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<blockquote data-quote="nickdnz" data-source="post: 312839" data-attributes="member: 38640"><p>Just on an interesting point about finding cover for Carter, is anyone with me that both Delany and Donald seem not to have international class. I'd say New Zealand's only real cover for Carter is playing for the Harlequins in the Guiness Premiership...</p><p> </p><p>As for the match itself I can see New Zealand winning but do think we'd be better off giving a few younger players a run as Iverson said. I also don't think Guildford is comparable to Cullen, Wilson or Lomu and think the fact he's young and scores many (easy finishing) tries gives NZ too much false hope in him to be the next great wing. I'd put him behind the winging pecking order of Sivivatu, Cory Jane, Hosea Gear, Lelia Masaga and Rokocoko (people slag off Roks but he's finding form again and is currently leading the Super 14 in terms of tries). I'd like after the World Cup to have players such as Israel Dagg, Robbie Robinson, Aaron Cruden and Zac Guildford to get game time in the black jersey but untill then I'd like to keep our key players in form and maybe test out 1 of the new players at a time as apposed to throwing them all in the deep end (we found out from both the Barbarian and Italian game that dosen't work as it only takes one player to not perform up to standard to make them all look bad. One player I'd think of adding to the games against Wales is the likes of Victor Vito on the bench to cover 6 and 8. My squad for the Wales test.</p><p> </p><p>1. Tony Woodcock</p><p>2. Kevin Mealamu</p><p>3. Owan Franks</p><p>4. Brad Thorn</p><p>5. Chris Jack (who else with Ali and Donnelly injured and Isaac Ross not even starting for the Crusaders)</p><p>6. Jerome Kaino</p><p>7. Richie McCaw</p><p>8. Rodney So'oialo (has had a good season so far and finding form which would be a good time to test him again at this level. Kieren Ried is proven to be a decent #8)</p><p>9. Alby Mathewson (best current half back in NZ in my opinion, needs to be given a good chance).</p><p>10. Daniel Carter</p><p>11. Sitivini Sivivatu</p><p>12. Ma'a Nonu</p><p>13. Conrad Smith</p><p>14. Joe Rokocoko (as I said it'd be a good test of form and he's fixed his problem with the high ball so he's not a risk).</p><p>15. Mils Muiliena</p><p> </p><p>16. Andrew Hore (Had a good season but Mealamu seems to have a very slight edge)</p><p>17. Neemia Tialata (Average season but can cover both sides of the scrum)</p><p>18. Victor Vito (give him a shot)</p><p>19. Jimmie Cowan (Could start but Mathewson deserves a starting spot on form)</p><p>20. Mike Delany (Donald isn't the starting 10 for the Chiefs and Delany has been...all right though he is injured at the moment)</p><p>21. Luke McAlister </p><p>22. Cory Jane (the only reason he isn't starting is to give Rokocoko a test and he can cover fullback which is where I see him in the future)</p><p> </p><p>Other players for squad:</p><p>R. WyattCrockett (Playing well for Crusaders)</p><p>R. Sam Whitelock (One of the few locking options really)</p><p>R. Adam Thompson (Not fireing but playing fairly well, wouldn't mind seeing Scott Waldrum in there instead)</p><p>R. Piri Weepu (Not playing particuly well but Andy Ellis and Brendon Leonard I think are usless. Ellis isn't starting for Crusaders atm and Leonard seems to have moments of madness too often. Keates is an option)</p><p>R. Isaia Toeava/Aaron Cruden</p><p>R. Hosea Gear (Because he deserves a decent shot).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nickdnz, post: 312839, member: 38640"] Just on an interesting point about finding cover for Carter, is anyone with me that both Delany and Donald seem not to have international class. I'd say New Zealand's only real cover for Carter is playing for the Harlequins in the Guiness Premiership... As for the match itself I can see New Zealand winning but do think we'd be better off giving a few younger players a run as Iverson said. I also don't think Guildford is comparable to Cullen, Wilson or Lomu and think the fact he's young and scores many (easy finishing) tries gives NZ too much false hope in him to be the next great wing. I'd put him behind the winging pecking order of Sivivatu, Cory Jane, Hosea Gear, Lelia Masaga and Rokocoko (people slag off Roks but he's finding form again and is currently leading the Super 14 in terms of tries). I'd like after the World Cup to have players such as Israel Dagg, Robbie Robinson, Aaron Cruden and Zac Guildford to get game time in the black jersey but untill then I'd like to keep our key players in form and maybe test out 1 of the new players at a time as apposed to throwing them all in the deep end (we found out from both the Barbarian and Italian game that dosen't work as it only takes one player to not perform up to standard to make them all look bad. One player I'd think of adding to the games against Wales is the likes of Victor Vito on the bench to cover 6 and 8. My squad for the Wales test. 1. Tony Woodcock 2. Kevin Mealamu 3. Owan Franks 4. Brad Thorn 5. Chris Jack (who else with Ali and Donnelly injured and Isaac Ross not even starting for the Crusaders) 6. Jerome Kaino 7. Richie McCaw 8. Rodney So'oialo (has had a good season so far and finding form which would be a good time to test him again at this level. Kieren Ried is proven to be a decent #8) 9. Alby Mathewson (best current half back in NZ in my opinion, needs to be given a good chance). 10. Daniel Carter 11. Sitivini Sivivatu 12. Ma'a Nonu 13. Conrad Smith 14. Joe Rokocoko (as I said it'd be a good test of form and he's fixed his problem with the high ball so he's not a risk). 15. Mils Muiliena 16. Andrew Hore (Had a good season but Mealamu seems to have a very slight edge) 17. Neemia Tialata (Average season but can cover both sides of the scrum) 18. Victor Vito (give him a shot) 19. Jimmie Cowan (Could start but Mathewson deserves a starting spot on form) 20. Mike Delany (Donald isn't the starting 10 for the Chiefs and Delany has been...all right though he is injured at the moment) 21. Luke McAlister 22. Cory Jane (the only reason he isn't starting is to give Rokocoko a test and he can cover fullback which is where I see him in the future) Other players for squad: R. WyattCrockett (Playing well for Crusaders) R. Sam Whitelock (One of the few locking options really) R. Adam Thompson (Not fireing but playing fairly well, wouldn't mind seeing Scott Waldrum in there instead) R. Piri Weepu (Not playing particuly well but Andy Ellis and Brendon Leonard I think are usless. Ellis isn't starting for Crusaders atm and Leonard seems to have moments of madness too often. Keates is an option) R. Isaia Toeava/Aaron Cruden R. Hosea Gear (Because he deserves a decent shot). [/QUOTE]
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