All Blacks 2023
-
-
@chimoaus said in All Blacks 2023:
Perhaps we put too much emphasis on 6 at the lineout? Think of our two recent shit the bed moments in the world cup, playing Scooter at 6 vs England for his lineout ability. Play Vaai for his lineout ability. Both times it backfired, I think maybe the core roles of a 6 should trump the lineout first. That is moving bodies, making metres and just adding some mongrel.
When I think of great AB 6s like Jerry Collins and Jerome Kaino, I don't think of their lineout ability first
-
@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2023:
We should also be questioning the on-field leadership of the team (no Cane to blame in this game), and the game drivers for the (flawed) tactics used, and poor execution.
I can't remember when I saw it, but I recall watching something on TV ages ago, where they went inside the AB camp to give an insight into test week. Everything they do is building towards the game. If the blueprint is flawed from the start we should not be surprised at the failure to execute, or the inability to pivot to a plan B. Especially as the current senior player group are nowhere near the calibre of our RWac winning groups in 2011 and 2015
-
@frugby said in All Blacks 2023:
Could be totally wrong here, but if the All Blacks are going to play this high risk game trying to run it from anyway, forget Shaun Stevenson, RTS playing the way he has at fullback would be a seriously good option.
You’ll probably get some emotional responses to saying the name RTS. However his style at fullback is interesting. It reminds me of Piutau taking the space as quickly as possible. The kick is still there (and it’s surprisingly good) but the forwards know to expect the run
I’d like to see more fullbacks attempt this style. It could be a good fit for our SR pack
-
@canefan said in All Blacks 2023:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks 2023:
Perhaps we put too much emphasis on 6 at the lineout? Think of our two recent shit the bed moments in the world cup, playing Scooter at 6 vs England for his lineout ability. Play Vaai for his lineout ability. Both times it backfired, I think maybe the core roles of a 6 should trump the lineout first. That is moving bodies, making metres and just adding some mongrel.
When I think of great AB 6s like Jerry Collins and Jerome Kaino, I don't think of their lineout ability first
TBH, we don't even have a 6 with the ability of Liam Messam when JK went on his sabbatical. Another guy not really thought of for his lineout work.
-
@Nepia said in All Blacks 2023:
@canefan said in All Blacks 2023:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks 2023:
Perhaps we put too much emphasis on 6 at the lineout? Think of our two recent shit the bed moments in the world cup, playing Scooter at 6 vs England for his lineout ability. Play Vaai for his lineout ability. Both times it backfired, I think maybe the core roles of a 6 should trump the lineout first. That is moving bodies, making metres and just adding some mongrel.
When I think of great AB 6s like Jerry Collins and Jerome Kaino, I don't think of their lineout ability first
TBH, we don't even have a 6 with the ability of Liam Messam when JK went on his sabbatical. Another guy not really thought of for his lineout work.
Liam would walk into this team
-
@frugby said in All Blacks 2023:
And I don't want to be a Foster apologist, because I'm not, and I didn't want him as coach, but I get bored of this whole meltdown every time we lose. People didn't expect us to win that game, and we didn't, but we also weren't as far away as many would have you believe despite plenty of adversity.
The reason why there is a perpetual meltdown on here is because we aren't doing the NZ player talent justice.
NZR = amateur
We have come second in the smart stakes for literally years now. -
@Nepia said in All Blacks 2023:
@canefan said in All Blacks 2023:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks 2023:
Perhaps we put too much emphasis on 6 at the lineout? Think of our two recent shit the bed moments in the world cup, playing Scooter at 6 vs England for his lineout ability. Play Vaai for his lineout ability. Both times it backfired, I think maybe the core roles of a 6 should trump the lineout first. That is moving bodies, making metres and just adding some mongrel.
When I think of great AB 6s like Jerry Collins and Jerome Kaino, I don't think of their lineout ability first
TBH, we don't even have a 6 with the ability of Liam Messam when JK went on his sabbatical. Another guy not really thought of for his lineout work.
Victor Vito ( 2015 vintage ) would be pretty handy right now too
-
-
@frugby said in All Blacks 2023:
@Chris said in All Blacks 2023:
@frugby said in All Blacks 2023:
I personally think people are way overreacting. Like or loathe Foster, that was a side stripped of five starters.
Even that great 2015 side, consider them playing against that French side on the opening night in front of a baying crowd without Owen Franks, Brodie Retallick (I know he ended up on the bench, but that was injury-enforced and he was hardly use as a result), Jerome Kaine, Richie McCaw and Ma'a Nonu. They might have still won anyway, because they were better, and they were better coached, but I think it is entirely possible the result wouldn't be the one you want.
The French were also missing some key players,I think you a clutching at straws there.
Even if you add those players and some played the game before v SA.
We still were just not good enough once again.Tactics were poor and we can not handle any sustained pressure no matter what personal we put out there.
We revert back to the same shit under pressure the French game mirrored the SA game.I'm not necessarily excusing it, but perspective is important. Mo'unga kicks one of those other two conversions, a bit of luck and we could have pinched that game. I'd hardly say it was a 14 point game.
That Ramos touchline ‘transformation’ was hugely significant.
-
@kiwiinmelb said in All Blacks 2023:
@Nepia said in All Blacks 2023:
@canefan said in All Blacks 2023:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks 2023:
Perhaps we put too much emphasis on 6 at the lineout? Think of our two recent shit the bed moments in the world cup, playing Scooter at 6 vs England for his lineout ability. Play Vaai for his lineout ability. Both times it backfired, I think maybe the core roles of a 6 should trump the lineout first. That is moving bodies, making metres and just adding some mongrel.
