All Blacks v Argentina II
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@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Squad selection means this is as good as it's going to get.
The boks are going to demolish this group. Look at what happened in the last quarter when the pressure came on. Imagine 80mins of that. Fun.
Playing the boks will be ugly and by that I don't mean that it will be record thrashings making us look like RWC minnows in pool play. But I just don't think that the AB's will ever be in control of a game against SA this season, we'll be competitive, we might even get close but I can't see this team being able to control, or dictate play against SA.
I really, really do hope I'm wrong, but this season so far hasn't been a case of one step forward and two steps back - just merely going around in circles.
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@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Kirwan said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Blackadder and TJ are the obvious problems. Managing Cane to his 100 is stupid as well.
Clarke will help massively with his work close to the ruck, and paper over a few forward problems with ball carrying. Much better in the air as well.
RI's pace will help blunt the Argies centre attack that embarassed us last week. ALB is too slow for centre, but could be a good option for 12.
Squad selection means this is as good as it's going to get.
The boks are going to demolish this group. Look at what happened in the last quarter when the pressure came on. Imagine 80mins of that. Fun.
sounds about right, its the original squad selection thats resulted in a few of these questionable decisions
it's an interesting comment. If you look at the team, there is an incredible amount of continuity from 2023
The front row group remains unchanged baring the loss of Sami T to injury.
Locks had last years 4th in line promoted, and Patty T who was constantly around the squad. Darry is an injury enforced replacement who looks like he might turn in to a find.
The loosies are super similar, with squaddie EB promoted for the departed SF. Cane and DP have swapped spots.
Halfback probably the greatest change, with a retirement, and injury and a justified dropping resulting in 3 new faces (one a retread)
DMac was basically the back up 10 promoted for a departure.
11-15 all the same. Even ALB on the bench. Telea still in the 23.This is the same AB team as last year where possible. And there is enough circumstantial evidence to suggest if last year's 10 and 6 were available they would be playing.
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@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
sounds about right, its the original squad selection thats resulted in a few of these questionable decisions
Original selections that resulted in a de-powered forward pack that results in the type of game issues one would expect from a de-powered forward pack.
If the criticism of Akaria and Sotutu was their defense and the people they picked were so much better the Argies kinda made a mockery of that statement on the weekend didn't they?
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@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@pakman said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Lord has the physical dimensions and sure he’s still a young pup but I think they’ll persist with him at least whilst he’s fit and there are injuries to two frontline locks.
The key physical dimension he doesn't have is a weight of 125 kegs.
Whenever he's actually been able to string games together I've been impressed though, he definitely plays above his apparent weight. Whitelock seemed a bit of a lightweight to start with too.
Sam was very slight to start out and continued to put on weight in those early AB days. Retallick was the same.
Lord is only 23 so he has time to pack on more. But I don’t think we need him at 125. If he’s up around 115-118 range would be more than adequate
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@Jet said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
The backrow have all been 7's and the backline 10-15 are all historically outside backs.
Where have the specialists gone?
Razor has said he wants people who can play multiple positions. I'm guessing he's of the belief that success comes from an ability to cover injuries.
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@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@pakman said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Lord has the physical dimensions and sure he’s still a young pup but I think they’ll persist with him at least whilst he’s fit and there are injuries to two frontline locks.
The key physical dimension he doesn't have is a weight of 125 kegs.
Whenever he's actually been able to string games together I've been impressed though, he definitely plays above his apparent weight. Whitelock seemed a bit of a lightweight to start with too.
Sam was very slight to start out and continued to put on weight in those early AB days. Retallick was the same.
Lord is only 23 so he has time to pack on more. But I don’t think we need him at 125. If he’s up around 115-118 range would be more than adequate
Fairly sure Lord is benching 140kg in one of those cheesy vids that does the rounds on social media. That’s pretty handy.
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@Victor-Meldrew my wrists hurt
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@MN5 said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@pakman said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Lord has the physical dimensions and sure he’s still a young pup but I think they’ll persist with him at least whilst he’s fit and there are injuries to two frontline locks.
The key physical dimension he doesn't have is a weight of 125 kegs.
Whenever he's actually been able to string games together I've been impressed though, he definitely plays above his apparent weight. Whitelock seemed a bit of a lightweight to start with too.
Sam was very slight to start out and continued to put on weight in those early AB days. Retallick was the same.
Lord is only 23 so he has time to pack on more. But I don’t think we need him at 125. If he’s up around 115-118 range would be more than adequate
Fairly sure Lord is benching 140kg in one of those cheesy vids that does the rounds on social media. That’s pretty handy.
Fuck yeah, if Williams falls on him while he's lying on the bench he might be able to push him off.
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@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@MN5 said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@pakman said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Lord has the physical dimensions and sure he’s still a young pup but I think they’ll persist with him at least whilst he’s fit and there are injuries to two frontline locks.
The key physical dimension he doesn't have is a weight of 125 kegs.
Whenever he's actually been able to string games together I've been impressed though, he definitely plays above his apparent weight. Whitelock seemed a bit of a lightweight to start with too.
Sam was very slight to start out and continued to put on weight in those early AB days. Retallick was the same.
