RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool B)
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Brother Akira and fellow All Blacks Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea are just some of the names that often make up Ioane's star-studded gaming squad.
What possible conclusion could you draw from that? Professional athletes play video games - big whoop.
How could you possibly claim to know that it affects his performance? You absolutely cannot.
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Anyone saying TJP is under threat from Weber doesn't have a clue imo. You can read zilch into this game. I will be stunned if Weber plays anymore than the pools games barring injury to AS or TJP. Can’t believe the topic has even been raised.
(Will gladly admit fallibility if his name read our for ¼)
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@Billy-Tell all I know is I am currently in fiji for a wedding and my $60 on weber last try scorer paid half the trip!
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@sparky said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:@NTA said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:Didn't make 70.
Soft.
Saving that for when we play Australia.
Pffft. Bigger fool you! We're not going to survive the quarters.
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@Bones said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:@MajorRage said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:Ok all jokes aside about Rieko, there is no doubt that on current form he's not in the big match day 23.
However, I think Rieko's ceiling is much higher than that of either Bridge or Reece, and therefore he should be given much opportunity to regain confidence & form. I would do that via 60 minutes (at least) in both of the remaining pool matches, as Bridge & Reece should both get time as well.
I'm still a bit lost on Ben Smith. Arguably my biggest man crush of the last few years, but he just doesn't look as dynamic as either of the two (current) incumbents ... and its clear the Mo'ounga / Barrett combo is not going to change.
Decisions, decisions.
It's weird what's happening with Ioane eh. Have to wonder if it's something to do with the way the AB's play that he's really struggling to adjust to? He was pretty good for the Blues this season wasn't he? Same with Ben Smith - both at the moment just seem to really struggle with finding/creating space and just look lacklustre.
I'm not so sure on Ioane's ceiling being that much higher though. Some positive signs today for sure.
Has crossed my mind if way Akira was treated has affected him? Think SBW gifted him that try -- seems to see himself as a bit of a mentor?
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@Tim said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:Brother Akira and fellow All Blacks Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea are just some of the names that often make up Ioane's star-studded gaming squad.
What possible conclusion could you draw from that? Professional athletes play video games - big whoop.
How could you possibly claim to know that it affects his performance? You absolutely cannot.
Lomu used to play heaps of video games too, he notably sucked for the All Blacks...
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@Kirwan said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:@Tim said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:Brother Akira and fellow All Blacks Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea are just some of the names that often make up Ioane's star-studded gaming squad.
What possible conclusion could you draw from that? Professional athletes play video games - big whoop.
How could you possibly claim to know that it affects his performance? You absolutely cannot.
Lomu used to play heaps of video games too, he notably sucked for the All Blacks...
I never really got into video games, wonder if that's why I never made it?
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@voodoo said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:@Kirwan said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:@Tim said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:Brother Akira and fellow All Blacks Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea are just some of the names that often make up Ioane's star-studded gaming squad.
What possible conclusion could you draw from that? Professional athletes play video games - big whoop.
How could you possibly claim to know that it affects his performance? You absolutely cannot.
Lomu used to play heaps of video games too, he notably sucked for the All Blacks...
I never really got into video games, wonder if that's why I never made it?
If that's what it took, I would be an AB Great.
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@Billy-Tell said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:Anyone saying TJP is under threat from Weber doesn't have a clue imo. You can read zilch into this game. I will be stunned if Weber plays anymore than the pools games barring injury to AS or TJP. Can’t believe the topic has even been raised.
(Will gladly admit fallibility if his name read our for ¼)
There is literally no point in assuming much from this game except that Atu Moli isn't playing the next one (because Hansen said so in the post match - all of the rotations in this game were due to Angus, Ofa & Nepo being required for the next one.
The AB's would have soooo many plans and ideas about how they will be looking to build for the 1/4 final - that only they would know what they were trying to achieve.
What was clear though, was when they turn it on - fuck they're hard to cope with. The first 15min in each half was dynamite! -
@junior said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:@canefan said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:@junior said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:@Chris said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:@MajorRage said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:@Chris said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:Has anyone forced their way into the top 23 if SA Selection for game one is the top 23 ?
Weber perhaps?
Game changed when he came on great pass and runs great support lines would not have thought that was a chance to take TJs spot before the WC but Webber was very good.
I agree. I can't see how anyone thought he was anything other than excellent when he came on (at least compared to TJP). He kept it simple, did his job, got the ball out quickly, backed-up well and, importantly, didn't try to do too much himself. Based on that performance, I'd feel much more confident having him to come on and guide us home in the last 10 mins of a RWC knockout match.
Really?!?! You would have Webber supplant TJP, who at times has challenged A Smith hard for the starting job this year, based on 35 minutes against Canada? You set your bar much lower than me
I actually set it quite high for halfbacks, but my metrics might be different to others. TJP is a great rugby player with a good "rugby brain", hence why he scores so many tries by running really good support lines. My problem is that's not what he should be doing - he's a halfback not an openside flanker. His pass is shit, his kicking is shit, he's selfish and greedy, his option-taking is often poor, he plays for himself more than the team and - crucially - he's not calm or smart enough to be entrusted with such a key role (at which he's not particularly proficient technically), particularly in such a crucial match. I'd much rather have Weber there in such moments, because at least you know he'll pass fast and accurately to the guys who should be taking control (e.g. Mo'unga and Barrett) rather than trying to be a hero and do it all himself.
i actually have a bit of sympathy with this point of view. TJP is all of those things. His pass is ropey as fuck (he threw some shockers last night), his kicking is ordinary, and he has cost us games by being a bit shit. He's got Kelleher in 2003 written all over him (but with a worse pass).
It's just that Weber isn't great either, and they aren't making that change now.
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@Tim said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:@sparky said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:I don't think Reiko's Fortnite addiction has helped him prepare mentally or physically for the Rugby World Cup.
What the fuck would you possibly know about his personal life? Don't make up shit just to have something even more over the top to post.
it's dem damn video games what did it!!
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@Hooroo said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:Why did Ta'avuo (Sp) go off after only 20 odd minutes
They obviously had a plan to limit the minutes of the 3 player who played at TH prop.
Edit:
Ta'avao played 26 mins
Laulala played 26 mins
Tu'ungafasi played 28 mins -
@Bovidae said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:@Hooroo said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:Why did Ta'avuo (Sp) go off after only 20 odd minutes
They obviously had a plan to limit the minutes of the 3 player who played at TH prop.
Oh sweet. I hadn't read through the thread and was worried he might have come a croppa
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It suggests Moli won’t play against Namibia but be on the bench for Italy.
Edit: just saw the postgame media conference. Moli did well to get through the 80.
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@Stargazer said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:Brodie back for Namibia then? That is good news.
