NZ U20 v Junior Wallabies 2
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We look like a team of individuals most of the time. Trying to score a try from every play .. would like to see them go through some phases before going wide etc.
Scrum likely to be in the cross hairs for SA, ENG Fra etc at world cup -
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Why take Hotham off?
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That's why I don't like midgets on the field.
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A win for NZ wont hide the inadequacies that have been exposed tonight. That said Aussie hands have cost them about 3 possible tries by my count
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@Chris said in NZ U20 v Junior Wallabies 2:
There some real average forwards in that NZ u/20 squad.
Bad selections or shit coaching ? and all coaching I mean the levels under the u/20s as well.Wasn't there a discussion about this a few years ago? I think someone suggested there is a belief in NZ to work on general play in the age grades rather than developing the strength based disciplines. The theory being strength will come later.
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Yeah there was,It is showing out now as maybe not a sound idea.
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@Chris said in NZ U20 v Junior Wallabies 2:
Yeah there was,It is showing out now as maybe not a sound idea.
Not if you want to win age grade.
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Beaten on everything but the scoreboard and tackle count.
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I suppose the question is are the Aussie forwards more equipped for SR and higher compared to our forwards.
So what is u/20s being used for development ? backs wise we always have that natural ability,but forwards a worry.
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@Chris said in NZ U20 v Junior Wallabies 2:
I suppose the question is are the Aussie forwards more equipped for SR and higher compared to our forwards.
So what is u/20s being used for development ? backs wise we always have that natural ability,but forwards a worry.
I think it has to be about exposing players and teaching them the reality of playing test match rugby at the top level. Playing Australia will be a massive step up from anything those players have had before. A lot of them will be straight out of school and used to carving up their local comp.
I don't think we need to win the U-20s for it to be worthwhile. Most years you only need a maximum of 4-5 ABs. I think it is fine to say that other skills can come later. Size I am not worried about, that can come in the gym. The bigger worry is if players at this level have poor decision making and fundamental skills (for instance, a hooker should be able to throw the ball in straight).