Lord is only 23 so he has time to pack on more. But I don’t think we need him at 125. If he’s up around 115-118 range would be more than adequate
Fairly sure Lord is benching 140kg in one of those cheesy vids that does the rounds on social media. That’s pretty handy.
Fuck yeah, if Williams falls on him while he's lying on the bench he might be able to push him off.
Certainly better to push him off than pull him off
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@MN5 said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@MN5 said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@pakman said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Lord has the physical dimensions and sure he’s still a young pup but I think they’ll persist with him at least whilst he’s fit and there are injuries to two frontline locks.
The key physical dimension he doesn't have is a weight of 125 kegs.
Whenever he's actually been able to string games together I've been impressed though, he definitely plays above his apparent weight. Whitelock seemed a bit of a lightweight to start with too.
Sam was very slight to start out and continued to put on weight in those early AB days. Retallick was the same.
Lord is only 23 so he has time to pack on more. But I don’t think we need him at 125. If he’s up around 115-118 range would be more than adequate
Fairly sure Lord is benching 140kg in one of those cheesy vids that does the rounds on social media. That’s pretty handy.
Fuck yeah, if Williams falls on him while he's lying on the bench he might be able to push him off.
Certainly better to push him off than pull him off
Agree to disagree
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@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@MN5 said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@MN5 said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@pakman said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Lord has the physical dimensions and sure he’s still a young pup but I think they’ll persist with him at least whilst he’s fit and there are injuries to two frontline locks.
The key physical dimension he doesn't have is a weight of 125 kegs.
Whenever he's actually been able to string games together I've been impressed though, he definitely plays above his apparent weight. Whitelock seemed a bit of a lightweight to start with too.
Sam was very slight to start out and continued to put on weight in those early AB days. Retallick was the same.
Lord is only 23 so he has time to pack on more. But I don’t think we need him at 125. If he’s up around 115-118 range would be more than adequate
Fairly sure Lord is benching 140kg in one of those cheesy vids that does the rounds on social media. That’s pretty handy.
Fuck yeah, if Williams falls on him while he's lying on the bench he might be able to push him off.
Certainly better to push him off than pull him off
Agree to disagree
It’s about 3am over where you are. I shudder to think what you’ve been dreaming of
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@Stag said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@frugby 5 out of the 23 are from the Crusaders, 3 from Canterbury. How could anyone come up with team Canterbury from that???
Mostly in relation to the selection of Blackadder... I did also say this when I thought de Groot had been dropped for Williams, but obviously turned out he was injured.
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I've just scrolled through 619 posts and the match hasn't even started yet. I've no idea when I'll get around to reading the test 1 thread.
@Mattasaurus said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Wouldn't have minded seeing ALB at 12 and Reiko at 13....
Me too. I was annoyed that JB wasn't subbed last test. I get the feeling that sometimes coaches don't want to be shown that their original selections might not be the best option so avoid making that choice.
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@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@pakman said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Lord has the physical dimensions and sure he’s still a young pup but I think they’ll persist with him at least whilst he’s fit and there are injuries to two frontline locks.
The key physical dimension he doesn't have is a weight of 125 kegs.
Whenever he's actually been able to string games together I've been impressed though, he definitely plays above his apparent weight. Whitelock seemed a bit of a lightweight to start with too.
Sam was very slight to start out and continued to put on weight in those early AB days. Retallick was the same.
Lord is only 23 so he has time to pack on more. But I don’t think we need him at 125. If he’s up around 115-118 range would be more than adequate
I think Lord is 6’ 9” so, while 125 was a provocation I think 120 ought to be the target.
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@antipodean said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Jet said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
The backrow have all been 7's and the backline 10-15 are all historically outside backs.
Where have the specialists gone?
Razor has said he wants people who can play multiple positions. I'm guessing he's of the belief that success comes from an ability to cover injuries.
Perhaps he should consider that success comes from having the best players in their best positions...?
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@canefan said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@antipodean said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Jet said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
The backrow have all been 7's and the backline 10-15 are all historically outside backs.
Where have the specialists gone?
Razor has said he wants people who can play multiple positions. I'm guessing he's of the belief that success comes from an ability to cover injuries.
Perhaps he should consider that success comes from having the best players in their best positions...?
As I alluded to in my post first test rant, I think the team can finally "move on" when Beaudy and Ardie are gone.
They are akin to latter career Cristiano Ronaldo.
Former worldies, who cause you headaches in team dynamic and team selection with their inclusion. Thats harsh on Savea granted but I think it definitely applies to Barrett.
Their deficiencies used to be masked by their propensity to pull highlight reel rabbits out of the hat. Cheat code players.
In Barretts case the candle has dimmed, and in Savea's, he always upset the balance of the backrow size wise and has a penchant of trying to do everything on his own.
The forwards and backs revolve around their selection, line out options, play making duties etc.
Read, Carter, Ben Smith
Savea, McKenzie, BarrettOne of those trio's embodies clarity of role and specialisation.
The other trio is a bunch of stray Jack Russells frolicking in a rubbish dump.
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Essentially, we are seeing that Joe Schmidt is a better international coach than Razor is after 4 games in Charge.
