TOO 'SAFE' FROM RAZOR? | NEW ZEALAND SQUAD ANNOUNCED

New Zeland have named their 36 man squad to head North for the end of year Tests. They have a tough schedule of games...do they have the squad to do the job though?

[@user-RONcq6zv8r]

I'm so glad we got Cam Roigard back 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BrendanGreen-v4i]

Razor still has 3 years before the would cup so no need to rush. A northern tour is a different beast so to have those guys there just give some young guys more experience.

[@jeremyviall4168]

My question is who else would we take? The only 2 players in the squad that won't make the World Cup are TJ and Sam. All the rest will be available (unless they decide to go overseas). TJ and Sam add 188 caps of experience to the side, and they won't necessarily play, but they will mentor the younger players. Exactly what is needed..... Next year we will have Samisoni and the return of Leister Fainganuku...... and likely a couple of other bolters that will put their hands up. This season, we have seen the Rise of Wallace Sititi, the rise of Cortez Ratima, and the coming of age of Tupo Vaii, The reinvention of Caleb Clarke, Cody Taylor has really found his straps and we have blooded 2 MASSIVE young athletic props. Our team is building and starting to show signs of what it can be.. let's hold the knives until next season, maybe? BTW, when he is fit and healthy, can you imagine running on Samisone, Tosii, and Tamiti all at the same time off the bench? They would have to be the biggest front row of all time! SA has a bomb squad. They would be the BOOM squad!!

[@Rayzajw]

Tamaiti should be starting. De Groot is good but oft injured

[@graemehuia5964]

The Ka-Boom squad

[@joedennehy386]

Our 10s, 12 and 13. Are all fullbacks and wings. I would have Harman 10, alb 12 proctor, waiting for Goodhue to return. We have to get a functioning midfield, it's our major weakness. I wouldn't mind losing if we were blooding a new midfield , but I am criticising Razor for being two Conservative. We want Dmac, Beaudy, Jordie, and Reiko in.our squad because they are great ball players but we can't do that, we are playing them out of position. I don't rate papalii, but I rate Laki less. I don't mind Cane and Perenara going but they shouldn't play

[@jeremyviall4168]

Dmac is an impact player. Jordy played 12 for most of his footy carrer he became a 15 at pro level but prefers 12, our (arguably) best 2 13's ever were initially wingers. No one liked McCaw in 2007 either.... ​@@joedennehy386

[@cathydanieletto7726]

Excellent comment Jeremy!😎

[@clayden1951]

Bang on with your comments, Tim! A lot of people are saying - "Gosh, Razor's a lot more conservative than I thought he'd be". But consistency is key and don't forget, as you said, he's already introduced about 8-9 new players this year!

[@brentwithey4241]

Starting to sneak canterbury in more and more

[@derekng9766]

I've sided with Razor for a while, and I agree with you on the experience side of things. You can't replace 80 to 100 caps worth of experience, plus there's some settled combos (Beaudy + TJ, Ardie + Cane). However, my one major criticism is that Razor's use of the new guys is VERY haphazard. Proctor played a great game and never saw another minute. Sititi would never have been given his extended run without Blackadders injury. My main concern is Razors player management.

[@Gavsta60]

Derek I've always believed that a mediocre player with tons of "experience" sadly remains a mediocre player.

[@Lee-bh2ut]

Hi guys,Tim I would make a few changes at #9 C Ratima 21 Cam Roigard # 20 Ethan Blackadder. -2 players that have been in the set up for a while L Jacobson and Dalton Papali'i and doesn't bring the desired impact off the bench or when they're playing. Unfortunately doesn't seem that the ABs currently has better.

[@brentwithey4241]

Daulton was our best loosie against England then shit on to give caine his 100 tests that he didn't deserve. Daulton is our best 7 dot kid yourself blackadder a shit 7 proved that playing for canterbury on weekend. Caine should never have played a singe game this year.

