All Blacks v Argentina I
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Roigard showed recently what good kicking can achieve.
Some of the kicks recently from 10 actually relieved pressure for the opposition
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I think this shows how easily people (the general public) get caught up in the highlights and overlook the fundamentals. When people look back at Dan Carter, they remember the chip-and-chase against the Lions or other moments of brilliance. But they forget that what made him world-class was his complete skill set: an accurate kicking game, smart decision-making, an ability to control and direct play around the field. Because of that, when we search for the “next great first five,” the focus of the casual viewer often shifts to the flashy, running players, rather than the steady organisers with strong kicking games who actually win matches. Over time, that might be part of the reason why so many first fives at Super Rugby level fit that mould — exciting with ball in hand, but lacking the organisational skills and kicking game that actually win test matches.
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@ShaquilleOatmeal said in All Blacks v Argentina I:
I think this shows how easily people (the general public) get caught up in the highlights and overlook the fundamentals. When people look back at Dan Carter, they remember the chip-and-chase against the Lions or other moments of brilliance. But they forget that what made him world-class was his complete skill set: an accurate kicking game, smart decision-making, an ability to control and direct play around the field. Because of that, when we search for the “next great first five,” the focus of the casual viewer often shifts to the flashy, running players, rather than the steady organisers with strong kicking games who actually win matches. Over time, that might be part of the reason why so many first fives at Super Rugby level fit that mould — exciting with ball in hand, but lacking the organisational skills and kicking game that actually win test matches.
And he could tackle
Jordan is his closest successor it terms of overall skills and time on the ball
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@ShaquilleOatmeal said in All Blacks v Argentina I:
an accurate kicking game, smart decision-making, an ability to control and direct play around the field. Because of that, when we search for the “next great first five,” the focus of the casual viewer often shifts to the flashy, running players, rather than the steady organisers with strong kicking games who actually win matches.
I do wish that we had seen a bit more of Harry Plummer in tests. Sigh.
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@Snowy said in All Blacks v Argentina I:
@ShaquilleOatmeal said in All Blacks v Argentina I:
an accurate kicking game, smart decision-making, an ability to control and direct play around the field. Because of that, when we search for the “next great first five,” the focus of the casual viewer often shifts to the flashy, running players, rather than the steady organisers with strong kicking games who actually win matches.
I do wish that we had seen a bit more of Harry Plummer in tests. Sigh.
That wouldn't be hard. He got 2 mins entirely on defence.
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@MiketheSnow said in All Blacks v Argentina I:
@ShaquilleOatmeal said in All Blacks v Argentina I:
I think this shows how easily people (the general public) get caught up in the highlights and overlook the fundamentals. When people look back at Dan Carter, they remember the chip-and-chase against the Lions or other moments of brilliance. But they forget that what made him world-class was his complete skill set: an accurate kicking game, smart decision-making, an ability to control and direct play around the field. Because of that, when we search for the “next great first five,” the focus of the casual viewer often shifts to the flashy, running players, rather than the steady organisers with strong kicking games who actually win matches. Over time, that might be part of the reason why so many first fives at Super Rugby level fit that mould — exciting with ball in hand, but lacking the organisational skills and kicking game that actually win test matches.
And he could tackle
Jordan is his closest successor it terms of overall skills and time on the ball
TBH, I don't think this is true. Jordan has time and the flash, he doesn't have the skills of Carter. Although, his passing game has improved.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Argentina I:
Will Fucking Jordan.....again.
Absolute first name on the team sheet. So classy.
He's raised his level this year
And actually passed to a supporting player (@Bones )
Even fucking Nisbo spotted the supporting player to the right. Jordan didn't even consider it.
Hashtag jobdone
