Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November
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I may be the only one, but I find it sensible to start only one of Akira and Sotutu; in a must-win match you don't want to lose too much experience. I also don't think Frizell was playing badly; not great either (like practically the entire squad) - which may have to do with the game plan - but not badly. Having said that, it's good to see Akira to get another opportunity to show that he deserves to be there and can play well when things get tough (that's assuming it will get tough against the Argies).
I don't like the selection of Jordie on the wing and TJP on the bench, but glad Jordan is getting at least a spot on the bench instead of Dmac.
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Maybe the selectors have taken into account the relative energy levels and degree of focus/involvement exhibited by each of the players at the tail end of a tortuous season for all of them. At least I hope so... There are bound to be some feeling the strain more than others, and best that is kept in-house. So, there may be more to selections and tactics than we are aware of, as Cane alluded to. That all said, this team seems more designed to get the win, than to finish 3 tries ahead of Argentina. Fingers crossed their judgement of the personnel is good, and the chosen respond to their opportunity and nail both.
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@mariner4life said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
@gt12 said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
Scott Barrett (39)
fuck off
@gt12 said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
Ardie Savea (48)
fuck off
@gt12 said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
Jordie Barrett (22)
fuck off
@gt12 said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
TJ Perenara (68)
fuck off
I think the last time I got abused in that manner and sort of enjoyed it was here.
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@Stargazer This is staggering. The backline choice seems risky, with several coming in 'cold'. I can't see the same defensive brick wall from this combo. Hoping the All Blacks target areas away from the Puma loosies this week.
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Re the loosies, i get the experience argument...i do...but they dont seem to even be aware that Akira and Sotutu have played together all year, there has to be some credit given to experience playing together
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@Stargazer said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
gutted he referenced 5 tests in 6 weeks was a big ask...already preparing excuses
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@Machpants said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
experience trump's all in international rugby
it fucking absolutely does not
hurricanes fans...
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@mariner4life yeah it does... to a point. Anyway I was more saying that as that's the ABs way rather than the truth.
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@Machpants said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
@mariner4life yeah it does... to a point. Anyway I was more saying that as that's the ABs way rather than the truth.
of that we can agree
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@gt12 said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
@mariner4life said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
@gt12 said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
Scott Barrett (39)
fuck off
@gt12 said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
Ardie Savea (48)
fuck off
@gt12 said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
Jordie Barrett (22)
fuck off
@gt12 said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
TJ Perenara (68)
fuck off
I think the last time I got abused in that manner and sort of enjoyed it was here.
funny thread that i may work my through again as i eat my lunch
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@bayimports said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
@Stargazer said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
gutted he referenced 5 tests in 6 weeks was a big ask...already preparing excuses
sounds a bit silly when the RWC is 7 games in 6 weeks....something that most of the squad and coaches know about...and that has the added intensity of being a RWC
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@Stargazer said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
@Tim I really hope Fakatava will get more game time. I think he's the best prospect for the future. If he wants to play for NZ.
Yeah, would be great to see him get regular starts. Highlanders coaches will be under pressure to get the Ws though.
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@Stargazer agree very good prospect, but I'm not in the camp that he (and others who have come to NZ for school) should play for NZ, but I think I am in the minority.