[@AM-dj1wr]

Cam, is a game changer. From a Bok supporter. Guys is gonna be world class. Scary stuff.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Having said that, also as a Bok fan, you look at that tight 5 and the penny drops that those are the only players they appear to have. Watch Super Rugby as much as I do, I cannot think of another lock or prop who could comfortably challenge any of those players for a spot. Easy as a SAFFA to look at the alleged frailties of another team's tight 5, but they are coming up against three teams who have got good cohesive forward packs and who have beaten the All Blacks when able to play to those strengths. SR is killing the AB brand because there simply is no need for a cohesive forward pack we when you consider the opposition they play against.

[@AM-dj1wr]

@@Karma-qt4ji Very good point. 100%. RSA, it actually is in our DNA... SMASH and accert dominance. Alot of NZ pundits admit "they don't have the catttle"... Let's how thing go up North. Excited to see Cam again... If he can get ball.😂

[@bruceradburnd4496]

@@Karma-qt4jilock is a problem, do have a young Dutch 21 year old at 118kg and 205cm that’s meets the 5 year residency requirements end of next year.

[@Greg-ql8yt]

Great in/out rule Tim… I would take Tupea (straight 12) over Havilli.

[@duncanwcraig9668]

Me too bro.

[@Jak3HxC]

People saying Razor is too safe but they were tearing their hair out when Foster was chopping and changing every week lol

[@rory7590]

The selection is less conservative when you understand that the All Blacks XV team is also touring at the same time with another 29 players to call on. For me, I felt it was time to move on from Cane and Perenara although they may yet not play in some big matches and are there mainly for mentorship. Personally, I hope they take an opportunity to re-arrange their all important loose forward/halfback mix. If Cane wasn’t there, then I’d pick Lakai. They need to fix their impact from the bench, as highlighted in the Rugby Championship. The infusion of a player like Roigard may do exactly this. If the team are ‘on par’ for form, they may drop a match result (probably against Ireland). If they lose more than this, it will be considered an unsuccessful year. If they go home undefeated - then the heads in NZ will lift considerably.

[@SaintKastro]

In - out Hoskins Sotutu - Samipenu Finau. Xavier Numia - Ofa Tungagasi

[@GaryHeath-x3t]

A safe selection looking for a successful tour. Good to have Cam back. Two playing coaches in the and Sam . Overall good touring selection.

[@RoryDowd-o2q]

Ireland aren't in the same boat, they don't have a game before NZ

[@felecitecoetzee5809]

AB's have a really tough tour ahead of them! IMO, if they win 2 out of 3, we can assume they are back on the traditional AB form.

[@beejallison8283]

Good squad good depth good to keep experience in squad NZ 15 will be stacked too get Sititi Tanaiti Cortez settled in go hard in a great tour

[@MichaelPersson-d5h]

There was a time in the 90's when one could not imagine Australia as the not being the cricket world champions. They dominated so completely. I have a feeling that NZ and the world can't imagine a world without the All Blacks on top. The big wheel turns. And thats good.

[@jacobusjonck2172]

Two quarter finalists and one semi finalist in WC is going to be a tough for ABs.

[@karllincoln6859]

Surprised with Cane and TJ, i thought Hotham and Lakai may have been worth a shout.

[@Tehui1974]

As a NZ fan, I would have liked to have seen Hoskins Sotutu in the squad, and Jacobson dropped (no disrespect to him). Sotutu was NZ Super Rugby player of the year. He's been incredibly unlucky to miss AB selection this year.

[@andreemurray7039]

New Zealand are still rebuilding but I keep saying the ticket prices are sky high so sadly won't be going

[@Natedawg38]

3 weeks baby

[@timgregory82]

Basically Razor doesn't want to lose. By next year he will be forced to be less conservative.

