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All Blacks vs Argentina I

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  • BonesB Bones

    @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    @darylmitchell said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    It's time to start Sititi and Proctor

    and Clarke and Ratima...

    Yep.
    I think our strength is still ball handling and speed.
    Ratima-DMac-JB-Proctor Clarke/Ioane/Jordan BB
    Fast-Fast-Passer-Passer-Fast-Fast-Fast.

    Maybe 5-6 years late on the last one

    He looked fast enough against England

    Would've finished it himself without getting touched in yesteryear

    As athletes get older they sometimes get smarter

    Creation is not as lauded as touching down but you can't have one without the other

    Buuuuut... not fast. Otherwise Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast, right?

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    @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    @darylmitchell said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

    It's time to start Sititi and Proctor

    and Clarke and Ratima...

    Yep.
    I think our strength is still ball handling and speed.
    Ratima-DMac-JB-Proctor Clarke/Ioane/Jordan BB
    Fast-Fast-Passer-Passer-Fast-Fast-Fast.

    Maybe 5-6 years late on the last one

    He looked fast enough against England

    Would've finished it himself without getting touched in yesteryear

    As athletes get older they sometimes get smarter

    Creation is not as lauded as touching down but you can't have one without the other

    Buuuuut... not fast. Otherwise Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast, right?

    I'll repeat, fast enough

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    • FrankF Frank

      @Lancaster-Park said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

      Christies defensive game is why he get picked for the big games. Defence wins trophys.

      I know right, the other halfbacks can't tackle to save themselves!!!

      I was surprised though at just how much slower his passing was compared to both Ratima and Hotham.

      Fuck me, have you been watching him for the last few years?

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      Lancaster Park
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      @Frank said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

      Fuck me, have you been watching him for the last few years?

      Well no, I live in the UK and dont have sky so have to rely a lot on youtube highlights 😧

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      • MiketheSnowM MiketheSnow

        @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @darylmitchell said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        It's time to start Sititi and Proctor

        and Clarke and Ratima...

        Yep.
        I think our strength is still ball handling and speed.
        Ratima-DMac-JB-Proctor Clarke/Ioane/Jordan BB
        Fast-Fast-Passer-Passer-Fast-Fast-Fast.

        Maybe 5-6 years late on the last one

        He looked fast enough against England

        Would've finished it himself without getting touched in yesteryear

        As athletes get older they sometimes get smarter

        Creation is not as lauded as touching down but you can't have one without the other

        Buuuuut... not fast. Otherwise Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast, right?

        I'll repeat, fast enough

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        Bones
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        #47

        @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @darylmitchell said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

        It's time to start Sititi and Proctor

        and Clarke and Ratima...

        Yep.
        I think our strength is still ball handling and speed.
        Ratima-DMac-JB-Proctor Clarke/Ioane/Jordan BB
        Fast-Fast-Passer-Passer-Fast-Fast-Fast.

        Maybe 5-6 years late on the last one

        He looked fast enough against England

        Would've finished it himself without getting touched in yesteryear

        As athletes get older they sometimes get smarter

        Creation is not as lauded as touching down but you can't have one without the other

        Buuuuut... not fast. Otherwise Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast, right?

        I'll repeat, fast enough

        The fuck? In the context of the original post, he's not fast. He'd be nigh on the slowest in the list. I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

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        • BonesB Bones

          @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @darylmitchell said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          It's time to start Sititi and Proctor

          and Clarke and Ratima...

          Yep.
          I think our strength is still ball handling and speed.
          Ratima-DMac-JB-Proctor Clarke/Ioane/Jordan BB
          Fast-Fast-Passer-Passer-Fast-Fast-Fast.

          Maybe 5-6 years late on the last one

          He looked fast enough against England

          Would've finished it himself without getting touched in yesteryear

          As athletes get older they sometimes get smarter

          Creation is not as lauded as touching down but you can't have one without the other

          Buuuuut... not fast. Otherwise Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast, right?

          I'll repeat, fast enough

          The fuck? In the context of the original post, he's not fast. He'd be nigh on the slowest in the list. I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

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          MiketheSnow
          wrote on last edited by MiketheSnow
          #48

          @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @darylmitchell said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

          It's time to start Sititi and Proctor

          and Clarke and Ratima...

          Yep.
          I think our strength is still ball handling and speed.
          Ratima-DMac-JB-Proctor Clarke/Ioane/Jordan BB
          Fast-Fast-Passer-Passer-Fast-Fast-Fast.

