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All blacks team named
1. Wyatt Crockett (48)
2. Nathan Harris (4)
3. Owen Franks (80)
4. Brodie Retallick (50)
5. Samuel Whitelock (75)
6. Jerome Kaino (69)
7. Sam Cane (34)
8. Kieran Read - captain (87)
9. Aaron Smith (50)
10. Beauden Barrett (39)
11. Waisake Naholo (6)
12. Ryan Crotty (18)
13. Malakai Fekitoa (15)
14. Ben Smith (51)
15. Israel Dagg (51)
Reserves
16. Codie Taylor (5)
17. Kane Hames
18. Charlie Faumuina (36)
19. Liam Squire (1)
20. Ardie Savea (2)
21. TJ Perenara (19)
22. Aaron Cruden (39)
23. Julian Savea (43)
http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2016/08...sloe-test-team
For a side which apparently lost so many players after the World Cup, there's still >650 caps in the run-on side
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
it was just wishful thinking on Australia's part that NZ ma be weak enough that we could actually win a game
If Cheika insists on using washed up europeans to fill out the australian side we won't win a game in the rugby championship
Genia, Giteau, Mitchell are all well past it
Where is Gupta these days??
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I think that front row is good news. A couple of young hookers, and the most overrated prop in the history of World Rugby.
If the ref decides to actually see all the shit that Wyatt Crockett usually gets away with the Aussies will get penalty tries all game.
As for the back line, I'll reserve judgement until ours is named, but we'd need some significant front-foot to have much chance.
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Benny Mac and Dane make starting team
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I don't think Chieka gives a flying f#@k about what number they wear, it's all about the job they do, but I hear ya.
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Wow I did not see that coming with Benny Mac ahead of Fardy but we will take it. I think with McCalman and Douglas in the starting line up hopefully we will look to bash them around a bit.
The rest of the team looks ok, not convinced on Genia's fitness to be starting, Mumm on the bench and Horne coming off the bench is not really an impact player, would have preferred Kerevi but not enough versatility.
Anyone know who the ref is on Sat?
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Beauden Barrett scares me to death - his skill level in the Super Rugby Final Series, as well as the Tests against Wales has been sublime.
I dont think we have anyone to match up to him - he is a match winner.
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