RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy
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Muliaina is suggesting that Whitelock should be on the bench, and I agree, but for different reasons. To make the most of the three locks I would obviously play SB for the full 80 mins. Tell BBBR to smash some bodies and empty the tank for 50-60 mins, and then bring on Whitelock to finish the game.
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@Bovidae said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
.. and then bring on Whitelock to finish the game.
Plus ensure some leadership, hopefully!
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@nostrildamus said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@Bovidae said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
.. and then bring on Whitelock to finish the game.
Plus ensure some leadership, hopefully!
In theory.
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I can see the ABs have really been following an exact science in diet and preparation:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-2023/300978351/rugby-world-cup-less-is-best-for-tamaiti-williams-ahead-of-pivotal-all-blacks-clash"there’s been a few less Big Macs and a few more smoothies"
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@nostrildamus said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
I can see the ABs have really been following an exact science in diet and preparation:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-2023/300978351/rugby-world-cup-less-is-best-for-tamaiti-williams-ahead-of-pivotal-all-blacks-clash"there’s been a few less Big Macs and a few more smoothies"
( MN5 forces his hand away from the keyboard so as not to make predictable Fozzie fat joke…..)
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@taniwharugby said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@canefan they need to be able to play whats in front of them and react to something they see, but look at the Irish, they are so disiplined in what they do, particularly on defence, they are all in, this then pressures the opposition creating opportunities and giving the freedom to attack, which is also because they have the trust in thier defensive system if it doesnt come off, but also, more often than not, they get the fuck out of thier 22, properly, as do several other top sides.
With the stats re kicking about at present and playing in the opposition half, it makes you wonder what either Foster is seeing to have plans for these short kicks, or, what the players think they are seeing over and over when the short kick is just putting more pressure on themselves.
I love the way England's George Ford took that Argie must-win game for them by the scruff of the neck and said "I'm going to won this game for us". He saw the opportunity was there and did what no-one expected them to do. Popped over the droppies at random which is very hard to counter. Kicked long for touch from the 22 as well. I would love just one of our 10s to take that sort of responsibility.
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@ACT-Crusader said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
When is the team really named?
About now....
Tuúngafasi
Taylor
Laulala
Retallick
SBarrett
Frizell
Cane
Savea
Smith
Mo'unga
Telea
JBarrett
Ioane
Jordan
BBarrettTaukei'aho
Williams
Lomax
Whitelock
Blackadder
Roigard
McKenzie
ALBActually, I'm not that confident about a few of these.
Lomax may well start. Coles is something of a possibility on the bench. Blackadder vs Paps is a toss-up. Big Leicester may take DMac's slot - or, if Fozzie really gets adventurous, maybe Telea's - but, nah... Christie may hold onto the 21 jersey.
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McLeod confirmed all four previously injured players, in skipper Sam Cane, second five Jordie Barrett, No 6 Shannon Frizell and prop Tyrel Lomax, were fit and “selectable” after a quality Monday training hitout.
So only Groot not available, really got to play those guys as they need time in the saddle
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@Kiwiwomble said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
is a RWC really where we want to be hoping someone finally lived up to their potential...or should we be playing guys that are already playing some of their best rugby
I haven't read below this post, but you watched the 1995 WC right? Jonah, was 100% picked on his potential, not shown capability.
I don't think Clarke is 50% of the player of Jonah btw. Actually, in the current game, maybe 25%.
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@gt12 i feel there is a difference between unproven and effectively untested at the top level....and unproven but tested
how many tests did lomu have before the world cup? so showed himself at the lower level and was given his shot and performed....clarke has been given the same shot...and not stepped up IMO
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@Bovidae said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@nostrildamus said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@Bovidae said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
.. and then bring on Whitelock to finish the game.
Plus ensure some leadership, hopefully!
In theory.
Final 20 minute key line outs, I want him jumping and contesting. If that requires him off the bench, I agree it's the way to go.
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@Kiwiwomble said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@gt12 i feel there is a difference between unproven and effectively untested at the top level....and unproven but tested
how many tests did lomu have before the world cup? so showed himself at the lower level and was given his shot and performed....clarke has been given the same shot...and not stepped up IMO
This is fair, given that Clarke has had 25 tests.
I honestly wouldn't pick him, but my response was due to the wording/idea of your post. If we had Lomu talent, we shouldn't not pick it even if it is unproven (I think Lomu was still a big question mark after how the France team made him look a bit silly in 1994).
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Is this likely the most competitive game for a tier one nation this weekend? It seems the round is lacking any real crunch matches.
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@gt12 said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@Kiwiwomble said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@gt12 i feel there is a difference between unproven and effectively untested at the top level....and unproven but tested
how many tests did lomu have before the world cup? so showed himself at the lower level and was given his shot and performed....clarke has been given the same shot...and not stepped up IMO
This is fair, given that Clarke has had 25 tests.
