Argentina v All Blacks
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@KiwiMurph said in Argentina v All Blacks:
@SouthernMann said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I'm all for playing stupid games, win stupid prizes. But he will face some strong consequences for this.
Strong consequences you say.
I heard that cane was snapped squashing a fly that was buzzing round the ABs table post match. Even though there was fly spray available for a humane fly death.
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@Tim said in Argentina v All Blacks:
We're kind of playing three sevens when Papalii comes on, so I don't know if the balance of the bench is right.
Good point. Thought the Cane/Ardie/Frizell combo worked pretty well as a unit but went down a bit when Frizell went off.
Ardie seemed to play a much tighter game and I wonder if Ryan has made some changes in roles and tactics but has yet to get the replacement bit quite right.
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Maybe @SouthernMann was criticising Sam for not decking the fluffybunny....
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Perhaps A Smith could play till he's about 48. Just needs to jog from one set piece/ruck to another and pass all day long.
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@BerniesCorner said in Argentina v All Blacks:
Perhaps A Smith could play till he's about 48. Just needs to jog from one set piece/ruck to another and pass all day long.
Probably still be quicker than Christie
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How the All Blacks broke Argentina open with Jordie Barrett
Barrett has quickly become the answer at No 12 which has changed the whole dynamic of the backline. Foster has the second five he needs to run his playbook.
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@Duluth The last two sentences of the article (that come straight after the one in the link) are critical
"The Test against South Africa will be another good challenge for Barrett in his evolution into a Test midfielder.
Another impressive performance will seal the deal for Barrett as the All Blacks’ 12 heading into the World Cup".
Big test for Jordie. Irrespective of how it plays out though he will remain a big step up on what we have had for the past few seasons.
I am surprised (if AB stats can be believed) how (comparatively) light he is though. 8kgs less than Rieko and lighter than ALB
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@dogmeat said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I am surprised (if AB stats can be believed) how (comparatively) light he is though. 8kgs less than Rieko and lighter than ALB
96kg? An old stat I think
There's an article from 2018 saying he added 7kgs after he came back from a shoulder injury and was 103kgs.
There's sources now saying he's 106kg which seems right -
@Duluth said in Argentina v All Blacks:
@dogmeat said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I am surprised (if AB stats can be believed) how (comparatively) light he is though. 8kgs less than Rieko and lighter than ALB
96kg? An old stat I think
There's an article from 2018 saying he added 7kgs after he came back from a shoulder injury and was 103kgs.
There's sources now saying he's 106kg which seems rightABs website is indicative of how well NZR has moved forward with fan engagement, it's always out of date and crap. I guess once a profile is on, apart from the number of games etc stats, it is left as is
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@Duluth said in Argentina v All Blacks:
How the All Blacks broke Argentina open with Jordie Barrett
Barrett has quickly become the answer at No 12 which has changed the whole dynamic of the backline. Foster has the second five he needs to run his playbook.
Was a real master stroke of Foster putting Jordie there. Ridiculous it took a series of freak injuries for it to happen.
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@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Argentina v All Blacks:
@Duluth said in Argentina v All Blacks:
How the All Blacks broke Argentina open with Jordie Barrett
Barrett has quickly become the answer at No 12 which has changed the whole dynamic of the backline. Foster has the second five he needs to run his playbook.
Was a real master stroke of Foster putting Jordie there. Ridiculous it took a series of freak injuries for it to happen.
I don’t think it’s that ridiculous. He was still the best fullback in the squad with DMac unavailable. I think the move would’ve happened quicker had DMac still been playing.
It was once Fozzie made the decision that Richie was the starting 1st 5 that gave them the option to move Beaudie and then Jordie.
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@mikedogz said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I’m no expert on warfare, can anyone explain why they have guards IN the moat? I always thought higher ground was a thing…
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@voodoo said in Argentina v All Blacks:
@mikedogz said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I’m no expert on warfare, can anyone explain why they have guards IN the moat? I always thought higher ground was a thing…
Well the moat should be filled with water to begin with
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Well a very surprising start to the season. Forward pack was dominant and the backline gelled well.
Good to see Coles and BB winding back the years and Frizzle playing a dominant game in the set piece as well as at the ruck and carry.
RI and JB looking good in the midfield and Smiths combination with Macca was excellent and a galaxy ahead of Christie and RM).
Starting line-up all gave themselves a big tick for the first choice team, everyone off the bench didn't do themselves any favors, game gone and all that but very little positive impact from any of them.
Next week against SA a very big test especially for the forward pack.
In short I'm feeling a little more optimistic about the AB's this year than what I was after SR
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@Windows97 dont forget the other part...
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@Windows97 said in Argentina v All Blacks:
everyone off the bench didn't do themselves any favors
Thought Taylor played very well. But I might be comparing that to Taylor last year.
