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All Blacks Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

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    #302
    Taco Corp
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    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Would love to see Lawes throw one of his famed "slightly late" tackles into retallick....... and see what hell fire would come after :)

    never going to happen. sure Lawes only throws late ones at backs


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    #303
    Swiwi.
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    Captain_Hindsight wrote: »
    little bit of motivation for the English lads ahead of the game this weekend

    http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_9335923,00.html

    Its cringe-worthingly embarrassing if you ask me. Especially as Michael Laws is a NZ politician. But hardly dispels the notion of an insular rugby setup downunder.


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    #304
    CatFromHue
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    Unless you beat them you have to take this supposed lack of respect off them. I suppose the other thing is that he was only coming into camp, I think, and so wouldn't have done much, if any, prep for the England game.


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    #305
    Swiwi.
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    CatFromHue wrote: »
    Unless you beat them you have to take this supposed lack of respect off them. I suppose the other thing is that he was only coming into camp, I think, and so wouldn't have done much, if any, prep for the England game.

    The ABs now have a dedicated opposition coach whose only job is to study the opposition and report back to Hansen and co. Lawes is one of the world's premier locks IMO, so I just find it a bit ridiculous that Retallick can't name either him or Launchbury.

    In fact it's the usual story back home where Press & fans alike have already written off England. It's a pity England start the series on the back foot with injuries and abstentions, it could have been a close run thing, but I can't see them winning the 1st test, even if NZ do traditionally start the year slowly.


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    #306
    Yeah_Right
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    I seem to recall Luke Romano saying something similar about POC before the game last November. Romano withdraw from the team before the match due injury or sickness though.

    It does come across as a bit arrogant and does make me cringe a bit. However I think a big factor is that NH rugby isn't really followed down-under. Also as far as prepping for the opposition, the ABs probably don't bother learning their real names. I wouldn't be surprised if they assigned nicknames to all the opposition players and use those in their team meetings/video sessions.


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    #307
    Teferi
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    By many accounts Retallick wouldn't be trusted to tie his own shoelaces so I'm not sure him not knowing a few names is that much of an insult.


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    #308
    Ugo Monye spacecraft experience
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    Considering the form Lawes is in at the moment that might turn out to be a very foolish "mistake" for Retallick to make


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    #309
    Morf
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    Teferi wrote: »
    By many accounts Retallick wouldn't be trusted to tie his own shoelaces so I'm not sure him not knowing a few names is that much of an insult.

    I think his performances do the talking. Serious player.


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    #310
    sydthebeat
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    Ugo Monye spacecraft experience wrote: »
    Considering the form Lawes is in at the moment that might turn out to be a very foolish "mistake" for Retallick to make

    head to head i know who my money would be on ;)


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    #311
    S12b
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    Not the first time Retallick has done this, about 30 seconds into this video.....says he swapped shirts with his Irish opposition but can't name him.

    In fairness, he doesn't come across as the brightest so maybe that's just how he is rather than an arrogance thing!!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB8Fk6c9CnU


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    #312
    Teferi
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    Morf wrote: »
    I think his performances do the talking. Serious player.

    I wasn't questioning his ability, I was commenting on his intelligence.


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    #313
    .ak
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    Regardless of whether it's an honest mistake or mind games, who cares? Retallick is hardly a house hold name to be fair.


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    #314
    CatFromHue
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    I'm fairly sure it's not mind games anyway :P


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    #315
    Yeah_Right
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    Anyone know when the teams get named?


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    #316
    Swiwi.
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    Teferi wrote: »
    By many accounts Retallick wouldn't be trusted to tie his own shoelaces so I'm not sure him not knowing a few names is that much of an insult.



    It's not too hard to imagine Brodie imitating David Tua with an "O for awesome"...

    In fairness, he's a damn fine lock, even if not a household name in the Kenny residence.


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    #317
    hahashake
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    Starting XV:

    1. Tony Woodcock (107)
    2. Dane Coles (15)
    3. Owen Franks (54)
    4. Brodie Retallick (24)
    5. Samuel Whitelock (51)
    6. Liam Messam (29)
    7. Richie McCaw - captain (124)
    8. Jerome Kaino (48)
    9. Aaron Smith (26)
    10. Aaron Cruden (29)
    11. Cory Jane (45)
    12. Ma'a Nonu (88)
    13. Conrad Smith (75)
    14. Ben Smith (26)
    15. Israel Dagg (38)

    Reserves:

    16. Keven Mealamu (110)
    17. Wyatt Crockett (24)
    18. Charlie Faumuina (17)
    19. Patrick Tuipulotu *
    20. Victor Vito (22)
    21. TJ Perenara *
    22. Beauden Barrett (16)
    23. Malakai Fekitoa *

    No big surprises but good to see 3 uncapped players on the bench.


