Argentina v All Blacks
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I had question marks over Clarke pre game, but I thought he was excellent. Hoping he gets another go next week.
I like him at 11 with Jordan at 14. I think Telea or Narawa can cover either wing to be honest.
@foobaNZ said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I had question marks over Clarke pre game, but I thought he was excellent. Hoping he gets another go next week.
I like him at 11 with Jordan at 14. I think Telea or Narawa can cover either wing to be honest.
Wing is in a good spot now, especially after the days of Bridge etc. That will be a much bigger strength for us this WC.
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Aaron Smith's passing was perfect. R.Mo got garbage. The backs went nowhere once Fozz-ball was in full swing.
@Joans-Town-Jones said in Argentina v All Blacks:
Aaron Smith's passing was perfect. R.Mo got garbage. The backs went nowhere once Fozz-ball was in full swing.
Give it a rest. You don’t like Foster and blame him for everything shit and give him no credit for anything good. We get it.
There is a Foster thread you should acquaint yourself with and set up camp. Leave the match threads for …. The match.
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@foobaNZ said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I had question marks over Clarke pre game, but I thought he was excellent. Hoping he gets another go next week.
I like him at 11 with Jordan at 14. I think Telea or Narawa can cover either wing to be honest.
Wing is in a good spot now, especially after the days of Bridge etc. That will be a much bigger strength for us this WC.
@No-Quarter yea I think across the pack we have some excellent depth now too. Props were a worry for a while.
If we can get our 23 right, then we're as good a team as any. The recent past we've probably had a few too many passengers on the bench.
I know it's hard to compare eras but the 2015 bench was absolutely stacked.
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I'm all for playing stupid games, win stupid prizes. But he will face some strong consequences for this.
@SouthernMann said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I'm all for playing stupid games, win stupid prizes. But he will face some strong consequences for this.
Strong consequences you say.
https://twitter.com/AlexChapmanNZ/status/1678287301754130432
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@Bones said in Argentina v All Blacks:
My main takeaway.
How many different ways can you fucken pronounce Creevy?
Before or after he runs through you?
Closest non-CGI human resemblance to a living minotaur I have ever seen.. -
at the twits saying R. Mo is shit. Aaron Smith's passing was a fucking masterclass. He had DMac running hard and flat and that ball was right in front of him every. single. time. R.Mo basically came on with the ABs in full Fozz-ball. An absolute average second 40.@Joans-Town-Jones said in Argentina v All Blacks:
at the twits saying R. Mo is shit. Aaron Smith's passing was a fucking masterclass. He had DMac running hard and flat and that ball was right in front of him every. single. time. R.Mo basically came on with the ABs in full Fozz-ball. An absolute average second 40.I noticed in the NZ XV game Weber was mostly passing slower but ok but onto very static runners
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@SouthernMann said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I'm all for playing stupid games, win stupid prizes. But he will face some strong consequences for this.
Strong consequences you say.
https://twitter.com/AlexChapmanNZ/status/1678287301754130432
@KiwiMurph said in Argentina v All Blacks:
@SouthernMann said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I'm all for playing stupid games, win stupid prizes. But he will face some strong consequences for this.
Strong consequences you say.
https://twitter.com/AlexChapmanNZ/status/1678287301754130432
I heard that cane was snapped squashing a fly that was buzzing round the ABs table post match. Even though there was fly spray available for a humane fly death.
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We're kind of playing three sevens when Papalii comes on, so I don't know if the balance of the bench is right.
@Tim said in Argentina v All Blacks:
We're kind of playing three sevens when Papalii comes on, so I don't know if the balance of the bench is right.
Good point. Thought the Cane/Ardie/Frizell combo worked pretty well as a unit but went down a bit when Frizell went off.
Ardie seemed to play a much tighter game and I wonder if Ryan has made some changes in roles and tactics but has yet to get the replacement bit quite right.
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@Joans-Town-Jones said in Argentina v All Blacks:
Aaron Smith's passing was perfect. R.Mo got garbage. The backs went nowhere once Fozz-ball was in full swing.
Give it a rest. You don’t like Foster and blame him for everything shit and give him no credit for anything good. We get it.
There is a Foster thread you should acquaint yourself with and set up camp. Leave the match threads for …. The match.
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@SouthernMann said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I'm all for playing stupid games, win stupid prizes. But he will face some strong consequences for this.
Strong consequences you say.
https://twitter.com/AlexChapmanNZ/status/1678287301754130432
Maybe @SouthernMann was criticising Sam for not decking the fluffybunny....
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Perhaps A Smith could play till he's about 48. Just needs to jog from one set piece/ruck to another and pass all day long.
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Perhaps A Smith could play till he's about 48. Just needs to jog from one set piece/ruck to another and pass all day long.
@BerniesCorner said in Argentina v All Blacks:
Perhaps A Smith could play till he's about 48. Just needs to jog from one set piece/ruck to another and pass all day long.
Probably still be quicker than Christie
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@Duluth The last two sentences of the article (that come straight after the one in the link) are critical
"The Test against South Africa will be another good challenge for Barrett in his evolution into a Test midfielder.
Another impressive performance will seal the deal for Barrett as the All Blacks’ 12 heading into the World Cup".
Big test for Jordie. Irrespective of how it plays out though he will remain a big step up on what we have had for the past few seasons.
I am surprised (if AB stats can be believed) how (comparatively) light he is though. 8kgs less than Rieko and lighter than ALB
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@Duluth The last two sentences of the article (that come straight after the one in the link) are critical
"The Test against South Africa will be another good challenge for Barrett in his evolution into a Test midfielder.
Another impressive performance will seal the deal for Barrett as the All Blacks’ 12 heading into the World Cup".
Big test for Jordie. Irrespective of how it plays out though he will remain a big step up on what we have had for the past few seasons.
I am surprised (if AB stats can be believed) how (comparatively) light he is though. 8kgs less than Rieko and lighter than ALB
@dogmeat said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I am surprised (if AB stats can be believed) how (comparatively) light he is though. 8kgs less than Rieko and lighter than ALB
96kg? An old stat I think
There's an article from 2018 saying he added 7kgs after he came back from a shoulder injury and was 103kgs.
There's sources now saying he's 106kg which seems right -
@dogmeat said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I am surprised (if AB stats can be believed) how (comparatively) light he is though. 8kgs less than Rieko and lighter than ALB
96kg? An old stat I think
There's an article from 2018 saying he added 7kgs after he came back from a shoulder injury and was 103kgs.
There's sources now saying he's 106kg which seems right@Duluth said in Argentina v All Blacks:
@dogmeat said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I am surprised (if AB stats can be believed) how (comparatively) light he is though. 8kgs less than Rieko and lighter than ALB
96kg? An old stat I think
There's an article from 2018 saying he added 7kgs after he came back from a shoulder injury and was 103kgs.
There's sources now saying he's 106kg which seems rightABs website is indicative of how well NZR has moved forward with fan engagement, it's always out of date and crap. I guess once a profile is on, apart from the number of games etc stats, it is left as is
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@Duluth said in Argentina v All Blacks:
Was a real master stroke of Foster putting Jordie there. Ridiculous it took a series of freak injuries for it to happen.
