TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT

Carfer · Post by **Carfer** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:21 am

Ten changes (*) from the initial XV of the first game against the All Blacks:

15. Emiliano Boffelli *
14. Santiago Cordero *
13. Juan Cruz Mallía *
12. Jerónimo De La Fuente *
11. Ramiro Moyano *
10. Nicolás Sánchez
9. Felipe Ezcurra *
8. Facundo Isa *
7. Marcos Kremer
6. Pablo Matera (c)
5. Lucas Paulos *
4. Guido Petti
3. Santiago Medrano *
2. Julián Montoya
1. Mayco Vivas *

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:27 am

Pretty dramatic stuff.

Jay Cee Gee · Post by **Jay Cee Gee** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:31 am

Carfer wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:21 am Ten changes (*) from the initial XV of the first game against the All Blacks:

15. Emiliano Boffelli *
14. Santiago Cordero *
13. Juan Cruz Mallía *
12. Jerónimo De La Fuente *
11. Ramiro Moyano *
10. Nicolás Sánchez
9. Felipe Ezcurra *
8. Facundo Isa *
7. Marcos Kremer
6. Pablo Matera (c)
5. Lucas Paulos *
4. Guido Petti
3. Santiago Medrano *
2. Julián Montoya
1. Mayco Vivas *

Disgraceful arrogance from the Pumas in thinking NZ isn't good enough for their first string side.

Salient · Post by **Salient** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:36 am

mr bungle wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 7:47 am
Thomas wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 7:22 am
mr bungle wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 7:01 am NZ can be niggly. But at least they can get through 80mins many times a season without it. Australia can’t.
Nah, the ABs do it every game. They literally invented the head pat and face slap. Don't get me started on the cha-hoo.
We’ve had entire series with zero niggle. You guys can’t go 8 mins.

Fixed for yay mr bungle

Whatever · Post by **Whatever** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:17 am

Jay Cee Gee wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:31 am
Carfer wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:21 am Ten changes (*) from the initial XV of the first game against the All Blacks:

15. Emiliano Boffelli *
14. Santiago Cordero *
13. Juan Cruz Mallía *
12. Jerónimo De La Fuente *
11. Ramiro Moyano *
10. Nicolás Sánchez
9. Felipe Ezcurra *
8. Facundo Isa *
7. Marcos Kremer
6. Pablo Matera (c)
5. Lucas Paulos *
4. Guido Petti
3. Santiago Medrano *
2. Julián Montoya
1. Mayco Vivas *
Disgraceful arrogance from the Pumas in thinking NZ isn't good enough for their first string side.

Yes, the only thing worse than that would be to lose to them. Quite possible if the ABs play with as little guile and purpose as the last 2 weeks. Something seriously wrong if we don't see a variation in tactics.

SFBB · Post by **SFBB** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:21 am

Thats hardly a bad Argie side. The back 3 are excellent, as is De La Fuente at 12.

The only guys I'm not immediately familiar with are Mallia, Medrano, and Paulos.

brat · Post by **brat** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 6:57 am

From a nz perspective I hope foster has learnt that jordie isnt a starting winger

Hopefully our forwards especially are up for this ..they were totally outplayed last week as a unit

Auckman · Post by **Auckman** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 7:11 am

I want to see forwards getting over the advantage line and backs (ie: Mounga esp) innovating with potentially poor quality ball; maybe kicking in behind with those spiffy kicks he's good at.

This is the most importannt match of the year after Eden Park.

Puma · Post by **Puma** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:00 pm

SFBB wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:21 am Thats hardly a bad Argie side. The back 3 are excellent, as is De La Fuente at 12.

The only guys I'm not immediately familiar with are Mallia, Medrano, and Paulos.

The three of them have been around Jaguares since last year.

Mallía is 24 and has 5 caps. He was the "surprising" selection in last year's RWC squad and played as OC in the last match against USA, where he scored twice

Medrano is 24 and has 20 caps already, mostly off the bench.