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    #318
    sydthebeat
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    Delighted to see kaino start


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    #319
    Swiwi.
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    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Delighted to see kaino start

    Yeah he's awesome. I really admire Messam for sticking around after he got shafted in 2011 for the underwhelming Adam Thomson but Kaino is just NZs answer to Stephen Ferris. We'll see how he goes at 8 though.


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    #320
    Yeah_Right
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    So happy to see Kaino back. Have to admit that I had a bit of a man-crush on him the last couple of years he was an All Black.


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    #321
    Winters
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    It wont be long for McCaw to catch up on BoDs caps.


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    #322
    The Pheasant2
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    Winters wrote: »
    It wont be long for McCaw to catch up on BoDs caps.

    I'd say Parisse will be more likely to do it


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    #323
    Delon Armitage Spaceship Extravaganza
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    I wonder if Hosea will manage to push his way back into the AB's squad in time for the RWC

    He's announced that he'll returning in February, but obviously he's got the likes of Savea, Smith, Pitau and Jane to contend with.

    He looked dangerous for the Barbarians last week but then again that was against a pretty weak English side so maybe not particularly difficult to look good.


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    #324
    Todd Toddington III
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    Delon Armitage Spaceship Extravaganza wrote: »
    I wonder if Hosea will manage to push his way back into the AB's squad in time for the RWC

    He's announced that he'll returning in February, but obviously he's got the likes of Savea, Smith, Pitau and Jane to contend with.

    He looked dangerous for the Barbarians last week but then again that was against a pretty weak English side so maybe not particularly difficult to look good.

    Loving the name!


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    #325
    Swiwi.
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    Delon Armitage Spaceship Extravaganza wrote: »
    I wonder if Hosea will manage to push his way back into the AB's squad in time for the RWC

    He's announced that he'll returning in February, but obviously he's got the likes of Savea, Smith, Pitau and Jane to contend with.

    He looked dangerous for the Barbarians last week but then again that was against a pretty weak English side so maybe not particularly difficult to look good.

    His main issue was always work rate, he could easily be a total non-entity in a match. But probably still NZs best specialist 11 after Savea. Id say he would be a good chance for a RWC squad spot and the Highlanders would definitely have him back.


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    #326
    Morf
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    Swiwi. wrote: »
    His main issue was always work rate, he could easily be a total non-entity in a match. But probably still NZs best specialist 11 after Savea. Id say he would be a good chance for a RWC squad spot and the Highlanders would definitely have him back.

    Covers 13 at a decent level too.


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    #327
    Swiwi.
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    Dan+Carter+Returns+Rugby+After+Injury+Layoff+4izhhi5EyKEl.jpg

    This Saturday, DC will play at flyhalf...for Southbridge.

    :)

    Hopefully, he still has it!


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    #328
    Journeyman_1
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    Is he back for the RC?


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    #329
    Yeah_Right
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    Journeyman_1 wrote: »
    Is he back for the RC?

    Yes he is. Available for the Crusaders for the end of the Super XV and the the ABs for the rest of the year.


    Or until injured again :mad:


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    #330
    Morf
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    Swiwi. wrote: »
    Dan+Carter+Returns+Rugby+After+Injury+Layoff+4izhhi5EyKEl.jpg

    This Saturday, DC will play at flyhalf...for Southbridge.

    :)

    Hopefully, he still has it!

    I'm sure Southbridge's opponents will be delighted . . . .

    Like BOD playing UCD 2nds or something.


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    #331
    Emperor1989
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    Swiwi. wrote: »
    His main issue was always work rate, he could easily be a total non-entity in a match. But probably still NZs best specialist 11 after Savea. Id say he would be a good chance for a RWC squad spot and the Highlanders would definitely have him back.

    Hosea Gear is all power not much else. Just don't like his attitude, hopping countries the whole time making as much money.

    I be more interested in that winger playing with the under 20's in a terrible team and being fantastic every match. He plays for the blues....socks around his ankles.


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