Italy vs All Blacks
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@taniwharugby said in Italy vs All Blacks:
@kiwiinmelb problem is they have fuck all games to try combinations...Laumape-Goodhue and ALB-Goodhue are pairings we should have seen but haven't.
Yep in a WC year , we probably wont see it ,
And i think they will continue their obsession with SBW at 12 when he is available .
@kiwiinmelb TBH an in form SBW is probably what they need to deal with the rush defence, problem is, we are unlikely to see a completely fit SBW let alone a form SBW, who I believe was last sighted in bursts in early 2017.
Laumape could provide a similar impact, but won't get many chances barring injuries to both SBW and Crotty
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@kiwiinmelb TBH an in form SBW is probably what they need to deal with the rush defence, problem is, we are unlikely to see a completely fit SBW let alone a form SBW, who I believe was last sighted in bursts in early 2017.
Laumape could provide a similar impact, but won't get many chances barring injuries to both SBW and Crotty
@taniwharugby yeah , and i guess heading into 2015 , there were similar questions asked about Carter , who if we remember looked a shadow of the great player in super rugby , then look what happened in the WC finals ,
So maybe they will attempt to nurse him through , if it comes off it will look like another masterstroke , if it doesnt , they will cop it from all angles.
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SBW looks done to me. Not sure he'll be a first-choice starter for the Blues next year.
Laumape-Goodhue is the future ABs midfield.
@sparky dunno, I think ALB-Goodhue would be a very good option too.
As to SBW in super, well he wil get plenty of mandatory rest so the Blues will need to be looking at other options anyway, but when it comes to ABs it will make little difference.
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I'm pretty comfortable with a Crotty-Gooodhue pairing for the RWC. Crotty is a class player - smart, organises the defense and his experience will count for a lot in the big games. If they can get him fit then I think he's a lock.
Post RWC Laumape, ALB and Goodhue covering centres is exciting.
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Only two positives out of that game are:
- Coles running freely and getting a bit of form.
- Little confidence boost for Jordie who has had a tough year in black.
Otherwise pretty disappointing tour overall. I really hope whatever the coaches were doing they learnt what they needed to and shelve the shit that didn't work.
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Only two positives out of that game are:
- Coles running freely and getting a bit of form.
- Little confidence boost for Jordie who has had a tough year in black.
Otherwise pretty disappointing tour overall. I really hope whatever the coaches were doing they learnt what they needed to and shelve the shit that didn't work.
@no-quarter said in Italy vs All Blacks:
Only two positives out of that game are:
- Coles running freely and getting a bit of form.
- Little confidence boost for Jordie who has had a tough year in black.
Otherwise pretty disappointing tour overall. I really hope whatever the coaches were doing they learnt what they needed to and shelve the shit that didn't work.
Didn't watch the game. I see Fifita got a 9 out of 10. This pleases me.
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Only two positives out of that game are:
- Coles running freely and getting a bit of form.
- Little confidence boost for Jordie who has had a tough year in black.
Otherwise pretty disappointing tour overall. I really hope whatever the coaches were doing they learnt what they needed to and shelve the shit that didn't work.
Lineouts and scrum look good.
Question marks:
- Our fowards struggling to make advantage line on carry
- Kicking when on attack.
- Box kicks as exit plays
- Attack that negates rush defence
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@no-quarter said in Italy vs All Blacks:
Only two positives out of that game are:
- Coles running freely and getting a bit of form.
- Little confidence boost for Jordie who has had a tough year in black.
Otherwise pretty disappointing tour overall. I really hope whatever the coaches were doing they learnt what they needed to and shelve the shit that didn't work.
Didn't watch the game. I see Fifita got a 9 out of 10. This pleases me.
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Didn't watch live, such is my irrational indifference to the current state of ABs rugby after death by potato. Sorry about the casual racism. Any Irish posters please feel free to make a sheep shagging joke etc, etc.
There has to be some kind of record set by 2 brothers scoring four tries each in tests, let alone in a calendar year.
Coles looked good running wide.
Box kicks still do not suit our game plan/play. And IMO never will.
Laumape, ALB and Goodhue are our midfielders. Crotty is everything we need except someone who can break the line and thats a problem for me.
Is there a need to revert to running from depth to give ourselves more time and space?
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Didn't watch live, such is my irrational indifference to the current state of ABs rugby after death by potato. Sorry about the casual racism. Any Irish posters please feel free to make a sheep shagging joke etc, etc.
There has to be some kind of record set by 2 brothers scoring four tries each in tests, let alone in a calendar year.
Coles looked good running wide.
Box kicks still do not suit our game plan/play. And IMO never will.
Laumape, ALB and Goodhue are our midfielders. Crotty is everything we need except someone who can break the line and thats a problem for me.
Is there a need to revert to running from depth to give ourselves more time and space?
@raznomore said in Italy vs All Blacks:
Didn't watch live, such is my irrational indifference to the current state of ABs rugby after death by potato. Sorry about the casual racism. Any Irish posters please feel free to make a sheep shagging joke etc, etc.
There has to be some kind of record set by 2 brothers scoring four tries each in tests, let alone in a calendar year.
Coles looked good running wide.
Box kicks still do not suit our game plan/play. And IMO never will.
Laumape, ALB and Goodhue are our midfielders. Crotty is everything we need except someone who can break the line and thats a problem for me.
Is there a need to revert to running from depth to give ourselves more time and space?
I know your heritage. Can I make Samoan jokes?
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I didnt watch live, recorded on prime...recording stopped at 70 mins.
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@raznomore said in Italy vs All Blacks:
Didn't watch live, such is my irrational indifference to the current state of ABs rugby after death by potato. Sorry about the casual racism. Any Irish posters please feel free to make a sheep shagging joke etc, etc.
There has to be some kind of record set by 2 brothers scoring four tries each in tests, let alone in a calendar year.
Coles looked good running wide.
Box kicks still do not suit our game plan/play. And IMO never will.
Laumape, ALB and Goodhue are our midfielders. Crotty is everything we need except someone who can break the line and thats a problem for me.
Is there a need to revert to running from depth to give ourselves more time and space?
I know your heritage. Can I make Samoan jokes?
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@raznomore said in Italy vs All Blacks:
@mn5 yes you may, my tight with money, kilted friend.
Don't forget ginganess uso....and watch out for Mum's flying jandle
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@bones said in Italy vs All Blacks:
@stargazer gorgeous ball from your boy RM.
The whole backline looks a better balance with RM and TTT as the halves
@shadowtrooper said in Italy vs All Blacks:
@bones said in Italy vs All Blacks:
@stargazer gorgeous ball from your boy RM.
The whole backline looks a better balance with RM and TTT as the halves
Ffs. Yes, coming on after 50 odd minutes, when up by 50 points.
Christ on a bike.
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Watching the recording now. Early points:
The TV production is appalling
A ref going off injured is never not funny
The italians stopping the game at every set piece for an injury is a disgrace -
Well that was dessert aye? Little too sweet, not overly satisfying. Good for a few guys to just have a gallop, but as a pointer going forward it was useless. Italy are dogshit hopeless.