Paulos is 22, and this would be his first cap.

Puma · Post by **Puma** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:06 pm

Carfer wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:21 am Ten changes (*) from the initial XV of the first game against the All Blacks:

15. Emiliano Boffelli *
14. Santiago Cordero *
13. Juan Cruz Mallía *
12. Jerónimo De La Fuente *
11. Ramiro Moyano *
10. Nicolás Sánchez
9. Felipe Ezcurra *
8. Facundo Isa *
7. Marcos Kremer
6. Pablo Matera (c)
5. Lucas Paulos *
4. Guido Petti
3. Santiago Medrano *
2. Julián Montoya
1. Mayco Vivas *

The backrow and the back three could be spectacular.

Good to have De La Fuente back.

Places where coverage is rather shallow are hooker and lock... not having Lavanini around means the rotation has to include a rookie.

Ezcurra is a step behind Cubelli and Bertranou IMHO, but not too shabby.

Imhoff definitely out for the rest of the tournament. Torn left hamstring.

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 8:14 pm

Good to see ya tackle bag holders getting a run for a change

Carfer · Post by **Carfer** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 8:28 pm

Puma wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:00 pm
SFBB wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:21 am Thats hardly a bad Argie side. The back 3 are excellent, as is De La Fuente at 12.

The only guys I'm not immediately familiar with are Mallia, Medrano, and Paulos.
The three of them have been around Jaguares since last year.

Mallía is 24 and has 5 caps. He was the "surprising" selection in last year's RWC squad and played as OC in the last match against USA, where he scored twice

Medrano is 24 and has 20 caps already, mostly off the bench.

Paulos is 22, and this would be his first cap.

Puma ¿sabés algo de Julián? yo estuve bastante tiempo alejado de PR cuando no había aún rugby por el virus chino y desde que regresé no vi más posts de él. El último que encontré contaba que el suegro había dado positivo en un test de covid-19

Puma · Post by **Puma** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:04 pm

Carfer wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 8:28 pm Puma ¿sabés algo de Julián? yo estuve bastante tiempo alejado de PR cuando no había aún rugby por el virus chino y desde que regresé no vi más posts de él. El último que encontré contaba que el suegro había dado positivo en un test de covid-19

No, ni noticias... ni siquiera había visto ese posteo que mencionás... espero que no sea nada raro.

Carfer · Post by **Carfer** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:22 pm

Puma wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:04 pm
Carfer wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 8:28 pm Puma ¿sabés algo de Julián? yo estuve bastante tiempo alejado de PR cuando no había aún rugby por el virus chino y desde que regresé no vi más posts de él. El último que encontré contaba que el suegro había dado positivo en un test de covid-19
No, ni noticias... ni siquiera había visto ese posteo que mencionás... espero que no sea nada raro.

Yo espero lo mismo ...

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:58 am

What the hell did you guys just said to each other. That your tackler baggers holders will give nz a run for their money?

Puma · Post by **Puma** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:59 am

ZuluBoy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:58 am What the hell did you guys just said to each other. That your tackler baggers holders will give nz a run for their money?

Carfer was asking me about a fellow argentine poster, Julian. We haven't heard about him since he posted in July, in the Coronavirus thread, that there was a positive case in his family...

Puma · Post by **Puma** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 3:02 am

Carfer wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:22 pm
Puma wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:04 pm
Carfer wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 8:28 pm Puma ¿sabés algo de Julián? yo estuve bastante tiempo alejado de PR cuando no había aún rugby por el virus chino y desde que regresé no vi más posts de él. El último que encontré contaba que el suegro había dado positivo en un test de covid-19
No, ni noticias... ni siquiera había visto ese posteo que mencionás... espero que no sea nada raro.
Yo espero lo mismo ...

Acabo de buscar en los avisos fúnebres de La Nación y no aparece... será que se pudrió cuando casi eliminan el foro.

