[2017 Rugby Championship] Round 5: Argentina v New Zealand (01/10/2017)

[TRF_heineken]

Venue: Estadio Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires​

Time: 00:40 CAT (SA, GMT+2)​

 

[Caitlyn Jenner]

Expecting/Hoping to see.

1. Crockett
2. Coles
3. Laulala
4. Romano
5. Barrett
6. Kaino
7. Cane
8. Read
9. Smith
10. Barrett
11. Ioane
12. Laumape
13. ALB
14. NMS
15. Havili

16. Taylor
17. Hames
18. Ofa
19. Tuipulotu
20. Savea
21. TJ
22. DMac
23. SBW

 

[mania]

laupmape has gotta start and he needs someone like ALB beside him
be good see kaino back.

 

[The Jones Boy]

I think our young guns are going to be up against it in this game.
It's a brave team choice by Hansen and co., I applaud them for giving the young blokes a chance but it does feel like a banana skin.

 

[Kiwiwomble]

has the team been named?

 

[Caitlyn Jenner]

has the team been named?

No. Will be named tomorrow I presume.

 

[Dark Horse]

I think our young guns are going to be up against it in this game.
It's a brave team choice by Hansen and co., I applaud them for giving the young blokes a chance but it does feel like a banana skin.

There is more chance of Kim Jong Un becoming president of the United States than of New Zealand losing this game. I can't fathom why you'd call it a banana skin? Ok, there may be a familiar pattern: the Pumas will probably go ahead through an early try; they may even lead at half time. But they'll have two yellow cards at various stages and from 50 mins on, the All Blacks will reel them in and win by whatever margin they feel like on the night: probably no less than 20, but potentially closer to 40.

 

[mania]

I can't fathom why you'd call it a banana skin?

never underestimate the pumas'. its only a matter of time before they beat the ABs

 

[Penne Rara]

never underestimate the pumas'. its only a matter of time before they beat the ABs

Yup, they're kinda like a new Ireland. Usually seen as underdogs but they always play out of their skin. On a good day, they can make any team struggle big time, even the All Blacks. A bit more self-belief and consistency can and will help them reach the next level.

 

[TRF Mr Fish]

No. Will be named tomorrow I presume.

The team will be named at 5PM today.

 

[mania]

im hoping kaino has a big one. i know he's the old regime and fifita and squire are the better athletes but kaino strikes fear into oppn.

 

[FNS]

If it were for me id forfeit this match and go to play Aus. NZ by 15/20.

 

[The Jones Boy]

im hoping kaino has a big one. i know he's the old regime and fifita and squire are the better athletes but kaino strikes fear into oppn.

Hopefully he can put issues at home behind him and focus on his game

 

[Caitlyn Jenner]

ABs Named:
1. Kane Hames (3)
2. Dane Coles (52)
3. Nepo Laulala (7)
4. Luke Romano (28)
5. Scott Barrett (11)
6. Vaea Fifita (2)
7. Matt Todd (8)
8. Kieran Read (104) - Captain
9. Aaron Smith (65)
10. Beauden Barrett (57)
11. Rieko Ioane (7)
12. Sonny Bill Williams (40)
13. Anton Lienert-Brown (17)
14. Waisake Naholo (13)
15. Damian McKenzie (6)

16. Codie Taylor (23)
17. Wyatt Crockett (65)
18. Ofa Tu'ungafasi (8)
19. Patrick Tuipulotu (12)
20. Ardie Savea (20)
21. TJ Perenara (37)
22. Ngani Laumape (3)
23. David Havili - uncapped

 

[Caitlyn Jenner]

Bit disappointed Ngani isn't starting and that we won't get to see Kaino...
Most excited to see how Fifita and Naholo go.

 

[Kiwiwomble]

that's a really strong team! very happy to see Naholo back

also glad fifita is getting a run, very much looking forward to seeing a battle between fifita and squire battling it out over the next few years

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

The Pumas will be doing very well to keep this within 20 points looking at that lineup. I say this despite being mildly impressed by some of the Puma's performances so far (a bit better than last year I feel).

 

[The Jones Boy]

Romano and S. Barrett have some very big shoes to fill...
Great to see fifita getting a chance again.
Naholo is always entertaining
Matt todd gets a rare start , looking forward to seeing his involvement.

 

[mania]

good squad.
hames gets his chance at redemption
todd starts as he should
tuipolotu shoulda started imo but at least he's in the squad
whats kaino done to get snubbed?
hope havili and laumape get decent time.

 

[FNS]

This was a good match.