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<blockquote data-quote="Larksea" data-source="post: 1002140" data-attributes="member: 43875"><p>Squad named:</p><p></p><p><strong>All Blacks squad:</strong></p><p><strong>Hookers</strong>: Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, Codie Taylor. <strong>Props</strong>: Alex Hodgman, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Joe Moody, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Ofa Tuungafasi. <strong>Locks</strong>: Quinten Strange, Patrick Tuipulotu, Tupou Vaa'i, Sam Whitelock. <strong>Loose forwards</strong>: Sam Cane (capt), Shannon Frizell, Cullen Grace, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Ardie Savea, Hoskins Sotutu. <strong>Halfbacks</strong>: TJ Perenara, Aaron Smith, Brad Weber. <strong>First five-eighths</strong>: Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo'unga. <strong>Midfielders</strong>: Braydon Ennor, Jack Goodhue, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown. <strong>Outside backs</strong>: Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Caleb Clarke, Will Jordan, Damian McKenzie, Sevu Reece.</p><p></p><p>I didn't see much of SRA so I cant comment on the form there. have some comments on the game though</p><p>Damian McKenzie looked the best of the 10's on display last night. He caused chaos on attack, try assists, line break assists, crazy runs, a try, great goal kicking. Was a short period of time which was a good reminder of how well DMAC and Beauden work together. Been a while since we've seen that combo.</p><p>Brad Weber looked the best of the 9's, maybe he had the most to prove to secure his spot but he was excellent. The speed he cleared the ball was fantastic. That power and determination with the carry that basically setup laulala's try was awesome. In contrast Smith was so slow at times. There was one point in the 2nd half when the north was hot on attack and smith picked the ball up, turned and then for no reason at all did a double pump pass. By the time it landed the defence was right there with the ball it got messy and south won a turnover. Its a moment you can point at and say was a flat out unforced mistake by smith that maybe cost the game. Crazy crazy stuff.</p><p>Clarke Looks a real talent, that brain explosion he made to give away a try is a worry. He needs to learn that test rugby is not a stage for that sort of play but the potential is there.</p><p>Jordie Barrett had a really good showing, lots of discussion on him vs. McKenzie but they are such different players. I think the form Jordie is in may see him better used at 14, McKenzie at 15. McKenzie is still a devastating bench option too.</p><p>Sotutu is the real deal</p><p>Tom Sanders looked very good for a while, I do like Papalii though</p><p>Ardie Savea had a very very busy game, he was mostly contained but did manage a couple of big moments in the 2nd half</p><p>Very green looking loose forward mix outside Cane & Savea. Really need a couple of these new guys to step up and become world class. The mix will be interesting, I still think Savea is best off the bench as a super sub. Cane is so important at the start of games winning the gain line battle and weathering any early storms as probably the best tackler in the world and I don't think having both on the field is a good mix, we lose a lineout option and that is more important now with Read gone.</p><p></p><p>bit messy in the forwards, the south choosing to maul a lot was a big factor in the game and was maybe the counter to The hot attack that McKenzie offered for the north. Hard to really judge the tight 5's without a closer look and a stats sheet.</p><p></p><p>Cant say this was a meaningless game, this was an amazing match played at an awesome intensity at great speed. This was high quality test match intensity. Great watching. I cant think of any players that didn't look like they deserved to be there. They all looked like they could be called into play test footy if required. Sure the biggest brain explosion goes to Clarke but I'm pretty sure he also topped the running meters and looked dangerous. Other than that what needs a close look is the crazy meaningless penalties the north gave away. They took themselves out of the game for long periods for no reason. I think if the teams played again the north would be favorites and you would think they would find some discipline and not give away so many penalties.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larksea, post: 1002140, member: 43875"] Squad named: [B]All Blacks squad: Hookers[/B]: Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, Codie Taylor. [B]Props[/B]: Alex Hodgman, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Joe Moody, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Ofa Tuungafasi. [B]Locks[/B]: Quinten Strange, Patrick Tuipulotu, Tupou Vaa’i, Sam Whitelock. [B]Loose forwards[/B]: Sam Cane (capt), Shannon Frizell, Cullen Grace, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Ardie Savea, Hoskins Sotutu. [B]Halfbacks[/B]: TJ Perenara, Aaron Smith, Brad Weber. [B]First five-eighths[/B]: Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo’unga. [B]Midfielders[/B]: Braydon Ennor, Jack Goodhue, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown. [B]Outside backs[/B]: Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Caleb Clarke, Will Jordan, Damian McKenzie, Sevu Reece. I didn't see much of SRA so I cant comment on the form there. have some comments on the game though Damian McKenzie looked the best of the 10's on display last night. He caused chaos on attack, try assists, line break assists, crazy runs, a try, great goal kicking. Was a short period of time which was a good reminder of how well DMAC and Beauden work together. Been a while since we've seen that combo. Brad Weber looked the best of the 9's, maybe he had the most to prove to secure his spot but he was excellent. The speed he cleared the ball was fantastic. That power and determination with the carry that basically setup laulala's try was awesome. In contrast Smith was so slow at times. There was one point in the 2nd half when the north was hot on attack and smith picked the ball up, turned and then for no reason at all did a double pump pass. By the time it landed the defence was right there with the ball it got messy and south won a turnover. Its a moment you can point at and say was a flat out unforced mistake by smith that maybe cost the game. Crazy crazy stuff. Clarke Looks a real talent, that brain explosion he made to give away a try is a worry. He needs to learn that test rugby is not a stage for that sort of play but the potential is there. Jordie Barrett had a really good showing, lots of discussion on him vs. McKenzie but they are such different players. I think the form Jordie is in may see him better used at 14, McKenzie at 15. McKenzie is still a devastating bench option too. Sotutu is the real deal Tom Sanders looked very good for a while, I do like Papalii though Ardie Savea had a very very busy game, he was mostly contained but did manage a couple of big moments in the 2nd half Very green looking loose forward mix outside Cane & Savea. Really need a couple of these new guys to step up and become world class. The mix will be interesting, I still think Savea is best off the bench as a super sub. Cane is so important at the start of games winning the gain line battle and weathering any early storms as probably the best tackler in the world and I don't think having both on the field is a good mix, we lose a lineout option and that is more important now with Read gone. bit messy in the forwards, the south choosing to maul a lot was a big factor in the game and was maybe the counter to The hot attack that McKenzie offered for the north. Hard to really judge the tight 5's without a closer look and a stats sheet. Cant say this was a meaningless game, this was an amazing match played at an awesome intensity at great speed. This was high quality test match intensity. Great watching. I cant think of any players that didn't look like they deserved to be there. They all looked like they could be called into play test footy if required. Sure the biggest brain explosion goes to Clarke but I'm pretty sure he also topped the running meters and looked dangerous. Other than that what needs a close look is the crazy meaningless penalties the north gave away. They took themselves out of the game for long periods for no reason. I think if the teams played again the north would be favorites and you would think they would find some discipline and not give away so many penalties. [/QUOTE]
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