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<blockquote data-quote="nam97" data-source="post: 128304"><p>Who would you pick as a final combination at 12 and 13 for the All Blacks? With all Graham Henry's rotation over the past couple of games in the midfield, there must be a fair idea of who's fit for the job come the World Cup.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I like the way Luke McAlister controls the backline attacking moves from 12, but in saying that I think Mauger's tactical (and kicking) game is pivotal and cannot be sacrificed for more fire power (back 3 provides us with enough already).</p><p></p><p>13 is still a problem. I think Toeava is too young to be placed in such an important role in such a big event. We all know his nerves get the better of him, so I don't consider him a serious contender.</p><p>Conrad Smith is back from injury and only time will tell if he can find the form he produced in last year's European tour. I think he'll come right no problem, so in my mind he is the obvious choice at 13.</p><p></p><p>I think Henry will stick with Mauger at 12, he has proven what a class player he is over the years and I think his knowledge of the game is more important then McAlister's attacking qualities. We already have a brilliant back 3 so I think it is not really necessary to have another attacking option at 12, Mauger will give the backline a nice balance. </p><p> </p><p>So yeah, I suppose it can be argued between Luke and Aaron for the no.12 jersey but I'd personally like to see McAlister starting. And I think the no.13 is a no brainer now that Smith is back in action, he is all class.</p><p></p><p>Any thoughts?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nam97, post: 128304"] Who would you pick as a final combination at 12 and 13 for the All Blacks? With all Graham Henry's rotation over the past couple of games in the midfield, there must be a fair idea of who's fit for the job come the World Cup. Personally, I like the way Luke McAlister controls the backline attacking moves from 12, but in saying that I think Mauger's tactical (and kicking) game is pivotal and cannot be sacrificed for more fire power (back 3 provides us with enough already). 13 is still a problem. I think Toeava is too young to be placed in such an important role in such a big event. We all know his nerves get the better of him, so I don't consider him a serious contender. Conrad Smith is back from injury and only time will tell if he can find the form he produced in last year's European tour. I think he'll come right no problem, so in my mind he is the obvious choice at 13. I think Henry will stick with Mauger at 12, he has proven what a class player he is over the years and I think his knowledge of the game is more important then McAlister's attacking qualities. We already have a brilliant back 3 so I think it is not really necessary to have another attacking option at 12, Mauger will give the backline a nice balance. So yeah, I suppose it can be argued between Luke and Aaron for the no.12 jersey but I'd personally like to see McAlister starting. And I think the no.13 is a no brainer now that Smith is back in action, he is all class. Any thoughts? [/QUOTE]
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