
15. Israel Dagg (13)

Reserves:

16. Hikawera Elliot (3)
17. Ben Franks (16)
18. Ali Williams (74)
19. Sam Cane *
20. Piri Weepu (57)
21. Aaron Cruden (10)
22. Ben Smith (3)

Deadmeat · 14th June 2012, 12:56

Training injury?
I'd like to see Weepu/Cruden start the 3rd test.

Ab · 14th June 2012, 13:37

What has Weepu done to deserve it?

Deadmeat · 14th June 2012, 15:45

Granted I was surprised at his selection, but having been selected i'd like to see him get a fair run.

Rince · 16th June 2012, 21:27

Ireland have turned up this week. Given our boys a fright

fixed_truth · 16th June 2012, 22:25

Fark. Hard luck Ireland, you guys played well. Unlucky not to at least get a draw.

I thought when Wepu came on he kept a cool head, took control and got us back on track.

LordP · 16th June 2012, 22:32

Ireland deserved to win that one. Fantastic game.

CCS · 16th June 2012, 22:39

Can Ab spare us his usual cliche? Cheers.

_Incubus_ · 16th June 2012, 22:40

We lacked intensity and focus..plus the ref ignored the Irish cheating all night laying all over the ball slowing it down

Deadmeat · 17th June 2012, 10:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by fixed_truth

I thought when Wepu came on he kept a cool head, took control and got us back on track.

Except for the atrocious pass he threw Carter for the 2nd to last drop goal attempt.

Genesis · 17th June 2012, 12:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by fixed_truth

http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/ma-nonu...ad-sbw-4926664

nek minnit

All Blacks
1. Tony Woodcock (84)
2. Andrew Hore (63)
3. Owen Franks (32)
4. Brodie Retallick (1)
5. Samuel Whitelock (26)
6. Adam Thomson (25)
7. Richie McCaw - captain (104)
8. Kieran Read (37)
9. Aaron Smith (1)
10. Daniel Carter (86)
11. Julian Savea (1)
12. Sonny Bill Williams (15)
13. Conrad Smith (56)
14. Zac Guildford (9)
15. Israel Dagg (13)

Reserves:

16. Hikawera Elliot (3)
17. Ben Franks (16)
18. Ali Williams (74)
19. Sam Cane *
20. Piri Weepu (57)
21. Aaron Cruden (10)
22. Ben Smith (3)

<3 Nonu but SBW is in fucken awesome form and has been all season. Apart from his initial fumble of the ball (which seems to happen nearly every match atm).

Ali Williams needs to chillax a bit more.

Weepu on the bench for when he plays best for the ABs, during 'oh shit panic stations' times.

Phrack · 17th June 2012, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deadmeat

Except for the atrocious pass he threw Carter for the 2nd to last drop goal attempt.

Did you not watch the post match stuff? The ref stepped right in the way, and Weepu had to pas over him. Was quite funny they searched for the footage, showed it perfectly and then said to lay off Weepu about that pass.

Savage · 17th June 2012, 18:01

Watched all three games last night - stoked to see each of those Northern Hemisphere teams bring a real challenge.

<3 vipbox til I can get Foxtel sports sorted out.

Deadmeat · 17th June 2012, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phrack

Did you not watch the post match stuff? The ref stepped right in the way, and Weepu had to pas over him. Was quite funny they searched for the footage, showed it perfectly and then said to lay off Weepu about that pass.

Oh, no I hadn't seen that. Cheers

Ab · 17th June 2012, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genesis

Weepu on the bench for when he plays best for the ABs, during 'oh shit panic stations' times.

Weepu's getting picked for the haka by the looks of it. There must be 4 better halfbacks in this year's Super rugby.

wazza · 17th June 2012, 19:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ab

Weepu's getting picked for the haka by the looks of it.

That's what I've been telling people too

Heresy · 23rd June 2012, 22:49

Ouch.

_Incubus_ · 23rd June 2012, 23:19

Wow...just wow...new caps were amazing..as was cruden ...and how good is money bill?

JERI · 23rd June 2012, 23:33

Pushed the All Blacks to a 3 point margin last week

nek minnit

Lost to All Blacks in record 60-0 thrashing.

wazza · 23rd June 2012, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Incubus_

Wow...just wow...new caps were amazing..as was cruden ...and how good is money bill?

the whole room said the same thing tonight

yeah boy

11th May 2012, 17:39	#4
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	Be funny if Cruden plays at 10 and Carter at 12 and SBW and Nonu both miss out on a starting spot __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

14th May 2012, 21:15	#7
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	My thoughts here www.uptheguts.co.nz __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

10th June 2012, 11:11	#11
CCS Stunt Pants	So... how bout that J Sav? __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

10th June 2012, 17:59	#14
Deff I felt shocked	Dagg for pres! __________________ *Death...* The number one killer in our country.

16th June 2012, 21:27	#20
Rince SLUTS!!!!!!!	Ireland have turned up this week. Given our boys a fright __________________ Slow internet is worse than no internet. It's like putting your penis in once and then being required to make out for 2 hours --Matt "The Oatmeal" Inman

4th May 2012, 12:07	#1
Phrack	AB's squad vs Ireland So, who's keen to make some predictions? My predictions. I haven't really watched a lot of rugby. Ben Franks Owen Franks Wyatt Crockett Tony Woodcock Kevin Mealamu Hika Elliot Andrew Hore/Dane Coles Sam Whitelock Ali Williams ? Lock Jarrad Hoeata Matt Todd Keiran Read Richie McCaw Victor Vito Adam Thomson Andy Ellis Aaron Smith Piri Weepu Dan Carter Aaron Cruden Ma'a Nonu Richard Kahui Robbie Fruean Conrad Smith Cory Jane Hosea Gear Andre Taylor Israel Dagg Lelia Masaga Can't really think of someone to replace Kaino at 6, unless they get one of our 7's to play there. No place at all for SBW, don't see the point in putting him in the squad when he's leaving. We have plenty of capable backs who are loyal. I think Guilford is a choker. __________________ .......