[@duncanwcraig9668]

The big story is that Razor picked Finau ! Also.... Sititi, Finau, Tosi, Love (uncapped), Bell, Proctor, Newell, Williams, Roigard, Ratima, Darry, and Perofeta have all played less than ten tests. So they are ALL newbies. That is one third of the squad. I would say Razor is building depth.

[@blueboy1788]

I think it's going slightly underrated because of their reputation for free flowing rugby etc., but I think NZ currently have the best rotation of props in the world. The Ox got them a few times in SA, and is still without doubt the best individual scrummager in the world, but in terms of strength in depth, varied skillsets, and 6 guys who can all perform their core skills very well, NZ leads the way in my opinion.

[@kraaidievoel]

Dream on😀

[@gerhardpotgieter840]

Are you outside of your mind?

[@DavidSmith-yi8ou]

Couldn’t agree more. Serious talent and size in that area. Young too. Scrum was strong against the Boks in SA which was the ultimate test.

[@markrutherford6010]

@@gerhardpotgieter840Tosi and Williams are 145 kgs.They are both young on the rise.

[@wesleyfoley5116]

I have to agree.. Props in NZ are monsters, are young , and will cause problems to other teams.

[@Sam-em1ic]

Thank you… so many people missing the point of having Sam and TJ there

[@user-RONcq6zv8r]

I will always be subscribed love your content 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💥💥💥👌👌👌👌🙌🙌🙌

[@anthonylees5735]

Glad that Sam is still in the squad. Invaluable as a leader for this tour - from a Saffa

[@siix477]

We don't have a better seven than SC. Problem area. I wouldn't drop anyone, 36 man squad so room for all. Plus we have the NZ xv playing Munster and ...someone else. Big talent pool, next season is when it will get interesting. Takes time to build a new team.

[@beejallison8283]

Havili gets in because he is the most like for like 12 to Jordie as he got good kick pass skills I hope Higgins keeps improving and if Proctor can get some games at 12 would help …Proctor 1 of the players without a proven 2nd position because he been getting no game time other than 13

[@andrewmuir9817]

Don't understand what Razor sees in Havili. I'd drop him for Quinn Tupaea

[@beejallison8283]

NZ 15 team play Munster and Georgia gets named today gonna see some of our flashy toys and we got plenty NPC been great add players coming back and interesting possibilities like Joey Manu who looks made for bench impact cover too future is bright

[@murraysmith595]

Joey Manu is signed in Japan.. so not available for selection

[@beejallison8283]

@@murraysmith595 That’s why I use possibilities like … he only signed for 1 season but afterwards who knows has publicly said is a dream and going to a team run by Hansen and I don’t think he is alone in seeing how it might go

[@beejallison8283]

Lakai could easily be in was ready for top level rugby straight out the box got everything but he young only 21 got all next year including a more competitive Super…battle for ABs 7 moving forward is gonna be hot!!

[@nickjolliffe8118]

It's about to get hotter, watch Ollie Mathis, NZ School captain. Came on as a sub for Waikato on the wing v Canterbury. Scored twice, extreme speed and skills.

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

From Ireland and looking forward to seeing the all blacks back to Ireland 🇮🇪 great fans 👍 👏

[@D4N1CU5]

Not an ABs fan so take this with a grain of salt but Sam Cane, legend of the game, is well past his prime and pretty clearly was given his 100th cap due to sentiment. I would drop him for Super Rugby Player of the year Hoskins Sotutu. Absolutely crazy he's not in this squad, did he criticise Razor's dancing or something?

[@barthettema3727]

Very good squad that

[@pixelpotato4874]

Fun fact,former Ireland halfback Isaac Boss coached Cam Roigard when he was younger and played him at 10 on occasion,maybe Razor should look at that as an option in the future considering the stock of halfbacks we have🤔

[@DavidSmith-yi8ou]

They can put out a damn strong 23 from this squad. A few here talking themselves into believing this is a weak group. Amusing.

