Skip to content
  • Categories
Collapse

The Silver Fern

  • Tipping
  • Team Sheets
  • Highlights
  • Results
    • All Blacks

      Search every All Blacks Test. Filter results by year, opposition, location, venue, city and RWC stage

    • Super Rugby

      Search every Super Rugby since match 1996

    • NPC

      Search NPC results. Only first division matches from 1976-2005. All results from the 14 team competition (2006-present) are included

All Blacks 2022

Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Sports Talk
allblacks
4.7k Posts 105 Posters 953.3k Views 5 Watching
  • Oldest to Newest
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Most Votes
Reply
  • Reply as topic
Log in to reply
This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
  • MN5M MN5

    @taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2022:

    didnt click in it, cos Reason, but you do wonder if the coaches are utilising these ex players and/or coaches where they can, am sure the likes of DC, Richie, Smith (of the Ben variety) et al would be keen to give thier insights, not saying they need to use what they say, but getting other perspectives is key, but I guess you first need to admit you need help and ask for it!
    2dfa6fb9-95f9-4fd0-be77-3c0bb27e399c-image.png

    He’s no Rattue but he’s an ok writer, he made some good points.

    A Online
    A Online
    ARHS
    wrote on last edited by
    #3369

    @MN5 yep. One of Reasons best efforts. Right on point.

    taniwharugbyT 1 Reply Last reply
    1
    • KiwiMurphK Online
      KiwiMurphK Online
      KiwiMurph
      wrote on last edited by
      #3370

      Finally the drums are starting to beat.

      https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/all-blacks-v-ireland-all-blacks-coaching-continuity-is-now-a-greater-risk-than-change-gregor-paul/PH3DP2F4TZVEU2WQYGKY7FSBDI/

      CrucialC canefanC 2 Replies Last reply
      4
      • Canes4lifeC Online
        Canes4lifeC Online
        Canes4life
        wrote on last edited by
        #3371

        Someone has already updated the Wikipedia page:

        04c5aa03-8b10-49fa-bc57-6d753fe97b2e-image.png

        KiwiwombleK ACT CrusaderA 2 Replies Last reply
        5
        • A ARHS

          @MN5 yep. One of Reasons best efforts. Right on point.

          taniwharugbyT Offline
          taniwharugbyT Offline
          taniwharugby
          wrote on last edited by taniwharugby
          #3372

          @ARHS stopped clock and all...he and @MN5 's dad, Rattue have spouted the same vitriol for years (over a decade?) bet they are grinning ear to ear as they type out thier 'articles' with glee at the predicament the ABs find themselves in (TBF, most is of thier own doing) every now and then they do write some insightful pieces, but like most of thier ilk, they get lost amongst the click bait headlines.

          MN5M 1 Reply Last reply
          0
          • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

            @ARHS stopped clock and all...he and @MN5 's dad, Rattue have spouted the same vitriol for years (over a decade?) bet they are grinning ear to ear as they type out thier 'articles' with glee at the predicament the ABs find themselves in (TBF, most is of thier own doing) every now and then they do write some insightful pieces, but like most of thier ilk, they get lost amongst the click bait headlines.

            MN5M Online
            MN5M Online
            MN5
            wrote on last edited by
            #3373

            @taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2022:

            @ARHS stopped clock and all...he and @MN5 's dad, Rattue have spouted the same vitriol for years (over a decade?) bet they are grinning ear to ear as they type out thier 'articles' with glee at the predicament the ABs find themselves in (TBF, most is of thier own doing) every now and then they do write some insightful pieces, but like most of thier ilk, they get lost amongst the click bait headlines.

            Is Rattue still writing ?

            Every time there is a NZ Herald article I have to pay for it so I don’t know.

