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Fainga’anuku had a terrible game. Who’s a better 13?
ANALYSIS: Forget the chaos, Ireland had the All Blacks' measure anyway
Wayne Smith needs to be around somewhere
ANALYSIS: Forget the chaos, Ireland had the All Blacks' measure anyway
Reiko is still the best 13 in NZ. ALB and Goodhue are arn’t the answer we’ve seen how they go against rush defence.
ANALYSIS: Forget the chaos, Ireland had the All Blacks' measure anyway
Playng with less players will always have an effect against a good team, but I’ve seen no evolution in our attacking game since the WC. We still have most of the best players in the world. How many Irish would make the AB sqaud? Sexton? no way in hell. It comes down to getting these players to play effectively together. Ie game plan and coaching. You start Mounga, Jordan and Grace there would have been no difference.
'Inspirational' Sexton leads Ireland to series-levelling win as All Blacks lose the plot in Dunedin
Savea at 7?
'Inspirational' Sexton leads Ireland to series-levelling win as All Blacks lose the plot in Dunedin
Historically that sits pretty high on a list of worst AB losses.
'Inspirational' Sexton leads Ireland to series-levelling win as All Blacks lose the plot in Dunedin
He was ok. I think 6 is fair. Dropped a crucial pass, no turnovers. Looks slow. He got credit for Ofa’s tackle. Scott Barret and Ardie were excellent. I was watching him in a 2020 game when he was literally everywhere. He’s not the Sam Cane of old and he hasn’t developed his game in other areas like Ritchie did at the end of his career.
ANALYSIS: 'As good a quarter in Foster's reign' powers All Blacks to big win and lets coach breathe easier
Jordie’s D at Fullback is a worry. As he’s not as agile and lacks pace of other outside backs he gets found out. Under the highball, his physicality and kicking game he’s world class which makes him super safe. I also really rate him at 12. Would like to see Jordan given a shot at 15 which puts Reece at 14 with a power winger at 11. Reece is too good to be left out on current form.
ANALYSIS: 'As good a quarter in Foster's reign' powers All Blacks to big win and lets coach breathe easier
how so?
ANALYSIS: 'As good a quarter in Foster's reign' powers All Blacks to big win and lets coach breathe easier
It was Ofa that made that tackle of Furlong
ANALYSIS: 'As good a quarter in Foster's reign' powers All Blacks to big win and lets coach breathe easier
would rather have 3 7s in the back row than SB at 6
All Blacks squad: RTS misses cut, surprise Scott Barrett call, Leicester gets debut, Mo'unga on bench
Mortlock is top 5
'Heartache after heartache': The 10 rival players All Black fans feared the most
Akira’s stats from last year’s Rugby Championship over all teams
Equal 3rd most clean breaks,
4th most defenders beaten,
8th in line outs won,
7th in meters carried and
9th in carries
This is who the All Blacks should pick for the first Ireland Test
Akira will start
ALL BLACKS SQUAD: 'He's still a project' - RTS makes cut despite doubts, Fakatava in and TJ Perenara out
There’s a reason they had to make so many tackles.
This is who the All Blacks should pick for the first Ireland Test
And Blackadder got dropped after Ireland. I wouldn’t read much into either decision. We will see when the team is named for Ireland, but with Blackadder out and the history, he’s in for sure. He didn’t even make your notable omissions. I think he’s being coached to play out wide cause of his running game as shown against Aus. Blackadder doesn’t have that running game so is coached to play tight. Will be tough for Frizell with bugger all game time. Besides that to me your squad looks great. Robinson pretty much played himself into the squad last night and will be a like for like swap with Blackadder except he can play lock as well. I think they’ll go with Clarke at 11 (impact), Reiko at 13 (as other options are out of form and his potential is obvious) and RTS will be there as a back up 12 with Tupea starting. Havili’s just not an international 12. They’ll probably start Barrett as well against a tough forward pack which Mounga doesn’t really have a great record against. I’d really like to see Jordan given a shot at fullback but Foster has said that he’s building combinations this year so I don’t see that or a lot of bolters, so guys like Grace and U-Jenson will probably not make it. Hopefully no major injuries in the final. Love the analysis though even if I don’t agree with it.
This is who the All Blacks should pick for the first Ireland Test
In the end positive rugby beat negative. And that’s good for the game. Brumbies seem to only be able score from the opposition 22. And when they do they are pretty unstoppable. They’ve got great defence. Hence The Blues played for field positive for a lot of the game. Brumbies were heavily penalised as they were constantly infringing.
REACTION: 'Reckon we'll get an apology' - Battered by the ref, bettered by Barrett, Brumbies blow Blues battle
Did you watch the game?
REACTION: 'Much tougher than the scoreline suggests'- Crusaders praise Drua despite 61-3 annihilation
Crusaders hitting form coming into the finals. Like death and taxes
REACTION: 'Much tougher than the scoreline suggests'- Crusaders praise Drua despite 61-3 annihilation
There is no better 13 in the NZ game atm on form. ALB is slowing down and was found wanting in the World Cup semi and Goodhue is finding his feet and looks a better 12 option with his direct style and ability to set up his faster outsides (Like Rieko). All others have no international experience. Baylyn Sullivan is looking like our future 13 but is not ready yet. Speaking of the WC semi picking Bridge over Reiko was a massive selection error. I know you’re not going to like this but on current form both Ioane brothers will probably start against Ireland in the first test.
Explain to me why the All Blacks' 13 jersey is a done deal?
Jordie’s lack of pace really showed there
Dispelling the myth that the All Blacks struggle against the rush defence
Never understood why we only ever played like that in game 1 of the Lions.
Dispelling the myth that the All Blacks struggle against the rush defence
Except maybe the Eye gouging
End of an aura: Critics target Foster and 'an empire that's gone soft' after All Blacks 'lose fear factor'
ABs were getting the good end of a lot of calls.
End of an aura: Critics target Foster and 'an empire that's gone soft' after All Blacks 'lose fear factor'
At prop maybe our second and back rows are still world class and this illustrates my point. It’s how they work collectively that matters.
'Inspirational' Sexton leads Ireland to series-levelling win as All Blacks lose the plot in Dunedin