Damian Penaud jouera la finale contre Northampton

I really like him but noticed him getting caught out a few times recently

Telea has similar issues especially on defiance aerial bombs

Looking foward to kick-off.

Both have potential to be be absolute beasts.

Really looking forward to Barrett playing 6.

Lakai and Kirifi should move around once Lakai is available.

Plus they expected ALB to be out and replaced by a winger for parts of the tour anyways? I like that there is like a 12/13 group their to all fight and learn together, with Timico new and Quinn a first time razor/new coaching group guy.

I think Blackadder played himself out of a spot in the finals, exemplifying what he doesn’t bring when I hear his games high carries and tackles (semi v Blues) resulted in not 1 meter gained nor dominant tackle/turnover made, respectively.

Plenty to like if he’s a 7, but in that race he looses to Luke and is just not what they’re probably after of a 6. Showed he’s in good form and can be relied upon if needed though.

Geez the wallabies could really use a D Havili in our squad.

Yeah. For Lio-Willie to get that call-up above the others is mint.

Finau has the most potential to grow into the 6 jersey, just like Kaino, who took some time, and just as Frizzell was starting to do. All the others are journeymen, non-specialist 6s, and they don’t offer the extra height in the lineout. Simon Parker might have been close too, had he not been injured. Trio of Ardie at 7, Sititi at 8 and Finau at 6 works for me.

Tavatavanawai (gainline/turnovers) and Kirifi (turnovers) off the bench to cause havoc late in the game.

I would have been more upset if Lio Willie missed out altogether.

Blackadder is obviously still in the mix pending injury etc though I’m pretty rapt for Christian Lio-Willie too.