World Cup 30 Man Squad Prediction - Page 2

Heresy · 10th July 2011, 09:34

Jane doesn't deserve a place on current form. Neither does Conrad Smith.

Dagg ahead of Jane, Fruean ahead of Conrad Smith.

xor · 10th July 2011, 10:14

It's a bit harsh innit?

The Crusaders can make anyone on the wing shine with the direction that Carter gives and the muscle up front that they have.

mr selfdestruct · 23rd August 2011, 09:17

Today is the big day!!

I think the biggest casualties from today's announcement will be Guildford and Kahui. I really can't see Jane, Siti, Gear, Toeava and Dagg missing out.

Heresy · 23rd August 2011, 09:21

Guildford has been stand-out for me. I'd say he deserves to be in there ahead of Toeava. Yeah I know Toeava can play fullback as well, but what are the chances of both Dagg and Mils being injured?

Jane has redeemed himself in a big way in my books.

xor · 23rd August 2011, 10:38

And Gear will be left out also.

mr selfdestruct · 23rd August 2011, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by xor

And Gear will be left out also.

If I had to leave out any of the 5 sadly it would be Siti, he gives away more penalties than the other 4 and its well documented that his fitness isn't superb. Having said that I want them all in!

_Incubus_ · 23rd August 2011, 11:41

I want Thompson out...he again is a walking penalty count.

xor · 23rd August 2011, 11:41

It's tough at the top.

Naturally I'm still waiting for the call at 2pm today from the guys.

mr selfdestruct · 23rd August 2011, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Incubus_

I want Thompson out...he again is a walking penalty count.

It's a shame, I'd be interested in another referees opinion of whether he was rightly penalised all the time, he can be a devastating player

Kryten · 23rd August 2011, 14:17

TVNZ are broadcasting and live streaming the 2pm press conference.

Deadmeat · 23rd August 2011, 14:51

Gear over Sivi. Lets see that wgtn backline fire.

ZoSo · 23rd August 2011, 15:06

Here we go bitches.

ZoSo · 23rd August 2011, 15:10

Forwards:

Hookers
Corey Flynn Canterbury (14)
Andrew Hore Taranaki (54)
Keven Mealamu Auckland (85)

Props
John Afoa Auckland (33)
Ben Franks Tasman (11)
Owen Franks Canterbury (23)
Tony Woodcock North Harbour (75)

Locks
Anthony Boric North Harbour (20)
Brad Thorn Canterbury (51)
Samuel Whitelock Canterbury (17)
Ali Williams Auckland (65)

Loose forwards
Jerome Kaino Auckland (41)
Richie McCaw (capt) Canterbury (97)
Kieran Read Canterbury (31)
Adam Thomson Otago (21)
Victor Vito Wellington (7)

ZoSo · 23rd August 2011, 15:11

Backs:

Halfbacks
Jimmy Cowan Southland (47)
Andy Ellis Canterbury (20)
Piri Weepu Wellington (48)

First five–eighths
Daniel Carter Canterbury (82)
Colin Slade Canterbury (5)

Midfielders
Richard Kahui Waikato (12)
Ma’a Nonu Wellington (58)
Conrad Smith Wellington (48)
Sonny Bill Williams Canterbury (7)

Outside backs
Israel Dagg Hawke’s Bay (7)
Zac Guildford Hawke’s Bay (6)
Cory Jane Wellington (24)
Mils Muliaina Waikato (97)
Isaia Toeava Auckland (31)

mr selfdestruct · 23rd August 2011, 15:20

Stoked Dagg and Toeava made it! Gutted for Siti and Gear. And for the 2nd world cup in a row we're going to carry a lock with very little to no recent game time under their belt and an injury cloud

Not sure if Boric was the right choice. Kind of amazing the Jane slipped again of Gear who was the incumbent and Jane was only there as injury cover.

Deadmeat · 23rd August 2011, 15:28

Jane is fullback cover as well as being hard to beat under the high ball. I assumed the reason he was injury cover was that his spot was secured, whereas the guys on the field had something to play for.

CCS · 23rd August 2011, 16:40

Sivivatu has played well recently, but I'm always suspicious of him. Much like his mate Rococoko, he'll play well enough to get selected and once he has been selected he says "sweet, that's me! I'm in!" and his form drops.

JERI · 23rd August 2011, 18:50

This is a good team.

JERI · 23rd August 2011, 19:01

Gutted that Gear had to be left out as well, but I'm sure he'll be the first choice if Zac (knock wood) gets injured.

CCS · 23rd August 2011, 19:54

How does player substitution work during RWC? For example, if both Carter and Slade have their legs fall off, are the ABs limited to replacing them with somebody from within the squad or can they call up a replacement from outside the squad?