[@SbuTshibi]

I was just wrapping up the Spotify eggchasers rugby pod. Now KZbin eggchasers. Not a bad day at all

[@albertvanlingen7590]

The less you know about rugby,...the less older experience you pick in your imaginary team 😅

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Not always true. Sometimes players are selected due to what they used to offer to the team, not the form they are currently in. As a SAFFA, I have watched far too many great players continue to be selected after their form had drastically faded, to the point where you start to lose a bit of respect for the guys. Sadly.

[@Gavsta60]

I can't agree completely Tim...TJ I think has run out of time and is a shadow of the player he was a couple of years back. Personally I've never been much of a Sam Cane fan and felt he just wasn't as good as he was made out to be. Have to say that this is probably the most mediocre set of locks I think I've ever seen in an AB squad in my lifetime. All in all I think the current crop of players available to the AB's are some of the weakest I've seen in the last 20 years. Don't get me wrong...none of them are bad players...but compared to the world class players that took the field in the not too distant past for them - this lot pale in comparison.

[@patrickpetersen5]

I think Razor is thinking about the NOW and not the future. Sam Cane will bring some value to the team but I don't think TJ bring any value, he I think is a safty net changes are good AB loose two of the big 3.

[@CraigMinnie]

Taking Cane and Tj is going to cost Nz a loss or 2.

[@huamiify]

Cant wait for Ireland vs New Zealand. Should be a top level test match. 🇮🇪

[@goldenak25]

looks pretty good, If it was more of a development squad I would say drop the leaving Vets bring in Hotham over TJ and Sotutu over Cane.. but meh a good mix of exp and youth over a tough series.. we have the ABsXV for that anway

[@DavidShort-q1d]

Dont feel that S.Cane or TJ.Panernra should be in the touring squad even given their experience As there is enough old battle hardened campaigner's already in the squad .I would replace them with N.Hotham and H.Sotutu R.Ioane and S.Reece i would also cu tfor lack of form And replace them with S.Stevenson and EMarwi While to cover for the loss of J.Barrett i would call up A.J.Lam who can play center or wing Mainly im looking for a squad ozzing pace and power and at the moment the ABs dont

[@craigfillis3197]

Harry Plummer would've been a good addition to the squad.

[@NickHiltermann]

Nothing wrong with the squad. I agree that it's very predictable but I don't think there's any point in taking a risk for the sake of taking a risk. This is the All Blacks so you just know there's going to be a few phenomenal players coming through in the next couple of years that can be added into the mix.

[@johnmcmahon4222]

As an Ireland supporter, really looking forward to the Ireland - New Zealand match. Hoping that Reiko Ioane gets to start. If so, might want to wear his mouth guard...

[@philipmcdonald7370]

Ah we'll just enjoy a win and leave NZ to have the dickheads 😁. NZ pretty much have bragging rights over us till the next RWC now, so let's develop Crowley and Frawley at 10 and avoid having a 36 year old playing 80+ mins of a QF

[@Holloweve]

Typical Irish response… from a team that had the most obnoxious flyhalf of all time. Now retired, even Argentina made it to a wc semi 😂

[@johnlewis2972]

Reiko can handle himself ,go for it if you are brave enough.

[@rccalpz7294]

Ireland's fighting skills is worse than their WC record, so I won't get my hopes up.😂😂😂

[@nsd_respect]

No dickheads policy.

[@subhuman119]

Not safe at all. The point of this squad is to go to Japan and then to the North to win. It's as simple as that, this is a squad that has been brought together to win games and get momentum going into next year. With the AB XV also playing Munster and Georgia, there will be a lot of fringe All Black players in that team, getting valuable experience playing overseas.

[@shyloevans9241]

I would have thought they would have another 10 for Japan and Italy.

[@Rich-l2v]

Lakai’s chances of making the AB’s main squad in 2024 died when Sititi ran straight through his tackles twice in the SRP quarter final.

