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<blockquote data-quote="DJRonStar" data-source="post: 415446" data-attributes="member: 20551"><p>Malo JK - I agree with what you have said. Tekori has been one of the star locks in the Heineken cup hence his selection for the Barbarians. He has matured since the last world cup and seems to be playing more consistently these days. I'm not sure about Kane Thompson. Although a good lineout jumper, he was playing number 8 last season for Southland and hasn't been playing much top rugby this year and I think that may count against him. The question is would you have a someone who has been in top form in the Heineken cup or someone who can't make a super 14 squad? I'd like to see Taiasina Tuifua & Jo Tekori in the second row with Ezra Taylor playing 6, giving Samoa another line out option. Taisiana is a monster and word in the counties manukau and chiefs camp is that he adds a lot of power and grunt during scrum time. He's a mobile lock and can cover number 6 as well. Devastating runner with ball in hand and not afraid to get in there and do the ruff stuff. Would compliment Tekori and Tuilagi quite well. Not sure too many teams would want to come up against those three monsters. Alafoti Faosiliva is my wild card pick for the world cup. Not sure if he's injured but I think he would be our best impact forward off the bench. Can play all three back row positions.</p><p></p><p>To be honest, I don't mind who starts as props. We have three good props and I'm sure Tom Coventry, one of the best forward coaches in the country will get the best of our forwards. He did a great job with the forward pack during the end of year tour last year and will no doubt help to improve more this year. He has a good pedigree and you can see the difference he's made with the Hawkes Bay forward pack over the last few years. Chiefs are lucky to have signed him up as assistant coach for next years super 15. (Chiefs Coaches for next year - Dave Rennie, Tom Coventry & Technical Adviser - Wayne Smith). Some good things happening there!!</p><p></p><p>Back line - Don't think there will be too many surprises here. Kahn got halfback position when he gets back from Super Rugby. First five will be interesting, Tasesa should get the nod but I think Tusi Pisi will be pushing him hard. Who starts against Australia, time will tell. Mapusua at 2nd five although he hasn't really played as well this year as last and seems to have lost a bit of pace. Should still get the nod for experience and leadership on the field. George Pisi is the incumbent and has done nothing wrong so he remains in my starting line up. I also like JK would Alapati Leiua in my starting lineup. Has a bit more energy and is very dangerous on attack and solid on defence. </p><p></p><p>Fa'atonu Fili - I wonder if anyone has spoken to this guy to try his hand at half back?? Is one of the best passers in Rugby. Great vision and has a good kicking game. Would love to see him have a go at half back.</p><p></p><p>So, here my line up against the Wallabies</p><p></p><p>1. Sakaria Taulafo</p><p>2. Mahonri Schwalger</p><p>3. Anthony Perenise</p><p>4. Taiasina tuifua</p><p>5. Jo Tekori</p><p>6. Ezra Taylor</p><p>7. Ofisa Travaranus</p><p>8. Henry Tuilagi</p><p>9. Kahn Fotuali'i</p><p>10.Tasesa Lavea</p><p>11.Alesana Tuilagi</p><p>12.Seilala Mapusua</p><p>13.George Pisi</p><p>14.Alapati Leiua</p><p>15.Paul Williams*</p><p></p><p>16.Ti'i Paulo</p><p>17.Census Johnston</p><p>18.Filipo Levi</p><p>19.Alafoti Faosiliva</p><p>20.Junior Polu</p><p>21.Tusi Pisi (Covering 10 & 15)</p><p>22.Eliota Sapolu (Covering 12 & 13)</p><p></p><p>* Paul Williams can slot in to the wing if one goes down.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DJRonStar, post: 415446, member: 20551"] Malo JK - I agree with what you have said. Tekori has been one of the star locks in the Heineken cup hence his selection for the Barbarians. He has matured since the last world cup and seems to be playing more consistently these days. I'm not sure about Kane Thompson. Although a good lineout jumper, he was playing number 8 last season for Southland and hasn't been playing much top rugby this year and I think that may count against him. The question is would you have a someone who has been in top form in the Heineken cup or someone who can't make a super 14 squad? I'd like to see Taiasina Tuifua & Jo Tekori in the second row with Ezra Taylor playing 6, giving Samoa another line out option. Taisiana is a monster and word in the counties manukau and chiefs camp is that he adds a lot of power and grunt during scrum time. He's a mobile lock and can cover number 6 as well. Devastating runner with ball in hand and not afraid to get in there and do the ruff stuff. Would compliment Tekori and Tuilagi quite well. Not sure too many teams would want to come up against those three monsters. Alafoti Faosiliva is my wild card pick for the world cup. Not sure if he's injured but I think he would be our best impact forward off the bench. Can play all three back row positions. To be honest, I don't mind who starts as props. We have three good props and I'm sure Tom Coventry, one of the best forward coaches in the country will get the best of our forwards. He did a great job with the forward pack during the end of year tour last year and will no doubt help to improve more this year. He has a good pedigree and you can see the difference he's made with the Hawkes Bay forward pack over the last few years. Chiefs are lucky to have signed him up as assistant coach for next years super 15. (Chiefs Coaches for next year - Dave Rennie, Tom Coventry & Technical Adviser - Wayne Smith). Some good things happening there!! Back line - Don't think there will be too many surprises here. Kahn got halfback position when he gets back from Super Rugby. First five will be interesting, Tasesa should get the nod but I think Tusi Pisi will be pushing him hard. Who starts against Australia, time will tell. Mapusua at 2nd five although he hasn't really played as well this year as last and seems to have lost a bit of pace. Should still get the nod for experience and leadership on the field. George Pisi is the incumbent and has done nothing wrong so he remains in my starting line up. I also like JK would Alapati Leiua in my starting lineup. Has a bit more energy and is very dangerous on attack and solid on defence. Fa'atonu Fili - I wonder if anyone has spoken to this guy to try his hand at half back?? Is one of the best passers in Rugby. Great vision and has a good kicking game. Would love to see him have a go at half back. So, here my line up against the Wallabies 1. Sakaria Taulafo 2. Mahonri Schwalger 3. Anthony Perenise 4. Taiasina tuifua 5. Jo Tekori 6. Ezra Taylor 7. Ofisa Travaranus 8. Henry Tuilagi 9. Kahn Fotuali'i 10.Tasesa Lavea 11.Alesana Tuilagi 12.Seilala Mapusua 13.George Pisi 14.Alapati Leiua 15.Paul Williams* 16.Ti'i Paulo 17.Census Johnston 18.Filipo Levi 19.Alafoti Faosiliva 20.Junior Polu 21.Tusi Pisi (Covering 10 & 15) 22.Eliota Sapolu (Covering 12 & 13) * Paul Williams can slot in to the wing if one goes down. [/QUOTE]
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