4th May 2012, 23:56	#2
fixed_truth	I would pick SBW on form. I'd like to see Charlie Faumuina & Messam in the squad. Would replace Ali Williams with maybe Tom Donnelly or Brodie Retallick. __________________ Protecting your peace is way more important than proving your point. Some people aren't open to cultivating their views. Just let them be wrong.

5th May 2012, 22:39	#3
Phrack	Does SBW actually do much or just play for the high flying chiefs? I've watched the last two games of the Chiefs, hunting out SBW because I want to pick apart his game. But he just doesn't really seem to feature. Whatever our backline ends up being, it's going to be exciting... __________________ .......

12th May 2012, 11:44	#5
_Incubus_	I'd love to see Hansen give some young bolters game time...otherwise we are going to be SA RWC 2011...tired old men

14th May 2012, 18:45	#6
Phrack	Well he has definitely picked some bolters to get involved with the squad. Think Taylor is the most unlucky to miss out, but seems to be the least mentioned. Blues Charlie Faumuina, Ma'a Nonu, Keven Mealamu, Piri Weepu, Ali Williams and Tony Woodcock. Chiefs Sam Cane, Aaron Cruden, Richard Kahui, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Brodie Retallick, Ben Tameifuna and Sonny Bill Williams. Hurricanes Beauden Barrett, Cory Jane, Julian Savea, Brad Shields, Conrad Smith and Victor Vito. Crusaders Daniel Carter, Wyatt Crockett, Israel Dagg, Andy Ellis, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Richie McCaw, Kieran Read, Luke Romano, Luke Whitelock and Samuel Whitelock. Highlanders Tamati Ellison, Andrew Hore, Aaron Smith, Ben Smith and Adam Thomson. __________________ .......

7th June 2012, 11:30	#8
Phrack	Starting XV: 1. Tony Woodcock (83) 2. Andrew Hore (62) 3. Owen Franks (31) 4. Brodie Retallick * 5. Samuel Whitelock (25) 6. Victor Vito (13) 7. Richie McCaw - captain (103) 8. Kieran Read (36) 9. Aaron Smith * 10. Daniel Carter (85) 11. Julian Savea * 12. Sonny Bill Williams (14) 13. Conrad Smith (55) 14. Zac Guildford (8) 15. Israel Dagg (12) Reserves: 16. Hikawera Elliot (2) 17. Ben Franks (15) 18. Ali Williams (73) 19. Adam Thomson (24) 20. Piri Weepu (56) 21. Aaron Cruden (9) 22. Ben Smith (2) Guessing: Ben Smith as back 3 cover Carter to cover 12 if required Hoping Vito can embrace the enforcer role! __________________ .......

9th June 2012, 16:15	#10
Macca@Work	Zac Guilford (sp?) has been smokin' in the super rugby games I've seen. Last edited by Macca@Work : 9th June 2012 at 16:17.

10th June 2012, 12:06	#12
fixed_truth	How about that pretty-boy hair-dresser? __________________ Protecting your peace is way more important than proving your point. Some people aren't open to cultivating their views. Just let them be wrong.

10th June 2012, 13:55	#13
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	With the exception of Kev Mealamu, not one of those Auckland players deserves to be in the squad.

14th June 2012, 12:56	#17
Deadmeat	Training injury? I'd like to see Weepu/Cruden start the 3rd test.

14th June 2012, 13:37	#18
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	What has Weepu done to deserve it?

14th June 2012, 15:45	#19
Deadmeat	Granted I was surprised at his selection, but having been selected i'd like to see him get a fair run.

16th June 2012, 22:25	#21
fixed_truth	Fark. Hard luck Ireland, you guys played well. Unlucky not to at least get a draw. I thought when Wepu came on he kept a cool head, took control and got us back on track. __________________ Protecting your peace is way more important than proving your point. Some people aren't open to cultivating their views. Just let them be wrong.

16th June 2012, 22:32	#22
LordP	Ireland deserved to win that one. Fantastic game. __________________ "Nothing is so smiple that it can't be screwed up."

16th June 2012, 22:39	#23
CCS Stunt Pants	Can Ab spare us his usual cliche? Cheers. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

16th June 2012, 22:40	#24
_Incubus_	We lacked intensity and focus..plus the ref ignored the Irish cheating all night laying all over the ball slowing it down

17th June 2012, 18:01	#28
Savage	Watched all three games last night - stoked to see each of those Northern Hemisphere teams bring a real challenge. <3 vipbox til I can get Foxtel sports sorted out.

23rd June 2012, 23:19	#33
_Incubus_	Wow...just wow...new caps were amazing..as was cruden ...and how good is money bill?

23rd June 2012, 23:33	#34
JERI	Pushed the All Blacks to a 3 point margin last week nek minnit Lost to All Blacks in record 60-0 thrashing. __________________ your intelligence has been insulted.