RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland
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Isn't it a Snr management group decision and not just the coach(s)?
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It’s a canny tactical call which is tried and tested: https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-2023/300988597/rugby-world-cup-why-all-blacks-had-no-option-but-to-drop-mark-telea-for-quarterfinal
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Maybe this has already been posted
But Foster is an idiot. Even if NZ win on Saturday he still is
“What would make you think it was discipline?” said Foster when quizzed on whether Roigard had stepped out of line. “We just felt it was horses for courses for this particular game. We think Finlay has an edge defensively. I think there will be a lot of action around the ruck defensively. We have been delighted with Cam’s form and in a different type of game, it might have gone slightly differently. But this one here we have gone for that.
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Fifteen minutes to go. Can't wait.
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@Derm-McCrum until the 24 hour klaxon?
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You guys are already 24 hours ahead - the game is on tonight.
PS - don't tell me the score.
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@Derm-McCrum you give me a feeling of this fella 😂
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Now you are just talking shit.
I think he is a better scrummager than Newell at this stage of his career
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I don't actually think not picking Roigard is that big a deal... untested under high stakes, and has been shown at times to have a shaky pass.
The bigger crime is that Christie is playing, and that is a selection/preparation fuck up. Brad Weber just should be there, it is absolutely ludicrous that he isn't.
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@DaGrubster said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:
Now you are just talking shit.
I think he is a better scrummager than Newell at this stage of his career
Maybe, marginally - I'd be happy for you to show me unequivocal proof though. So that would be how many less penalties and turnovers at scrum time Nepo gives, compared to the other options. Even better if you can convince me it balances out the shortcomings.
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I can't wait for this game to be over and we can flush the dunny and move on. But if we manage to win I will have mixed feelings. The following week(s) will be like a slow painful death after being given a glimmer of hope from the doctor. Just plain cruel.
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@Crazy-Horse said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:
I can't wait for this game to be over and we can flush the dunny and move on. But if we manage to win I will have mixed feelings. The following week(s) will be like a slow painful death after being given a glimmer of hope from the doctor. Just plain cruel.
Hope is the killer
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@canefan said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:
@Crazy-Horse said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:
I can't wait for this game to be over and we can flush the dunny and move on. But if we manage to win I will have mixed feelings. The following week(s) will be like a slow painful death after being given a glimmer of hope from the doctor. Just plain cruel.
Hope is the killer
Dropping a semi to Arg or Wal would be apex Foster and reflect where the team's at.
I'm living in optimism that BB has been looking after himself for the last 4 years to peak right now - kind of like Carter did back in '15. If he starts running hard and straight, he's a different player.
Annnnd it's the hope that kills ya
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@nzzp haha yep, that would sum up his coaching career...we beat beat Ireland by 20 and lose to whoever next week, conceding a YC and RC in the process, having one player banned for the always fun 3rd/4th playoff match.
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@taniwharugby said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:
@nzzp haha yep, that would sum up his coaching career...we beat beat Ireland by 20 and lose to whoever next week, conceding a YC and RC in the process, having one player banned for the always fun 3rd/4th playoff match.
No Roigard, no Telea, no Sami T, who is going to score all these tries?
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This is depressing https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-2023/300988477/rugby-world-cup-all-blacks-vs-ireland-head-to-head-ratings-for-the-quarterfinal
I thought they massively underscored the Irish and inflated some of our players but even in the article they outscored us in forwards and backs!
