All Blacks v France II

[reprobate]

Our best period of the game was when playing with 14. There's something badly wrong when that can be the case.
Forwards in the first half treated the French like the B team they were.

[ACT Crusader]

@kiwiinmelb said in All Blacks v France 2:

Remember the fun days when we used to completely bury teams in the last quarter

But that’s when we were playing against plumbers and electricians*

*if you love a good MJ vs LeBron GOAT debate

The way I see it, there’s really not a huge difference between the skill of players in the Tier 1 nations these days - and I’m talking about the top 30-35 players. So to put big scores on you need things to both click and for the opposition to do dumb stuff.

[Frank]

@Steven-Harris said in All Blacks v France 2:

I’m really not sure given Reiko is no longer viewed as a centre if he warrants a place as a winger moving forward
The lack of vision to link with anyone is concerning can be very thankful their are injuries around the squad and someone like Tangitau is injured
Not trying to be troll regarding Reiko but I do wonder if there.s better options

Agreed. He may be a great team man and very committed, but he isn't that quick, substandard distribution, no kicking game, no high ball ability.

[KiwiMurph]

@Steven-Harris His value is now utility and experience - can slot in at 11/14/13 and do a job - useful squaddie but ideally as a starter you want more

[nostrildamus]

how do people rate Narawa? I missed the very start but he looked involved and fairly solid.

[KiwiMurph]

@nostrildamus said in All Blacks v France 2:

how do people rate Narawa? I missed the very start but he looked involved and fairly solid.

Was good. Very few if any errors. Got involved. Looked dangerous.

[ACT Crusader]

“How are you enjoying your time in New Zealand?”

The question you ask when you can’t think of any other questions.

[Frank]

@sparky said in All Blacks v France 2:

@Steven-Harris

I think he'll be an impact/bench player eventually. But we still need him as a starter given the current number of injuries to three-quarters.

Maybe bench covering wing and center
Fuck all impact though

[Bones]

And kudos to Razor for the selection continuity - looked to me like it paid dividends. PT and EN slotted in perfectly.

[Steven Harris]

@KiwiMurph fair point

[nostrildamus]

@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v France 2:

“How are you enjoying your time in New Zealand?”

The question you ask when you can’t think of any other questions.

"Are you glad you avoided Hamilton and only came down for the game"?

[Frank]

Haha, the team loves Big Jim

[Darth Sader]

This is a positive win. What do I like? Some awesome players coming through… I want to see more of Proctor, Tavatavanawai and Holland. Yes, not the final product, but a good win

[sparky]

I think the AB I was most disappointed in was Ratima. Back-up half back is a competitive position. If he can't do better, he'll need to be replaced.

[nostrildamus]

Big Jim can stay. He's quite clearly a postgame party animal.

[SouthernMann]

@Steven-Harris said in All Blacks v France 2:

I’m really not sure given Reiko is no longer viewed as a centre if he warrants a place as a winger moving forward
The lack of vision to link with anyone is concerning can be very thankful their are injuries around the squad and someone like Tangitau is injured
Not trying to be troll regarding Reiko but I do wonder if there.s better options

With my eye patch on. I think Tangitau will be a massive asset once he is fit. Looking forward to seeing him fire big time for Auckland.

Saw one picture of thr NPC team and the initial training sessions. Looks like he is still on the shelf

[nostrildamus]

@sparky said in All Blacks v France 2:

I think the AB I was most disappointed in was Ratima. Back-up half back is a competitive position. If he can't do better, he'll need to be replaced.

He's no Christy.

[Darth Sader]

@nostrildamus said in All Blacks v France 2:

@sparky said in All Blacks v France 2:

I think the AB I was most disappointed in was Ratima. Back-up half back is a competitive position. If he can't do better, he'll need to be replaced.

He's no Christy.

thank fuck

[kev]

Why are we so awful chasing kicks? Just seems a waste of time for us whereas with the Boks it’s their number 1 attacking option - they flood the zone.

[African Monkey]

I was quite impressed by Rieko. He looks a real threat close to the ruck running off the halfbacks inside shoulder, and as usual, is a solid bet defensively wherever he is on the park.