All Blacks v Argentina II
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@DaGrubster said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@sparky said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Huge congratulations to Codie Taylor on reaching 100 Tests. He's been around since 2015. He watched and learned from the great Dane Coles, worked damn hard and has now become perhaps the first name on the AB team sheet.
Can remember when he was regarded on here with Christie-like reverence.
Classic case of the Fern living up to it's motto
Feel free to actually include some context.
In 2022 Codie Taylor's form fell of a cliff. From memory there was some oil in here that he had some off the field issues he was working through
In 2022 Samisoni had a breakout year and really started putting pressure on
More recently Codie Taylor has hit a real purple patch of form and Samisoni's form has dropped away (though a highly promising display last week).
Samisoni was injured last year disnt play a test
His 2023 form wasn't as strong as his 2022 form though
@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@DaGrubster said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@sparky said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Huge congratulations to Codie Taylor on reaching 100 Tests. He's been around since 2015. He watched and learned from the great Dane Coles, worked damn hard and has now become perhaps the first name on the AB team sheet.
Can remember when he was regarded on here with Christie-like reverence.
Classic case of the Fern living up to it's motto
Feel free to actually include some context.
In 2022 Codie Taylor's form fell of a cliff. From memory there was some oil in here that he had some off the field issues he was working through
In 2022 Samisoni had a breakout year and really started putting pressure on
More recently Codie Taylor has hit a real purple patch of form and Samisoni's form has dropped away (though a highly promising display last week).
Samisoni was injured last year disnt play a test
His 2023 form wasn't as strong as his 2022 form though
May have been second season syndrome.
I cant recall him being bad but it may have been that he had not seemed as noticeable because he wasnt brand new to the team.
Good to see he is back to playing well
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@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@jimmyb said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@jimmyb yeah it's interesting, I'd definitely not rate Carter as a speedster. I'd be surprised if he's not one of the slower outside backs in the squad. Bloody quick off the mark and great anticipation and vision though.
I was always under the impression he was rapid? Ok maybe I take it back
I mean, he could be, but I'd cite sweet feet, lines and a fend as much more a weapon than pace. Jane mkII
He is the quickest in NZ
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/fastest-in-new-zealand-the-shock-revelation-on-snubbed-all-black-prospect/@Frank said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@jimmyb said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@jimmyb yeah it's interesting, I'd definitely not rate Carter as a speedster. I'd be surprised if he's not one of the slower outside backs in the squad. Bloody quick off the mark and great anticipation and vision though.
I was always under the impression he was rapid? Ok maybe I take it back
I mean, he could be, but I'd cite sweet feet, lines and a fend as much more a weapon than pace. Jane mkII
He is the quickest in NZ
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/fastest-in-new-zealand-the-shock-revelation-on-snubbed-all-black-prospect/You're welcome.
Of concern though, he's 26 and a kiwi.
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After watching the Boks v Wallabies - it is very clear our kicking accuracy and chasing is not of the same standard as either of them.
I feel we get much more BB dinky kick, low probability bullshit when the 9 isn't kicking with accuracy themselves. Ratimas box kicks need to improve - the forwards have given him plenty to work with and he and BB really need to step up and control the game - not keep rolling the dice and hoping for the best.
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The Argentina Anthem seems longer and with more movements than a Charles Ives symphony,
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Some stadium
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1st box kick to deep and uncontestable - I would really like to see us actually clear the fucking 22 normally -- you know like an NPC team..
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Marshall trying to say for the Argies to not waste their time taking 3s. Pfffft, awful commentary.
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Jordie does a Luke mcalister chip
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Jordie, terrible kick.
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Slipping off tackles early
@kiwiinmelb said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Slipping off tackles early
Yep, some very average shoulders in that opening play.
