All Blacks v Pumas
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@ACT-Crusader He also set up that great try from ALB. Several other great touches, too. I think he has set the standard for himself so high, that people just expect him to play better than he does now. I don't think he's having a poor game; just not as brilliant as usual.
@Stargazer that kick for the ALB one wasn't great. ALB brilliance saved it.
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@ACT-Crusader a lot of our execution has been average so far this year
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Pumas:
@ACT-Crusader a lot of our execution has been average so far this year
And Barrett is a key part of that given the role the 1st 5 has.
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@canefan said in All Blacks v Pumas:
Is anyone doubting the value of Sam Cane?
No but sideshow Bob can fuck right off.
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Surely the selectors will need to consider Bb at 15 with Sopoaga playing well when we go to SA
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Finally Laumape ALB combo
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@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks v Pumas:
SBW much better tonight.
Not as many mistakes for sure, but I think he stifles the backline. He just does not have the instincts.
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39-22, that's a hiding in the end.
Argentina brought their A game and did enough to rattle most teams. They were very good for the first 45-50 minutes.
But you have to give the ABs credit - it's not easy to get them doubting themselves. They stuck to their gameplan and got the job done easily in the end.
Fifita is a real talent and will only get better, particularly on defense where I want to see him impose himself Kaino-style more. My MOTM, he shifted momentum with that try and we never looked back - that really hurt Argentina's confidence.
Ardie and DMac struggle at this level, I'm not convinced either are worth perservering with.
Agree with @KiwiMurph, would like to see Lima start with Beauden at the back. Beauden does some wonderful stuff but he's prone to some glaring errors as well, mainly with his kicking which is one of his core roles. You can't ignore Lima's class.
Also agree with @Stargazer, Cane and Todd should be in the 23. Todd would be excellent off the bench with his linking game.
All in all a frustrating first half, but have to give Argentina some credit for that, and a really strong finish when it counted which was pleasing to see.
