Springboks V All Blacks
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@mariner4life said in Springboks V All Blacks:
@voodoo said in Springboks V All Blacks:
I agree that Richie won't unseat BB at 10, it's way too much of a change this close to the RWC. But I am definitely in the camp of having Richie over D-Mac on the bench. The thought of an injury meaning D-Mac had to play 70mins of a knock-out game against Ireland or (particularly) SA just terrifies me.
the best performances by a 10 in an AB game over the pat two years are by RM and D-Mac, and yet BB gets the free ride...
I'm not sure I'd have D-Mac's performance rated that high, and I'd certainly have it offset by his numerous skittish displays. I just don't trust him at the helm in attack, and against the Boks in particular, don't rate his defense as high as BB (both front on or scrambling)
BB's faults are clear, and if we were 2 years out from the RWC then I could see the argument for Richie to be given a full run at it. It just feels like we are a bit too close. But fck knows, maybe the opportunity he got last week will be a catalyst for some increased minutes on the EOYT and by this time next year he'll be the incumbent.
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I don’t think Barrett is going to lose the starting 10 spot for the big tests. The question is whether they want him to play a full 80 at 10 (DMac on bench) or finish the game at fullback (Mo’unga on bench)
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Chris B. said:
@act-crusader If they're going down that path perhaps they should get Toddy Blackadder on the coaching staff?
No-one knows more about playing three first fives in a XV than Toddy - he might even have occasionally used four!
Carter, Tom Taylor and Slade. Can’t recall the other, unless of course you mean Dagg....
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@voodoo said in Springboks V All Blacks:
BB's faults are clear, and if we were 2 years out from the RWC then I could see the argument for Richie to be given a full run at it. It just feels like we are a bit too close. But fck knows, maybe the opportunity he got last week will be a catalyst for some increased minutes on the EOYT and by this time next year he'll be the incumbent.
Beauden's probably another who has played more minutes than are ideal. But, it would be a massive call (and out of character for Hansen) to switch him out for Mo'unga for the tests vs England and Ireland. And if Richie didn't come off, all you've achieved is to plant seeds of doubt in Beaudy's mind.
On the other hand, Sonny Bill's had bugger-all footy in the last six months - a couple of games for the Blues and three tests - one of which he hobbled off in and the others he was subbed early - as well as spending time in the bin in one of them.
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For those that haven’t seen it.
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@act-crusader massive lack of respect shown
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@act-crusader He probably didn't ever quite get around to it.
Bleyendaal was the other guy in the squad that I had in mind.
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@act-crusader said in Springboks V All Blacks:
I don’t think Barrett is going to lose the starting 10 spot for the big tests. The question is whether they want him to play a full 80 at 10 (DMac on bench) or finish the game at fullback (Mo’unga on bench)
When is the last time he actually played a full 80 at 10?
Those pumping RM should be careful what they wish for. Same thing happened last year with Lima. That turned out well.
As mentioned, the biggest issue is those farking kicks. Get them right or don't do them at all. Maybe there is a method to this madness. God knows those little pop passes caused all kinds of grief. Now they're shredding defences. But having said that BB is not getting anywhere like the amount of air needed on those kicks.
Another thing is that I would also question whether the starting 10 and kicker should be taking on the line in the early stages of the game when defences are set. I'd like to see BB run the ball alot more, but he is a marked man these days.
I'd be very surprised if RM becomes the incumbent any time soon but he's clearly a good bench option. The big question is then whether you go also include DMac on the bench.
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@rancid-schnitzel last test in Welly he played 80 at 10. DMac went to fullback.
Played 80 at 1st 5 for both Aussie tests this year also.
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Not that I’m pumping, fluffing, defending, but Sopoaga and Mo’unga are very different players.
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@act-crusader said in Springboks V All Blacks:
@rancid-schnitzel last test in Welly he played 80 at 10. DMac went to fullback.
Played 80 at 1st 5 for both Aussie tests this year also.
Are you sure about that? He certainly didn't play the full 80 at 10 against Aus in the 2nd test. Pretty sure he was replaced in the 1st test as well.
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Rancid Schnitzel said:
@act-crusader said in Springboks V All Blacks:
@rancid-schnitzel last test in Welly he played 80 at 10. DMac went to fullback.
Played 80 at 1st 5 for both Aussie tests this year also.
Are you sure about that? He certainly didn't play the full 80 at 10 against Aus in the 2nd test. Pretty sure he was replaced in the 1st test as well.
Other than France II he’s played 80 minutes in every test he’s played this year.
