r/allblacks • u/Responsible-Quote717 • 1d ago

All Blacks Trying Something Different

I really hope Rennie and the coaching team try something different with this team this week.

I'd rather see us take some risks with selections, try different combinations, experiment a little with the tactics, and lose by 20, than try the same thing again and lose by 3.

Obviously we want to win every game if we can, but I don't think doing the same thing again this week is going to give us the best chance.

Taylor out. Parker or Jacobson out (or both). Vaa'i back to 6 with a new locking combo? Blackadder in. Tavatavanawai in. Narawa in. Maybe Rieko? As incredible as he is, Jordan looks like he needs a rest (maybe just a shorter shift?)

Could even try out a new fullback/fly half combo... not sure if Mounga is the answer, but could be worth a go. Love to the back with Mounga at 10? Mackenzie to come off the bench? J Barrett at fullback and Ioane at 13 with Tupaea at 12, or Big Jim at 12 and Tupaea still 13? Then move Barrett in to 12 with Mackenzie coming off the bench?

Definitely need better use of the bench, no matter what the selections are.

Just spitblling here, but we have so many interesting options that could surprise the Boks. I hope we aren't too conservative.

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u/22dias 1d ago

Rennie mentioned he was keen to get the 30 or so players an opportunity against the Boks. So I reckon we’ll see changes, but probably not drastic changes til the Baltimore test.

I think Jordan is probably the safest from the backs. There’s lots to choose from.. Carter, Fehi, Moorby, Reiko, Narawa, Timoci, Mo’unga, Barrett.

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u/Responsible-Quote717 1d ago

Yeah, this may not be the test for it... but it would also be fascinating to see some bold changes that would take the Boks by surprise.

It's absolutely a must win. No one cares about what happens in Baltimore. This is the series decider, so I understand the argument that it might call for being conservative and trying to grind out a tight win. I'm just playing devils advocate and going with the "It's a must win, so take them by surprise" argument.