Carfer · Post by **Carfer** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 3:26 am

Puma wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 3:02 am
Carfer wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:22 pm
Puma wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:04 pm
Carfer wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 8:28 pm Puma ¿sabés algo de Julián? yo estuve bastante tiempo alejado de PR cuando no había aún rugby por el virus chino y desde que regresé no vi más posts de él. El último que encontré contaba que el suegro había dado positivo en un test de covid-19
No, ni noticias... ni siquiera había visto ese posteo que mencionás... espero que no sea nada raro.
Yo espero lo mismo ...

Acabo de buscar en los avisos fúnebres de La Nación y no aparece... será que se pudrió cuando casi eliminan el foro.

badmannotinjapan · Post by **badmannotinjapan** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 3:38 am

Jay Cee Gee wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 5:58 am
Sensible Stephen wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 5:45 am
Thomas wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:45 am
mr bungle wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:08 am
Thomas wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 1:35 am

He's a damn sight better than Paul Williams, mate. Just be thankful he'll never ref the ABs.
What happened last weekend? I missed the PowerPoint.
I'm sure the GAGR guys will put one together. But Zakar is right. He lost control of the match for a bit there...dude falls into the trap of just watching and not reffing. Nothing particularly galling but there was a lot of niggle.

Stuff like this wasn't addressed at all.

https://twitter.com/jhp10/status/1330090741855641600
All the Kiwi and Australian refs, except for Gardner, are not top tier, in my opinion.

Even Gardner is prone to shitting the bed from time to time. The first half of NZ v Argentina was a lesson in brainfart decisions, IMO.

Gardner went straight up stupid in the first half. Then the ABs decided to play even bigger stupid.

Cody Taylor needs to sort his f**king line out throwing. How many have we lost? Give me the shits.

Anything less than an absolute bollocking of the Pumas will be a loss as far as I'm concerned.

Taranaki Snapper · Post by **Taranaki Snapper** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:59 am

Gwenno · Post by **Gwenno** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 3:55 pm

¿Is this ‘home’ for Los Pumas?

Floppykid · Post by **Floppykid** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 4:01 pm

I guess Montero just never got over his injuries eh?

Carfer · Post by **Carfer** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 4:54 pm

Gwenno wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 3:55 pm ¿Is this ‘home’ for Los Pumas?

In the two games played in Newcastle, Los Pumas act as "home team".

Carfer · Post by **Carfer** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:01 pm

Floppykid wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 4:01 pm I guess Montero just never got over his injuries eh?

He signed a contract with Toronto Arrows of the MLR. As far as I know, he didn't have any serious injuries in the last couple of years but - although he was part of Ledesma's first list of 59 players for 2020 - he never managed to recover the level we saw him to be in his best years.

kiwigreg369 · Post by **kiwigreg369** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:14 pm

They should let the Argentina team play in black.

Carfer · Post by **Carfer** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:39 pm

kiwigreg369 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:14 pm They should let the Argentina team play in black.

Mr Mike · Post by **Mr Mike** » Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:35 am

ALL BLACKS TEAM TO PLAY ARGENTINA IN NEWCASTLE ON SATURDAY NIGHT
1. Joe Moody (49)
2. Dane Coles (73)
3. Nepo Laulala (28)
4. Scott Barrett (39)
5. Samuel Whitelock (121)
6. Akira Ioane (1)
7. Sam Cane (73) - captain
8. Ardie Savea (48)
9. Aaron Smith (96)
10. Richie Mo'unga (21)
11. Caleb Clarke (4)
12. Jack Goodhue (17)
13. Anton Lienert-Brown (48)
14. Jordie Barrett (22)
15. Beauden Barrett (88)
16. Codie Taylor (56)
17. Karl Tu'inukuafe (16)
18. Tyrel Lomax (5)
19. Patrick Tuipulotu (34)
20. Hoskins Sotutu (4)
21. TJ Perenara (68)
22. Rieko Ioane (33)
23. Will Jordan (1)

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:41 am

It seems that a coach buried inside Foster wants to make major changes to the ABs, bringing in a bunch of younger players as he works to build a team for 2023, but the old fart Foster keeps getting in the way.

