all blacks team

[aqua_duck]

15.Mils
14.Sivivatu
13.Rico Gear
12.Mauger
11.Rokocoko
10.Carter
9.Weepu
8.Rodney S
7.McCaw
6.JC
5.Ali Williams (not in great form but always rises for the all blacks)
4.Jack
3.Woodcock
2.Mealamu
1.Hayman

16.Lauaki
17.Ryan
18.Macdonald
19.Oliver
20.Nonu
21.Kelleher
22.Somerville

Haven't followed super 14 that closely this year but I've gone for players who've done the job

 

[lockyno1]

Leon Macdonald would have to be the no15 he has been the standout fullback in the Super 14!

 

[aussies1st]

Ralph could be playing at center given hes doing it at the Crusaders

Jason Eaton could be a surpise selection given the amount of work he does around the field.

 

[Tim Brasher]

15.Leon MacDonald
14.Rico Gear
13.Ma'a Nonu
12.Aaron Mauger
11.Sitiveni Sivivatu
10.Dan Carter
9.Piri Weepu
8.Rodney So'oialo
7.Richie McCaw
6.Jerry Collins
5.Ali Williams
4.Chris Jack
3.Campbell Johnstone
2.Kevan Mealamu
1.Tony Woodcock
16.Corey Flynn
17.Joe McDonnell/Greg Somerville
18.Jason Eaton
19.Mose Tuiali'i
20.Andrew Ellis/Byron Kelleher
21.Luke McAlister
22.Mils Muliaina

 

[Scott]

No point doing this exercise as we will have a massive squad and in all likelyhood our best 22 will not be seen until we play France in November 2006.

 

[Southern Warrio]

Kames Ryan is out for a few months with a stuffed shoulder. Henry has hinted that Evans could be fit for the mid year tests though.

 

[douglasallen91]

Ralph could be playing at center given hes doing it at the Crusaders

Jason Eaton could be a surpise selection given the amount of work he does around the field.

ralph hell no.

eaton won't be a surprise selection he will be their.

15. leon macdonald
14. rico gear
13. mils muliana
12. aaron mauger
11. sitiveni sivavatu
10. god
9. piri weepu
8. rodney so'oalio (would have been lauaki)
7. richie mccaw
6. jerry collins
5. jason eaton
4. chris jack
3. carl hayman
2. ?????????
1. tony woodcock

16. andrew hore
17. greg sommerville
18. ali williams /tom donnelly (ryan injured)
19. chris masoe
20. byron kellaher (just)
21. luke macallister
22. doug howlett

nonu hell no.

 

[aqua_duck]

I know Leon MacCan't tackle has been the form fullback this year but he's been the form fullback in super rugby every year playing in that all star crusaders team but like Caleb Ralph and to a lesser extent Rico Gear has always disappointed in big game for the all blacks, prime example WC semi final when he got taught a footballing lesson by mortlock. The guy is a boring footballer, and has mistakes in his game. Mils has been the fullback for a few years now and surely is amongst the best in the world in the position. Also Joe wasn't in great form last year but almost single handed beat the wallabies in Sydney. Would love to see he and Sivi on opposite flanks

 

[lockyno1]

What about Howlett?

 

[aussies1st]

What about Howlett?

Over the hill.

 

[aqua_duck]

howlett is a good solid winger and quick but he can't beat players like the two fijian boys

 

[ThrashViking]

15. MacDonald
14. Gear
13. Muliaina
12. Mauger
11. Sivivatu
10. Carter
9. Weepu
8. So'oialo
7. McCaw (c)
6. Collins
5. Eaton
4. Jack
3. Hayman
2. Melamu
1. Woodcock
Reserves
16. Oliver
17. Somerville
18. Williams
19. Newby
20. Kelleher
21. MacAlister
22. Nonu
MacDonald is a damn good Fullback not a centre or a first five.

 

[aqua_duck]

I dunno, he's a great NPC, super 12/14 player but has never ever inspired me with alot of confidence at test level

 

[aussies1st]

This is the best I've seen Leon play so it's worth giving him a go.

 

[Mulch]

15.Leon MacDonald
14.Rico Gear
13.Mils Muliana
12.Aaron Mauger
11.Sitiveni Sivivatu/ Joe Rokocoko
10.Dan Carter
9.Piri Weepu
8.Rodney So'oialo
7.Richie McCaw
6.Jerry Collins
5.Ali Williams
4.Chris Jack
3.Carl Hayman
2.Kevan Mealamu
1.Tony Woodcock
16.Tom Willis
17.Campbell Johnston/Greg Somerville
18.Jason Eaton/Bernie Upton
19.Mose Tuiali'i/Marty Holah
20.Andrew Ellis/Byron Kelleher
21.Luke McAlister
22.Ma'a Nonu