All Blacks vs Wales
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Brilliant from Crockett. He has been superb tonight, what an impact he's had.
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Cruden can kick!
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Rugby is an 83 minute game Wales.... [emoji41]
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Good game Wales. <br><br>
Congrats New Zealand once again. No. 1 for a reason. -
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<p>But Read and Kaino aren't young fella's nowadays....</p>
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Can you see Wales getting up again for tests two and three?
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<p>Can you see Wales getting up again for tests two and three?</p>
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<p>Warbourton definitely seemed resigned to their fate during the post game.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Pot Hale" data-cid="586519" data-time="1465637714"><p>Can you see Wales getting up again for tests two and three?</p></blockquote><br>Not sure , im expecting us to get better , so they will need to as well , can they do that ?
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Can you see Wales getting up again for tests two and three?</p></blockquote>
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<p>Hmmm. I think the ABs were lucky to win tonight against a Welsh team that tried to take its chances....and yet as I write that Warburton calls them double World Champions, and yet we know the ABs are not. yes, they've won 2 consecutive world cups but (some of) what made them world champions has gone and this team are (merely human) people playing in AB jersey. Is it the jersey beating Wales, not the men filling the jersey??</p>
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Warbourton definitely seemed resigned to their fate during the post game.</p></blockquote>
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Yep - they poured it all into that match. The relentless focus on first test win can be a killer. -
Cane, Romano, Savea, Naholo in defence, Cruden from the tee should all be worried. <br><br>
I'm predicting Dagg might come in next week, hopefully Whitelock is back. <br><br>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Pot Hale" data-cid="586519" data-time="1465637714"><p>Can you see Wales getting up again for tests two and three?</p></blockquote>
I hope so. I'd like to think that with a 3 match series they will have the chance to review this match, work out areas they can attack us and come out stronger in the 2nd match with a good idea of what to expect.<br><br>
But, mentally is where they will probably struggle. They played some great footy, had the ABs under the pump for decent periods of the match but lost by 18 points.<br><br>
One thing the ABs have given a lot of focus in the last 13 years is the mental side of things. I have no idea if teams like Wales and Ireland do as well, but to me they seem well capable of getting the win, but seem to hit a mental block in the final 15 minutes when they are still in the contest.<br><br>
Another thing Wales need to have a plan for is how to counter the AB bench. That is a real weapon.
