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I 100% agree. Man what could have been…

We’re into the meaty end of the RWC now and it’s fair to say we’ve had a good look at all the best players in the world. Im curious… if you were to pick a world xv to play tomorrow, who would it be? Mine would probably look something like this… 1. Kitsoff 2. Sheehan 3. Malherbe 4. Retallick...

100% agree. ALB should be the front runner at 13 with Goodgue challenging him. Reiko should be fighting for the 11 Jersey with Faianganuku and Telea. Jordie is good at 12.

I would agree but he just hasn’t been playing there so hard to say he starts over Faianganuku or Telea

Based on the Squad they've picked, this is how I'd like us to line up for the first test (obviously not picking guys who are injured): 1. De Groot 2. Taukeiaho 3. Lomax 4. Retallick 5. Barrett....... Whitelock injured 6. Dalton Papali'i 7. Savea (C)........ I know this won't happen but a man...

Very disappointing to not see Stevenson in the actual squad. For me he not only should be in the squad, he should be front-runner to start at 15 or 14 (alongside Jordan), with Telea at 11 (Faianganuku in Telea's absence). Everyone knows how good he has been all year. Foster's justification was...

For New Zealand, this is how I'd go: Props (6): De Groot, Lomax, Tu'ungafasi, Williams, Moody, Ross ------------ toughest omission: Laulala Hookers (3): Taukeiaho, Coles, Taylor ----------- toughest omission: Aumua Locks (4): Whitelock, Retallick, S. Barrett, Vaa'i ----------- toughest...

NZ: LH: Bower, Moody, De Groot, HK: Taylor, Taukeiaho, Aumua TH: Tu'ungifasi, Laulala, Lomax LK: Retallick, Whitelock, Barrett, Vai'i BR: Savea, Blackadder, Sotutu, Papali'i, Cane, Jacobson SH: Smith, Perenara, Fakatava FH: Mounga, Barrett CN: ALB, Goodhue, RTS, Ioane WI/FB: Jordan, Reece...

Thoughts on the upcoming Eng v NZ series? Lot's of points of ineterest.

Sevu Reece.

Indeed. I'm not so opposed to playing people out of position though.... it's all about what's best for the team at the end of the day. Not to say I agree with all these decisions. But I don't think they are bad selections by any means and can definitely see the merit behind them.

IMO... Best ten at 10, best fullback on the bench, both midfielders are predominantly 13s but would've thought ALB is a more suited 12 so somewhat agree.... although on the other hand Goodhue has been training and playing there much more recently. Best 7 is playing at 8. Best 8 is on the bench...

I swear Sam Cane has the worst hands in the ABs squad. Dude has always had butter fingers.

Isn't Aki one of the Irish centers? I remember him being an average player in super rugby. Good, but never came close to ABs selection.

I thought Angus Gardner was very good and so did everyone I was watching with.... he's always been a loose free flowing ref but it went both ways as it usually does. Ireland just couldnt handle the speed, skill and accuracy of the Japanese. Ireland were way too one dimensional and got absolutely...

lol

The points better add up cos I did the same thing!

not in the world cup that's for sure. Literally the majority of the tongan and Samoan squads are kiwi born and raised and only qualify for an island nation via parents or grandparents. In fact there's only one player in the entire tongan squad who was born and raised in tonga AND leanred his...

gone for the English boys for captain and kicker this week, May and Farrell. I'm in the pool now so you can see my full team there if ya want. Only player whos played so far is Matsushima and he bagged 33 points, so off to a good start! how about you?

I'm all in. Got 1st in NZ for super rugby so lets if we can keep that form going :D