[@dwaynehills3272]

Greetings Tim from South Africa! Big fan love your videos! Question.. Does anybody know why the Boks are only playing 3 tests in the northern hemisphere this year and not five like the other teams?

[@oldblack15]

There is a NZ XV to be picked to tour after the national championship is finished. Will probably be the shadow allblacks.

[@Poliguy]

My hotseat takes would be that Narawa should be in for Havili or Reece and Hotham for Perenara.

[@johnmartinesi9088]

Good squad same squad they are better than average they are beatable, they don't have that edge anymore. French and Irish will be tough fixtures

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

I said it before and say it again about Razor. Be careful what you wish for mate 😊. Hard job now that the rest of the rugby world has caught up..

[@howeswar]

If AB's lose 2 or more games this year then the coach gonna look really bad. Looking forward to all the big games.

[@davidwalker2402]

I think that will be the same for England , bortwick has beaten Ireland by a last minute score in twickenham apart from that all teams have beaten England and a few below.

[@Maybe98668]

If you do what you’re always done you get what you always got. I for the life of me can’t see taking players who will not be there for the next World Cup serve much purpose but then maybe if we don’t do well on northern tour they will be part of being the scapegoats a bridge to far so to speak.

[@robinmoreau2029]

Tim, the programme ask of NZ is no different from RSAs world cup programme over a similar time window. They are my second fabourite team so i hope they pull through although i doubt they will.....p.s. im thinking of switching to Argentina as my alternative team in future.....

[@DavidSmith-yi8ou]

They’ll be just fine.

[@hansdedipper2912]

🔴 Big question now... ▪️Can they walk on water... ▪️Who is the keeper of The Excuses Encyclopaedia...

[@racketman2u]

Everybody is talking as if Roigard is going to be the saviour of the ABs. sorry, I just can't see it. That position is not our biggest worry, it's still the #10, finding a replacement for McKenzie, ie a Carter or Farrell who can tactically kick accurately enough to control the shape of the game regardless of pressure.

[@MosesMatsepane]

The bogeyman of Rugby is dead, I hope this tour doesn't burry him.

[@vernonmoodaley7858]

Not a very risky or confident pick, like a Rassie. He is hiding this selection behind the AB XV team. Hope it works for him.

[@vernonmoodaley7858]

Ofa and Samupeni . Josh Lord and Havili 2b dropped

[@sipkiwiabsrule5452]

Do the ABs play a 2nd string team v France ???

[@duncancameron398]

I'd like to see more of Proctor, less of havili!

[@lespratt3935]

Hi Tim, knowing this is out of context, please will you let me know where the wee little unit you use attached to your T shirt can be purchased here in SA ?? Please 🙏

[@axxey]

I don't mind "leadership and experience", just don't start them all the time and not actually use your new blood. I liked the selection of TJ at the start of the internationals, has he proven to bring anything but bad habits and slow delivery since his selection this year though? David Havili with a horendous season this year and hasn't had a good season in 3+ years. Cantabury old boys trump all. The one good thing in the squad skipped over is Ruben Love who should have been selected on form this year if they weren't saving the slot for Will Jordan and selecting 3 one dimensional wings. I think Aumua and Finau did their level best to play themselves out of their positions so far this year.

[@Lesssvav]

HAVILI out < PLUMMER in FINAU out < LAKAI in Papalii has to start ahead of Cane

[@toast38coza]

There's a real chance NZ lose 3 in a row here. I'm not sure NZ rugby can handle that. To be clear, there's no shame in losing to Ireland, Eng, and France.

[@nanderton9354]

Apparently you are not a Kiwi

[@solethesis]

DMAC will start the big games. Robinson has hinted. "weve created alot we just have to finish" BB in Wellington 0 Linebreaks 0 Try assists.

[@DaveBattenWold]

Razor doesn't know his best squad yet because the likes of TJ and Sam are going overseas, and there'll be new players coming in next year. This is all about the next 3 years now.

