Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Another All Black team

Keith Robinson has replaced Chris Jack as Ali Williams' locking partner for the All Blacks' second test against France. This possibly just so we've got someone on our team as mad-crazy as the French #8, Sebastien Chabal.




Before the weekend's match Chabal could be seen staring at the Kapa O Pango Haka* like a hungry caveman. He then coughed the ball up three times before laying out Chris Masoe on the turf (best play by a Frenchman on the night).

*Note this is not the one from the weekend

Forwards: Tony Woodcock, Anton Oliver, Carl Hayman, Keith Robinson, Ali Williams, Jerry Collins, Richie McCaw, Rodney So'oialo
Backs: Byron Kelleher, Dan Carter, Luke McAlister, Isaia Toeava, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Josevata Rokococko, Leon MacDonald
Reserves: Keven Mealamu, Neemia Tialata, Chris Jack, Chris Masoe, Brendon Leonard, Conrad Smith, Nick Evans

Masoe had a terrible game this week and deserves the bench. Anything else you want to discuss?

2 comments:

Aimz said...

I personally think that Sebastian Chabal is one player to look out for. It may just be me but I thought that he was one in the minority of the French team who really seemed to be agressive enough to possibly make a difference.

Anonymous said...

He is aggressive and can make a difference but seeing him week in week out in the English Prem, he is inconsistent and can go from a great game one week to an absolute shocker. Still, if you catch him on a good day you're in trouble!