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Hansen names one new cap in All Black side to play Pumas
By Online Editors
The All Blacks team has been named to play the Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires, on Saturday 30 September 2017, with new All Black David Havili named in the run-on reserves.
The matchday 23 (Test caps in brackets) is:
- Kane Hames (3)
- Dane Coles (52)
- Nepo Laulala (7)
- Luke Romano (28)
- Scott Barrett (11)
- Vaea Fifita (2)
- Matt Todd (8)
- Kieran Read (104) - Captain
- Aaron Smith (65)
- Beauden Barrett (57)
- Rieko Ioane (7)
- Sonny Bill Williams (40)
- Anton Lienert-Brown (17)
- Waisake Naholo (13)
- Damian McKenzie (6)
- Codie Taylor (23)
- Wyatt Crockett (65)
- Ofa Tu'ungafasi (8)
- Patrick Tuipulotu (12)
- Ardie Savea (20)
- TJ Perenara (37)
- Ngani Laumape (3)
- David Havili - uncapped
As well as Havili, the matchday 23 for Saturday also features a number of other changes in the backs. Anton Lienert-Brown has been named in the 13 jersey, Waisake Naholo is on the right wing for his first match in this year's Investec Rugby Championship, while Ngani Laumape will provide extra back cover.
In the forwards, Luke Romano and Scott Barrett have been named as the starting locks, with Patrick Tuipulotu named in the reserves in his first appearance in the All Blacks in 2017. Vaea Fifita is at blindside flanker and Matt Todd at openside in his fourth Test start.
All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said: "We've selected what we believe is a quality team and have high expectations that they'll go out and put in a strong performance this weekend.
"In saying that, we are under no illusion about what we'll be facing this weekend. After having a torrid tussle against us in New Plymouth, Argentina will be even more determined on their home pitch and in front of their passionate fans. Our job will be to start well and to put in a performance for the full 80 minutes."
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It could just be they got their international shot, and developed when they did, sure.
But Brad shields was soft as butter before he left, that’s why he was never going to get more than a few injury replacement caps for the ABs.
Much, much better player for his time up north.
Go to commentsI think Leinster had a plan to win both matches.
The defensive pressure was impressive and it made things hard for sharks with the greasy ball. That’s not an academy team though, a lot of those guys have two SA tours under their belt and a load of Leinster caps. There were a few new caps but so few as to not effect the system. Gunne was a first start but he has had a good few appearances and is a talent in play and attitide.
Sharks reaction to some early errors seemed to shout “Here we go again”.
As good as Leinster played and as hard as they made it, I assumed that Sharks would have the quality to find a way. Leinster slowed the rucks just enough to cause Sharks some issues and overruns etc.
The great Eben Etzebeth was missing and he is clearly great in motivating and driving a team as well as in play. Some thing more than Etzebeth missing. The Leinster players not playing today will be cheering and sucking energy from that performance as much as if they were there. That’s the spirit in the club. Anyone can see how bonded and loyal Snyman, Barrett and Slimani are in a small period of time. I think Leinster have a special setup up there, but Sharks are definately below average in belief, confidence and spirit based on Saturday.
Obviously a straight forward kick for a draw was available at the end but I don’t think that would have been acceptable and Sharks must go for the win at home.
Note: Zebo said in coverage that if Erasmus has the reigns with Sharks they would be no1 in URC and Champions Cup ‘By a distance’. I don’t agree with that ofcourse but in between sucking up to Erasmus he is clearly pinpointing what he believes is a coaching issue.
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