[@Benjani1011]

Tim your hair is too good. Better flow than the current Boks back line.

[@veggieman_sa]

Not sure what backline you’ve been watching then

[@vernonmoodaley7858]

Agree

[@ChrisBornman-tb4fe]

I am glad I am not SR. A tough 2 month ahead for him.

[@dakalodk]

I don’t know

[@potsie7778]

Great select Sam Cane who has failed and has no form and expect something new. Oh, and lets get him in there to mentor failure. Madness.

[@maaifoediedelarey4335]

As a neutral South African (just my opinion !), I'd say I'd need to at least see the following names on the ABs team sheet to start feeling worried : Cam Roigard (good, he's back, bloody dangerous player !) / Ardie moving to 7 & Sititi to Nr 8 / Change your rules, you need Frizell at 6. Find some locks with mongrel, the current guys are just place-fillers. Codie is dangerous, but just like SA's hookers, he's getting long in the tooth. As is Sam Cane & TJP, say good-bye to them already - you do have better players. I don't understand Razor's mindset re looking ahead. For the ABs to generate trepidation again, you need to take some risks, and give better / younger players a run. As of right now, that team is good, but not great, compared to previous AB teams.

[@nanderton9354]

"Find some locks with mongrel" ha, ha, we just don't produce locks like SA can, well not tall enough anyway. Maybe we should raid your stock. Pay for them to come to NZ, lots of SA's do. As for the rest of the team, a couple of things. Winning is important to the AB's and New Zealand. You build a winning culture by winning. Second, there has already been massive turnover in the AB's. I count 7 forwards and 10 backs that can provide an experienced core. I am defining this as starters with 20+ caps. If this team goes undefeated there will be plenty of trepidation generated in world rugby that the AB's are back.

[@maaifoediedelarey4335]

@@nanderton9354 No offense was intended - your view is a valid one, especially when you've had a couple of unwanted losses (SA have been there, and yes, it probably is important to get back on the winning track, before making changes for the bigger picture - so I take your point there). As to AB lock - hell, you've had some pit bulls there in the past, make no mistake - fast off the top of my head, Brody R, Ali W, Brad T, Andy H and all the way back to Colin Meads when I was still in primary school (I still remember a pic of him grinning, with a sheep under his arm !). The ABs have pretty much also been part of SA rugby culture, as the main yardstick against which to measure. I'm thinking rugby is cyclical, like most things - soon SA will also be short of mongrel locks - Eben E can't play forever, and there's in fact no one, in that specific Nr 4 mold in SA. that are putting their hand up. One might even argue that Ireland right now, at least for the immediate future, may have the best lock pairing, but they also won't be around for much longer.

[@iainbeattie2970]

Robertson scared to lose while Rassie will lose to build-Lakai, Sotutu, Hotham should have been picked imho

[@RRSmurf]

Havili.... hmmm?

[@carlomac]

Ardie Savea out. Buck Shelford back in.

[@MakingMoneyyy857]

Thats what the npc and super rugby is for.....blooding the youngsters. Why bother switching and swapping just like the days of ian foster. If you fail on your debuts than back to the npc you go.

[@ritchiebirnie6124]

They should have brought an under 18 team and played them against France to see how they like it

[@siobhanogara6324]

Hope the abs win in away that makes France reconsider 2025 my guess is that's the more likely win than ireland atm

[@edmond435]

Reiko is not a centre he can't break the first line doesn't have power or bulk or step to break power and feed the wingers Caleb clark does he is the ma nonu we need at centre

[@davidwalker2402]

Ireland will have a new head coach, I wonder will we get away with making the excuses of New Coach rebuilding , England have now been rebuilding for two years 😂😂😂

[@siobhanogara6324]

Ireland don't until 6 nations

[@davidwalker2402]

@@siobhanogara6324 I did say will 😊

[@Scrotomus]

David Havili, TJ and Cane for me would be gone. Tavatavanawai, Hotham and Lakai in. If you gunna take a player only to use him for 10-15 mins Nawai I’d like to see in the midfield/wing. Havili is all but useless.

