RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland
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But nothing I watched today makes me think either side is unbeatable
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@nostrildamus said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Machpants said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@canefan said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@MN5 said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
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@Canes4life said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Because they’ve consistently played together over a long period. Our team chops and changes every two seconds.
Given that Foster has more or less refused to make any changes not forced on him, I find this an incredible statement.
The team we named against France had one greenhorn, and he was on the wing.
That's been one of our biggest issues -- players remain in the starting team regardless.
Yeah it seems a bit hard for some to admit that other countries have better players than NZ at the moment
Razor is literally going to have to lead a revolution to get us back to the top
I certainly don't expect us to be world number one by the end of 2024, but I do expect some sensible, hard-nosed tactics & game plans. He's got 4 years, and it cannot be worse then the 4 we have just suffered through
I would be happy with consistent and competitive.
I feel that we are less than the sum of our parts right now. So if Razor can instill better direction there is no reason why we can't raise our level in a short space of time. That doesn't necessarily mean back to number one, but that we aren't the easy out that we've become
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@mariner4life True, but sadly I don’t really see Foster’s Flops winning three big knockout games in a row.
Ireland the favourites for me, then SA and France, then NZ and England as dark horses. I don’t think any other side can win.
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@sparky said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@mariner4life True, but sadly I don’t really see Foster’s Flops winning three big knockout games in a row.
Ireland the favourites for me, then SA and France, then NZ and England as dark horses. I don’t think any other side can win.
I'd have SA personally. Forward dominance usually leads to wins - it's very unusual they don't have a decent kicker. In tighter games as referees swallow whistles (ie the knockouts) I'd pick them.
So yeah, Ireland are probably more beatable. They'll still roll us, but we'll have a shot
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@reprobate said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Not having a kicker, then opting to take long shots at goal instead of touch is an, interesting, option.
Keeping their biltong dry?
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Ireland’s issue is going to be the consecutive games they’re gonna have to get up for. Scotland game of their life. All Blacks/Italy game of their life. Semi against whoever game of their life. Boks/France in the final… Nobody will have ever done it harder
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@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
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@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Basically taken a bunch of players who couldn't get a look in playing in NZ, and built them into a system which allows them to shine. Exactly how it should be
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@game_film said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Ireland’s issue is going to be the consecutive games they’re gonna have to get up for. Scotland game of their life. All Blacks/Italy game of their life. Semi against whoever game of their life. Boks/France in the final… Nobody will have ever done it harder
I don’t know whether to laugh or cry that you’ve listed them as a potential quarter final opponent
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@canefan said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Basically taken a bunch of players who couldn't get a look in playing in NZ, and built them into a system which allows them to shine. Exactly how it should be
If that’s the case then we need to stop
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@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@canefan said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Basically taken a bunch of players who couldn't get a look in playing in NZ, and built them into a system which allows them to shine. Exactly how it should be
If that’s the case then we need to stop
Pretending these are teams of a country.I think you misunderstand. I was just talking about the fact that they have created a system that allows their players to shine. I don't believe ours is doing that right now. The poaching of international players is another issue entirely
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@canefan said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Razor is literally going to have to lead a revolution to get us back to the top
Just need to find a lock, openside, blindside, 8 and fly half.
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@canefan said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@reprobate said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Not having a kicker, then opting to take long shots at goal instead of touch is an, interesting, option.
Keeping their biltong dry?
I think SA will win in a canter
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@BerniesCorner said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@canefan said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Razor is literally going to have to lead a revolution to get us back to the top
Just need to find a lock, openside, blindside, 8 and fly half.
We don't need to invent tactics either, they are there. We just don't play them enough
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@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Whatever you say. Yes they targeted foreigners but they’ve turned them into way better players. Aki would stroll into an ABs squad.
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@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Whatever you say. Yes they targeted foreigners but they’ve turned them into way better players. Aki would stroll into an ABs squad.
France and England are doing it too, with their academy systems. I'm sure there are others
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@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Whatever you say. Yes they targeted foreigners but they’ve turned them into way better players. Aki would stroll into an ABs squad.
Not sure I follow how your point is any different to mine.
We just clearly have different views on targeting of foreigners.
What does Ireland rugby team even mean any more. It certainly isn’t just for Irish.
