All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test
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@TheMojoman Spies had his uses though. His continued selection forced Duane to round out his game to break into the boks.
@Smuts said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman Spies had his uses though. His continued selection forced Duane to round out his game to break into the boks.
V.true. I also rated Joe Van Niekerk although I suspect we never saw his best whether it was injury or he didn’t quite fulfil his potential we saw in U21’s etc. Bit like Skinstad.
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@ACT-Crusader PGS looks to me that he's getting pretty close.
I think Akira probably gives away a few cms and kgs. But, he's big enough to meet my prescription at 6.
@Chris-B said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@ACT-Crusader PGS looks to me that he's getting pretty close.
I think Akira probably gives away a few cms and kgs. But, he's big enough to meet my prescription at 6.
https://www.photosport.nz/image/I0000WRatNrH3U50
Pretty much the same size IMO.
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What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
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@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
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@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
Yeah, that's one of the only positives for Foster, he's actually given Akira a decent go. I really don't know what Hansen had against Akira
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@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
Yeah, that's one of the only positives for Foster, he's actually given Akira a decent go. I really don't know what Hansen had against Akira
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
Yeah, that's one of the only positives for Foster, he's actually given Akira a decent go. I really don't know what Hansen had against Akira
This again?
It was attitude, pure and simple. He didn't show the right attitude to Hansen and he admits himself that he was in a strange place mentally (both cause and effect).
Possibly is was a perception thing but a coach will never pick someone who they think may be lazy, entitled or out of tune with the others in the squad.
The ball was in Akira's court and he worked on that and came back into the fold.
Some blame may be in Hansen's court for holding a bit of a grudge if he felt let down but IMO the situation was similar to the Mains/Lomu one -
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
Yeah, that's one of the only positives for Foster, he's actually given Akira a decent go. I really don't know what Hansen had against Akira
This again?
It was attitude, pure and simple. He didn't show the right attitude to Hansen and he admits himself that he was in a strange place mentally (both cause and effect).
Possibly is was a perception thing but a coach will never pick someone who they think may be lazy, entitled or out of tune with the others in the squad.
The ball was in Akira's court and he worked on that and came back into the fold.
Some blame may be in Hansen's court for holding a bit of a grudge if he felt let down but IMO the situation was similar to the Mains/Lomu one@Crucial said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
Yeah, that's one of the only positives for Foster, he's actually given Akira a decent go. I really don't know what Hansen had against Akira
This again?
It was attitude, pure and simple. He didn't show the right attitude to Hansen and he admits himself that he was in a strange place mentally (both cause and effect).
Possibly is was a perception thing but a coach will never pick someone who they think may be lazy, entitled or out of tune with the others in the squad.
The ball was in Akira's court and he worked on that and came back into the fold.
Some blame may be in Hansen's court for holding a bit of a grudge if he felt let down but IMO the situation was similar to the Mains/Lomu oneAgreed. Have seen this happen with many talented players, but glad that Akira pulled it together with his breakout season couple years ago.
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@No-Quarter said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
Yeah, that's one of the only positives for Foster, he's actually given Akira a decent go. I really don't know what Hansen had against Akira
This again?
It was attitude, pure and simple. He didn't show the right attitude to Hansen and he admits himself that he was in a strange place mentally (both cause and effect).
Possibly is was a perception thing but a coach will never pick someone who they think may be lazy, entitled or out of tune with the others in the squad.
The ball was in Akira's court and he worked on that and came back into the fold.
Some blame may be in Hansen's court for holding a bit of a grudge if he felt let down but IMO the situation was similar to the Mains/Lomu one@Crucial said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
Yeah, that's one of the only positives for Foster, he's actually given Akira a decent go. I really don't know what Hansen had against Akira
This again?
It was attitude, pure and simple. He didn't show the right attitude to Hansen and he admits himself that he was in a strange place mentally (both cause and effect).
Possibly is was a perception thing but a coach will never pick someone who they think may be lazy, entitled or out of tune with the others in the squad.
The ball was in Akira's court and he worked on that and came back into the fold.
