Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match
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Better passage of play in the last five minutes by Ireland A, but not getting the reward.
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Poor tactics from the Māori to kick high , kick long and force them to play from deep ,they will kick back and that’s where you can launch your attack
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@stodders said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
@Duluth said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
@stodders said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
@Duluth ABs were "smashed" in Dublin last November and the Irish performance was savoured in the NH as a standout. Do the AB performances now get an asterisk against them?
Not sure who you are arguing with or what you are arguing about
I wasn't arguing
Just a comment to yours. Touring sides in NH rarely get an excuse that they are at the end of a long season or that they are playing second stringers. You can only beat what is put in front of you, tired or not. All end of year tours have an element of fatigue for the touring side.
I agree.. and if they are tired I hope the ABs inflict some mental scars
I also want to know from the Irish fans if this squad lacks the depth to put out a good B side
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A few holes in the MABs defensive line and good passing by Ireland to exploit them.
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Liking Barnes reffing. Minimal and good use of the TMO and communicating really well.
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Ireland using NZ super rugby tactics.. Getting repeatedly held up
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@Victor-Meldrew said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
Liking Barnes reffing. Minimal and good use of the TMO and communicating really well.
Best ref in the world. Like the ABs, maybe need the 07 quarter disaster to make it
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@Machpants said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
@stodders said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
@Duluth said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
@stodders said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
@Duluth ABs were "smashed" in Dublin last November and the Irish performance was savoured in the NH as a standout. Do the AB performances now get an asterisk against them?
Not sure who you are arguing with or what you are arguing about
I wasn't arguing
Just a comment to yours. Touring sides in NH rarely get an excuse that they are at the end of a long season or that they are playing second stringers. You can only beat what is put in front of you, tired or not. All end of year tours have an element of fatigue for the touring side.
Cos the ABs are (should be) above excuses
When ABs were so far ahead of the pack, that was understandable. Now there is no gap, the small differences that fatigue (especially mental) have on performance can be acknowledged.
Winning away from home at the end of the season is achievable, but not to be expected. You guys had a ridiculous run in the NH for a period in 2000s/2010s.
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Congrats to TJP making his MABs debut and on as captain.
Our locks have been very good tonight.
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Lomax having a mare
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@ACT-Crusader said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
Congrats to TJP making his MABs debut and on as captain.
Our locks have been very good tonight.
He's just a touch faster than Weber, mainly cos he didn't seem to think before every pass
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This should be giving the ABS some food for thought while also sowing a few seeds of doubt in Irish minds
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@Machpants said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
@ACT-Crusader said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
Congrats to TJP making his MABs debut and on as captain.
Our locks have been very good tonight.
He's just a touch less slow than Weber, mainly cos he didn't seem to think before every pass
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Impressed with Cameron Suafua , some really strong carries
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@ACT-Crusader said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
Congrats to TJP making his MABs debut and on as captain.
Our locks have been very good tonight.
Isaia Walker-Leawere has been very good since returning from a lengthy injury. Glad he’s signed on for the Canes and I hope he makes it to that next level. His big frame is a massive asset, just needs to lift that work rate.
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@stodders said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
@Machpants said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
@stodders said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
@Duluth said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
@stodders said in Maori All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Match:
@Duluth ABs were "smashed" in Dublin last November and the Irish performance was savoured in the NH as a standout. Do the AB performances now get an asterisk against them?
Not sure who you are arguing with or what you are arguing about
I wasn't arguing
Just a comment to yours. Touring sides in NH rarely get an excuse that they are at the end of a long season or that they are playing second stringers. You can only beat what is put in front of you, tired or not. All end of year tours have an element of fatigue for the touring side.
Cos the ABs are (should be) above excuses
When ABs were so far ahead of the pack, that was understandable. Now there is no gap, the small differences that fatigue (especially mental) have on performance can be acknowledged.
Winning away from home at the end of the season is achievable, but not to be expected. You guys had a ridiculous run in the NH for a period in 2000s/2010s.
Nope the fans and ABs demand for excellence is what keeps it. No excuses, and foster 'long season' excuses are a big help for decent into the pack. If he fell on his sword when they lost to arg, or Hansen did when didn't win the lions, then ABs would still be ahead. With hungrier, more innovative coaches
