All Blacks vs Ireland
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@MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Ireland:
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@MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs Ireland:
All the best to Proctor but can’t help but feel he’s not done himself any favours
Hard disagree, Mike. Whānau comes first. All the best to Billy Proctor and his family for the days ahead.
Why didn't he just make himself unavailable for tour like soon-to-be dad Hunter Paisami already has?
Why should NZ Rugby be paying to jet people back and forth between hemispheres because they want to have a slice of each cake rather than committing to one (prioritize family life or highly-paid All Black commitments).
Proctor should've given up his spot for someone else who would've killed for the opportunity to represent their country instead of attempting to have a bob each way.
Think you may be being a bit unfair. We don't know the full details - babies don't always arrive when people expect and medical complications resulting in premature birth are common, particularly if this is their first child.
His wife and kid come first and NZR are absolutely right to support him.
It does make me laugh how people get so upset about things like this. It is essentially an employment matter with an employer and employee want to do the right thing for the good of both parties.
Maybe so
But as we’ve seen it’s harder to get out of the ABs than in, his ship may have sailed
I don’t think so. The AB mgmt would have know well in advance about the birth of Proctor jnr in and factored that into their plans.
Generally speaking, pro sports teams like their players to marry and have families as it keeps them settled down and not out tearing it up drinking and chasing women (that’s the theory anyway!) and NZR are good employers in this regard.
Does it mean his ship has sailed? No. Form in super rugby will determine if he gets into the squad next year. Then it is up to him.
He won’t get dropped because he is on paternity leave.
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@voodoo said in All Blacks vs Ireland:
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Interesting contrast of styles between the super structured Ireland, who are kind of more than the sum of their parts, and NZ, who never seem to be as good as their talent suggests.
Guys like Aki and Lowe couldn't make the ABs but are key pieces for Ireland. I wonder if the ABs would be better if they were more structured, or would it detract from the natural ability of our players. People in NZ are super critical of guys like Reiko, DMac and Mo'unga... But in a vacuum they are probably the best athletes and/or most talented players in their positions in the world. Why don't we get the best out of them?
Reiko is 105kgs, probably the fastest player in the squad, extreme acceleration. He's a much better athlete than guys like Kriel or Slade, maybe any 13... Dmac has the most speed of any 10, an awesome skillset, maybe the best catch pass of anyone, again a much better athlete than a Pollard or Sexton... Yet neither is anywhere near as productive on the field. Why?
I’d like to see some proof of that. Kriel looks like an extreme crossfitter.
Ioane is 8kgs heavier and 5cm taller than Kriel
So what ?
Are you seriously trying to suggest Kriel is a better athlete than Ioane?
Well I’m certainly disputing the statement that Ioane is apparently the greatest athlete playing rugby these days. Maybe ever ?
I thought the comment actually was "He's a much better athlete than guys like Kriel or Slade, maybe any 13"
So maybe we could list the biggest, fastest, heaviest, (and most agile?) 13s currently playing the game. I doubt Rieko is the most coordinated. And I gotta say Kriel has become a pretty handy 13 (arguably Am is better at 13, but I'd really like us to have a 12 like De Allende).
And possibly this guy will return to form (at 13?) https://www.aap.com.au/news/wallaby-kerevi-prepares-to-be-best-in-the-world-again/
We've got one coming through
Max Llewelyn
Son of former Wales lock Gareth Llewelyn196cm & 105kg
Any NZ heritage?
Is he in need of a scholarship to an Auckland High School? We take all ages, he’ll just need to shave on Saturday mornings
He's already capped
Should be playing 13 against Fiji on Sunday
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks vs Ireland:
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@darylmitchell said in All Blacks vs Ireland:
Interesting contrast of styles between the super structured Ireland, who are kind of more than the sum of their parts, and NZ, who never seem to be as good as their talent suggests.