Some blame may be in Hansen's court for holding a bit of a grudge if he felt let down but IMO the situation was similar to the Mains/Lomu oneA lot of Jonahs issues were because of his big medical handbrake to be fair.
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Time for wild prediction of the week.
Ireland to win by 3.
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Time for wild prediction of the week.
Ireland to win by 3.
@Derm-McCrum said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
Time for wild prediction of the week.
Ireland to win by 3.
It’ll be much closer for sure
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@Derm-McCrum said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
Time for wild prediction of the week.
Ireland to win by 3.
It’ll be much closer for sure
@Machpants said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Derm-McCrum said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
Time for wild prediction of the week.
Ireland to win by 3.
It’ll be much closer for sure
im going the other way, under the roof, dry and fast track...AB's by 25
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The lineout is going to be fascinating. If Ireland can disrupt at lineout time it may help them dominate possession and territory.
On the other hand if the lineouts aren't such a big issue (and I imagine the ABs will be looking to avoid lineouts and keep the ball in play) then a high paced game could really open things up for Fakatava, Mo'unga and Jordan late.
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@No-Quarter said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
Yeah, that's one of the only positives for Foster, he's actually given Akira a decent go. I really don't know what Hansen had against Akira
This again?
It was attitude, pure and simple. He didn't show the right attitude to Hansen and he admits himself that he was in a strange place mentally (both cause and effect).
Possibly is was a perception thing but a coach will never pick someone who they think may be lazy, entitled or out of tune with the others in the squad.
The ball was in Akira's court and he worked on that and came back into the fold.
Some blame may be in Hansen's court for holding a bit of a grudge if he felt let down but IMO the situation was similar to the Mains/Lomu one@Crucial said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
Yeah, that's one of the only positives for Foster, he's actually given Akira a decent go. I really don't know what Hansen had against Akira
This again?
It was attitude, pure and simple. He didn't show the right attitude to Hansen and he admits himself that he was in a strange place mentally (both cause and effect).
Possibly is was a perception thing but a coach will never pick someone who they think may be lazy, entitled or out of tune with the others in the squad.
The ball was in Akira's court and he worked on that and came back into the fold.
Some blame may be in Hansen's court for holding a bit of a grudge if he felt let down but IMO the situation was similar to the Mains/Lomu oneThis again, again?
He was never lazy, and there were no problems with his attitude. Over time, the way he was treated (You could call it being Luatua'd) did have an effect on his confidence, to the point he was no longer enjoying rugby. That lead to his one poor season at NPC.
Before that he was regularly topping game stats for the Blues, had a great work ethic in a struggling team (at the time), and was being voted the player's player at the Blues.
I'm glad Coventry, then Foster, treated him with a bit more class than Hansen so we didn't lose a great talent.
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@Crucial said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
Yeah, that's one of the only positives for Foster, he's actually given Akira a decent go. I really don't know what Hansen had against Akira
This again?
It was attitude, pure and simple. He didn't show the right attitude to Hansen and he admits himself that he was in a strange place mentally (both cause and effect).
Possibly is was a perception thing but a coach will never pick someone who they think may be lazy, entitled or out of tune with the others in the squad.
The ball was in Akira's court and he worked on that and came back into the fold.
Some blame may be in Hansen's court for holding a bit of a grudge if he felt let down but IMO the situation was similar to the Mains/Lomu oneThis again, again?
He was never lazy, and there were no problems with his attitude. Over time, the way he was treated (You could call it being Luatua'd) did have an effect on his confidence, to the point he was no longer enjoying rugby. That lead to his one poor season at NPC.
Before that he was regularly topping game stats for the Blues, had a great work ethic in a struggling team (at the time), and was being voted the player's player at the Blues.
I'm glad Coventry, then Foster, treated him with a bit more class than Hansen so we didn't lose a great talent.
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Crucial said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
Yeah, that's one of the only positives for Foster, he's actually given Akira a decent go. I really don't know what Hansen had against Akira
This again?
It was attitude, pure and simple. He didn't show the right attitude to Hansen and he admits himself that he was in a strange place mentally (both cause and effect).
Possibly is was a perception thing but a coach will never pick someone who they think may be lazy, entitled or out of tune with the others in the squad.
