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| I like Leonard starting at halfback and Weepu coming off the bench. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stephen Brett.......? The sight of the fit-again foursome of So'oialo, Richie McCaw, Sitiveni Sivivatu and Andrew Hore gave the All Blacks an encouraging look on the first day of a two-day Wellington camp in preparation for next Saturday's opening Tri-Nations test against Australia. Less so was the sight of Luke McAlister sitting out most of the session with a continuation of the stiff back that kept him out of North Harbour club rugby last weekend. Canterbury's Stephen Brett spent most of the session at first-five with Piri Weepu also getting plenty of time in the pivot's role. |
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| I would have 9 Leonard 10 Donald = do well behind a pack going forward De Melmanche on the bench and Hore to start Rokocoko out because not an inform player Other than that, the team written below |
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| maaate, with his left foot even LOL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dirty, <<step aside Zinny>> BIG call mate! Can Ross punt over a drop goal or do a Gearge Smith grubber? LOL!!! Where is Leonard? Halves are suspect and I'm unconvinced with Smith's form this year, probably due to a succession of injuries. Interesting pack. Hore a great option. Will be intrigued to see how close Henry et al get to your side and what impact McCaw has on the forwards pack, and the whole team. |
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| AB Team I would go for in first Tri Nations game. 1. woodcook (experience) 2. hore (Kevvie is good, but just not quite as good as Hore at this stage of his career) 3. tialata (needs to step up though) 4. thorn NB 5. ross (he's a star this kid, step aside Zinny) 6. kaino (goes forward more than any other "current" option) 7. mccaw NB 8. so'oialo (apparently in the best shape of his life) 9. weepu ( has overtaken cowan IMO this season, leonard didn't quite do enough for a spot) 10. mcalister ( toss a coin, but if donald has an injury then he's a shoe in) 11. sivivatu NB 12. nonu NB 13. smith (half fit he is still our best option) 14. rockocoko (he has not been retained only to not start, he'll be there with gear on bench) 15. muiliaina NB 16. mealamu 17. afoa 18. krockett 19. eaton 20. latimer 21. cowan 22. gear Would go for a 5-2 split with the the return from injury of mccaw and so'oialo, full front row replacement because woodcook has been suspect because of the ear infection. Eaton would cover lock and loosie, Latimer a specialist openside, and Weepu will cover 5/8 if necessary. Gear's form has been superb in the PNC, he should get a bench spot. |
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| Bish, I'm a Donald fan, but for some reason he seems to struggle under pressure. One thing he smashes Los on is his D. Donald is a mongrel tackler - I like that about him. He's also a big, strong ball runner with great leg drive in the tackle. There's a lot to like about him - for a K1. I don't think he has had the luxury of playing behind a go-forward AB pack with McCaw at the helm. Hopefully, he and AB other no 10s won't get that opportunity either! LOL! |
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| Gale useless piece of Info ABs have never lost a bledisloe cup match when los has started. I found that pretty amazing. Do think Donald has a long way to go to reach los. Macca aint a 10, he's a 12 simple as that. |
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| Macca & Donald are a bit like Los - not good under pressure. We all know that, but I don't reckon that's the issue. Without McCaw, they were looking pretty sick because Boks & Wallas loosies were gonna be all over their halves. But with Mccaw back, and probably Rodders, they should have a half second extra to set themselves. Seeing as Macc & Donald are no mugs, that may be enough to get their outside backs onto the front foot. Should be an absorbing battle... |
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| Given the injuries they are contending with, it looks a good squad. A lot of players coming back from injury without a lot of footy under their belts, but given their class (Richie, Rodney, Sivi, Smith), I don't think that will prove too big a setback. The big question is 10. Can either McAllister or Donald step up to the level needed? I guess we'll all know in a few weeks. Froggy |
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| All Blacks Tri-Nations squad: Forwards: Aled de Malmanche, Andrew Hore, Keven Mealamu, John Afoa, Wyatt *** ett, Owen Franks, Neemia Tialata, Tony Wood *** , Jason Eaton, Bryn Evans, Isaac Ross, Brad Thorn, Tanerau Latimer, Richie McCaw (captain), Jerome Kaino, Kieran Read, Rodney So'oialo. Backs: Jimmy Cowan, Brendon Leonard, Piri Weepu, Stephen Donald, Luke McAlister, Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Isaia Toeava, Hosea Gear, Josevata Rokocoko, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Cory Jane, Mils Muliaina. Donald is out with a hamstring injury so McAlister is going to start. And there lies the problem. Masaga and Messam dropped, Gear and Eaton in. |
