All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour
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I think this is going to be an incredibly tough game for the ABs. It's the end if an insanely long tour, and the players will be seriously looking forward to getting home to their friends and family again. The majority of teams would have one foot on the plane at this stage, it will be a hell of an effort mentally to get up for this.
@no-quarter said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
I think this is going to be an incredibly tough game for the ABs. It's the end if an insanely long tour, and the players will be seriously looking forward to getting home to their friends and family again. The majority of teams would have one foot on the plane at this stage, it will be a hell of an effort mentally to get up for this.
They will want to end on a high note after last weekend
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I think this is going to be an incredibly tough game for the ABs. It's the end if an insanely long tour, and the players will be seriously looking forward to getting home to their friends and family again. The majority of teams would have one foot on the plane at this stage, it will be a hell of an effort mentally to get up for this.
@no-quarter said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
I think this is going to be an incredibly tough game for the ABs. It's the end if an insanely long tour, and the players will be seriously looking forward to getting home to their friends and family again. The majority of teams would have one foot on the plane at this stage, it will be a hell of an effort mentally to get up for this.
NZ was so nearly a French colony. Resist the imperial overlords!
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@no-quarter said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
I think this is going to be an incredibly tough game for the ABs. It's the end if an insanely long tour, and the players will be seriously looking forward to getting home to their friends and family again. The majority of teams would have one foot on the plane at this stage, it will be a hell of an effort mentally to get up for this.
They will want to end on a high note after last weekend
@canefan said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@no-quarter said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
I think this is going to be an incredibly tough game for the ABs. It's the end if an insanely long tour, and the players will be seriously looking forward to getting home to their friends and family again. The majority of teams would have one foot on the plane at this stage, it will be a hell of an effort mentally to get up for this.
They will want to end on a high note after last weekend
If they don't, those rocks will feel mighty uncomfortable in their beds until they play in black again next June.
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The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
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The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I thought the French jerseys were lighter blue these days?
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@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I thought the French jerseys were lighter blue these days?
@canefan said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I thought the French jerseys were lighter blue these days?
I still have no idea why France ever went away from the very iconic and quite cool Le Coq Sportif tricolour set up of red socks, white shorts and blue jersey.
I thought they were back in that combo in the 6N this year? -
@canefan said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I thought the French jerseys were lighter blue these days?
I still have no idea why France ever went away from the very iconic and quite cool Le Coq Sportif tricolour set up of red socks, white shorts and blue jersey.
I thought they were back in that combo in the 6N this year?@crucial said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@canefan said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I thought the French jerseys were lighter blue these days?
I still have no idea why France ever went away from the very iconic and quite cool Le Coq Sportif tricolour set up of red socks, white shorts and blue jersey.
I thought they were back in that combo in the 6N this year?
Interweb says this is their home strip. I don't see a clash there
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@crucial said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@canefan said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I thought the French jerseys were lighter blue these days?
I still have no idea why France ever went away from the very iconic and quite cool Le Coq Sportif tricolour set up of red socks, white shorts and blue jersey.
I thought they were back in that combo in the 6N this year?Interweb says this is their home strip. I don't see a clash there
@canefan said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@crucial said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@canefan said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I thought the French jerseys were lighter blue these days?
I still have no idea why France ever went away from the very iconic and quite cool Le Coq Sportif tricolour set up of red socks, white shorts and blue jersey.
I thought they were back in that combo in the 6N this year?Interweb says this is their home strip. I don't see a clash there
i quite like that. Stylish.
If they have white shorts and red socks the zero clash at all. -
@canefan said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@crucial said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@canefan said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I thought the French jerseys were lighter blue these days?
I still have no idea why France ever went away from the very iconic and quite cool Le Coq Sportif tricolour set up of red socks, white shorts and blue jersey.
I thought they were back in that combo in the 6N this year?Interweb says this is their home strip. I don't see a clash there
i quite like that. Stylish.
If they have white shorts and red socks the zero clash at all.@crucial said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@canefan said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@crucial said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@canefan said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I thought the French jerseys were lighter blue these days?
I still have no idea why France ever went away from the very iconic and quite cool Le Coq Sportif tricolour set up of red socks, white shorts and blue jersey.
I thought they were back in that combo in the 6N this year?Interweb says this is their home strip. I don't see a clash there
i quite like that. Stylish.
If they have white shorts and red socks the zero clash at all.Reminds me of the French strips of the 80s
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The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I wonder who made that decision. Probably someone hoping to diminish an aura, that is so last year.
And I agree the French outfit is tres chic. -
@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I wonder who made that decision. Probably someone hoping to diminish an aura, that is so last year.
And I agree the French outfit is tres chic.@nostrildamus said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I wonder who made that decision. Probably someone hoping to diminish an aura, that is so last year.
And I agree the French outfit is tres chic.Frankly right now we don't warrant that level of attention to detail
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I wonder who made that decision. Probably someone hoping to diminish an aura, that is so last year.
And I agree the French outfit is tres chic.Frankly right now we don't warrant that level of attention to detail
@canefan said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I wonder who made that decision. Probably someone hoping to diminish an aura, that is so last year.
And I agree the French outfit is tres chic.Frankly right now we don't warrant that level of attention to detail
Yes. I think this could be a good matchup, but win or lose, not a defining one.
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@canefan said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@bovidae said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
The ABs will be wearing white jerseys.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/dave-gallaher-trophy-on-the-line-with-all-blacks-to-wear-white/
I wonder who made that decision. Probably someone hoping to diminish an aura, that is so last year.
And I agree the French outfit is tres chic.Frankly right now we don't warrant that level of attention to detail
Yes. I think this could be a good matchup, but win or lose, not a defining one.
