ruckingkiwi says...

I don't doubt Ioane's class when he's in form like last year but no way for this years team of the season. Other than JPP, there wasn't another stand-out wing, I heard Cummins played well at times or maybe the Fijian playing at the Chiefs (Tikioratuma?) .. although Savea was probably the best. He'll be behind Jane, Kahui and probably Gear but he's not in the ABs because he's the finished article, he'll be there to learn and work on his weaknesses. He has the potential, that is for sure.

Posted 01:33 13th August 2012

makemehappy says...

Greyling should be in the top 6 props in the competition so a very odd choice! Not surprised at Barret as back up. Not many 10's elsewhere stood out (bar for Carter obviously). No idea why Carlepone thinks Read shouldn't be 8, due to being crocked - I thought it was performances that count. Amazed he also argues with Taylor, who a superb competition (can't have seen him play I guess)!

Posted 10:36 11th August 2012

ruckingkiwi says...

But he's not in form and hasn't been all season.

I would have preferred to have seen the team of the season based on players who picked up the most team of the week nominations. Obviously Dean Greyling wouldnt be at 3 if he played 1 all season and Read wouldn't be 8 if he as injured for most of it. I find it hard to argue with the backs but could probably have differing opinions on the forwards but to be fair didn't watch enough of the Oz and SA matches.. also what happened to the Stormers 15, Peterson I think? He was on fire early in the season, did he make the Bok squad over Kirchener?

Posted 04:10 11th August 2012

Carpelone says...

ruckingkiwi

I am not whinging, I am just observing. The analysis of the players to pick was superficial and not accurate. I may have included even more Kiwi than PR, my point was than in the selction there were the wrong ones. BTW, if in form, I would pick Ioane as 11, the best wing in business.

Posted 08:50 10th August 2012

Carpelone says...

Perenara, Cruden, dont know, SBW, Conrad Smith, Pietersen, Dagg.

Posted 20:00 09th August 2012

passtheball says...

@ Carpelone Aussie has few possible candidates because their five teams are so watered down in talent that no one can really shine consistently. SA teams seem too anxious to take any risks. The Stormers topped the table with the least number of tries. Are Habana and Aplon there to chase the high kicks? The rolling maul and the up and under seem the height of imagination? That's why NZ dominates this team - quite rightly too. Could argue over Kerr Barlow, Read, Sona's inclusions though.

Agree with others that Dean Greyling is doing a "Bakkies" imitation this year.

Posted 14:18 09th August 2012

tweedledee49 says...

jonesy2, and I suppose you want S. Fainga'a in there instead B Du Plessis?

btw Pieterson>Shipperly

Posted 12:19 09th August 2012

KiwiLad says...

Far too many Aussies

Posted 07:58 09th August 2012

Lucasrg says...

Bresler should be mentioned, He was impressive in every game.

And Kankowski too. :)

Posted 02:16 09th August 2012

Carpelone says...

Kiwi biased selection.

Adam Thomson, you mean the penalty machine? Bauden Barret second best fly-half? Please, give me a break. Crooked Reid at 8? Guillotine Tameifuna second best TH? Crotty second best outside centre? I am rolling on my belly. Andrč Taylor best full back? Sickening.

Posted 23:15 08th August 2012