All Blacks v Argentina II
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Have just had a gander at the weather forecast for Hamilton on Saturday night. Looks like a roughly 90% chance of rain at kickoff, and a 70-80% chance of it sticking around throughout the game. Tactical play, which Aaron Smith and Richie Mo'unga are talking about now, is going to be more important than last week.
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We are obviously looking to build parts of our game and this week is another chance to do that," said All Blacks head coach Ian Foster. "This year's Rugby Championship is extremely tight and that makes this weekend's test an exciting opportunity.
@Chris said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
We are obviously looking to build parts of our game and this week is another chance to do that," said All Blacks head coach Ian Foster. "This year's Rugby Championship is extremely tight and that makes this weekend's test an exciting opportunity.
They're not building anything. They are mining.
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@Tim thats a stretch, the 1st half of the 3rd Irish test was the worst for many years for me....so only a month, not a long time!
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@taniwharugby It's interesting to see Hinton go from a Mr Positive type reporter to a doomer.
@Tim said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@taniwharugby It's interesting to see Hinton go from a Mr Positive type reporter to a doomer.
Woken up ? Maybe
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@Chris said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
We are obviously looking to build parts of our game and this week is another chance to do that," said All Blacks head coach Ian Foster. "This year's Rugby Championship is extremely tight and that makes this weekend's test an exciting opportunity.
They're not building anything. They are mining.
@JC said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Chris said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
We are obviously looking to build parts of our game and this week is another chance to do that," said All Blacks head coach Ian Foster. "This year's Rugby Championship is extremely tight and that makes this weekend's test an exciting opportunity.
They're not building anything. They are mining.
Undermining?
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@ nzrugbydatabase twitter says this is first time since 1997 we've named the same starting xv 3 times in a row.. I found that stat crazy.. what was the tweaks between i.e the 2015 world cup quater and final team?
@FakatavaAllBlack said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@ nzrugbydatabase twitter says this is first time since 1997 we've named the same starting xv 3 times in a row.. I found that stat crazy.. what was the tweaks between i.e the 2015 world cup quater and final team?
Injury and Jo moody in was one
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still make me made Ben smith wasn't even in the 23 for the knock out stages but bridge started
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@ nzrugbydatabase twitter says this is first time since 1997 we've named the same starting xv 3 times in a row.. I found that stat crazy.. what was the tweaks between i.e the 2015 world cup quater and final team?
@FakatavaAllBlack said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@ nzrugbydatabase twitter says this is first time since 1997 we've named the same starting xv 3 times in a row.. I found that stat crazy.. what was the tweaks between i.e the 2015 world cup quater and final team?
This tweet, I assume?
https://twitter.com/nzrugbydatabase/status/1565138805098627072
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I know David Havili is a good player but I just never thought he would have such a firm grip of the all blacks 12 jersey...
@FakatavaAllBlack without doing anything spectacular to deserve it
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I know David Havili is a good player but I just never thought he would have such a firm grip of the all blacks 12 jersey...
@FakatavaAllBlack He's been solid without being spectacular, but is still the best option. Tupaea misses some of his skillset (kicking game, for example) and had a mare against Ireland. RTS hasn't played enough rugby. Jordie is a fullback. There's just no one who clearly offers more (until ALB returns from injury).
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@FakatavaAllBlack He's been solid without being spectacular, but is still the best option. Tupaea misses some of his skillset (kicking game, for example) and had a mare against Ireland. RTS hasn't played enough rugby. Jordie is a fullback. There's just no one who clearly offers more (until ALB returns from injury).
@Stargazer said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@FakatavaAllBlack He's been solid without being spectacular, but is still the best option. Tupaea misses some of his skillset (kicking game, for example) and had a mare against Ireland. RTS hasn't played enough rugby. Jordie is a fullback. There's just no one who clearly offers more (until ALB returns from injury).
i know you're probably right but that bugs me, if someone isn't up for playing then we shouldn't pick them in the squad, he would be learning more about rugby running with Auckland
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@Stargazer said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@FakatavaAllBlack He's been solid without being spectacular, but is still the best option. Tupaea misses some of his skillset (kicking game, for example) and had a mare against Ireland. RTS hasn't played enough rugby. Jordie is a fullback. There's just no one who clearly offers more (until ALB returns from injury).
i know you're probably right but that bugs me, if someone isn't up for playing then we shouldn't pick them in the squad, he would be learning more about rugby running with Auckland
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Stargazer said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@FakatavaAllBlack He's been solid without being spectacular, but is still the best option. Tupaea misses some of his skillset (kicking game, for example) and had a mare against Ireland. RTS hasn't played enough rugby. Jordie is a fullback. There's just no one who clearly offers more (until ALB returns from injury).
i know you're probably right but that bugs me, if someone isn't up for playing then we shouldn't pick them in the squad, he would be learning more about rugby running with Auckland
missing the NPC last year was critical in stunting his development. Covid has screwed a few things
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Setting aside all else - I just cant follow the reasoning behind having a third openside and a specialist centre on the bench?
@Derpus said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Setting aside all else - I just cant follow the reasoning behind having a third openside and a specialist centre on the bench?
not that i want to defend them...but
they obviously dont see savea as a 7 at all anymore and they know RI can cover wing and Havili could cover 15 if needed
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So predictable.
What's lost in the shuffle is Coles' recent AB performances have been as bad as Taylors.
Hopefully Samisoni plays more than 45 minutes.
Interesting the 'injured' starting props from last week that 'had' to come off the field are fit to play this week.....
