Japan vs All Blacks

[Stargazer]

Awesome passage of play, showing how classy Mo'unga is. Great to see Bridge score a try on debut.

[rotated]

@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.

[Stargazer]

Have you guys noticed how often obstruction by Japanese players goes unnoticed by the refs?

[No Quarter]

Awesome try!

[Donsteppa]

All Blacks, defending as usefully as the Maginot Line since 2017.

[akan004]

Would like to see Ted return next year as our new defence coach.

[No Quarter]

Thought that was a slightly harsh call on Hemopo earlier, Japan player was isolated.

[Machpants]

I'm pretty confused about the refs penalties for not releasing

[Nepia]

@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.

[taniwharugby]

@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

[Nepia]

Yes, Evans is on, the Magpies newest AB.

[Tim]

Was going to say that we've been better this half, but we let another try in. Structure is shit.

[Billy Tell]

The 9,10,12 axis has been very impressive for NZ.

[Donsteppa]

Coltman subbed onto the left wing for Coles...

Will be good to have an additional tight forward again.

[taniwharugby]

@billy-tell not defensively

[Stargazer]

Who went off when Evans came on?

[taniwharugby]

@stargazer fifita?

[Nepia]

The back three were so hopeless than any of them could have been pulled for Bridge (yes, somewhat delayed comment).

[Stargazer]

Great try Naholo, but that was all Evans' work.

[Billy Tell]

@taniwharugby said in Japan vs All Blacks:

@billy-tell not defensively

Haven't noticed myself, but maybe you're right.

Jordie Barrett has had a mare.