All Blacks v Argentina II
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Finally getting to watch the game now. It might be nothing, as others have said. But I did note we uncorked Kapa O Pango, our haka reserved for important occasions. Few minutes in and already we are showing distance kicking for touch, greater intensity on defence, and more direct attack.
Argies are rushing up, we have used the pop kick well, one regathered by Ardie and one that DMac scores from.
Ten minutes in and no box kicks. Kicking for territory not always executed well, but I like the intent.
Loving the push over maul try at 16 minutes, with even some of the backs chipping in
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It's meant to be a scrum, a backline and a five: two split bench.
And apparently the Springboks are unbeatable at home.
What the fuxk is that!?
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Maybe best to stagger the subs next match, too many at once seemed to upset the balance of the team.
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@sparky said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Argentina deserved that one. It's been a very even second half.
Much more even than half 1, but I thought ABs played more quality rugby.
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@sparky said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Argentina deserved that one. It's been a very even second half.
Much more even than half 1, but I thought ABs played more quality rugby.
Agree
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@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Congrats to all the Abs that have been involved in 50 games without defeat at Eden Park.
An amazing record.
I doubt any Test side will achieve that record of dominance again at a home ground.
@sparky said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Congrats to all the Abs that have been involved in 50 games without defeat at Eden Park.
An amazing record.
I doubt any Test side will achieve that record of dominance again at a home ground.
What impressed me about the list of unbeaten runs on a given ground was ABs 19 matches unbeaten on Murrayfield.
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@sparky said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Congrats to all the Abs that have been involved in 50 games without defeat at Eden Park.
An amazing record.
I doubt any Test side will achieve that record of dominance again at a home ground.
What impressed me about the list of unbeaten runs on a given ground was ABs 19 matches unbeaten on Murrayfield.
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@Machpants said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@DaGrubster said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
The way games go to shit when teams empty the bench is another advert for less subs per game
The boks games don't, so it's to do with the players and coaches, not the rules
Sweeping statement backed up by nothing at all
@DaGrubster said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Machpants said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@DaGrubster said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
The way games go to shit when teams empty the bench is another advert for less subs per game
The boks games don't, so it's to do with the players and coaches, not the rules
Sweeping statement backed up by nothing at all
Backed up by two worlds cups won using the bomb squad
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I don't have a problem with the yellow but I do have a problem with the Argie going down feigning injury so it would get looked at. It's becoming common place and it shits me. I know he eventually went for an HIA but the way he was carrying on made it look like he needed a stretcher. If he was that bad he should have been straight off. Bet he passed the HIA.
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
I don't have a problem with the yellow but I do have a problem with the Argie going down feigning injury so it would get looked at. It's becoming common place and it shits me. I know he eventually went for an HIA but the way he was carrying on made it look like he needed a stretcher. If he was that bad he should have been straight off. Bet he passed the HIA.
I thought he was getting attention for the shot on his ribs, not the very minor glancing head contact.
I understand and accept why they went yellow, but to me it barely met the threshold.
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First box kick from TJP was in broken play and we could contest it. Massive step up in intensity so far, better accuracy but still a few silly mistakes. Loving the effort though.
Darry and Va'ai playing well, nice to see our locks taller than the opposition.
TJP snipes down the blind and puts Jordan into the corner. Nice
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@Frank said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
We were razor focused in the 1st half.
Very impressive.Well he did say that last week's performance wasn't what he had coached them
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@Nepia said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Maybe best to stagger the subs next match, too many at once seemed to upset the balance of the team.
100% this.
Bulk subs too early.
Seemed to me to be a function of the score.
@booboo said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Nepia said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Maybe best to stagger the subs next match, too many at once seemed to upset the balance of the team.
100% this.
Bulk subs too early.
Seemed to me to be a function of the score.
I'm ok with it in a blow out, we weren't under threat and it protected some pivotal players as well as got some fellas a good run around.
I doubt we'd see the same in a tight match.
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Darry has done a Darryl Mitchell. Originally not selected, but he's taken his chance and looks every bit an AB lock.
The attitude improvement is significant, the pack are looking so much better, loving the aggression on defence and attack. And we have rolled out an intelligent game plan.
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Love long range kicking exits even if opponents catch them. Gives time to defend.
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