Maybe it's a clear sign that this isn't our strongest team and most/all of the squad will get a run across the three games?
Roger Tessman
Stan Wickham (3)
Shoulder injury. Ruled out yesterday.
Roger Tessman
Stan Wickham (3)
On the money. Titi ruled out only yesterday with shoulder injury and suspected to be out all 3 games.
D'Lite Full
Bill Watson (15)
You would assume this is pretty close to the preferred team based on the various camps. But playing games under pressure is a different beast.
So obviously there will be lots of changes for the Fiji game to rest some and to give others an opportunity and then the best XXIII for NZ, based on who performs well in the first two games and the game plan needed to beat the Junior Blacks.
Always a few positions in contention in these squads and Argentina will be a good first test to iron out any kinks and establish match condition combinations. Some lads will need to play all 3 games.
Highlights of the Pumas in the last JWC to whet the appetite.
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So obviously there will be lots of changes for the Fiji game to rest some and to give others an opportunity and then the best XXIII for NZ, based on who performs well in the first two games and the game plan needed to beat the Junior Blacks.
Always a few positions in contention in these squads and Argentina will be a good first test to iron out any kinks and establish match condition combinations. Some lads will need to play all 3 games.
Highlights of the Pumas in the last JWC to whet the appetite.
World Rugby U20s Highlights: Argentina v France
The first 8 minutes of the game was played in Argentina's half before a try from Argentina's prop got the game going. Each team got a red card for hig...
www.ultimaterugby.com
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Gees Stan turning into a bargain despite the fact I probably only generally watch the rugby!
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Agreed. It's a veritable feast.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
I struggle to watch all of it I want to watch but clever innovators like the Stan short matches and highlights helps.
SouthernX
Peter Johnson (47)
& you call yourself a rugbynutter?
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Lol not as hard core as Dan54…I think Stan taking the rugby and adding so much content led to his decision to retire to have more time to watch rugby.
SouthernX
Peter Johnson (47)
just taking a friendly dig mate.
only so many hours in the day. The shorten highlights help me be it a know it all whilst I can direct my valuable time elsewhere.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Watching u20 fiji u20 match vs nz…we all know Fiji have so much upside from here so with red card painful to see the scoreline. Hopefully as newcomers they do stuff like nz u20 team invite into dressing room etc..after the game…as I think as they grow we need to ensure support as for many of these players playing tonight probably first time outside of Fiji. Fiji bring so much to rugby so need to give the love back.
Edit - spoke too soon me as noted after game kiwis joined Fijians in a circle in song which was nice touch.
Edit - spoke too soon me as noted after game kiwis joined Fijians in a circle in song which was nice touch.
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Tim Horan (67)
My like means "agree" not actually like.
Wilson
David Codey (61)
It wasn't, but the game management and field positioning since then is looking very composed.
Dctarget
John Eales (66)
Yes good stuff to claw back, need to avoid scrums though