In terms of being at 1st 5, those Aussies tests DMac came on for Jordie and whilst there was interchanging at 1st receiver, Barrett was mainly up in the line running the cutter
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Didnt we get the 'speed wobbles' v SA in 2014 and our play at times in 2014 vs numerous opposition wasnt the prettiest.
This often got attributed to holding things back and playing slightly differently to what they really want to so as to not allow opposition ways to work out ways to combat some things they were trying?
Hard bunch of fans to please though.
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@rancid-schnitzel said in Springboks V All Blacks:
@act-crusader said in Springboks V All Blacks:
I'd be very surprised if RM becomes the incumbent any time soon but he's clearly a good bench option. The big question is then whether you go also include DMac on the bench.
Don't think there's much room or much need for them both. You'd be sacrificing specialist midfield cover and might end up with Rieko at second five!
One thing about having Richie on the bench is that if Ben Smith goes down injured early - does that necessitate shifting Beauden to fullback? That might not be desirable if things are going swimmingly in a big game.
If Richie is going to be the bench option, does he also need to show that he's a credible international fullback?
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@taniwharugby said in Springboks V All Blacks:
Didnt we get the 'speed wobbles' v SA in 2014 and our play at times in 2014 vs numerous opposition wasnt the prettiest.
This often got attributed to holding things back and playing slightly differently to what they really want to so as to not allow opposition ways to work out ways to combat some things they were trying?
Hard bunch of fans to please though.
A whole host of people here were losing their shit during the crucial RWC group games against Namibia et al. Nothing new.
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@act-crusader said in Springboks V All Blacks:
Rancid Schnitzel said:
@act-crusader said in Springboks V All Blacks:
@rancid-schnitzel last test in Welly he played 80 at 10. DMac went to fullback.
Played 80 at 1st 5 for both Aussie tests this year also.
Are you sure about that? He certainly didn't play the full 80 at 10 against Aus in the 2nd test. Pretty sure he was replaced in the 1st test as well.
Other than France II he’s played 80 minutes in every test he’s played this year.
In terms of being at 1st 5, those Aussies tests DMac came on for Jordie and whilst there was interchanging at 1st receiver, Barrett was mainly up in the line running the cutter
Thought he was replaced in Sydney, but I stand corrected. But he certainly wasn't playing ten at the end of that 2nd test. Just look where he was when he scored his final 2 tries (one of which was disallowed).
Regardless, when a specialist 10 is on the bench, BB rarely if ever finishes the game at 10.
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@taniwharugby said in Springboks V All Blacks:
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@mariner4life said in Springboks V All Blacks:
I think a telling indicator from the MoTM thread is Sam Whitelock has zero votes. In the absence of BBBR we have really needed him to stand up, but he has not risen to the occasion. Sam is a very very good lock, but jesus he's had a workload this year, the bloke looks like he needs a couple of months off.
Razor needs to start managing Sam's workload a bit better during Super Rugby. He plays him in virtually every game and usually for the entire 80 minutes, even when it's against weaker teams like the Sunwolves.
A quick google search tells me that Sam Whitelock was rested against the Sunwolves this year (not even on the bench).
Sometimes it's not always wise to trust the internet though.
After All, I'm skeptical there's hot teens in my neighbourhood who are dying to meet me.
that's your best post ever.
More than likely.
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@chris-b said in Springboks V All Blacks:
@rancid-schnitzel said in Springboks V All Blacks:
@act-crusader said in Springboks V All Blacks:
I'd be very surprised if RM becomes the incumbent any time soon but he's clearly a good bench option. The big question is then whether you go also include DMac on the bench.
Don't think there's much room or much need for them both. You'd be sacrificing specialist midfield cover and might end up with Rieko at second five!
One thing about having Richie on the bench is that if Ben Smith goes down injured early - does that necessitate shifting Beauden to fullback? That might not be desirable if things are going swimmingly in a big game.
If Richie is going to be the bench option, does he also need to show that he's a credible international fullback?
I think using all three is a good option to test, which is why I'd move BFA to 14, put Dmac at 15, start Barrett, and have Richie coming off the bench. Whether it's a good use of resources or not is a question I'd like to see used in a game or two.
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I'm interested to see what they do in the Japan and Italy tests. Everyone expected Mo’unga to start in Nelson and also likely in Tokyo. I would have thought DMac was a chance to be the fullback vs Japan but that may have changed now with the group leaving early for England (could be JB that plays Japan now). It's likely one of DMac/RM won't be in Japan. I'd give each a start at 1st 5 over those 2 games for experience.
