Ok so I lied and I didn't highlight the players that could be vying for positions within the All Black backs and well to be completely honest I wont - but hey you get that on the big jobs dont you? (And well whats a bigger job than being a mother lmao)
I am still desperately scrambling to get everything done so this week my entry will be the people I would either expect to see in the All Blacks or those who I would like to see.
(1) - Tighthead prop: Tony Woodcock
(2) - Hooker: Keven Mealamu
(3) - Loosehead prop: Neemia Tialata
(4) - Lock: Ali Williams
(5) - Lock: Brad Thorn
(6) - Blindside: Jerry Collins (vc)
(7) - Openside: Ritchie McCaw (c)
(8) - No. 8: Jerome Kaino
(9) - Halfback: Piri Weepu
(10) - First-five: Dan Carter
(11) - Wing: Lelia Masanga
(12) - Second-five: Stephen Brett
(13) - Centre: Anthony Tuitavake
(14) - Wing: Sitiveni Sivivatu
(15) - Fullback: Mils Miliaina
Reserves
John Afoa, Andrew Hore, Jason Eaton, Liam Messam, Andy Ellis, Nick Evans, Hosea Gear.
I have already admitted that there are players in my line up that in all reality I do not expect to see when Ted and the rest of selectors announce the first All Black team of 2008 but for me they are the players that have shown enough promise to be marked as the ones to watch in the future. As for Nick Evans, I know that he is leaving at the end of the NPC season, and I almost included Stephen Donald (as he has played well enough this season to warrant selection) instead of Evans but that would leave a gap exposed as Donald does not play fullback. And as previously said Rugby is like chess in that it is all about strategy. So you must ensure that all or your bases are covered from any attacks that you can reasonably predict. The prudent option would be Evans.
So there you have it, if I was selector that would be my team. However I fully expect many hours of debates with the Engineer and therefore I could possibly change my team by the time Ted announces his. And if you dont agree then too bad that is why it is my blog, a place I get to rant - even if I am the only person that gets it :).
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Oh dear Karla! Who is going to be your pick for blindside flanker and vice cappy now that Mr Collins has "retired" from the game? What do you reckon are the chances he will turn up playing for an overseas club before too much longer (or am I being cynical?)
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