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
not a defining one.
it could be though, hopefully in the positive.
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@gt12 Are you being serious with those charges? Just looks like the whole squad is being managed through a long arduous program and opportunities given on merit for the commitment made and rest given where required. The rotation seems largely planned around who the opposition is and not about playing the supposed top xv each week regardless of circumstances.
If you are serious then I would hate to be in any squad you are involved in. Just flog your favourites and deny others opportunities when they are selected.
I don't care if we lose the odd match when we are building depth and combinations and giving fair opportunities to those selected to improve their experience in international conditions with different refereeing styles and constant hometown scrutiny of possible incidents while playing away from home and covid restrictions on the usual touring activities and distancing from friends and family.
So I totally disagree with the criticism of selections when this management crew has probably had the biggest challenge of the professional era in keeping the players motivated and unified as a team. Just witness the Lions tours issues with the dirt trackers for a comparison. -
And the headless chook circus act continues from this coaching staff.
Fuck knows what this game brings, same game plan probably.
Same Result as many other losses under this regime.@chris said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
And the headless chook circus act continues from this coaching staff.
Fuck knows what this game brings, same game plan probably.
Same Result as many other losses under this regime.Chris, question please ...
... Am confused about what you think about Ian Foster and the current coaching team.
Can you please get off the fence and tell us what you really think?
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@chris said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
And the headless chook circus act continues from this coaching staff.
Fuck knows what this game brings, same game plan probably.
Same Result as many other losses under this regime.Chris, question please ...
... Am confused about what you think about Ian Foster and the current coaching team.
Can you please get off the fence and tell us what you really think?
@booboo said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@chris said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
And the headless chook circus act continues from this coaching staff.
Fuck knows what this game brings, same game plan probably.
Same Result as many other losses under this regime.Chris, question please ...
... Am confused about what you think about Ian Foster and the current coaching team.
Can you please get off the fence and tell us what you really think?
I love Ian,
He is a wonderful man. -
Just going to say I don't have the same sense of trepidation for this Test.
@antipodean said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
Just going to say I don't have the same sense of trepidation for this Test.
Weirdly a few days ago I was in the position of expecting an All Black loss.
Last and only time I thought the All Blacks would lose was 1990. Vs France. Over there. Following losses to Core D'Azur & Cote Basque.
We won 2r-3 and 30-12. Never doubt the All Bkacks.
Was weird.
However a few things have knocked me back to reality, and am now expecting an AB win.
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@billy-tell said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
I’m going to leave judgement until after the match.
If we get slaughtered - coaches out please
If we win convincingly not only on the scoreboard but also on the pitch - fair play to foster.
A middling display - coaches out please
but how consistently have France been playing? If not very consistent, then the result might not be very revealing.
2019: Scraped past Tonga in the group stage, just lost to Wales by 1 in RWC QF.
2021: Thrashed Italy (50-10), beat Ireland (15-13), just lost to England (20-23)..just beat Wales (32-30), lost to Scotland by 4 (23-27)...@nostrildamus said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@billy-tell said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
I’m going to leave judgement until after the match.
If we get slaughtered - coaches out please
If we win convincingly not only on the scoreboard but also on the pitch - fair play to foster.
A middling display - coaches out please
but how consistently have France been playing? If not very consistent, then the result might not be very revealing.
2019: Scraped past Tonga in the group stage, just lost to Wales by 1 in RWC QF.
2021: Thrashed Italy (50-10), beat Ireland (15-13), just lost to England (20-23)..just beat Wales (32-30), lost to Scotland by 4 (23-27)...Wales robbed of penalty try that would have won it for them.
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@billy-tell said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
I’m going to leave judgement until after the match.
If we get slaughtered - coaches out please
If we win convincingly not only on the scoreboard but also on the pitch - fair play to foster.
A middling display - coaches out please
but how consistently have France been playing? If not very consistent, then the result might not be very revealing.
2019: Scraped past Tonga in the group stage, just lost to Wales by 1 in RWC QF.
2021: Thrashed Italy (50-10), beat Ireland (15-13), just lost to England (20-23)..just beat Wales (32-30), lost to Scotland by 4 (23-27)...If it is a 2004 45-6 type of performance, then I'm sure ppl will be happy
@stodders said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@billy-tell said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
I’m going to leave judgement until after the match.
If we get slaughtered - coaches out please
If we win convincingly not only on the scoreboard but also on the pitch - fair play to foster.
A middling display - coaches out please
but how consistently have France been playing? If not very consistent, then the result might not be very revealing.
2019: Scraped past Tonga in the group stage, just lost to Wales by 1 in RWC QF.
2021: Thrashed Italy (50-10), beat Ireland (15-13), just lost to England (20-23)..just beat Wales (32-30), lost to Scotland by 4 (23-27)...If it is a 2004 45-6 type of performance, then I'm sure ppl will be happy
Kinda don't think so as that would mean "we're stuck with Foster " ....
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@booboo said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@chris said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
And the headless chook circus act continues from this coaching staff.
Fuck knows what this game brings, same game plan probably.
Same Result as many other losses under this regime.Chris, question please ...
... Am confused about what you think about Ian Foster and the current coaching team.
Can you please get off the fence and tell us what you really think?
I love Ian,
He is a wonderful man.@chris said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@booboo said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
@chris said in All Blacks v France, 2021 NH Tour:
And the headless chook circus act continues from this coaching staff.
Fuck knows what this game brings, same game plan probably.
Same Result as many other losses under this regime.Chris, question please ...
... Am confused about what you think about Ian Foster and the current coaching team.
Can you please get off the fence and tell us what you really think?
I love Ian,
He is a wonderful man.Cue the Tainted Love song.