[@solethesis]

ABs to do a grand slam easily.

[@RugbyGuru-b8f]

I foresee 3 losses for the ABs on this tour.

[@JTAIT-b7g]

Guru? Is that you Guru? Please bless us with more of your fortune telling.

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Well we all know that sherlock. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gerhardpotgieter840]

NZ can lose 3 games on this year end tour.

[@nepiahemopo1702]

Genius! Top of the class coment! 😂

[@cubatea]

drop Scott Barrett. He's no captain

[@ianjacobs2998]

NZ is going to play against a "B"side from France!!!!

[@frankvendetta9230]

H/H 3 - ABs 0

[@N1ghtCrawler1]

Seems a very conservative squad. Was a real opportunity for ABs to really deepen their squad against the top 5 nations. ABs will be a good team whatever happens but I think this was an opportunity missed.

[@markshields5883]

England , Ireland and France will beat the ABs

[@АнтонТніем]

Tim...why talk about a bad team.....springboks get you thumb up galore

[@JTAIT-b7g]

Dry those tears Timmy, teacher has a gold star for you too.

[@TheBuildKingR]

Should have taken more newbies to gain experience and write the losses off as a new team gaining experience and caps. Now when he loses he'll use the usual excuses for bad performances

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

When Razor lost to the current RWC champions just a few matches into having the job, NZ media already started having small fits ... now you want him risk losing to teams on the tour up north. Clearly you aren't reading the room or understanding the NZ media / fan expectations ...

[@TheBuildKingR]

@@LittleBigMediaCo he's going to lose up north and it was not like NZ had a realistic chance to actually win against South Africa regardless of that first test.

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

@@TheBuildKingR And you know this how? Fortune teller tell you?

[@TheBuildKingR]

@@LittleBigMediaCo it's not like they are playing dominant rugby. They're reacting to whatever they did wrong the previous game, but if you have been watching rugby for more than 5 years you would know that and if you have the ability to take off that NZ bias you would know that too. I guess the hype Razor brought when he was announced coach has been underwhelming and now it's looking for excuses because NZ isn't that relevant anymore.

[@nepiahemopo1702]

​@@TheBuildKingR Not that "relevant" to who? 😂

[@phillipsugwas]

Reece= never. The rest, predictable.

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

D mac should be at home looking his garden gnome in the eyes.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JTAIT-b7g]

10-year-olds use less emojis than you Mike, better literacy levels as well.

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

​​@@JTAIT-b7gyou seem to know alot about ten year old,s kid.😂😂😂😂

[@JTAIT-b7g]

@@michaelmoynihan9591 Yep, I have 10 year old twins, both of them can write a more coherent sentence than you Mike..why dont you do some adult literacy classes you might be able to get a better job?

[@JTAIT-b7g]

@@michaelmoynihan9591 Yep I have 10-year-old twins, they use emojis like you just not as many. They can also write a more coherent sentence than you..why dont you take some adult literacy classes Mike?

[@JTAIT-b7g]

@@michaelmoynihan9591 Yep I have 10 year old twins, they overuse emojis like you just not as many..they can also write a coherent sentence which you struggle with.

[@AM-dj1wr]

As Bok, I rate our AB brothers are going to eat ireland.

[@ColinGrealy]

Can never write off the ABs, but no one has won in Ireland in the last few years (including SA).

[@AM-dj1wr]

@@ColinGrealy Fair point. But I rate the North are in for a rude wake up. IF Razor can gavlinize up front. Let's see, should be some superb rugby.

