OrbitalDawn
03-06-2012, 11:30 AM
Forwards:
Kieran Read (Crusaders)
Richie McCaw (captain) (Crusaders)
Victor Vito (Hurricanes)
Adam Thomson (Highlanders)
Sam Cane* (Chiefs)
Luke Romano* (Crusaders)
Ali Williams (Blues)
Sam Whitelock (Crusaders)
Brodie Retallick* (Chiefs)
Andrew Hore (Highlanders)
Keven Mealamu (Blues)
Wyatt Crockett (Crusaders)
Ben Franks (Crusaders)
Owen Franks (Crusaders)
Ben Tameifuna* (Chiefs)
Tony Woodcock (Blues)
Backs:
Israel Dagg (Crusaders)
Ben Smith (Highlanders)
Julian Savea* (Hurricanes)
Zac Guildford (Crusaders)
Hosea Gear (Highlanders)
Ma'a Nonu (Blues)
Conrad Smith (Hurricanes)
Sonny Bill Williams (Chiefs)
Tamati Ellison (Highlanders)
Dan Carter (Crusaders)
Beauden Barrett* (Hurricanes)
Aaron Cruden (Chiefs)
Aaron Smith* (Highlanders)
Piri Weepu (Blues)
* indicates uncapped player
So that's 10 Crusaders, 6 Highlanders, 5 Chiefs, 5 Blues and 4 Hurricanes.
The shock inclusion is Weepu at the expense of Ellis. Would really have liked to see Ellis get another shot, he's been playing great rugby and Weepu has been struggling. I think Fruean also got snubbed, would probably have put him in ahead of Ellison. I'd have also have given Tom Taylor a spot ahead of Barrett.
All round it's a solid squad, though. Awesome to see Gear back in the AB jersey!
Kieran Read (Crusaders)
Richie McCaw (captain) (Crusaders)
Victor Vito (Hurricanes)
Adam Thomson (Highlanders)
Sam Cane* (Chiefs)
Luke Romano* (Crusaders)
Ali Williams (Blues)
Sam Whitelock (Crusaders)
Brodie Retallick* (Chiefs)
Andrew Hore (Highlanders)
Keven Mealamu (Blues)
Wyatt Crockett (Crusaders)
Ben Franks (Crusaders)
Owen Franks (Crusaders)
Ben Tameifuna* (Chiefs)
Tony Woodcock (Blues)
Backs:
Israel Dagg (Crusaders)
Ben Smith (Highlanders)
Julian Savea* (Hurricanes)
Zac Guildford (Crusaders)
Hosea Gear (Highlanders)
Ma'a Nonu (Blues)
Conrad Smith (Hurricanes)
Sonny Bill Williams (Chiefs)
Tamati Ellison (Highlanders)
Dan Carter (Crusaders)
Beauden Barrett* (Hurricanes)
Aaron Cruden (Chiefs)
Aaron Smith* (Highlanders)
Piri Weepu (Blues)
* indicates uncapped player
So that's 10 Crusaders, 6 Highlanders, 5 Chiefs, 5 Blues and 4 Hurricanes.
The shock inclusion is Weepu at the expense of Ellis. Would really have liked to see Ellis get another shot, he's been playing great rugby and Weepu has been struggling. I think Fruean also got snubbed, would probably have put him in ahead of Ellison. I'd have also have given Tom Taylor a spot ahead of Barrett.
All round it's a solid squad, though. Awesome to see Gear back in the AB jersey!