JERI · 23rd August 2011, 20:31

never looked it up but I'm sure they can as long as its in good spirit

Deadmeat · 23rd August 2011, 20:46

I believe they get 'sent home' and a replacement player gets flown in.

Rince · 24th August 2011, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCS

How does player substitution work during RWC? For example, if both Carter and Slade have their legs fall off, are the ABs limited to replacing them with somebody from within the squad or can they call up a replacement from outside the squad?

Quote:

Originally Posted by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Rugby_World_Cup#Squads

Each country was allowed a squad of 30 players for the tournament. These squads were to be submitted to the International Rugby Board by a deadline of 22 August 2011. Once the squad was submitted a player could be replaced if injured, but would not be allowed to return to the squad. There is also a stand-down period of 48 hours before the new player is allowed to take the field. Hence, a replacement player called into a squad on the eve of a game will not be permitted to play in that game.

mr selfdestruct · 24th August 2011, 13:32

What do you mean when Guildford gets injured? he never gets injured. The first players to get injured will be and in this order, Flynn - broken arm, followed by Kahui - torn hammy/broken shoulder

fixed_truth · 7th September 2011, 09:10

1. Tony Woodcock (76)
2. Andrew Hore (55)
3. Owen Franks (24)
4. Brad Thorn (52)
5. Ali Williams (66)
6. Jerome Kaino (41)
7. Richie McCaw - captain (98)
8. Victor Vito (8)
9. Jimmy Cowan (47)
10. Daniel Carter (83)
11. Isaia Toeava (32)
12. Sonny Bill Williams (7)
13. Ma'a Nonu (60)
14. Richard Kahui (12)
15. Israel Dagg (7)

Reserves:

16. Corey Flynn (14)
17. Ben Franks (11)
18. Anthony Boric (20)
19. Sam Whitelock (18)
20. Piri Weepu (49)
21. Colin Slade (5)
22. Cory Jane (26)

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby-worl...ectid=10749947

fixed_truth · 7th September 2011, 09:13

Awesome. Dagg over Mils

Nonu outside Williams. Kahui right wing - Guildford not in squad. I like.

_Incubus_ · 7th September 2011, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by fixed_truth

Awesome. Dagg over Mils

Nonu outside Williams. Kahui right wing - Guildford not in squad. I like.

this

JERI · 7th September 2011, 11:19

can't wait for friday night

Pimp-X · 7th September 2011, 11:45

Fuckin' ay.

Rocket · 7th September 2011, 15:03

Next 5 weeks is gunna be good times! Must be good to be in NZ atm.

mr selfdestruct · 7th September 2011, 15:09

Toeava on the wing - BOOM!

Maulmonk · 9th September 2011, 14:59

I still don't get not having a specialised wing in the game..... looking for too much versatility IMHO.

Had a nightmare of Tonga winning the game 31-28 yesterday... better not be a premonition!

23rd August 2011, 09:17	#43
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	Today is the big day!! I think the biggest casualties from today's announcement will be Guildford and Kahui. I really can't see Jane, Siti, Gear, Toeava and Dagg missing out. __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

23rd August 2011, 15:20	#55
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	Stoked Dagg and Toeava made it! Gutted for Siti and Gear. And for the 2nd world cup in a row we're going to carry a lock with very little to no recent game time under their belt and an injury cloud Not sure if Boric was the right choice. Kind of amazing the Jane slipped again of Gear who was the incumbent and Jane was only there as injury cover. __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

23rd August 2011, 16:40	#57
CCS Stunt Pants	Sivivatu has played well recently, but I'm always suspicious of him. Much like his mate Rococoko, he'll play well enough to get selected and once he has been selected he says "sweet, that's me! I'm in!" and his form drops. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

23rd August 2011, 19:54	#60
CCS Stunt Pants	How does player substitution work during RWC? For example, if both Carter and Slade have their legs fall off, are the ABs limited to replacing them with somebody from within the squad or can they call up a replacement from outside the squad? __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

24th August 2011, 13:32	#64
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	What do you mean when Guildford gets injured? he never gets injured. The first players to get injured will be and in this order, Flynn - broken arm, followed by Kahui - torn hammy/broken shoulder __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

10th July 2011, 09:34	#41
Heresy yawn.	Jane doesn't deserve a place on current form. Neither does Conrad Smith. Dagg ahead of Jane, Fruean ahead of Conrad Smith.

10th July 2011, 10:14	#42
xor	It's a bit harsh innit? The Crusaders can make anyone on the wing shine with the direction that Carter gives and the muscle up front that they have.

