New Zealand v Australia - Auckland - 23 August 2014
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Bill McLean (32)
You can talk hoodoos and doom and gloom all you want but at the end of the day, if we want to be the best team in the world we have to go over there and pick them apart like they have done to us so many times on home soil.
The All Blacks have played 3 extremely average tests this year out of 4, who says they won't do it again?
Both teams will lift another gear, but I think we will have an advantage if nonu/ kaino are out and looking at our trajectory, we have gone from a flogging, to a respectful loss, to a draw, so doesn't that mean we should win next !?!?
Either way, go the wobs!
The All Blacks have played 3 extremely average tests this year out of 4, who says they won't do it again?
Both teams will lift another gear, but I think we will have an advantage if nonu/ kaino are out and looking at our trajectory, we have gone from a flogging, to a respectful loss, to a draw, so doesn't that mean we should win next !?!?
Either way, go the wobs!
boyo
Mark Ella (57)
It has already been denied.
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Peter Johnson (47)
i agree with the first part, but McCalman over Higgers?! Higgers made real impact when he came on. i see no reason he should be dropped for McCalman, who doesn't have a great reputation for impact off the bench at test level
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Peter Johnson (47)
I would think Messam will come in for Kaino, which is an outstanding replacement and Conrad returns next week so a 12/13 of Fekitoa/Smith will still be strong. Despite the quality of the reinforcements, we will probably benefit from having those player out. Nonu in particular is always a stand out for the All Blacks at Eden Park, so breaking up his partnership is useful.
If TPN is fit next week, our team will match up very well.
I think Link will go for consistency and will try to avoid any major changes if possible. The team didn't lose after all. The only possible changes to be considered are:-
- TPN (if fit) in for Hansen
- Sio (if fit) in for Cowan
- AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) to 14, Kuridrani to 13, McCabe to Bench (unlikely)
- Foley to 10, Beale to Bench (unlikely)
If TPN is fit next week, our team will match up very well.
I think Link will go for consistency and will try to avoid any major changes if possible. The team didn't lose after all. The only possible changes to be considered are:-
- TPN (if fit) in for Hansen
- Sio (if fit) in for Cowan
- AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) to 14, Kuridrani to 13, McCabe to Bench (unlikely)
- Foley to 10, Beale to Bench (unlikely)
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
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Peter Johnson (47)
Halfway through the replay now. My opinion at the game was that Higgers didn't have a huge impact but also fairly drunk by that point.
Will possibly change my opinion in 40 minutes time
i rewatched this morning. I thought Higgers gave just what we wanted from him in the final 15 minutes. Dynamic with ball in hand, moved the ball quickly, got over the advantage line in all of his runs, pushed like a demon in the scrums.
McCalman is arguably still a better starting option due to his work rate, but he's not really an impact player imo
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
I reckon they will pick Crotty.
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
isn't Carter due back?
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
6 weeks i thought
now i understand your comments u missed the game last night!
No, the record was for wins, nothing else. I don't think anyone tallies a "non-losses" record.
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