PREDICTED ALL BLACK XV v ENGLAND! Squad Announcement REACTION

[@DB_3112]

Good mix of continuity with a sprinkling of fresh talent. Robertson favours a big 6, so great to see Finau there too and gives the loosies some better balance and genuine lineout option. Please stay fit Blackadder!

[@jdb9388]

if they wanted some real strength i would use the Hurricanes centre paring of Barrett 12 and Proctor 13 Reiko at 11 with Reece at 14, that would be solid af. and Finau 6 Savea at 7 and Sititi at 8 now that some dynamic ball carrying

[@jzkramer]

That sounds like a great selection, though I suspect the conservative option will be taken

[@rory7590]

If he is fit, Tuipulutu will start alongside Barrett. I noticed you skipped entirely over the real bolder in the squad, but Tosi is a whopper (140kg). The loose forwards I think will start with Finau, Savea and Papali’i and Barrett will start at Fullback. .

[@Jon-bk2yw]

that's a strong selection r.a, mobile forwards and fast backs.our all blacks won't be taking England lightly looking forward to an exciting series

[@ontheblock40hot11]

Yeah can’t wait but with it was a three test series don’t mind playing Fiji but playing them in americas just a bit stupid

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Scott is physically intimidating. I think that this sheds light on Razor's future intent. You have to dominate your opposite in any era. You want men that can get that right. Razor had a lot of talent available. However you must dominate your opposite to win. AB's have this to tend to.

[@kstringer24]

Darry, Love, Havili, and Bower are in the squad as cover.

[@schnickeringhen]

Really excited about Aumua and Tosi.

[@schnickeringhen]

I think Shaun Stevenson is actually injured right now - saw it mentioned with the announcement of the Māori All Blacks.

[@joedennehy386]

Great looking front rowers, Newell and Tamaiti williams are early 20s. Great loosies Ardy at 7 Jacobsen is an 8, blackadder . Ratima to start i think, great backs, pace and creativity to burn. But rugby is won and lost up front. Cant wait

[@Daywalker685]

Don't need Ardie at 7 he's known for his carries. Papalii will most likely be 7.

[@andrewbere-adams2410]

Agree on the front rowers. Clear plan as Englands front 3 are not the strongest. Ardie at 8. I would put TJ in at the start. Can’t deny his skill set this season and such a motivator. If there is a gap in the last 15 mins, get Tosi on and see what’s what. Can’t wait.

[@randyschwaggins]

As an 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 fan I'll be happy if we just remain competitive...if we win 1 test I'll be ecstatic...even if its the 3rd when we are 2-0 down!

[@caintindal1671]

Biggest one for me no Plummer in the side.

[@Tom_McMurtry]

Yeah Sam Darry is in the wider squad. I rate him better than Tūpou V

[@ae_marika.9551]

Good analysis. I think he'd go 6-2 split 1) de Groot 2) Taylor 3) Lomax 4) Tuipulotu 5) Barrett 6 Finau 7 Papalii 8) Savea 9) Christie 10) D Mac 11) Clark 12) Barrett 13) Ioane 14) Talea 15) Barrett 16) Aumua 17) Tosi 18) Williams 19) Vaa'i 20) Jacobson 21) Blackadder 22) TJ 23) Lennert Brown

[@rodeo4786]

That actually looks like the test side to take on England imo

[@1982PRA]

Anyone know why Shannon frizzel is not been mentioned ?

[@rugbyanalyst]

He's in Japan for a couple of years

[@rory7590]

He isn’t available as he is in Japan. Apparently there has been a lot of talk behind the scenes about getting him back though.

[@DavidTebb]

He's in Japan

[@billybones6137]

England need to dominate the forward battle and keep it tight. This AB side will run them ragged if the game is too loose.

[@fabiov8412]

They wont dominate the forward battle because Razor chose all the physical boys from super rugby

[@clemfandango619]

Lots of beef in the front row, fresh fit back five. Lots of pace and power in the backs. I can't see England getting a win on this tour.

[@nz.co_2332]

We just have too wait and see they have 4yrs too get it right

[@broderickfall]

Ratima to be starting 9 by the end of the year. he's the closest player to A. Smith

[@rabbitss11]

Scott Barrett has a tendency to get penalized quite a lot but apart from that he's an okay choice

[@theresaswartz7484]

Ill prefer Ardie at 7 , wallace Sititti at 8. Sititti for the unknown factor. He can be the surprised factor.

[@Whiskeyjack-c8z]

Lakai needs to work on his tackling. Sititit ran straight through him twice in the semi final.

[@paddygannon96]

Title

[@nepiahemopo1702]

Hope Scotty discourages post try man hugging! This ain't soccer!

[@readesiun988]

AB's are shaking in their boots

[@clemfandango619]

AB's what is shaking?

[@nepiahemopo1702]

Never take England lightly.

[@schnickeringhen]

😂 don't think so bruh. Noones taking England lightly but you're high if you think anyone is shaking.

[@tristanloveday5525]

*black

[@rugbyanalyst]

Ah thanks, I wondered why people were commenting about the title LOL!

[@Edgycoo]

weak half backs. Roigard needs to come back. Too many wings . All our first 5's play fb also, not a fan of that. However, fully support razor, he has picked the guys that fit the teams ethos. Reiko does not deserve it. Wallace sititi will be a star and caleb clarke under razor.

[@jamesmac-q8z]

sititi has so much future

[@jdb9388]

Sititi is Saveas successor , his ability to stand up in games speaks volumes of his character, both bullocking Samoan ball carriers