Carfer · Post by **Carfer** » Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:42 am

Whatever · Post by **Whatever** » Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:27 am

Mr Mike wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:35 am ALL BLACKS TEAM TO PLAY ARGENTINA IN NEWCASTLE ON SATURDAY NIGHT
1. Joe Moody (49)
2. Dane Coles (73)
3. Nepo Laulala (28)
4. Scott Barrett (39)
5. Samuel Whitelock (121)
6. Akira Ioane (1)
7. Sam Cane (73) - captain
8. Ardie Savea (48)
9. Aaron Smith (96)
10. Richie Mo'unga (21)
11. Caleb Clarke (4)
12. Jack Goodhue (17)
13. Anton Lienert-Brown (48)
14. Jordie Barrett (22)
15. Beauden Barrett (88)
16. Codie Taylor (56)
17. Karl Tu'inukuafe (16)
18. Tyrel Lomax (5)
19. Patrick Tuipulotu (34)
20. Hoskins Sotutu (4)
21. TJ Perenara (68)
22. Rieko Ioane (33)
23. Will Jordan (1)

So, S Barrett back and A Ioane in, past discretions forgiven I assume to try and make more headway on the gainline; yet no Laumape, apparently the most difficult man in NZ to tackle. And Frizzell gone, so he's paid a price. But no McKenzie, the ABs most unpredictable attacking weapon while Jordie remains on the right wing. Do hope we see Jordan.

I am really struggling to see the logic in this selection, can anyone else?

2 really long-shot predictions: A Ioane will bend the Arg defensive line, and TJ will come on and show a greater variation in tactics around the ruck that will help the AB cause. Also AB scrum will make a difference.

grouch · Post by **grouch** » Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:51 am

Mr Mike wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:35 am ALL BLACKS TEAM TO PLAY ARGENTINA IN NEWCASTLE ON SATURDAY NIGHT
1. Joe Moody (49)
2. Dane Coles (73)
3. Nepo Laulala (28)
4. Scott Barrett (39)
5. Samuel Whitelock (121)
6. Akira Ioane (1)
7. Sam Cane (73) - captain
8. Ardie Savea (48)
9. Aaron Smith (96)
10. Richie Mo'unga (21)
11. Caleb Clarke (4)
12. Jack Goodhue (17)
13. Anton Lienert-Brown (48)
14. Jordie Barrett (22)
15. Beauden Barrett (88)
16. Codie Taylor (56)
17. Karl Tu'inukuafe (16)
18. Tyrel Lomax (5)
19. Patrick Tuipulotu (34)
20. Hoskins Sotutu (4)
21. TJ Perenara (68)
22. Rieko Ioane (33)
23. Will Jordan (1)

All the wrong 'Canes players , IMO, Plumtree?

True Blue · Post by **True Blue** » Thu Nov 26, 2020 3:15 am

Mr Mike wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:35 am ALL BLACKS TEAM TO PLAY ARGENTINA IN NEWCASTLE ON SATURDAY NIGHT
1. Joe Moody (49)
2. Dane Coles (73)
3. Nepo Laulala (28)
4. Scott Barrett (39)
5. Samuel Whitelock (121)
6. Akira Ioane (1)
7. Sam Cane (73) - captain
8. Ardie Savea (48)
9. Aaron Smith (96)
10. Richie Mo'unga (21)
11. Caleb Clarke (4)
12. Jack Goodhue (17)
13. Anton Lienert-Brown (48)
14. Jordie Barrett (22)
15. Beauden Barrett (88)
16. Codie Taylor (56)
17. Karl Tu'inukuafe (16)
18. Tyrel Lomax (5)
19. Patrick Tuipulotu (34)
20. Hoskins Sotutu (4)
21. TJ Perenara (68)
22. Rieko Ioane (33)
23. Will Jordan (1)

I look at that team and all I can think of is "man I missed the golden generation".