          Maybe 5-6 years late on the last one

          He looked fast enough against England

          Would've finished it himself without getting touched in yesteryear

          As athletes get older they sometimes get smarter

          Creation is not as lauded as touching down but you can't have one without the other

          Buuuuut... not fast. Otherwise Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast, right?

          I'll repeat, fast enough

          The fuck? In the context of the original post, he's not fast. He'd be nigh on the slowest in the list. I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

          Correct. Slowest on that last AND fast enough

          Both things can be true at the same time

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          • MiketheSnowM MiketheSnow

            @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @darylmitchell said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            It's time to start Sititi and Proctor

            and Clarke and Ratima...

            Yep.
            I think our strength is still ball handling and speed.
            Ratima-DMac-JB-Proctor Clarke/Ioane/Jordan BB
            Fast-Fast-Passer-Passer-Fast-Fast-Fast.

            Maybe 5-6 years late on the last one

            He looked fast enough against England

            Would've finished it himself without getting touched in yesteryear

            As athletes get older they sometimes get smarter

            Creation is not as lauded as touching down but you can't have one without the other

            Buuuuut... not fast. Otherwise Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast, right?

            I'll repeat, fast enough

            The fuck? In the context of the original post, he's not fast. He'd be nigh on the slowest in the list. I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

            Correct. Slowest on that last AND fast enough

            Both things can be true at the same time

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            Bones
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            #49

            @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @darylmitchell said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

            It's time to start Sititi and Proctor

            and Clarke and Ratima...

            Yep.
            I think our strength is still ball handling and speed.
            Ratima-DMac-JB-Proctor Clarke/Ioane/Jordan BB
            Fast-Fast-Passer-Passer-Fast-Fast-Fast.

            Maybe 5-6 years late on the last one

            He looked fast enough against England

            Would've finished it himself without getting touched in yesteryear

            As athletes get older they sometimes get smarter

            Creation is not as lauded as touching down but you can't have one without the other

            Buuuuut... not fast. Otherwise Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast, right?

            I'll repeat, fast enough

            The fuck? In the context of the original post, he's not fast. He'd be nigh on the slowest in the list. I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

            Correct. Slowest on that last AND fast enough

            Both things can be true at the same time

            Ahh so you think Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast. Got it.

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            • BonesB Bones

              @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @darylmitchell said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              It's time to start Sititi and Proctor

              and Clarke and Ratima...

              Yep.
              I think our strength is still ball handling and speed.
              Ratima-DMac-JB-Proctor Clarke/Ioane/Jordan BB
              Fast-Fast-Passer-Passer-Fast-Fast-Fast.

              Maybe 5-6 years late on the last one

              He looked fast enough against England

              Would've finished it himself without getting touched in yesteryear

              As athletes get older they sometimes get smarter

              Creation is not as lauded as touching down but you can't have one without the other

              Buuuuut... not fast. Otherwise Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast, right?

              I'll repeat, fast enough

              The fuck? In the context of the original post, he's not fast. He'd be nigh on the slowest in the list. I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

              Correct. Slowest on that last AND fast enough

              Both things can be true at the same time

              Ahh so you think Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast. Got it.

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              MiketheSnow
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              @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @darylmitchell said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

              It's time to start Sititi and Proctor

              and Clarke and Ratima...

              Yep.
              I think our strength is still ball handling and speed.
              Ratima-DMac-JB-Proctor Clarke/Ioane/Jordan BB
              Fast-Fast-Passer-Passer-Fast-Fast-Fast.

              Maybe 5-6 years late on the last one

              He looked fast enough against England

              Would've finished it himself without getting touched in yesteryear

              As athletes get older they sometimes get smarter

              Creation is not as lauded as touching down but you can't have one without the other

              Buuuuut... not fast. Otherwise Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast, right?

              I'll repeat, fast enough

              The fuck? In the context of the original post, he's not fast. He'd be nigh on the slowest in the list. I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

              Correct. Slowest on that last AND fast enough

              Both things can be true at the same time

              Ahh so you think Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast. Got it.

              You're absolutely right mate, 5 thoroughbreds and 3 carthorses

              Let's hope they don't get done for pace

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              • MiketheSnowM MiketheSnow

                @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                @MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                @Bones said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                @darylmitchell said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                It's time to start Sititi and Proctor

                and Clarke and Ratima...

                Yep.
                I think our strength is still ball handling and speed.
                Ratima-DMac-JB-Proctor Clarke/Ioane/Jordan BB
                Fast-Fast-Passer-Passer-Fast-Fast-Fast.

                Maybe 5-6 years late on the last one

                He looked fast enough against England

                Would've finished it himself without getting touched in yesteryear

                As athletes get older they sometimes get smarter

                Creation is not as lauded as touching down but you can't have one without the other

                Buuuuut... not fast. Otherwise Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast, right?

