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Originally Posted by Spartak
I hate Marshall and I think Carter is a better kicking option.. so I'm happy with the team.
Rumours are Wellington boy Conrad Smith (he's got a law degree too you know) will play #13, with Tana playing #12.
The front row will be pretty much reserves, Anton Oliver, and some props I've heardly ever heard of.
Jono Gibbes will be out for the rest of the tour after doing something bad to his calf at training, which probably means Collins at #6, and Jack and Nor Maxwell in the locks.
I think watching the Italy game at 2am would be worth it just to see how the new guys handle themselves, I'm expecting big things from Conrad  |
I'm really worried about the scrumhalf position, sure, there's talent there, but not experience. Byron Kelleher is a hothead who doesn't play like his age. I would much rather have Marshall and Mehrts in there, at least on reserves, because I don't think that there's a better scrumhalf to flyhalf channel in the world than those two. I agree, Conrad should do some great things, and you could probably put Tana anywhere and he'll kick ass. The pack is rather solid, and I'm not worried about it, I'm concerned about the backline chemistry though, I think it's been disrupted and that could spell disaster.