Quote ="Biff Tannen"I like Rapana, he will be dangerous if he gets the service. Reckon Mannering will be starting 13 as he is skipper. A lot rests on Johnson for the creative spark as we know what the Kiwis can do through the ">middle.'" It's a tough one because Mannering is probably more effective as a loose than 2nd row, but Taumololo is the best forward (even player) in the world this year. I think Mannering will have to play 2nd row to compensate.

Quote ="Biff Tannen"I like Rapana, he will be dangerous if he gets the service. Reckon Mannering will be starting 13 as he is skipper. A lot rests on Johnson for the creative spark as we know what the Kiwis can do through the ">middle.'" It's a tough one because Mannering is probably more effective as a loose than 2nd row, but Taumololo is the best forward (even player) in the world this year. I think Mannering will have to play 2nd row to compensate.

[code[/code Quote ="Saint #1"It's a tough one because Mannering is probably more effective as a loose than 2nd row, but Taumololo is the best forward (even player) in the world this year. I think Mannering will have to play 2nd row to ">compensate.'" think you misunderstood me mate, i meant he will be in the starting 13. yes i agree with everything you put i think he will be 2nd row and Taumololo will be loose.

[code[/code Quote ="Saint #1"It's a tough one because Mannering is probably more effective as a loose than 2nd row, but Taumololo is the best forward (even player) in the world this year. I think Mannering will have to play 2nd row to ">compensate.'" think you misunderstood me mate, i meant he will be in the starting 13. yes i agree with everything you put i think he will be 2nd row and Taumololo will be loose.

Quote ="William Eve"Warm up game in Perth is next week... Sat 15th ">October.'" is that NZ vs Australia warm up Billy. not a bad one to have for both teams...meanwhile England get the mighty test of France icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="icon_rolleyes.gif" title="Rolling Eyes" />

Quote ="William Eve"Warm up game in Perth is next week... Sat 15th ">October.'" is that NZ vs Australia warm up Billy. not a bad one to have for both teams...meanwhile England get the mighty test of France icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="icon_rolleyes.gif" title="Rolling Eyes" />

I'm just waiting for the inevitable 5 or 6 players to pull out "injured".

Quote ="Biff Tannen"I like Rapana, he will be dangerous if he gets the service. Reckon Mannering will be starting 13 as he is skipper. A lot rests on Johnson for the creative spark as we know what the Kiwis can do through the ">middle.'" Bromwich is staying on as Captain so Mannering may not even get in the team this year, I think there are better backrowers in the Kiwi squad

Quote ="Biff Tannen"I like Rapana, he will be dangerous if he gets the service. Reckon Mannering will be starting 13 as he is skipper. A lot rests on Johnson for the creative spark as we know what the Kiwis can do through the ">middle.'" Bromwich is staying on as Captain so Mannering may not even get in the team this year, I think there are better backrowers in the Kiwi squad

I just can't imagine England competing with that New Zealand backline, given the strength of the Kiwi pack.



I'm not trying to be a wet blanket, but the Kiwi backline will run rings around their English opponents.