All Blacks 2024
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I will go against the grain here and say that I can see where @Winger is coming from. I suspect Ryan knew the reporters were sniffing around for further information and while it was a bit simple of them to ask the same question and expect a different answer I think Ryan should have elaborated a wee bit more. He wouldn't be giving away state secrets if he said something along the lines of 'He is out for both the Argintine games and we will reassess after that.' After all it is exactly what they will be doing. Ryan did sound like a bit of a smart arse.
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@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks 2024:
I will go against the grain here and say that I can see where @Winger is coming from. I suspect Ryan knew the reporters were sniffing around for further information and while it was a bit simple of them to ask the same question and expect a different answer I think Ryan should have elaborated a wee bit more. He wouldn't be giving away state secrets if he said something along the lines of 'He is out for both the Argintine games and we will reassess after that.' After all it is exactly what they will be doing. Ryan did sound like a bit of a smart arse.
He sure did. I think I like him better now.
He’s no Rob Penney though
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2024:
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2024:
this is a weird hill to die on
are there good hills to die on that you can recommend?
Tana should have started the 2003 RWC semi
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@canefan said in All Blacks 2024:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2024:
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2024:
this is a weird hill to die on
are there good hills to die on that you can recommend?
Tana should have started the 2003 RWC semi
DC should have been subbed on at half time in that game to try and create a bit of chaos.
At 7-13 it was still anyone's game.
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@sparky said in All Blacks 2024:
@canefan said in All Blacks 2024:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2024:
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2024:
this is a weird hill to die on
are there good hills to die on that you can recommend?
Tana should have started the 2003 RWC semi
DC should have been subbed on at half time in that game to try and create a bit of chaos.
At 7-13 it was still anyone's game.
We were cooked , All we did was tackle in 35 degree heat .
I’m not sure if it’s the nz mentality but we always think a back can save the day ,
Our forwards got raped , that’s where we lost the game
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@kiwiinmelb said in All Blacks 2024:
@sparky said in All Blacks 2024:
@canefan said in All Blacks 2024:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2024:
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2024:
this is a weird hill to die on
are there good hills to die on that you can recommend?
Tana should have started the 2003 RWC semi
DC should have been subbed on at half time in that game to try and create a bit of chaos.
At 7-13 it was still anyone's game.
We were cooked , All we did was tackle in 35 degree heat .
I’m not sure if it’s the nz mentality but we always think a back can save the day ,
Our forwards got raped , that’s where we lost the game
That intercept to spud face didn't help either....
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@canefan said in All Blacks 2024:
@kiwiinmelb said in All Blacks 2024:
@sparky said in All Blacks 2024:
@canefan said in All Blacks 2024:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2024:
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2024:
this is a weird hill to die on
are there good hills to die on that you can recommend?
Tana should have started the 2003 RWC semi
DC should have been subbed on at half time in that game to try and create a bit of chaos.
At 7-13 it was still anyone's game.
We were cooked , All we did was tackle in 35 degree heat .
I’m not sure if it’s the nz mentality but we always think a back can save the day ,
Our forwards got raped , that’s where we lost the game
That intercept to spud face didn't help either....
Or the disallowed try to Mils....
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@KiwiMurph that was the more crucial as it was soon after that the intercept happened IIRC?
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@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks 2024:
Ryan did sound like a bit of a smart arse.
Severe short man syndrome.
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@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2024:
@canefan said in All Blacks 2024:
@kiwiinmelb said in All Blacks 2024:
@sparky said in All Blacks 2024:
@canefan said in All Blacks 2024:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2024:
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2024:
this is a weird hill to die on
are there good hills to die on that you can recommend?
Tana should have started the 2003 RWC semi
DC should have been subbed on at half time in that game to try and create a bit of chaos.
At 7-13 it was still anyone's game.
We were cooked , All we did was tackle in 35 degree heat .
I’m not sure if it’s the nz mentality but we always think a back can save the day ,
Our forwards got raped , that’s where we lost the game
That intercept to spud face didn't help either....
Or the disallowed try to Mils....
Let's have a scab scratching session...
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Why, when they were absolutely outstanding in the business end of the Super Rugby season and they look like the type of players who would thrive in Test Rugby, weren't Akira Ioane and Hoskins Sotutu named in the All Blacks squad for this year?
Those are looking like two enormous errors.
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@sparky said in All Blacks 2024:
Why, when they were absolutely outstanding in the business end of the Super Rugby season and they look like the type of players who would thrive in Test Rugby, weren't Akira Ioane and Hoskins Sotutu named in the All Blacks squad for this year?
Those are looking like two enormous errors.
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I think it is fair to ask if Akira or Hoskins would be playing as bad as who is there now. Not sure who in particular has played best at 6, LJ perhaps? Finau in lineouts? Ardie can still make big plays but how is he tracking around the park?
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2024:
I think it is fair to ask if Akira or Hoskins would be playing as bad as who is there now. Not sure who in particular has played best at 6, LJ perhaps? Finau in lineouts? Ardie can still make big plays but how is he tracking around the park?
When is Frizell due back ? He’s probably due a huge game in the middle of next season
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This is mainly forward focused, but you could do the same exercise with the blouses.
How many current AB forwards would make a World XV?
Go a step further, how many would make a 2nd XV? Maybe Lomax? Savea if it's picked by guys who have never played, get their rugby from YouTube, and think it's 2 years ago?Our pack has been outplayed in all 3 serious tests played this year. Ryan can act the smart ass all he wants, but he's clearly not doing his job, or he is and we are deluded about the quality we actually have to offer.
What guys in our pack do you reckon major opposition coaches lose a little bit of sleep over? God I just want one dominant forward who puts the shits up the opposition.
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@MN5 said in All Blacks 2024:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2024:
I think it is fair to ask if Akira or Hoskins would be playing as bad as who is there now. Not sure who in particular has played best at 6, LJ perhaps? Finau in lineouts? Ardie can still make big plays but how is he tracking around the park?
When is Frizell due back ? He’s probably due a huge game in the middle of next season
Good question. It might at least make Ryan look happy with a choice between 2 South Islanders.
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@mariner4life said in All Blacks 2024:
What guys in our pack do you reckon major opposition coaches lose a little bit of sleep over? God I just want one dominant forward who puts the shits up the opposition.
Not sure there is anyone fitting that description who hasn't been selected.
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@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks 2024:
@mariner4life said in All Blacks 2024:
What guys in our pack do you reckon major opposition coaches lose a little bit of sleep over? God I just want one dominant forward who puts the shits up the opposition.
Not sure there is anyone fitting that description who hasn't been selected.
Agree 100%. My point wasn't we're picking the wrong players, my point is we haven't developed a high quality forward in a long time.