Guys like Aki and Lowe couldn't make the ABs but are key pieces for Ireland. I wonder if the ABs would be better if they were more structured, or would it detract from the natural ability of our players. People in NZ are super critical of guys like Reiko, DMac and Mo'unga... But in a vacuum they are probably the best athletes and/or most talented players in their positions in the world. Why don't we get the best out of them?
Reiko is 105kgs, probably the fastest player in the squad, extreme acceleration. He's a much better athlete than guys like Kriel or Slade, maybe any 13... Dmac has the most speed of any 10, an awesome skillset, maybe the best catch pass of anyone, again a much better athlete than a Pollard or Sexton... Yet neither is anywhere near as productive on the field. Why?
I’d like to see some proof of that. Kriel looks like an extreme crossfitter.
Ioane is 8kgs heavier and 5cm taller than Kriel
So what ?
Are you seriously trying to suggest Kriel is a better athlete than Ioane?
Well I’m certainly disputing the statement that Ioane is apparently the greatest athlete playing rugby these days. Maybe ever ?
I thought the comment actually was "He's a much better athlete than guys like Kriel or Slade, maybe any 13"
So maybe we could list the biggest, fastest, heaviest, (and most agile?) 13s currently playing the game. I doubt Rieko is the most coordinated. And I gotta say Kriel has become a pretty handy 13 (arguably Am is better at 13, but I'd really like us to have a 12 like De Allende).
And possibly this guy will return to form (at 13?) https://www.aap.com.au/news/wallaby-kerevi-prepares-to-be-best-in-the-world-again/
We've got one coming through
Max Llewelyn
Son of former Wales lock Gareth Llewelyn196cm & 105kg
Sounds like Jordie. And we are talking about 13s here!
He is a 13
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@Tim said in All Blacks vs Ireland:
Did Kevin Mealamu get a couple of shots in?
That right there is what a straight red, no 20 minute time out is for, pure filth.
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@Jet well done on a great career.
But having kids is the greatest thing I’ve ever done. I didn’t start having them until I was 33.
So I got to travel the world and play rugby. Experience different cultures.
Now watching my kids achieve things because of what I’ve taught them . That’s way better than having a career and no kids IMO.
Just my opinion and life experience. I’m sure your happy with yours -
@Tim said in All Blacks vs Ireland:
Getting pretty fired up about this game.
yeah interesting one, in theory, the Irish should be too strong given how consistent they are, but I think there are definite glimmers that some of the parts of this side are starting to fall in place and we could well roll out another epic performance like last year, but there wont be able to be 20 minute lapses in this one, will need to be top notch from start to finish.
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A change of tactics is needed. Kicking way hard won possession could be disastrous against an Irish team which is able to recycle the ball during many (and boring) phases all day long. But trying to throw the pill to the wings against a rush defense could be disastrous as well. Maul and pick & go (with the likes of Aumua, Sititi and Tuipolutu) could be an answer to the rush defense, as well as fixing Van der Flier in the tight.
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Really tough to get the line ups this tour so apologies for not being able to get the full accurate info like the England series and The rugby championship.
What I will say though to follow on from my post further up. I am led to believe Dmac and Perofeta will be the only changes with everyone else in the backs to remain the same. Emphasis on led to believe, but nothing else points to any changes for this test.
If anything does come through, I’ll pop it in here asap.
Go the All Blacks!
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is this really 6am Saturday morning? Qld time obviously
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@mariner4life yeah think it is like 9am k/o here
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oh sweet
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@cgrant said in All Blacks vs Ireland:
A change of tactics is needed. Kicking way hard won possession could be disastrous against an Irish team which is able to recycle the ball during many (and boring) phases all day long. But trying to throw the pill to the wings against a rush defense could be disastrous as well. Maul and pick & go (with the likes of Aumua, Sititi and Tuipolutu) could be an answer to the rush defense, as well as fixing Van der Flier in the tight.
We've barely used our maul this year and Wayne Smith hates them.
The combo of Vaa'i, Sititi, Cane and Savea means we're not set up for dominant mauling.