            A 1 Reply Last reply
            1
            • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

              Someone has already updated the Wikipedia page:

              04c5aa03-8b10-49fa-bc57-6d753fe97b2e-image.png

              KiwiwombleK Online
              KiwiwombleK Online
              Kiwiwomble
              wrote on last edited by
              #3374

              @Canes4life said in All Blacks 2022:

              Someone has already updated the Wikipedia page:

              04c5aa03-8b10-49fa-bc57-6d753fe97b2e-image.png

              also just changed the captain

              5e7cc508-0879-4115-a6cc-bd76c4113c4d-image.png

              1 Reply Last reply
              4
              • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                Finally the drums are starting to beat.

                https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/all-blacks-v-ireland-all-blacks-coaching-continuity-is-now-a-greater-risk-than-change-gregor-paul/PH3DP2F4TZVEU2WQYGKY7FSBDI/

                CrucialC Offline
                CrucialC Offline
                Crucial
                wrote on last edited by
                #3375

                @KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:

                Finally the drums are starting to beat.

                https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/all-blacks-v-ireland-all-blacks-coaching-continuity-is-now-a-greater-risk-than-change-gregor-paul/PH3DP2F4TZVEU2WQYGKY7FSBDI/

                Paywalled

                1 Reply Last reply
                0
                • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                  Finally the drums are starting to beat.

                  https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/all-blacks-v-ireland-all-blacks-coaching-continuity-is-now-a-greater-risk-than-change-gregor-paul/PH3DP2F4TZVEU2WQYGKY7FSBDI/

                  canefanC Online
                  canefanC Online
                  canefan
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #3376

                  @KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:

                  Finally the drums are starting to beat.

                  https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/all-blacks-v-ireland-all-blacks-coaching-continuity-is-now-a-greater-risk-than-change-gregor-paul/PH3DP2F4TZVEU2WQYGKY7FSBDI/

                  Someone is reading the Fern. Lazy journalism

                  1 Reply Last reply
                  0
                  • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

                    Someone has already updated the Wikipedia page:

                    04c5aa03-8b10-49fa-bc57-6d753fe97b2e-image.png

                    ACT CrusaderA Offline
                    ACT CrusaderA Offline
                    ACT Crusader
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #3377

                    @Canes4life check with @Chris @Machpants 😉

                    1 Reply Last reply
                    0
                    • KiwiwombleK Kiwiwomble

                      @KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:

                      Ardie Savea saying in his press conference today that he didn't know that the All Blacks had never lost to Ireland in NZ before Saturday.

                      Seriously wtf?

                      A senior leader in the team and the ABs home record isn't touched upon at all in the leadup to the series?

                      What the hell is going on with the AB culture?

                      jesus thats bad

                      seriously though, is there a chance he's played in all the losses? cant be bothered going back and looking at the squads, if so i wonder about how many head knocks hes had if he cant remember being part of the FIRST loss to ireland and therefore they cant have won in NZ before

                      sometime i feel a lot of these players wouldn;t even watch rugby if they weren't getting payed to play

                      BonesB Offline
                      BonesB Offline
                      Bones
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #3378

                      @Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2022:

                      sometime i feel a lot of these players wouldn;t even watch rugby if they weren't getting payed to play

                      That is absolutely nothing new though. A few pros I've known often were largely uninterested in anything rugby in their spare time. And I'm thinking back as far as twenty odd years.

                      ACT CrusaderA 1 Reply Last reply
                      4
                      • MN5M MN5

                        @taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2022:

                        @ARHS stopped clock and all...he and @MN5 's dad, Rattue have spouted the same vitriol for years (over a decade?) bet they are grinning ear to ear as they type out thier 'articles' with glee at the predicament the ABs find themselves in (TBF, most is of thier own doing) every now and then they do write some insightful pieces, but like most of thier ilk, they get lost amongst the click bait headlines.

                        Is Rattue still writing ?

                        Every time there is a NZ Herald article I have to pay for it so I don’t know.

                        A Online
                        A Online
                        ARHS
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #3379

                        @MN5 Yes he is - but not as often it appears. Had a real launch earlier this week.

                        1 Reply Last reply
                        0
                        • antipodeanA antipodean

                          @Winger said in All Blacks 2022:

                          @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                          @KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:

                          Ardie Savea saying in his press conference today that he didn't know that the All Blacks had never lost to Ireland in NZ before Saturday.

                          Seriously wtf?

                          A senior leader in the team and the ABs home record isn't touched upon at all in the leadup to the series?

                          What the hell is going on with the AB culture?

                          I look at this interview and I wonder much the same thing. Where's the pride? They talk about it but no one seemed upset to be the player that ruined a legacy in a dog shit performance.

                          It looks to me that the pendulum has gone too far. Once upon a time there were good men who took ownership and drove high performance within the team environment. Now it seems that's taken for granted rather than delegated based on performance.

                          "It's like an Origin decider" No fluffybunny. It's much more important than that.

