NZ U20 v Junior Wallabies 2
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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).
