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[RWC2019][Quarter-Final 2] New Zealand vs. Ireland (19/10/2019)
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<blockquote data-quote="Larksea" data-source="post: 967735" data-attributes="member: 43875"><p>I like our chances. I think we are in great form with minimal injuries and good competition in the squad.</p><p>Competition to the point where selection is going to be interesting. Retallick is back but both Scott Barrett and Tuipulotu have been playing really well meaning even the bench slots are going to be tough to select.</p><p>The lost game against Italy is a setback. the players will have an internal game but it wont be the same. Having to go from a couple of soft games through a week off into a QF against one of the best teams is a big ask. IMO getting the preparation right from such a poor buildup is going to maybe be the biggest challenge. I see our form against Aussie, Tonga and SA compared to how Ireland are tracking and I don't think Ireland have a chance. But getting back to that level after such a long break since that first pool game against SA is a challenge.</p><p></p><p>Selection?</p><p>1, moody</p><p>2, coles</p><p>3, laulala</p><p>4, Whitelock</p><p>5, Retalick</p><p>6, Savea</p><p>7, Cane</p><p>8, Read</p><p>9, Smith</p><p>10, Richie</p><p>11, Bridge</p><p>12, SBW</p><p>13, ALB</p><p>14, Sevu</p><p>15, barrett</p><p></p><p>Taylor, Angus, Ofa, Scott, Todd, Perenara, Jordie, Bender</p><p></p><p>many spots of contention, could easily see Crotty starting and SBW on the bench. Crotty on the bench for Jordie. Tuipuloto or Frizell on the bench for Todd.</p><p>I think Goodhue is down the pecking order since his injury and overall SBW & ALB have been the best midfielders.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larksea, post: 967735, member: 43875"] I like our chances. I think we are in great form with minimal injuries and good competition in the squad. Competition to the point where selection is going to be interesting. Retallick is back but both Scott Barrett and Tuipulotu have been playing really well meaning even the bench slots are going to be tough to select. The lost game against Italy is a setback. the players will have an internal game but it wont be the same. Having to go from a couple of soft games through a week off into a QF against one of the best teams is a big ask. IMO getting the preparation right from such a poor buildup is going to maybe be the biggest challenge. I see our form against Aussie, Tonga and SA compared to how Ireland are tracking and I don't think Ireland have a chance. But getting back to that level after such a long break since that first pool game against SA is a challenge. Selection? 1, moody 2, coles 3, laulala 4, Whitelock 5, Retalick 6, Savea 7, Cane 8, Read 9, Smith 10, Richie 11, Bridge 12, SBW 13, ALB 14, Sevu 15, barrett Taylor, Angus, Ofa, Scott, Todd, Perenara, Jordie, Bender many spots of contention, could easily see Crotty starting and SBW on the bench. Crotty on the bench for Jordie. Tuipuloto or Frizell on the bench for Todd. I think Goodhue is down the pecking order since his injury and overall SBW & ALB have been the best midfielders. [/QUOTE]
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