                          Its right at the end if anyone wants to hear the comment (7.25 on)

                          Ardie does say it does hurt. I thought he came across well. Although the coaches should have stressed the never won in Nz before before the first test

                          Ardie might be too honest.

                          The coaches shouldn't need to know this. A good culture driven by high performing players would know their history. Not so long ago I remember players playing out of fear of being the first to lose. This lot appear to be free to "express their skills" as they "walk forward and embrace the challenge" and unencumbered by fear have managed to lose to Argentina, Ireland in Ireland and now Ireland in New Zealand on their way to our lowest historic ranking!

                          What's next on this rocket ship to mediocrity?

                          A Online
                          A Online
                          ARHS
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #3380

                          @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                          @Winger said in All Blacks 2022:

                          @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                          @KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:

                          Ardie Savea saying in his press conference today that he didn't know that the All Blacks had never lost to Ireland in NZ before Saturday.

                          Seriously wtf?

                          A senior leader in the team and the ABs home record isn't touched upon at all in the leadup to the series?

                          What the hell is going on with the AB culture?

                          I look at this interview and I wonder much the same thing. Where's the pride? They talk about it but no one seemed upset to be the player that ruined a legacy in a dog shit performance.

                          It looks to me that the pendulum has gone too far. Once upon a time there were good men who took ownership and drove high performance within the team environment. Now it seems that's taken for granted rather than delegated based on performance.

                          "It's like an Origin decider" No fluffybunny. It's much more important than that.

                          Its right at the end if anyone wants to hear the comment (7.25 on)

                          Ardie does say it does hurt. I thought he came across well. Although the coaches should have stressed the never won in Nz before before the first test

                          Ardie might be too honest.

                          The coaches shouldn't need to know this. A good culture driven by high performing players would know their history. Not so long ago I remember players playing out of fear of being the first to lose. This lot appear to be free to "express their skills" as they "walk forward and embrace the challenge" and unencumbered by fear have managed to lose to Argentina, Ireland in Ireland and now Ireland in New Zealand on their way to our lowest historic ranking!

                          What's next on this rocket ship to mediocrity?

                          It did seem that the dubious (and factually incorrect) media campaign about Ireland never winning in New Zealand may have confused the general public, and some diehard fans.

                          But, I expect that anyone valuing the culture and history of NZ rugby, including the AB coaches, would have known that Ireland won several matches on their tour in 1976 (including against a Manawatu team with 11 All Blacks and a strong North Auckland team lead by Sid Going.) Maybe Ardie was a bit coy, not wanting to embarrass the media and sponsors on that one. They should have left it as "never beaten the All Blacks in NZ" and not made fools of themselves around the first Maori match.

                          Good on ya Ardie. Having been to an Origin match live, I get the reference.

                          antipodeanA WingerW 2 Replies Last reply
                          1
                          • A ARHS

                            @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                            @Winger said in All Blacks 2022:

                            @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                            @KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:

                            Ardie Savea saying in his press conference today that he didn't know that the All Blacks had never lost to Ireland in NZ before Saturday.

                            Seriously wtf?

                            A senior leader in the team and the ABs home record isn't touched upon at all in the leadup to the series?

                            What the hell is going on with the AB culture?

                            I look at this interview and I wonder much the same thing. Where's the pride? They talk about it but no one seemed upset to be the player that ruined a legacy in a dog shit performance.

                            It looks to me that the pendulum has gone too far. Once upon a time there were good men who took ownership and drove high performance within the team environment. Now it seems that's taken for granted rather than delegated based on performance.

                            "It's like an Origin decider" No fluffybunny. It's much more important than that.

                            Its right at the end if anyone wants to hear the comment (7.25 on)

                            Ardie does say it does hurt. I thought he came across well. Although the coaches should have stressed the never won in Nz before before the first test

                            Ardie might be too honest.

                            The coaches shouldn't need to know this. A good culture driven by high performing players would know their history. Not so long ago I remember players playing out of fear of being the first to lose. This lot appear to be free to "express their skills" as they "walk forward and embrace the challenge" and unencumbered by fear have managed to lose to Argentina, Ireland in Ireland and now Ireland in New Zealand on their way to our lowest historic ranking!

                            What's next on this rocket ship to mediocrity?

