France v New Zealand - 16/11/2024 (20.10)

[Kiwiwomble]

No, what I was trying to say was that I believe Jordan will be a better fit than him for the right wing, in the absence of Telea.

personally i feel BB is the past, barely sneaking onto my bench and would rather Jordan keep working on his fullback game

 

[Alex Anghel]

 

[Reiser99]

Barrett back at 10 is a surprise.

 

[OllyM97]

This is going to be some game!!.

 

[miccloarch]

Barrett back at 10 is a surprise.

Maybe not. Despite Dmac's performance, Barrett gives us a different option: more control and experience. Great to have two first choice options at 10.

 

[Which Tyler]

This is going to be some game!!.

Should be THE match of the AIs

 

[Reiser99]

Maybe not. Despite Dmac's performance, Barrett gives us a different option: more control and experience. Great to have two first choice options at 10.

I get that, but Dmac was first choice most of the year, NZ improved against England when he came on and he was excellent against Ireland. In terms of keeping the shirt, what else does he need to do? Also it's not like Barrett has been amazing either to keep him on his toes. Yes Barrett is a great player, but form must count as well.

 

[miccloarch]

I get that, but Dmac was first choice most of the year, NZ improved against England when he came on and he was excellent against Ireland. In terms of keeping the shirt, what else does he need to do? Also it's not like Barrett has been amazing either to keep him on his toes. Yes Barrett is a great player, but form must count as well.

Barrett has been brilliant actually imo. Understated but brilliant. He's basically our Sexton (with more speed and less ego).

Dmac was first choice by default until the Aussie games. Dropping him to the bench gave him the kick in the pants he needed.

For this game I think it's just AB policy: you don't lose your place because of injury. I think Barrett needs to put in a blinder now though to justify that.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

NZ might get as much change out of the box kick as last week with two small wings, Penaud is a huge loss (for France and fans). Still fancy Dupont to be the difference.