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[2013 TRC] New Zealand vs. Australia in Wellington (24/08/2013)
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<blockquote data-quote="ABs2011" data-source="post: 587700" data-attributes="member: 57663"><p>We will probably have to agree to disagree but IMO of course Weepu is a serious option, it's a bit silly to suggest otherwise to be frank. </p><p></p><p>If it came down to a choice between Weepu and the likes of Parker, Horrell, Robinson, Sopoaga or who ever, then I think right now the ABs would opt for the experience of Weepu and the familiarity he has with the AB environment and structure vs bringing a complete rookie into arguably the toughest level of international rugby. You might be right and some of the others you suggest may be in many ways considered better options (certainly long term) but the ABs are traditionally quite conservative with selections, particulalry at pivot - think Donald in the RWC. Let's hope it doesnt come to that though. Hopefuly Cruden and/or Barrett will be fixed. Maybe Benji might be rushed over?? No-one has suggested that yet... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ABs2011, post: 587700, member: 57663"] We will probably have to agree to disagree but IMO of course Weepu is a serious option, it's a bit silly to suggest otherwise to be frank. If it came down to a choice between Weepu and the likes of Parker, Horrell, Robinson, Sopoaga or who ever, then I think right now the ABs would opt for the experience of Weepu and the familiarity he has with the AB environment and structure vs bringing a complete rookie into arguably the toughest level of international rugby. You might be right and some of the others you suggest may be in many ways considered better options (certainly long term) but the ABs are traditionally quite conservative with selections, particulalry at pivot - think Donald in the RWC. Let's hope it doesnt come to that though. Hopefuly Cruden and/or Barrett will be fixed. Maybe Benji might be rushed over?? No-one has suggested that yet... ;) [/QUOTE]
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