Japan vs All Blacks
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@rotated said in Japan vs All Blacks:
To be fair Hansen phased out and shook loose Aussie McLean relatively quickly. I wouldn't put it past him to flush McLeod and beg Smith (or someone else) for half a year more if he is genuinely not up to speed.
Isn't McLean still with the ABs - well he was in 2016 when he didn't apply for Crusaders? So booted from direct defence coach but to something other I think in the ABs.
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Great try. Mo'unga is all class.
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@nepia said in Japan vs All Blacks:
@rotated said in Japan vs All Blacks:
To be fair Hansen phased out and shook loose Aussie McLean relatively quickly. I wouldn't put it past him to flush McLeod and beg Smith (or someone else) for half a year more if he is genuinely not up to speed.
Isn't McLean still with the ABs - well he was in 2016 when he didn't apply for Crusaders? So booted from direct defence coach but to something other I think in the ABs.
He is (or was as of last year) essentially an advance scout - watches other teams and provides reports to the selectors and coach. Doesn't select, don't believe he has any contact with the players etc.
So still drawing a pay cheque, but coach probably isn't the right title.
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Awesome try!
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Thought that was a slightly harsh call on Hemopo earlier, Japan player was isolated.
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@donsteppa said in Japan vs All Blacks:
All Blacks, defending as usefully as the Maginot Line since 2017.
Solid up the middle but terrible on the flank.
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@machpants I'm confused about a few penalties...I think hemopo got one before for not rolling away but he was out to the side away from the ball
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The 9,10,12 axis has been very impressive for NZ.