                            It did seem that the dubious (and factually incorrect) media campaign about Ireland never winning in New Zealand may have confused the general public, and some diehard fans.

                            But, I expect that anyone valuing the culture and history of NZ rugby, including the AB coaches, would have known that Ireland won several matches on their tour in 1976 (including against a Manawatu team with 11 All Blacks and a strong North Auckland team lead by Sid Going.) Maybe Ardie was a bit coy, not wanting to embarrass the media and sponsors on that one. They should have left it as "never beaten the All Blacks in NZ" and not made fools of themselves around the first Maori match.

                            Good on ya Ardie. Having been to an Origin match live, I get the reference.

                            antipodeanA Online
                            antipodeanA Online
                            antipodean
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #3381

                            @ARHS said in All Blacks 2022:

                            @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                            @Winger said in All Blacks 2022:

                            @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                            @KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:

                            Ardie Savea saying in his press conference today that he didn't know that the All Blacks had never lost to Ireland in NZ before Saturday.

                            Seriously wtf?

                            A senior leader in the team and the ABs home record isn't touched upon at all in the leadup to the series?

                            What the hell is going on with the AB culture?

                            I look at this interview and I wonder much the same thing. Where's the pride? They talk about it but no one seemed upset to be the player that ruined a legacy in a dog shit performance.

                            It looks to me that the pendulum has gone too far. Once upon a time there were good men who took ownership and drove high performance within the team environment. Now it seems that's taken for granted rather than delegated based on performance.

                            "It's like an Origin decider" No fluffybunny. It's much more important than that.

                            Its right at the end if anyone wants to hear the comment (7.25 on)

                            Ardie does say it does hurt. I thought he came across well. Although the coaches should have stressed the never won in Nz before before the first test

                            Ardie might be too honest.

                            The coaches shouldn't need to know this. A good culture driven by high performing players would know their history. Not so long ago I remember players playing out of fear of being the first to lose. This lot appear to be free to "express their skills" as they "walk forward and embrace the challenge" and unencumbered by fear have managed to lose to Argentina, Ireland in Ireland and now Ireland in New Zealand on their way to our lowest historic ranking!

                            What's next on this rocket ship to mediocrity?

                            It did seem that the dubious (and factually incorrect) media campaign about Ireland never winning in New Zealand may have confused the general public, and some diehard fans.

                            Anyone remotely interested would understand the reference is to Ireland beating the All Blacks.

                            But, I expect that anyone valuing the culture and history of NZ rugby, including the AB coaches, would have known that Ireland won several matches on their tour in 1976 (including against a Manawatu team with 11 All Blacks and a strong North Auckland team lead by Sid Going.) Maybe Ardie was a bit coy, not wanting to embarrass the media and sponsors on that one. They should have left it as "never beaten the All Blacks in NZ" and not made fools of themselves around the first Maori match.

                            Good on ya Ardie. Having been to an Origin match live, I get the reference.

                            Yeah, in messaging to the New Zealand rugby public, he references SoO as if that would explain it to them.
                            alt text

                            BonesB 1 Reply Last reply
                            4
                            • antipodeanA antipodean

                              @ARHS said in All Blacks 2022:

                              @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                              @Winger said in All Blacks 2022:

                              @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                              @KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:

                              Ardie Savea saying in his press conference today that he didn't know that the All Blacks had never lost to Ireland in NZ before Saturday.

                              Seriously wtf?

                              A senior leader in the team and the ABs home record isn't touched upon at all in the leadup to the series?

                              What the hell is going on with the AB culture?

                              I look at this interview and I wonder much the same thing. Where's the pride? They talk about it but no one seemed upset to be the player that ruined a legacy in a dog shit performance.

                              It looks to me that the pendulum has gone too far. Once upon a time there were good men who took ownership and drove high performance within the team environment. Now it seems that's taken for granted rather than delegated based on performance.

                              "It's like an Origin decider" No fluffybunny. It's much more important than that.

                              Its right at the end if anyone wants to hear the comment (7.25 on)

                              Ardie does say it does hurt. I thought he came across well. Although the coaches should have stressed the never won in Nz before before the first test

                              Ardie might be too honest.

                              The coaches shouldn't need to know this. A good culture driven by high performing players would know their history. Not so long ago I remember players playing out of fear of being the first to lose. This lot appear to be free to "express their skills" as they "walk forward and embrace the challenge" and unencumbered by fear have managed to lose to Argentina, Ireland in Ireland and now Ireland in New Zealand on their way to our lowest historic ranking!

