SHORT: Lomax, De Groot... Then Who? All Blacks prop debate
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What recent injuries have impacted the All Blacks prop selection?
jipper who are the props that you feel are on track here to make the all blacks well it's depending on who stays fit at the moment jason ryan is a consistent coach do you know what i mean so like out of the coaching group i don't think we're going to see like masses amounts of change in terms of the front row and i don't think it was an area of concern Injury may create opportunity but I still think in the tight head spot you're going to see your Lomax, Tossie and Newell. Depending on, I hope Newell's not too bad because he's been outstanding this season. It's the best I've seen him play at Super Rugby level. De Groot's a given, he's had a massive season. And then the other loose heads are probably where potential opportunity lies, but again I just think Jase Ryan has a close relationship with Bauer and George is playing really well in the tight stuff.
how he'd go in a Rennie-style up-tempo game, I'm not sure. So that may create opportunities for a Nemea and a Norris to be in the squad in that loose head. And I don't think, like, if there's any injuries, you can't rule out Angus Tavel. Like, he has a big engine. He has a skill set. You know, remember him against the Crusaders, he's running great lines, big carries. He's scrummed really well. He's had some big passages of scrummaging. and he's got some experience at test match level so there's no reason why his game doesn't fit the opportunities and then I suppose guys that we've seen in there previously you've got your Te Vida Mufflero you've got Ofa Tonga Fasi But I suppose in terms of if you're going straight form, well, it's actually probably a bit harsh to say form.
Lomax has just come back, but his international form, to me, warrants him to come straight back in. So I don't see too much change from the start of last year. Obviously, Tamari Williams is a big gap, and you don't know when he's back. So that creates that opportunity for Numia and Norris and Bauer to sort of fight out, I think, for those other two spots at Lucid.
Brennan, you get close to those props. Is there anything you've seen there on top of what Jip said?
Yeah, I think more so you look at your Namia and your Norrises. I think with how the group's been playing, you've got Lomax who's here coming, tossing you, and hopefully Fletcher isn't too bad when it comes to the injury because he has been in previous form, I believe, at Super Rugby level.
Who are the leading contenders for the All Blacks front row?
But yeah, Yeah, I think with how, you know, look, Namir, with how he does play, more so you look at the up-tempo, I guess, with what Dave really wants to use when it comes to playing a high-tempo game. Like, he's very good for the Hurricanes around that. Now, his footwork, his collision area, being able to get over the advantage line, very good with ball on hand. And the same with Oli Norris as well. So... Yeah, I think Jib's kind of tapped on all of them. I think Angus Tarver has had a great year down at the Highlanders. And if you do want experience, you've got a guy like him who has played very well. You've got Ofotonga Fossey coming back from a major injury if you want some experience. But no, Jib has kind of nailed it on the head with everybody that is in line, I guess, for those popping stocks.
I feel like Numia was going to be picked and then he got that big injury with his calf. And then it's just sort of taken a bit. I really feel like the Hurricane Scrum is humming and Whoop has got them. I don't think that's a fair question mark anymore. I do actually think he warrants an opportunity at Test Match level. And I think his game suits the style, the pace, the tempo that Dave Rennie and his coaching group will want. And I think Norris' comeback, man, he looks a beast. So, yeah, the only other one that is a potential is George Dyer. You know, like if there's injuries to those sort of main three tight heads, like he puts in the yards, man. He's a little bit of an unsung hero for the amount of minutes he plays and the damage he does up front.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What recent injuries have impacted the All Blacks prop selection?
0:00–2:32
2
Who are the leading contenders for the All Blacks front row?
2:32–6:17
3
What potential opportunities exist for new props in the squad?
6:17–11:18
4
How does Tyrel Lomax's form influence his selection?
11:18–11:44
5
What role does Tamaiti Williams' absence play in the prop debate?
11:44–12:24
6
How are younger players like Xavier Numia being evaluated?
12:24–12:50
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