badmannotinjapan · Post by **badmannotinjapan** » Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:11 am

True Blue wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 3:15 am
Mr Mike wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:35 am ALL BLACKS TEAM TO PLAY ARGENTINA IN NEWCASTLE ON SATURDAY NIGHT
1. Joe Moody (49)
2. Dane Coles (73)
3. Nepo Laulala (28)
4. Scott Barrett (39)
5. Samuel Whitelock (121)
6. Akira Ioane (1)
7. Sam Cane (73) - captain
8. Ardie Savea (48)
9. Aaron Smith (96)
10. Richie Mo'unga (21)
11. Caleb Clarke (4)
12. Jack Goodhue (17)
13. Anton Lienert-Brown (48)
14. Jordie Barrett (22)
15. Beauden Barrett (88)
16. Codie Taylor (56)
17. Karl Tu'inukuafe (16)
18. Tyrel Lomax (5)
19. Patrick Tuipulotu (34)
20. Hoskins Sotutu (4)
21. TJ Perenara (68)
22. Rieko Ioane (33)
23. Will Jordan (1)
I look at that team and all I can think of is "man I missed the golden generation".

If they get a couple of decent punches behind the gain line they'll run away with it. If. IF. IFFFFFFFFF.

kiwigreg369 · Post by **kiwigreg369** » Thu Nov 26, 2020 5:22 am

Interesting team - a lot of pressure on:

- foster - got to win to put stop to noise (wouldn’t want to have months of disquiet about his role). Blowout - to Arg - would see lose role IMO.
- RMo - by no means losses his fault - but he’s not stood up either. Needs a strong game otherwise I think BB gets the mid next time.
- Jordie - I don’t think he should be a wing (he’s not) but for me last chance for this experiment.

Backrow balance is interesting- not sure this is right - but individual performance means Cane is ok almost regardless of result (unless a blow out to Arg).

Love to see - more from ALB and Goodhue on attack - please, something.
May see - RMo off - TJ and BB halves

Wignu · Post by **Wignu** » Thu Nov 26, 2020 6:15 am

grouch wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:51 am
Mr Mike wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:35 am ALL BLACKS TEAM TO PLAY ARGENTINA IN NEWCASTLE ON SATURDAY NIGHT
1. Joe Moody (49)
2. Dane Coles (73)
3. Nepo Laulala (28)
4. Scott Barrett (39)
5. Samuel Whitelock (121)
6. Akira Ioane (1)
7. Sam Cane (73) - captain
8. Ardie Savea (48)
9. Aaron Smith (96)
10. Richie Mo'unga (21)
11. Caleb Clarke (4)
12. Jack Goodhue (17)
13. Anton Lienert-Brown (48)
14. Jordie Barrett (22)
15. Beauden Barrett (88)
16. Codie Taylor (56)
17. Karl Tu'inukuafe (16)
18. Tyrel Lomax (5)
19. Patrick Tuipulotu (34)
20. Hoskins Sotutu (4)
21. TJ Perenara (68)
22. Rieko Ioane (33)
23. Will Jordan (1)
All the wrong 'Canes players , IMO, Plumtree?

Agree with Coles starting however would have Ardie & Barrett as the super subs. Jordie, as much as I like him not in the squad, would've given Havili a run at 15 & BB able to cover 10 or 15 if necessary but I'd leave Mo'unga on full game if possible. Would fvck off Reiko for Laumape in the reserves.