I honestly wouldn't pick him, but my response was due to the wording/idea of your post. If we had Lomu talent, we shouldn't not pick it even if it is unproven (I think Lomu was still a big question mark after how the France team made him look a bit silly in 1994).
im not even sure about that, we see it with BB, no question he hasnt proven himself in the past...but if you're not bringing it on game day any time recently....then find someone else....im just not down for picking hoping they suddenly turn around
id rather pick someone thats going to give me 7-8 out of 10....than someone that has the potential of 10 out of 10...but regularly gives us 6
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@Kiwiwomble said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@gt12 said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@Kiwiwomble said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@gt12 i feel there is a difference between unproven and effectively untested at the top level....and unproven but tested
how many tests did lomu have before the world cup? so showed himself at the lower level and was given his shot and performed....clarke has been given the same shot...and not stepped up IMO
This is fair, given that Clarke has had 25 tests.
I honestly wouldn't pick him, but my response was due to the wording/idea of your post. If we had Lomu talent, we shouldn't not pick it even if it is unproven (I think Lomu was still a big question mark after how the France team made him look a bit silly in 1994).
im not even sure about that, we see it with BB, no question he hasnt proven himself in the past...but if you're not bring it on game day....then find someone else....im just not down for picking hoping they suddenly turn around
Changing goalposts.
BB is not unproven nor untested. He's well-proven and well-tested. He just hasn't been exposed to severe competition ala Mils Muliana and Israel Dagg.
He is past it and if we had tested an alternative he should be dropped.
*btw, I hope he turns it around as I'm sure he will be picked.
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@antipodean said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
Is this likely the most competitive game for a tier one nation this weekend? It seems the round is lacking any real crunch matches.
Japan v Samoa
Fiji v GeorgiaHave massive implications for this RWC
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@gt12 said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@Kiwiwomble said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@gt12 said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@Kiwiwomble said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@gt12 i feel there is a difference between unproven and effectively untested at the top level....and unproven but tested
how many tests did lomu have before the world cup? so showed himself at the lower level and was given his shot and performed....clarke has been given the same shot...and not stepped up IMO
This is fair, given that Clarke has had 25 tests.
I honestly wouldn't pick him, but my response was due to the wording/idea of your post. If we had Lomu talent, we shouldn't not pick it even if it is unproven (I think Lomu was still a big question mark after how the France team made him look a bit silly in 1994).
im not even sure about that, we see it with BB, no question he hasnt proven himself in the past...but if you're not bring it on game day....then find someone else....im just not down for picking hoping they suddenly turn around
Changing goalposts.
BB is not unproven nor untested. He's well-proven and well-tested. He just hasn't been exposed to severe competition ala Mils Muliana and Israel Dagg.
He is past it and if we had tested an alternative he should be dropped.
*btw, I hope he turns it around as I'm sure he will be picked.
How am I changing goalposts? even in the post you quoted I say there is no doubt he has proven himself In the past
I was replying to you point about still picking people that have proven themselves i the past and said unless the proof is recent I still wouldn’t
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@Kiwiwomble said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@gt12 said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@Kiwiwomble said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@gt12 said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@Kiwiwomble said in RWC Week 4: All Blacks v Italy:
@gt12 i feel there is a difference between unproven and effectively untested at the top level....and unproven but tested
how many tests did lomu have before the world cup? so showed himself at the lower level and was given his shot and performed....clarke has been given the same shot...and not stepped up IMO
This is fair, given that Clarke has had 25 tests.
I honestly wouldn't pick him, but my response was due to the wording/idea of your post. If we had Lomu talent, we shouldn't not pick it even if it is unproven (I think Lomu was still a big question mark after how the France team made him look a bit silly in 1994).
im not even sure about that, we see it with BB, no question he hasnt proven himself in the past...but if you're not bring it on game day....then find someone else....im just not down for picking hoping they suddenly turn around
Changing goalposts.
BB is not unproven nor untested. He's well-proven and well-tested. He just hasn't been exposed to severe competition ala Mils Muliana and Israel Dagg.
He is past it and if we had tested an alternative he should be dropped.
*btw, I hope he turns it around as I'm sure he will be picked.
How am I changing goalposts? even in the post you quoted I say there is no doubt he has proven himself In the past
I was replying to you point about still picking people that have proven themselves i the past and said unless the proof is recent I still wouldn’t
I'm completely lost.
You brought up Beauden Barrett who has more than 100 tests as an AB. I replied by citing Mils Muliana who brought up 100 tests and was replaced - during a WC - by Israel Dagg.
Having runs on the board (i.e., being proven and tested) is not the same as being the best player available.