                I'll repeat, fast enough

                The fuck? In the context of the original post, he's not fast. He'd be nigh on the slowest in the list. I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

                Correct. Slowest on that last AND fast enough

                Both things can be true at the same time

                Ahh so you think Jordie and Proctor should be listed as fast. Got it.

                You're absolutely right mate, 5 thoroughbreds and 3 carthorses

                Let's hope they don't get done for pace

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                Bones
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                #51

                @MiketheSnow too late.

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                  I'd like to see some evidence in this test that this version of the ABs knows how to maul. After Ryan and co joined the ABs during Fozzie's reign mauling started to look like it was becoming a weapon, but this year we have yet to see much of it.

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                  • Crazy HorseC Crazy Horse

                    I'd like to see some evidence in this test that this version of the ABs knows how to maul. After Ryan and co joined the ABs during Fozzie's reign mauling started to look like it was becoming a weapon, but this year we have yet to see much of it.

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                    @Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                    I'd like to see some evidence in this test that this version of the ABs knows how to maul. After Ryan and co joined the ABs during Fozzie's reign mauling started to look like it was becoming a weapon, but this year we have yet to see much of it.

                    Gotta win the line out first...

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                    • M Machpants

                      @Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                      I'd like to see some evidence in this test that this version of the ABs knows how to maul. After Ryan and co joined the ABs during Fozzie's reign mauling started to look like it was becoming a weapon, but this year we have yet to see much of it.

                      Gotta win the line out first...

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                      @Machpants said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                      @Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                      I'd like to see some evidence in this test that this version of the ABs knows how to maul. After Ryan and co joined the ABs during Fozzie's reign mauling started to look like it was becoming a weapon, but this year we have yet to see much of it.

                      Gotta win the line out first...

                      True

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                      • L Lancaster Park

                        Christies defensive game is why he get picked for the big games. Defence wins trophys.

                        I was surprised though at just how much slower his passing was compared to both Ratima and Hotham which I think was a very significant reason why the 'finishers' had such a late game impact. The backs had more time and your pods can run onto the ball because you know its coming rather than waiting and then starting your run. (are getting it passed to where you are standing not in front of you).

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                        cgrant
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                        #55

                        @Lancaster-Park said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                        Christies defensive game is why he get picked for the big games. Defence wins trophys.

                        I was surprised though at just how much slower his passing was compared to both Ratima and Hotham which I think was a very significant reason why the 'finishers' had such a late game impact. The backs had more time and your pods can run onto the ball because you know its coming rather than waiting and then starting your run. (are getting it passed to where you are standing not in front of you).

                        Against a rush defense, Christie's slow delivery hampers considerably the backs attacking possibilities. Defense may win trophies yes, but Ratima isn't bad in defensive situations, and his kicking is top notch too. I am not sold on Hotham's defense though.

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                          @Lancaster-Park said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                          Christies defensive game is why he get picked for the big games. Defence wins trophys.

                          I was surprised though at just how much slower his passing was compared to both Ratima and Hotham which I think was a very significant reason why the 'finishers' had such a late game impact. The backs had more time and your pods can run onto the ball because you know its coming rather than waiting and then starting your run. (are getting it passed to where you are standing not in front of you).

                          Against a rush defense, Christie's slow delivery hampers considerably the backs attacking possibilities. Defense may win trophies yes, but Ratima isn't bad in defensive situations, and his kicking is top notch too. I am not sold on Hotham's defense though.

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                          darylmitchell
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                          #56

                          @cgrant said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                          @Lancaster-Park said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                          Christies defensive game is why he get picked for the big games. Defence wins trophys.

                          I was surprised though at just how much slower his passing was compared to both Ratima and Hotham which I think was a very significant reason why the 'finishers' had such a late game impact. The backs had more time and your pods can run onto the ball because you know its coming rather than waiting and then starting your run. (are getting it passed to where you are standing not in front of you).

                          Against a rush defense, Christie's slow delivery hampers considerably the backs attacking possibilities. Defense may win trophies yes, but Ratima isn't bad in defensive situations, and his kicking is top notch too. I am not sold on Hotham's defense though.

                          Good point and didn't Ratima set a Chiefs bench press record for the backs this year? I'll take his Tawera Kerr-Barlow esque strength and physicality off the bench over Christie's occasional heroism on defense thanks...

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                            @Lancaster-Park said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                            Christies defensive game is why he get picked for the big games. Defence wins trophys.