Wilderbeast · Post by **Wilderbeast** » Thu Nov 26, 2020 6:53 am

Havili? Is he in the squad?

tubbyj · Post by **tubbyj** » Thu Nov 26, 2020 7:23 am

Wignu wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 6:15 am
grouch wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:51 am
Mr Mike wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:35 am ALL BLACKS TEAM TO PLAY ARGENTINA IN NEWCASTLE ON SATURDAY NIGHT
1. Joe Moody (49)
2. Dane Coles (73)
3. Nepo Laulala (28)
4. Scott Barrett (39)
5. Samuel Whitelock (121)
6. Akira Ioane (1)
7. Sam Cane (73) - captain
8. Ardie Savea (48)
9. Aaron Smith (96)
10. Richie Mo'unga (21)
11. Caleb Clarke (4)
12. Jack Goodhue (17)
13. Anton Lienert-Brown (48)
14. Jordie Barrett (22)
15. Beauden Barrett (88)
16. Codie Taylor (56)
17. Karl Tu'inukuafe (16)
18. Tyrel Lomax (5)
19. Patrick Tuipulotu (34)
20. Hoskins Sotutu (4)
21. TJ Perenara (68)
22. Rieko Ioane (33)
23. Will Jordan (1)
All the wrong 'Canes players , IMO, Plumtree?
Agree with Coles starting however would have Ardie & Barrett as the super subs. Jordie, as much as I like him not in the squad, would've given Havili a run at 15 & BB able to cover 10 or 15 if necessary but I'd leave Mo'unga on full game if possible. Would fvck off Reiko for Laumape in the reserves.

Agree our bench impact has been shit lately. Beauden and Ardie back to their best positions 20 and 23.

Wignu · Post by **Wignu** » Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:07 am

Wilderbeast wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 6:53 am Havili? Is he in the squad?

He's not and I'm guessing it's because of HIA? Was just saying what I'd like to have seen.

UncleFB · Post by **UncleFB** » Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:07 am

kiwigreg369 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 5:22 am Interesting team - a lot of pressure on:

- foster - got to win to put stop to noise (wouldn’t want to have months of disquiet about his role). Blowout - to Arg - would see lose role IMO.
- RMo - by no means losses his fault - but he’s not stood up either. Needs a strong game otherwise I think BB gets the mid next time.
- Jordie - I don’t think he should be a wing (he’s not) but for me last chance for this experiment.

Backrow balance is interesting- not sure this is right - but individual performance means Cane is ok almost regardless of result (unless a blow out to Arg).

Love to see - more from ALB and Goodhue on attack - please, something.
May see - RMo off - TJ and BB halves

I don't see how he's under any pressure, clearly the right wing spot is his regardless of performance and suitability.

It used to be that luke Whitleock was the luckiest dude to ride his brothers coat tails, but Broden's bros have ridden his pretty well considering once not a wing and the other is a straight up idiot who has cost us two tests against Australia and inadvertently cost us the match against Eng in the RWC because the previous coach also had a case of Barrett Fever.

brat · Post by **brat** » Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:40 am

UncleFB wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:07 am
kiwigreg369 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 5:22 am Interesting team - a lot of pressure on:

- foster - got to win to put stop to noise (wouldn’t want to have months of disquiet about his role). Blowout - to Arg - would see lose role IMO.
- RMo - by no means losses his fault - but he’s not stood up either. Needs a strong game otherwise I think BB gets the mid next time.
- Jordie - I don’t think he should be a wing (he’s not) but for me last chance for this experiment.

Backrow balance is interesting- not sure this is right - but individual performance means Cane is ok almost regardless of result (unless a blow out to Arg).

Love to see - more from ALB and Goodhue on attack - please, something.
May see - RMo off - TJ and BB halves
I don't see how he's under any pressure, clearly the right wing spot is his regardless of performance and suitability.

It used to be that luke Whitleock was the luckiest dude to ride his brothers coat tails, but Broden's bros have ridden his pretty well considering once not a wing and the other is a straight up idiot who has cost us two tests against Australia and inadvertently cost us the match against Eng in the RWC because the previous coach also had a case of Barrett Fever.

Don’t know if I would go that far but yeh can’t understand being picked at 14- he’s surely not going to be
the starting winger going foward

Kg -Re. Rmo / Barrett - barrett only started once and he was rubbish vs Australia- at least rmo has had a few good games - also this is our last game of the year ..not sure if it’s a marker for who will start at 10 but rmo is the incumbent 10 now and deservedly so