                              What's next on this rocket ship to mediocrity?

                              It did seem that the dubious (and factually incorrect) media campaign about Ireland never winning in New Zealand may have confused the general public, and some diehard fans.

                              Anyone remotely interested would understand the reference is to Ireland beating the All Blacks.

                              But, I expect that anyone valuing the culture and history of NZ rugby, including the AB coaches, would have known that Ireland won several matches on their tour in 1976 (including against a Manawatu team with 11 All Blacks and a strong North Auckland team lead by Sid Going.) Maybe Ardie was a bit coy, not wanting to embarrass the media and sponsors on that one. They should have left it as "never beaten the All Blacks in NZ" and not made fools of themselves around the first Maori match.

                              Good on ya Ardie. Having been to an Origin match live, I get the reference.

                              Yeah, in messaging to the New Zealand rugby public, he references SoO as if that would explain it to them.
                              alt text

                              BonesB Offline
                              BonesB Offline
                              Bones
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #3382

                              @antipodean yeah I've been to an origin live and I think it's a shithouse reference. Must have been to the wrong live origin.

                              1 Reply Last reply
                              1
                              • MN5M MN5

                                @nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2022:

                                @mariner4life said in All Blacks 2022:

                                you know what is fucking me off?

                                look, i know PR is a thing, and you need to plant your own message

                                but seriously, the relentless optimism and excuse making is pretty fucking rough to take. Just once, admit we were a bit shit and we have some stuff to work on? Shit even Craig Bellamy will tell you when things aren't going well, and they win like 80% of the games they play.

                                Last year it was a tough end to a long year.
                                This year, when surely Ireland have that excuse, it's cards and unforeseen circumstances.

                                We're not improving mate. Saturday looked a lot like Dublin in November. A smashed pack rendering our backline useless. Our ball slow, their ball not, creaky set piece.

                                South Africa (loss)
                                USA (win)
                                Wales (win)
                                Italy (win)
                                Ireland (loss)
                                France (loss)
                                Ireland (win
                                Ireland (loss)

                                that's fucking dogshit. Admit it is FFS.

                                But we beat USA!
                                By next year it could be much closer 😞

                                Be thankful that we keep dodging Japan too. They’re on the up.

                                Victor MeldrewV Offline
                                Victor MeldrewV Offline
                                Victor Meldrew
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #3383

                                @MN5 said in All Blacks 2022:

                                @nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2022:

                                @mariner4life said in All Blacks 2022:

                                you know what is fucking me off?

                                look, i know PR is a thing, and you need to plant your own message

                                but seriously, the relentless optimism and excuse making is pretty fucking rough to take. Just once, admit we were a bit shit and we have some stuff to work on? Shit even Craig Bellamy will tell you when things aren't going well, and they win like 80% of the games they play.

                                Last year it was a tough end to a long year.
                                This year, when surely Ireland have that excuse, it's cards and unforeseen circumstances.

                                We're not improving mate. Saturday looked a lot like Dublin in November. A smashed pack rendering our backline useless. Our ball slow, their ball not, creaky set piece.

                                South Africa (loss)
                                USA (win)
                                Wales (win)
                                Italy (win)
                                Ireland (loss)
                                France (loss)
                                Ireland (win
                                Ireland (loss)

                                that's fucking dogshit. Admit it is FFS.

                                But we beat USA!
                                By next year it could be much closer 😞

                                Be thankful that we keep dodging Japan too. They’re on the up.

                                This is Scotland's year. Remember they almost beat us in 2017.

                                1 Reply Last reply
                                1
                                • KiwiwombleK Kiwiwomble

                                  @Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2022:

                                  @KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:

                                  Ardie Savea saying in his press conference today that he didn't know that the All Blacks had never lost to Ireland in NZ before Saturday.

                                  Seriously wtf?

                                  A senior leader in the team and the ABs home record isn't touched upon at all in the leadup to the series?

                                  What the hell is going on with the AB culture?