[@ColinGrealy]

@@AM-dj1wr what “rude awakening”? The Boks won the RWC, the ABs won both tests against England and Wales couldn’t even get a win against Australia, ffs. Only France and Ireland won a game on the recent tours. SH fans have this massive chip on their shoulder where they think NH fans constantly write them off… which is complete nonsense. Go ask any fan in the 6N and they will tell you how much respect they have for the boks and the ABs (the Wallabies not so much these days, true). But… it’s totally reasonable to a) back your team and b) make a perfectly good argument that Ireland are probably gonna win against the ABs.

[@W0nderer]

There is no change here as you point out. There is a good chance they loose against England, Ireland and France.

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

They're a far more in sync team than the one who played against, & beat England a few months ago right at the beginning of all the changes ... explain your pessimism?

[@W0nderer]

@@LittleBigMediaCo Sure... 1) They can't decide on their back three. Ardie's playing 8 but many pundits agree he's not an 8 and does not give them the grunt they need at 8. 2) They're unsure of what to do at halfback. They're flicking around between players there and they're not getting answers. Dmac is not proving to be the answer at 10 and they can't decide how best to utilise Beauden. 3) They can't decide on their best wing and fullback options. Clarke is perhaps their only set starter if he is fit and Jordan has bounced between fullback and the wing. 4) Their bench is really weak. 5) They only scored in the last 20 minutes on one occasion in the rugby championship, not sure about against England. They have a real problem not losing energy at the end. 6) They were unconvincing against England and will not play them at home, which will be harder. 7) Ireland will be looking for revenge from the RWC and play them at home and will have their tails up after drawing with the Boks mid year. 8) Its the start of the international season for Northern Hemisphere sides so they will be fresh. 9) They had a coaching stir with McDonald leaving, it will be interesting to see how clear they are on the field as they clearly weren't doing well to execute strategy on the field in Rugby Championship. 10) Barring injury, do they really go with the likes of Perenara and Cane, given they have to start building for the future. Less experience on the field will put them at greater risk though. 11) The All Black aura has gone and their opposition will be looking to cash in. 12) Roberston looks unsure in front of the media. It will be interesting to see whether he's able to use the time off well to create some focus in that team. Not saying I'm right, just giving my opinion.

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

@@W0nderer That's a thesis, not an opinion. It's also a pile of horseshit.

[@kingpower4631]

I reckon england lose bad

[@W0nderer]

@@LittleBigMediaCo I can write a thesis if you want 😂 I didn't claim to be right. And you did ask. I see you don't really give reasons despite asking for mine. We'll see what happens in November.

[@francoiscoetzer9920]

Drop Sevu Reece, bench Damian, pick Ritchie OM (I know the policy, but would have been my swop). The same: Drop Sam Cane, pick Frizell.

[@nepiahemopo1702]

And Akira.

[@jaygeeist]

Hey Tim. Still waiting for your reply to my e-mail sent to you before your visit to South Africa for the All Blacks matches in JHB and CPT.

[@johncahalane7327]

I'm not that impressed with this squad, Cam Roiguard is the only real change,a mistake to take the over the hill guys ,honestly New Zealand will lose to England, Ireland and France up here ,England and Ireland have lots of young guys coming on board, England between New Zealand they have the Springboks, same applies to France, Ireland on the other hand it will be their first game since beating South Africa, I could see even Emerging Ireland guys playing for Ireland in the Autumn...Ireland have one thing in mind revenge, the new guys will fit in well ....this tour will be difficult maybe more difficult than of late

[@JTAIT-b7g]

Wow thats amazing thanks Nostradamus! Couldnt give me the scores as well could you?

[@johncahalane7327]

@@JTAIT-b7g I will if you want...England by 10,Ireland by 20 and France by 15 ....there you are

[@JTAIT-b7g]

@@johncahalane7327 Amazing thanks! Make sure to bet your house on it!

[@JTAIT-b7g]

@@johncahalane7327 Thats pretty amazing. Did you predict the result accurately last time Ireland played NZ or are your psychic powers a bit hit & miss?