                            I was surprised though at just how much slower his passing was compared to both Ratima and Hotham which I think was a very significant reason why the 'finishers' had such a late game impact. The backs had more time and your pods can run onto the ball because you know its coming rather than waiting and then starting your run. (are getting it passed to where you are standing not in front of you).

                            Against a rush defense, Christie's slow delivery hampers considerably the backs attacking possibilities. Defense may win trophies yes, but Ratima isn't bad in defensive situations, and his kicking is top notch too. I am not sold on Hotham's defense though.

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                            DaGrubster
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                            @cgrant
                            If Aaron Smith couldn’t out pass a rush defense there really is no way any halfback can do that on his own.

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                              @Lancaster-Park said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                              Christies defensive game is why he get picked for the big games. Defence wins trophys.

                              I was surprised though at just how much slower his passing was compared to both Ratima and Hotham which I think was a very significant reason why the 'finishers' had such a late game impact. The backs had more time and your pods can run onto the ball because you know its coming rather than waiting and then starting your run. (are getting it passed to where you are standing not in front of you).

                              Against a rush defense, Christie's slow delivery hampers considerably the backs attacking possibilities. Defense may win trophies yes, but Ratima isn't bad in defensive situations, and his kicking is top notch too. I am not sold on Hotham's defense though.

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                              Frank
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                              @cgrant said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                              Defense may win trophies

                              Rugby is full of cliches like that.

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                                BerniesCorner
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                                Probably the most important positions in this team are 12, 13. If we can get that right things are looking solid

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                                  Probably the most important positions in this team are 12, 13. If we can get that right things are looking solid

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                                  Frank
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                                  #60

                                  @BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                                  Probably the most important positions in this team are 12, 13.

                                  The correct cliche here is - "The most important position tighthead prop and the second most important position is tighthead prop."

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                                    @cgrant
                                    If Aaron Smith couldn’t out pass a rush defense there really is no way any halfback can do that on his own.

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                                    @DaGrubster said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                                    @cgrant
                                    If Aaron Smith couldn’t out pass a rush defense there really is no way any halfback can do that on his own.

                                    That may be correct, but it certainly doesn't mean a slow halfback can't make it very much harder.

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                                      @cgrant
                                      If Aaron Smith couldn’t out pass a rush defense there really is no way any halfback can do that on his own.

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                                      taniwharugby
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                                      @DaGrubster although, for large parts of the past 4 years, he did not run the ball, and when he wasnt setting up for a kick, you knew he was passing so we were very predictable, so yes his pass helped, but our predictability didnt.

                                      Only when he seemed to reintroduce his running game last year did we find gaps with these rush defences.

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                                        @DaGrubster although, for large parts of the past 4 years, he did not run the ball, and when he wasnt setting up for a kick, you knew he was passing so we were very predictable, so yes his pass helped, but our predictability didnt.

                                        Only when he seemed to reintroduce his running game last year did we find gaps with these rush defences.

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                                        @taniwharugby a running game from the halfback definitely helps, but similar can be achieved by forwards (and blindside wingers) looking for pop passes close in / pick n go.
                                        I'd say the problem was our overall tactics being a bit shit i.e. as well as lack of 9 sniping: a lack of ball runners in the forwards, lack of a direct approach before moving the ball, and 10s and 12s who aren't great passers trying to play flat.

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                                          @taniwharugby a running game from the halfback definitely helps, but similar can be achieved by forwards (and blindside wingers) looking for pop passes close in / pick n go.
                                          I'd say the problem was our overall tactics being a bit shit i.e. as well as lack of 9 sniping: a lack of ball runners in the forwards, lack of a direct approach before moving the ball, and 10s and 12s who aren't great passers trying to play flat.

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                                          @reprobate said in All Blacks vs Argentina I - 10 August:

                                          @taniwharugby a running game from the halfback definitely helps, but similar can be achieved by forwards (and blindside wingers) looking for pop passes close in / pick n go.
                                          I'd say the problem was our overall tactics being a bit shit i.e. as well as lack of 9 sniping: a lack of ball runners in the forwards, lack of a direct approach before moving the ball, and 10s and 12s who aren't great passers trying to play flat.

                                          I'll take this as an opportunity to talk about the SR Champions again 🙂

                                          The Blues flooded the centre of the field with forward runners, both wingers came in and did plenty of hard work. Also we generally picked 12's similar to Jordie (Lam & Heem) and they constantly cut back in and applied pressure to the same defenders. The pretty tries came later in the games

                                          For some reason there seems to be a belief that NZ can't play this style in Test matches and win. From this coaching staff and the previous group. However we have seen glimpses of it (2nd half v France a few years ago)

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