                                  jesus thats bad

                                  seriously though, is there a chance he's played in all the losses? cant be bothered going back and looking at the squads, if so i wonder about how many head knocks hes had if he cant remember being part of the FIRST loss to ireland and therefore they cant have won in NZ before

                                  sometime i feel a lot of these players wouldn;t even watch rugby if they weren't getting payed to play

                                  ok, i couldn't help myself, went back, Ardie has played in all 4 losses to Ireland (bench for the soldier field game), the fact he is so unaware is shocking

                                  J Offline
                                  J Offline
                                  junior
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #3384

                                  @Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2022:

                                  @Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2022:

                                  @KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:

                                  Ardie Savea saying in his press conference today that he didn't know that the All Blacks had never lost to Ireland in NZ before Saturday.

                                  Seriously wtf?

                                  A senior leader in the team and the ABs home record isn't touched upon at all in the leadup to the series?

                                  What the hell is going on with the AB culture?

                                  jesus thats bad

                                  seriously though, is there a chance he's played in all the losses? cant be bothered going back and looking at the squads, if so i wonder about how many head knocks hes had if he cant remember being part of the FIRST loss to ireland and therefore they cant have won in NZ before

                                  sometime i feel a lot of these players wouldn;t even watch rugby if they weren't getting payed to play

                                  ok, i couldn't help myself, went back, Ardie has played in all 4 losses to Ireland (bench for the soldier field game), the fact he is so unaware is shocking

                                  Probably no YouTube highlights of him from those games to watch back

                                  1 Reply Last reply
                                  0
                                  • ACT CrusaderA ACT Crusader

                                    @Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:

                                    @stodders said in All Blacks 2022:

                                    @ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks 2022:

                                    @junior I would argue Sam Whitelock has had a bit to do with the success we’ve had during those winning times.

                                    Possibly another reason why things turned to custard with him absent on the weekend.

                                    That didn't seem to help in Dublin and Paris last year when Whitelock was the captain. It's more about the lack of nous and game awareness from team than just the captain.

                                    Yeah this whole situation is not about one person or one thing. It’s a culmination of several issues.

                                    Whitelock’s presence no doubt makes a difference to our chances of winning in terms of his on field play and experience - 133 tests and only 16 losses. All of our great captains saw losses. It’s all part of the learning process for them.

                                    J Offline
                                    J Offline
                                    junior
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #3385

                                    @ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks 2022:

                                    @Bovidae said in All Blacks 2022:

                                    @stodders said in All Blacks 2022:

                                    @ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks 2022:

                                    @junior I would argue Sam Whitelock has had a bit to do with the success we’ve had during those winning times.

                                    Possibly another reason why things turned to custard with him absent on the weekend.

                                    That didn't seem to help in Dublin and Paris last year when Whitelock was the captain. It's more about the lack of nous and game awareness from team than just the captain.

                                    Yeah this whole situation is not about one person or one thing. It’s a culmination of several issues.

                                    Whitelock’s presence no doubt makes a difference to our chances of winning in terms of his on field play and experience - 133 tests and only 16 losses. All of our great captains saw losses. It’s all part of the learning process for them.

                                    To be honest, I don't think either Cane or Whitelock have been great AB captains, but I don't blame them for that. When you look at all the extra lifting both those guys have to do on the pitch, they simply can't take the "broader view" of any match in the way we would like. A lot has to rest on the "drivers" of the team here and they have sadly not done well enough.

                                    1 Reply Last reply
                                    3
                                    • WingerW Winger

                                      @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                                      @KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:

                                      Ardie Savea saying in his press conference today that he didn't know that the All Blacks had never lost to Ireland in NZ before Saturday.

                                      Seriously wtf?

                                      A senior leader in the team and the ABs home record isn't touched upon at all in the leadup to the series?

                                      What the hell is going on with the AB culture?

                                      I look at this interview and I wonder much the same thing. Where's the pride? They talk about it but no one seemed upset to be the player that ruined a legacy in a dog shit performance.

                                      It looks to me that the pendulum has gone too far. Once upon a time there were good men who took ownership and drove high performance within the team environment. Now it seems that's taken for granted rather than delegated based on performance.

                                      "It's like an Origin decider" No fluffybunny. It's much more important than that.

                                      Its right at the end if anyone wants to hear the comment (7.25 on)

                                      Ardie does say it does hurt. I thought he came across well. Although the coaches should have stressed the never won in Nz before before the first test

                                      Ardie might be too honest.

