All Blacks v Argentina II
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@Machpants said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@DaGrubster said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
The way games go to shit when teams empty the bench is another advert for less subs per game
The boks games don't, so it's to do with the players and coaches, not the rules
Sweeping statement backed up by nothing at all
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@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Stag said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
I’m a Williams fan, but he had 2 runs for no run meters and made 9 tackles. He scrummed well but overall was adequate rather than superb🤷♂️
9 tackles for a prop is good
and they were good tackles
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@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
I don't have a problem with the yellow but I do have a problem with the Argie going down feigning injury so it would get looked at. It's becoming common place and it shits me. I know he eventually went for an HIA but the way he was carrying on made it look like he needed a stretcher. If he was that bad he should have been straight off. Bet he passed the HIA.
What made it worse was his complete non reaction until after he'd carefully and safely placed the ball and the ruck had been cleared. He and Reece will have a great yarn after the game.
I didn't notice that.
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Finally getting to watch the game now. It might be nothing, as others have said. But I did note we uncorked Kapa O Pango, our haka reserved for important occasions. Few minutes in and already we are showing distance kicking for touch, greater intensity on defence, and more direct attack.
Argies are rushing up, we have used the pop kick well, one regathered by Ardie and one that DMac scores from.
Ten minutes in and no box kicks. Kicking for territory not always executed well, but I like the intent.
Loving the push over maul try at 16 minutes, with even some of the backs chipping in
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@sparky said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Argentina deserved that one. It's been a very even second half.
Much more even than half 1, but I thought ABs played more quality rugby.
Agree
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@sparky said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Congrats to all the Abs that have been involved in 50 games without defeat at Eden Park.
An amazing record.
I doubt any Test side will achieve that record of dominance again at a home ground.
What impressed me about the list of unbeaten runs on a given ground was ABs 19 matches unbeaten on Murrayfield.
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@DaGrubster said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Machpants said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@DaGrubster said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
The way games go to shit when teams empty the bench is another advert for less subs per game
The boks games don't, so it's to do with the players and coaches, not the rules
Sweeping statement backed up by nothing at all
Backed up by two worlds cups won using the bomb squad
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@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
I don't have a problem with the yellow but I do have a problem with the Argie going down feigning injury so it would get looked at. It's becoming common place and it shits me. I know he eventually went for an HIA but the way he was carrying on made it look like he needed a stretcher. If he was that bad he should have been straight off. Bet he passed the HIA.
I thought he was getting attention for the shot on his ribs, not the very minor glancing head contact.
I understand and accept why they went yellow, but to me it barely met the threshold.
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First box kick from TJP was in broken play and we could contest it. Massive step up in intensity so far, better accuracy but still a few silly mistakes. Loving the effort though.
Darry and Va'ai playing well, nice to see our locks taller than the opposition.
TJP snipes down the blind and puts Jordan into the corner. Nice
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@Frank said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
We were razor focused in the 1st half.
Very impressive.Well he did say that last week's performance wasn't what he had coached them
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@booboo said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Nepia said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Maybe best to stagger the subs next match, too many at once seemed to upset the balance of the team.
100% this.
Bulk subs too early.
Seemed to me to be a function of the score.
I'm ok with it in a blow out, we weren't under threat and it protected some pivotal players as well as got some fellas a good run around.
I doubt we'd see the same in a tight match.
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