When I think of great AB 6s like Jerry Collins and Jerome Kaino, I don't think of their lineout ability first
TBH, we don't even have a 6 with the ability of Liam Messam when JK went on his sabbatical. Another guy not really thought of for his lineout work.
Victor Vito ( 2015 vintage ) would be pretty handy right now too
Or Luatua.
Collins didn't need to be a lineout option because of Rodders. And that's the thing - without changing Savea or Cane, you need tall timber at 6. Or you compromise your lineout.
Reflecting on the game, this was one where we had chances, particularly at the end of the first half. Hot conditions should suit us to play an uptempo, skill game and ruip teams apart at the back end of teh halves - but we came up a real dud. Codie Taylor's decision to hero ball was a shocker; you expect more of a mental game from your leaders. Leadership was the main issue out there, decision making under pressure. Even with the issues aroudn the park, we should have been in there with 20 to go.
I also should have picked SBarrett for MOTM; he was superb, such a massive engine.
-
@nzzp said in All Blacks 2023:
@kiwiinmelb said in All Blacks 2023:
@Nepia said in All Blacks 2023:
@canefan said in All Blacks 2023:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks 2023:
Perhaps we put too much emphasis on 6 at the lineout? Think of our two recent shit the bed moments in the world cup, playing Scooter at 6 vs England for his lineout ability. Play Vaai for his lineout ability. Both times it backfired, I think maybe the core roles of a 6 should trump the lineout first. That is moving bodies, making metres and just adding some mongrel.
When I think of great AB 6s like Jerry Collins and Jerome Kaino, I don't think of their lineout ability first
TBH, we don't even have a 6 with the ability of Liam Messam when JK went on his sabbatical. Another guy not really thought of for his lineout work.
Victor Vito ( 2015 vintage ) would be pretty handy right now too
Or Luatua.
Collins didn't need to be a lineout option because of Rodders. And that's the thing - without changing Savea or Cane, you need tall timber at 6. Or you compromise your lineout.
Reflecting on the game, this was one where we had chances, particularly at the end of the first half. Hot conditions should suit us to play an uptempo, skill game and ruip teams apart at the back end of teh halves - but we came up a real dud. Codie Taylor's decision to hero ball was a shocker; you expect more of a mental game from your leaders. Leadership was the main issue out there, decision making under pressure. Even with the issues aroudn the park, we should have been in there with 20 to go.
I also should have picked SBarrett for MOTM; he was superb, such a massive engine.
The conditions dictated that ball security was difficult. I didn't like that we kept pushing the pop passes under pressure. Just didn't show great IQ when it was required
-
We were the better side in the 1st half and really should have been 15 points up based on the opportunities we missed.
that would have given a different outcome to the 2nd half.
I agree that missing 5 key players had a major effect on the team, especially with the late scrubbing of Cane and moving Vaai to No. 6.
In time, Vaai may become a great lock for us, but at the moment he is a lightweight lock who plays 10kgs lighter than he actually is and it was a real wtf moment to see him with a No. 6 in his back.
It shows the folly of the RWC squad balance that in the very first game we have failed the first stress test of our squad by picking an inexperienced lock to play out of position at No. 6, while not using a loose forward that you picked for the squad
I thought the AB’s could win this World Cup but they need to have all of their best players on the park. That seems pretty unrealistic to not expect injuries so it looks like we are in course for a qtr final exit unless we can keep everyone healthy.
Still a long way to go in this tournament (games and time) and quite often teams who look good in the early stages, lose form or fall away in later rounds.
Bottom line is, we need to improve.
-
@DaGrubster said in All Blacks 2023:
We were the better side in the 1st half and really should have been 15 points up based on the opportunities we missed.
that would have given a different outcome to the 2nd half.
I agree that missing 5 key players had a major effect on the team, especially with the late scrubbing of Cane and moving Vaai to No. 6.
In time, Vaai may become a great lock for us, but at the moment he is a lightweight lock who plays 10kgs lighter than he actually is and it was a real wtf moment to see him with a No. 6 in his back.
It shows the folly of the RWC squad balance that in the very first game we have failed the first stress test of our squad by picking an inexperienced lock to play out of position at No. 6, while not using a loose forward that you picked for the squad
I thought the AB’s could win this World Cup but they need to have all of their best players on the park. That seems pretty unrealistic to not expect injuries so it looks like we are in course for a qtr final exit unless we can keep everyone healthy.
Still a long way to go in this tournament (games and time) and quite often teams who look good in the early stages, lose form or fall away in later rounds.
Bottom line is, we need to improve.
Selection of the squad, then of the match day team put us in a hole that we couldn't escape from. I don't have faith that Fozzie will pick the right team when it matters most. The Va'ai pick was madness when you lay it out like that. And now he sends for Blackadder, who is not the big 6 to fill the breach while Frizell is out. Spots are so precious when you are trying to win this tournament, and the signs are there that he's already realising he's screwed that up
-
@DaGrubster you can't talk about injuries affecting us without taking into account that it was a below strength France that beat us: starting loosehead, 10, centre all out. hooker injured and off early.
-
@reprobate said in All Blacks 2023:
@Kirwan At this stage I'd just about take 'looks busy'.
We have that guy already, his name is Ardie Savea
-
@nzzp said in All Blacks 2023:
Collins didn't need to be a lineout option because of Rodders. And that's the thing - without changing Savea or Cane, you need tall timber at 6. Or you compromise your lineout.
Are you implying Rodders was a giant in the lineout?!