The ball was in Akira's court and he worked on that and came back into the fold.
Some blame may be in Hansen's court for holding a bit of a grudge if he felt let down but IMO the situation was similar to the Mains/Lomu oneThis again, again?
He was never lazy, and there were no problems with his attitude. Over time, the way he was treated (You could call it being Luatua'd) did have an effect on his confidence, to the point he was no longer enjoying rugby. That lead to his one poor season at NPC.
Before that he was regularly topping game stats for the Blues, had a great work ethic in a struggling team (at the time), and was being voted the player's player at the Blues.
I'm glad Coventry, then Foster, treated him with a bit more class than Hansen so we didn't lose a great talent.
I fully admit that I have no idea what went on and am only guessing but coaches don't get pissy with players without reason. Whether it's because he pissed in Hansen's cornflakes, called him fat, didn't listen to him or whatever there would have been a reason.
I know you always support him with stats but the reason this argument comes up time and time again is that there are obvious times in games where he looks to be 'lazy'. Either getting up slowly, jogging back etc. The nature of his position means a lot of unseen work (the Reuben Thorne syndrome) and it's great that stats will highlight that work but to many of us just watching the game he shows out for the poor things rather than the good. -
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Crucial said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
Yeah, that's one of the only positives for Foster, he's actually given Akira a decent go. I really don't know what Hansen had against Akira
This again?
It was attitude, pure and simple. He didn't show the right attitude to Hansen and he admits himself that he was in a strange place mentally (both cause and effect).
Possibly is was a perception thing but a coach will never pick someone who they think may be lazy, entitled or out of tune with the others in the squad.
The ball was in Akira's court and he worked on that and came back into the fold.
Some blame may be in Hansen's court for holding a bit of a grudge if he felt let down but IMO the situation was similar to the Mains/Lomu oneThis again, again?
He was never lazy, and there were no problems with his attitude. Over time, the way he was treated (You could call it being Luatua'd) did have an effect on his confidence, to the point he was no longer enjoying rugby. That lead to his one poor season at NPC.
Before that he was regularly topping game stats for the Blues, had a great work ethic in a struggling team (at the time), and was being voted the player's player at the Blues.
I'm glad Coventry, then Foster, treated him with a bit more class than Hansen so we didn't lose a great talent.
I fully admit that I have no idea what went on and am only guessing but coaches don't get pissy with players without reason. Whether it's because he pissed in Hansen's cornflakes, called him fat, didn't listen to him or whatever there would have been a reason.
I know you always support him with stats but the reason this argument comes up time and time again is that there are obvious times in games where he looks to be 'lazy'. Either getting up slowly, jogging back etc. The nature of his position means a lot of unseen work (the Reuben Thorne syndrome) and it's great that stats will highlight that work but to many of us just watching the game he shows out for the poor things rather than the good.@Crucial said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Crucial said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
Yeah, that's one of the only positives for Foster, he's actually given Akira a decent go. I really don't know what Hansen had against Akira
This again?
It was attitude, pure and simple. He didn't show the right attitude to Hansen and he admits himself that he was in a strange place mentally (both cause and effect).
Possibly is was a perception thing but a coach will never pick someone who they think may be lazy, entitled or out of tune with the others in the squad.
The ball was in Akira's court and he worked on that and came back into the fold.
Some blame may be in Hansen's court for holding a bit of a grudge if he felt let down but IMO the situation was similar to the Mains/Lomu oneThis again, again?
He was never lazy, and there were no problems with his attitude. Over time, the way he was treated (You could call it being Luatua'd) did have an effect on his confidence, to the point he was no longer enjoying rugby. That lead to his one poor season at NPC.
Before that he was regularly topping game stats for the Blues, had a great work ethic in a struggling team (at the time), and was being voted the player's player at the Blues.
I'm glad Coventry, then Foster, treated him with a bit more class than Hansen so we didn't lose a great talent.
I fully admit that I have no idea what went on and am only guessing but coaches don't get pissy with players without reason. Whether it's because he pissed in Hansen's cornflakes, called him fat, didn't listen to him or whatever there would have been a reason.