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| Thanks Rhino, you're entitlted to another $900 handout for that. |
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| Gale, Bra, Bud If you find it that hard to lodge your tax returns just let me know, I know some people off shore who can do it for you... |
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| Rhino, You firing up again mate? Hope so. I'm much happier now that you're talking to me. Mate, I'm just a lazy Aussie. Can't be bothered lodging my tax returns and even if I did, I'd leave the cheque sitting on my desk for a year until it became unbankable... |
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| Gale, I just read your Classic Cuzzies & it was really exciting to see how depressed you've become. I'm sure you can clam the dole too BRA! Hey i got the $900 why shouldn't you? P.S sorry i got it twice, cos theres 2 of me ..but look on the bright side, i'll always talk to you. Hope that doesn't sadden you too much. |
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| Noice one Gale Vfunny. And way to close to the bone... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hah ha well done, that is V funny!!!!!!!!! LMAO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kip, I'm sure you will be eligible mate. Here are the criteria, in descending order: - 1. Are you Australian? YES = $900. NO = go to next question... 2. If you are not Australian, do you have an Australian parent or grandparent? YES = $900. NO = go to next question... 3. If you are not Australian, or of Australian parentage, have you ever legally worked in Australia for a period of more than 12 months? YES = $900. NO = go to next question... 4. If you are not Australian, not of Australian parentage, or have not ever legally worked in Australia for a period of more than 12 months, have you ever visited Australia for a period of more than 3 months and spent more than $900 here? YES = $900. NO = go to next question... 5. If you are not Australian, not of Australian parentage, have not legally worked in Australia for a period of more than 12 months, or have never visited Australia for a period of more than 3 months and spent more than $900 here, have you ever lived with an Australian for a period of more than 1 month? YES = $900. NO = go to next question... 6. If you are not Australian, not of Australian parentage, have not legally worked in Australia for a period of more than 12 months, have not visited Australia for a period of more than 3 months, or not lived with an Australian for a period of more than 1 month, have you ever holidayed in Australia for a period of more than 1 week? YES = $900. NO = go to next question... 7. If you are not Australian, not of Australian parentage, have not legally worked in Australia for a period of more than 12 months, have not visited Australia for a period of more than 3 months, or not lived with an Australian for a period of more than 1 month, and never holidayed in Australia for a period of more than 1 week, have you ever heard of Australia? YES = $900. NO = go to next question... 8. Are you Kiwi? YES = $900. No = you are probably a Pommie. Bad luck. |
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| I didn't get any handout and I'm always on these messageboards. Not a sausage kip |
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| Classic cuzzies! <<I want that job as well............... to dream the impossible dream....>> Spoken like a true Kiwi Mex. Why don't you come over to Aus where most of the other jobless K1s (sorry, I realise that's a tautology) are and claim the dole?! Hey, too bad you just missed out on the $900 govt handout... actually, you are probably still entitled to it! LMAO! Cheers bro PS: I hear Bish's architecture business is, of course, 'virtual', in keeping with the rest of NZ, and the All Blanks! ;-) |
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| Just wanna say True beauties are actually among ourselves, __.millionairechats.com__ _.hot and sincere young girls and handsome men there are much more attractive and charming!!!! search and find our own beauties today!!! lol |
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| Yeah you say that now..... LOL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oh one note... I've never designed a house thats fallen over or experienced in fault in terms of design. LOL Just for the record haha |
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| Which job Mel? I stuff up a house it falls over and you go to work on Monday You Win a game of Rugby over Italy by 2-3 points less then the Aussies... Your a useless sack of sh....t and should pack you bags haha |
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| Hey Bish, I want that job as well............... to dream the impossible dream.... blessings Mel |
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