                                      edit Also one test win from the last 5 in wellington. Not the best

                                      Victor MeldrewV Offline
                                      Victor MeldrewV Offline
                                      Victor Meldrew
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #3386

                                      @Winger said in All Blacks 2022:

                                      Although the coaches should have stressed the never won in Nz before before the first test

                                      Seriously?

                                      If the coaches have to tell a bloke who's captained the All Blacks that their opponents have never won in NZ, then we are truly fucked

                                      KiwiwombleK WingerW 2 Replies Last reply
                                      2
                                      • A ARHS

                                        @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                                        @Winger said in All Blacks 2022:

                                        @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                                        @KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2022:

                                        Ardie Savea saying in his press conference today that he didn't know that the All Blacks had never lost to Ireland in NZ before Saturday.

                                        Seriously wtf?

                                        A senior leader in the team and the ABs home record isn't touched upon at all in the leadup to the series?

                                        What the hell is going on with the AB culture?

                                        I look at this interview and I wonder much the same thing. Where's the pride? They talk about it but no one seemed upset to be the player that ruined a legacy in a dog shit performance.

                                        It looks to me that the pendulum has gone too far. Once upon a time there were good men who took ownership and drove high performance within the team environment. Now it seems that's taken for granted rather than delegated based on performance.

                                        "It's like an Origin decider" No fluffybunny. It's much more important than that.

                                        Its right at the end if anyone wants to hear the comment (7.25 on)

                                        Ardie does say it does hurt. I thought he came across well. Although the coaches should have stressed the never won in Nz before before the first test

                                        Ardie might be too honest.

                                        The coaches shouldn't need to know this. A good culture driven by high performing players would know their history. Not so long ago I remember players playing out of fear of being the first to lose. This lot appear to be free to "express their skills" as they "walk forward and embrace the challenge" and unencumbered by fear have managed to lose to Argentina, Ireland in Ireland and now Ireland in New Zealand on their way to our lowest historic ranking!

                                        What's next on this rocket ship to mediocrity?

                                        It did seem that the dubious (and factually incorrect) media campaign about Ireland never winning in New Zealand may have confused the general public, and some diehard fans.

                                        But, I expect that anyone valuing the culture and history of NZ rugby, including the AB coaches, would have known that Ireland won several matches on their tour in 1976 (including against a Manawatu team with 11 All Blacks and a strong North Auckland team lead by Sid Going.) Maybe Ardie was a bit coy, not wanting to embarrass the media and sponsors on that one. They should have left it as "never beaten the All Blacks in NZ" and not made fools of themselves around the first Maori match.

                                        Good on ya Ardie. Having been to an Origin match live, I get the reference.

                                        WingerW Offline
                                        WingerW Offline
                                        Winger
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #3387

                                        @ARHS said in All Blacks 2022:

                                        It did seem that the dubious (and factually incorrect) media campaign about Ireland never winning in New Zealand may have confused the general public, and some diehard fans.

                                        Thanks. I thought it was said 'never won in New Zealand' as opposed to never won a TEST in NZ.

                                        Never winning in NZ is not correct. But I assume some assumed it was never won a match. Its almost pointless saying never won a test in NZ as most know this.

                                        1 Reply Last reply
                                        0
                                        • Victor MeldrewV Victor Meldrew

                                          @Winger said in All Blacks 2022:

                                          Although the coaches should have stressed the never won in Nz before before the first test

                                          Seriously?

                                          If the coaches have to tell a bloke who's captained the All Blacks that their opponents have never won in NZ, then we are truly fucked

                                          KiwiwombleK Online
                                          KiwiwombleK Online
                                          Kiwiwomble
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #3388

                                          @Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2022:

                                          @Winger said in All Blacks 2022:

                                          Although the coaches should have stressed the never won in Nz before before the first test

                                          Seriously?

                                          If the coaches have to tell a bloke who's captained the All Blacks that their opponents have never won in NZ, then we are truly fucked

                                          and as i pointed out HE PLAYED IN THE FIRST LOSS EVER! he cant have missed that after the game

                                          1 Reply Last reply
                                          1
                                          Reply
                                          • Reply as topic
                                          Log in to reply
                                          • Oldest to Newest
                                          • Newest to Oldest
                                          • Most Votes


                                          • Login

                                          • Don't have an account? Register

                                          • Search
                                          • First post
                                            Last post
                                          0
                                          • Categories
                                          • Search