23rd August 2011, 09:21	#44
Heresy yawn.	Guildford has been stand-out for me. I'd say he deserves to be in there ahead of Toeava. Yeah I know Toeava can play fullback as well, but what are the chances of both Dagg and Mils being injured? Jane has redeemed himself in a big way in my books.

23rd August 2011, 10:38	#45
xor	And Gear will be left out also.

23rd August 2011, 11:41	#47
_Incubus_	I want Thompson out...he again is a walking penalty count.

23rd August 2011, 14:17	#50
Kryten	TVNZ are broadcasting and live streaming the 2pm press conference.

23rd August 2011, 14:51	#51
Deadmeat	Gear over Sivi. Lets see that wgtn backline fire.

23rd August 2011, 15:10	#53
ZoSo	Forwards: Hookers Corey Flynn Canterbury (14) Andrew Hore Taranaki (54) Keven Mealamu Auckland (85) Props John Afoa Auckland (33) Ben Franks Tasman (11) Owen Franks Canterbury (23) Tony Woodcock North Harbour (75) Locks Anthony Boric North Harbour (20) Brad Thorn Canterbury (51) Samuel Whitelock Canterbury (17) Ali Williams Auckland (65) Loose forwards Jerome Kaino Auckland (41) Richie McCaw (capt) Canterbury (97) Kieran Read Canterbury (31) Adam Thomson Otago (21) Victor Vito Wellington (7)

23rd August 2011, 15:11	#54
ZoSo	Backs: Halfbacks Jimmy Cowan Southland (47) Andy Ellis Canterbury (20) Piri Weepu Wellington (48) First five–eighths Daniel Carter Canterbury (82) Colin Slade Canterbury (5) Midfielders Richard Kahui Waikato (12) Ma’a Nonu Wellington (58) Conrad Smith Wellington (48) Sonny Bill Williams Canterbury (7) Outside backs Israel Dagg Hawke’s Bay (7) Zac Guildford Hawke’s Bay (6) Cory Jane Wellington (24) Mils Muliaina Waikato (97) Isaia Toeava Auckland (31)

23rd August 2011, 15:28	#56
Deadmeat	Jane is fullback cover as well as being hard to beat under the high ball. I assumed the reason he was injury cover was that his spot was secured, whereas the guys on the field had something to play for.

23rd August 2011, 18:50	#58
JERI	This is a good team. __________________ your intelligence has been insulted.

23rd August 2011, 19:01	#59
JERI	Gutted that Gear had to be left out as well, but I'm sure he'll be the first choice if Zac (knock wood) gets injured. __________________ your intelligence has been insulted.

23rd August 2011, 20:31	#61
JERI	never looked it up but I'm sure they can as long as its in good spirit __________________ your intelligence has been insulted.

23rd August 2011, 20:46	#62
Deadmeat	I believe they get 'sent home' and a replacement player gets flown in.

7th September 2011, 09:10	#65
fixed_truth	opening game lineup 1. Tony Woodcock (76) 2. Andrew Hore (55) 3. Owen Franks (24) 4. Brad Thorn (52) 5. Ali Williams (66) 6. Jerome Kaino (41) 7. Richie McCaw - captain (98) 8. Victor Vito (8) 9. Jimmy Cowan (47) 10. Daniel Carter (83) 11. Isaia Toeava (32) 12. Sonny Bill Williams (7) 13. Ma'a Nonu (60) 14. Richard Kahui (12) 15. Israel Dagg (7) Reserves: 16. Corey Flynn (14) 17. Ben Franks (11) 18. Anthony Boric (20) 19. Sam Whitelock (18) 20. Piri Weepu (49) 21. Colin Slade (5) 22. Cory Jane (26) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby-worl...ectid=10749947 __________________ 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.

7th September 2011, 09:13	#66
fixed_truth	Awesome. Dagg over Mils Nonu outside Williams. Kahui right wing - Guildford not in squad. I like. __________________ 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.

7th September 2011, 11:19	#68
JERI	can't wait for friday night __________________ your intelligence has been insulted.

7th September 2011, 11:45	#69
Pimp-X Drunken Annoying Superhero Bastard	Fuckin' ay. __________________ If there is one movement I could get behind in this world, it would be the discrimination and abuse of fucking idiots.

7th September 2011, 15:03	#70
Rocket	Next 5 weeks is gunna be good times! Must be good to be in NZ atm. __________________ Later Boltz!

7th September 2011, 15:09	#71
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	Toeava on the wing - BOOM! __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

9th September 2011, 14:59	#72
Maulmonk	I still don't get not having a specialised wing in the game..... looking for too much versatility IMHO. Had a nightmare of Tonga winning the game 31-28 yesterday... better not be a premonition!