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<blockquote data-quote="TRF Mr Fish" data-source="post: 769199" data-attributes="member: 20892"><p>My (inevitably futile) attempt at predicting a 32 man squad to start us off for 2016:</p><p></p><p>Hookers - Dane Coles, Codie Taylor, Nathan Harris</p><p>I think this is fairly predictable. Ultimately the third spot will go to the hooker who impresses most in Super Rugby, I think Harris has the inside running there.</p><p></p><p>Props - Wyatt Crockett, Joe Moody, Owen Franks, Charlie Faumuina, Nepo Laulala</p><p>Also pretty straightforward. The only alternative would be bringing in a guy who can cover both sides of the scrum, but no one comes to mind who can do that any better than Moody and Laulala currently can.</p><p></p><p>Locks - Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuipulotu, Dominic Bird</p><p>It will likely be a straight choice between Bird, Broadhurst, and another loose forward. I know Hansen isn't the biggest Bird fan, but he's played well recently and he'll be starting week in, week out for the Chiefs so he has a great opportunity to stake his claim.</p><p></p><p>Loose Forwards - Kieran Read, Jerome Kaino, Sam Cane, Akira Ioane, Matt Todd</p><p>With Savea pursing Sevens I don't think he'll get an All Blacks berth next year. Todd is the next best openside behind Cane (assuming McCaw doesn't stick around) and Ioane is an absolute freak. Kaino still has a fair bit to offer and his experience will be invaluable.</p><p></p><p>Halfbacks - Aaron Smith, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, TJ Perenara</p><p>I can see Weber pushing Perenara for a spot, due to their similar play-styles, but I can't see much experimentation otherwise.</p><p></p><p>First Fives - Aaron Cruden, Beauden Barrett, Lima Sopoaga</p><p>Straight forward selections. The only other possibility in my opinion is them running with just the two first fives and leaving Sopoaga out.</p><p></p><p>Midfield - Malakai Fekitoa, Charlie Ngatai, George Moala</p><p>Rene Ranger is an outside chance, as is Seta Tamanivalu. Pair Ngatai up with either of the two other guys though and you have a good combination. I think Ryan Crotty and Richard Buckman won't be far behind, but I don't see either getting in ahead of the already mentioned guys.</p><p></p><p>Outside Backs - Ben Smith, Waisake Naholo, Nehe Milner-Skudder, James Lowe</p><p>Israel Dagg and Cory Jane are both possibilities, and Savea may or may not be available. Lowe was near selection this year and if he can continue to show the same form he did for the Chiefs then I'd be surprised if they didn't pick him up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF Mr Fish, post: 769199, member: 20892"] My (inevitably futile) attempt at predicting a 32 man squad to start us off for 2016: Hookers - Dane Coles, Codie Taylor, Nathan Harris I think this is fairly predictable. Ultimately the third spot will go to the hooker who impresses most in Super Rugby, I think Harris has the inside running there. Props - Wyatt Crockett, Joe Moody, Owen Franks, Charlie Faumuina, Nepo Laulala Also pretty straightforward. The only alternative would be bringing in a guy who can cover both sides of the scrum, but no one comes to mind who can do that any better than Moody and Laulala currently can. Locks - Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuipulotu, Dominic Bird It will likely be a straight choice between Bird, Broadhurst, and another loose forward. I know Hansen isn't the biggest Bird fan, but he's played well recently and he'll be starting week in, week out for the Chiefs so he has a great opportunity to stake his claim. Loose Forwards - Kieran Read, Jerome Kaino, Sam Cane, Akira Ioane, Matt Todd With Savea pursing Sevens I don't think he'll get an All Blacks berth next year. Todd is the next best openside behind Cane (assuming McCaw doesn't stick around) and Ioane is an absolute freak. Kaino still has a fair bit to offer and his experience will be invaluable. Halfbacks - Aaron Smith, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, TJ Perenara I can see Weber pushing Perenara for a spot, due to their similar play-styles, but I can't see much experimentation otherwise. First Fives - Aaron Cruden, Beauden Barrett, Lima Sopoaga Straight forward selections. The only other possibility in my opinion is them running with just the two first fives and leaving Sopoaga out. Midfield - Malakai Fekitoa, Charlie Ngatai, George Moala Rene Ranger is an outside chance, as is Seta Tamanivalu. Pair Ngatai up with either of the two other guys though and you have a good combination. I think Ryan Crotty and Richard Buckman won't be far behind, but I don't see either getting in ahead of the already mentioned guys. Outside Backs - Ben Smith, Waisake Naholo, Nehe Milner-Skudder, James Lowe Israel Dagg and Cory Jane are both possibilities, and Savea may or may not be available. Lowe was near selection this year and if he can continue to show the same form he did for the Chiefs then I'd be surprised if they didn't pick him up. [/QUOTE]
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