I know you always support him with stats but the reason this argument comes up time and time again is that there are obvious times in games where he looks to be 'lazy'. Either getting up slowly, jogging back etc. The nature of his position means a lot of unseen work (the Reuben Thorne syndrome) and it's great that stats will highlight that work but to many of us just watching the game he shows out for the poor things rather than the good.Coaches have favorites, sure. What was unusual was the hanging out to dry in a press conference. At best, classless and we saw the impact it had on the player.
The Akira is lazy meme is a bit of a Fern Myth.
For every instance of him "jogging back", I can point to him being the last line of defence on the line, holding up a maul, or jackalling a ball to save a try, all deep in the game. I point to the stats to highlight that his work ethic is not imagined, and it's only gotten better since 2018 (this is how old that dumb opinion is).
I understand people have put their stakes in the ground and it's hard to admit when you are wrong, but you would have thought his All Black performances, and the last few years in the Blues, would have put this to bed.
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@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Crucial said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@TheMojoman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
What’s up with Akira? Sore foot or has he been Hansen’d?
Not ideal but given the circumstances the best we have. The Irish are going to hard at our line out and we’ll go hard at their breakdown. Under the roof it will hopefully be a fast game where our small loose trio will hopefully shine.
We have cover on the bench with some big bodies in PGS and Patty so not so worried there. In Patty’s case he may be under done after playing touch rugby in Japan for a season.
AB’s by 10+
Foster said he was pretty much ready to go, but they wanted to get rid of the niggle. Same boat for Nepo and to a lessor extend DH.
Everytime he's talked about 6 he's mentioned Akira and Dalton, so not been Hansen'd just yet. Certainly will have to deliver with SB and Dalton being tried at 6, but that's want we wan; competition within the squad.
Foster's handling of Akira has been way better than Hansen and I assume he's worked closely with Panadol on development.
Yeah, that's one of the only positives for Foster, he's actually given Akira a decent go. I really don't know what Hansen had against Akira
This again?
It was attitude, pure and simple. He didn't show the right attitude to Hansen and he admits himself that he was in a strange place mentally (both cause and effect).
Possibly is was a perception thing but a coach will never pick someone who they think may be lazy, entitled or out of tune with the others in the squad.
The ball was in Akira's court and he worked on that and came back into the fold.
Some blame may be in Hansen's court for holding a bit of a grudge if he felt let down but IMO the situation was similar to the Mains/Lomu oneThis again, again?
He was never lazy, and there were no problems with his attitude. Over time, the way he was treated (You could call it being Luatua'd) did have an effect on his confidence, to the point he was no longer enjoying rugby. That lead to his one poor season at NPC.
Before that he was regularly topping game stats for the Blues, had a great work ethic in a struggling team (at the time), and was being voted the player's player at the Blues.
I'm glad Coventry, then Foster, treated him with a bit more class than Hansen so we didn't lose a great talent.
I fully admit that I have no idea what went on and am only guessing but coaches don't get pissy with players without reason. Whether it's because he pissed in Hansen's cornflakes, called him fat, didn't listen to him or whatever there would have been a reason.
I know you always support him with stats but the reason this argument comes up time and time again is that there are obvious times in games where he looks to be 'lazy'. Either getting up slowly, jogging back etc. The nature of his position means a lot of unseen work (the Reuben Thorne syndrome) and it's great that stats will highlight that work but to many of us just watching the game he shows out for the poor things rather than the good. -
@Duluth said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Crucial said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
I fully admit that I have no idea
Finally
should probably go under "The Silver Fern" header......
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@Duluth said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Crucial said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
I fully admit that I have no idea
Finally
Nice edit.
Apt though and at least I admit it
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@Machpants said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Derm-McCrum said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
Time for wild prediction of the week.
Ireland to win by 3.
It’ll be much closer for sure
im going the other way, under the roof, dry and fast track...AB's by 25
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Machpants said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Derm-McCrum said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
Time for wild prediction of the week.
Ireland to win by 3.
It’ll be much closer for sure
im going the other way, under the roof, dry and fast track...AB's by 25
Me too but maybe not 25. Closer to 15.
