All Blacks 2024
-
@Toddy
after 20 years of fun, market forces are finally starting to come into effect
still think NZ his intrinsic advantages over just about every other country
the game played by kids in the backyard is rugby, not soccer football, as by all others
we will always have at least a small edge in individual skills and game instincts
currently this edge is easily negated by the best opponents -
@reprobate said in All Blacks 2024:
@nzzp said in All Blacks 2024:
Just for context on Foster. The record we considered unacceptable and should be sacked was:
46 tests, 32 wins, 12 losses 2 draws69% winning record
It was never just about the % of wins. It was the shit style of play repeated ad nauseum, poor selections, the same mistakes repeated despite 'learnings' being every 2nd word out of every fluffybunnies mouth, and the new lows - first losses etc. Once you give those records up, you never get them back, and you lose a significant psychological edge.
Yeah, shipping a record number of points at home against a pretty limited Argentina is definitely a new low.
-
@reprobate said in All Blacks 2024:
It was the shit style of play repeated ad nauseum, poor selections, the same mistakes repeated despite 'learnings' being every 2nd word out of every fluffybunnies mouth
Replacing the "learnings" word with the phrase "the players didn't do what we coached" is one improvement, I guess.
-
@MN5 said in All Blacks 2024:
@nzzp said in All Blacks 2024:
Just for context on Foster. The record we considered unacceptable and should be sacked was:
46 tests, 32 wins, 12 losses 2 draws69% winning record
We've got 10 tests left, and are currently 3-1.
2 Bankers Japan, Italy
3 'should win's - Arg, Ausx2
5 tough ones: SAx2, Fra, Ire, EngTo match Foster's record we need to go 10-4 overall ... so can drop 3 games.
So, if we drop 3 in the season it's a 'good' year, with a 78% win record. But I'd struggle to see us winning 3/5 of those tough games.
Given what we've seen so far, we may get 1 or 2 wins from the hard ones. But it all depends on our forwards stepping up on both sides of the ball.
The thing is, Razor is so cool, so dynamic, such a man of the people. He breakdances too.
Fozzie looked glum and he’s fat.
Different rules apply.
The OP was good, but comparing who we played is important as well.
-
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks 2024:
@reprobate said in All Blacks 2024:
@nzzp said in All Blacks 2024:
Just for context on Foster. The record we considered unacceptable and should be sacked was:
46 tests, 32 wins, 12 losses 2 draws69% winning record
It was never just about the % of wins. It was the shit style of play repeated ad nauseum, poor selections, the same mistakes repeated despite 'learnings' being every 2nd word out of every fluffybunnies mouth, and the new lows - first losses etc. Once you give those records up, you never get them back, and you lose a significant psychological edge.
Yeah, shipping a record number of points at home against a pretty limited Argentina is definitely a new low.
limited? They now have fast-running backs, better defense, better allround kicking, and the fatties don't tire after 30 minutes, I'd say they improved!
-
@Victor-Meldrew Maybe one gets given a learning but taught a lesson.
The former really grates me.
-
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2024:
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks 2024:
@reprobate said in All Blacks 2024:
@nzzp said in All Blacks 2024:
Just for context on Foster. The record we considered unacceptable and should be sacked was:
46 tests, 32 wins, 12 losses 2 draws69% winning record
It was never just about the % of wins. It was the shit style of play repeated ad nauseum, poor selections, the same mistakes repeated despite 'learnings' being every 2nd word out of every fluffybunnies mouth, and the new lows - first losses etc. Once you give those records up, you never get them back, and you lose a significant psychological edge.
Yeah, shipping a record number of points at home against a pretty limited Argentina is definitely a new low.
limited? They now have fast-running backs, better defense, better allround kicking, and the fatties don't tire after 30 minutes, I'd say they improved!
Argentina were ranked 7th in the global rankings before last week - they were also ranked 7th at the same time last year. Less Argentinian improvement, more we've gone backwards.
-
The Boks are incorporating former players who had leadership roles into their coaching structure, e.g. Vermeulen.
Why are the ABs not doing the same with the likes of Conrad Smith, Whitelock, McCaw and Carter? Surely it would help mentor the new crop and show them what level they need to be at to become the best.
-
@stodders said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Why are the ABs not doing the same with the likes of Conrad Smith, Whitelock, McCaw and Carter? Surely it would help mentor the new crop and show them what level they need to be at to become the best.
We're already starting to question whether there's too many cooks in the kitchen, adding more doesn't seem promising. But maybe we need some chefs to replace the cooks.
-
@stodders said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
The Boks are incorporating former players who had leadership roles into their coaching structure, e.g. Vermeulen.
Why are the ABs not doing the same with the likes of Conrad Smith, Whitelock, McCaw and Carter? Surely it would help mentor the new crop and show them what level they need to be at to become the best.
Chiefs and Highlanders have gone that way with Liam Messam Jono Gibbes in part time 'personal development' roles. at Landers you have Ben Smith, Nasi Manu in mentoring roles, Nasi only part time. the Blues also had Tana Umaga last season in a similar role, he was only part time as well I think.
-
@pakman said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
This is the other sad reality we have to face. We outsourced our muscle and our know how.
So much of our "I.P" is off abroad earning a pound note. And good luck to them I suppose.
We would be much better off if they were here putting their shoulder to the wheel though.
To see Tony Brown in the Springbok set up is just horrible. It's a shame it has to be this way.
Even Kenny Lynn was plotting our demise last weekend with the Argies.
-
Tony brown turned down Razor in 2019 to be part of his AB coaching bid to stay with JJ and Japan.
I’m not entirely sure where he has earned his reputation from his work with Japan and Highlanders (although that just may be ignorance on my part)
-
@DaGrubster said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Tony brown turned down Razor in 2019 to be part of his AB coaching bid to stay with JJ and Japan.
I’m not entirely sure where he has earned his reputation from his work with Japan and Highlanders (although that just may be ignorance on my part)
Yeah not apportioning blame to anyone. Im not sure of the politics behind the scenes. Coching tickets, loyalties. "We come as a package" etc.
It just feels off when you have a New Zealander in the opposite coaching box scheming back line moves to carve you open.
Its all a bit shit.
-
No different from other sports (sailing comes to mind). We have to try to keep the best of the best for ourselves. But that isn't easy, because there will always be those who don't want to wait and decide to take opportunities elsewhere. Opportunities that often lead back to playing the ABs
-
@Bones Not coaches. Mentors. Surely you want your greatest players to pass on their knowledge to those coming through? To help them understand the standards required.
This should be done by the AB leadership group, but that has been gutted in recent years, especially with Smith, Retallick, Whitelock leaving after last WC.
The new leadership group is very green, so until it is less green and can truly lead, bring back into the fold some of those who were integral in setting the standards of the greatest era of AB rugby in the professional era. It can only benefit the new crop of the players to know they have the support and backing of certified legends.
