All Blacks v France
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Rather disappointed with the selection at 10, but happy elsewhere. We are playing in white against a team that needs early passion to fire up. Just not sure we can generate enough early threats to take the wind out of their sails.
I do hope they will use Finau on the sideline to challenge for some crosskicks.
Personally I see high level rugby using more attacking plays from league next year. E. G. High wide crosskicks to tall aerial specialists, pressuring defenders into error, grubbers into the in goal for a chaser, and 10 running crossfield to confuse defenders to cover both a switch and a long pass. Defences at test level are acting like league teams, so why not use league tactics to beat them. I do wonder if Ray is testing the waters in this area. -
@antipodean said in All Blacks v France:
Harsh on Aumua but this might go to Henry's stated belief that you can't play three hard games in a row.
Big fan of Finau and Sititi in their best position. Baffled by the choice of Savea at 7. A lot resting on Finau's shoulders here.
On face value it's harsh on DMac but they probably feel Beaudy's varied kicking sets up conditions for DMac to better exploit.
Hmmm yeah don't like Savea at 7 either. He hasn't played there in years and a big difference between packing at 8 where he's scanning behind the defensive line looking to jackle, and at 7 where he's chasing ball and expected to be the first tackler.
Finau's gonna have to do a lot of extra dirty work and as much as I like Sititi playing as an 8 (his proper position), does he play more as a 6?
I'm very confused about the balance of the loose trio as I don't see Ardie Savea playing as a 7 the way Cane does.
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@African-Monkey I think some people are finally going to notice the work Cane does by his absence. Because Ardie doesn't play anything like it.
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Apart from the injury enforced Reece for Telea that has to be our best backline, not superstars at the top of their game in all positions but the best backline we currently have. Aumua could rightly feel aggrieved to not be rewarded for his performance the last two games with the starting jersey but really isn't this a position where we are talking about two players who have both been playing outstandingly this season, unlike first five where we are not as strong as we sometimes have been and it seems everyone on here has their pet. With the cantabs still rooting for Mo'unga less than half the fern is ever happy.
Loose forward combo maybe not quite the best we could come up with but so hard to balance a trio with Savea in it, he has to be selected as one of the best we currently have but he's still not a 7 or an 8, Cane has been utilised superbly to balance this. Could be a glimpse of the future if Savea is subbed for Lakai... unlikely to be the plan though.
I thought it was hard to complain with the team from the available players the last two weeks and I would say the same this week. -
I’d probably start dmac right now for the reason alone he’s in a purple patch of form with his goalkicking
2 weeks in a row his boot has been a major factor in our wins
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I reckon NZ is going to win and going to win well. Not sure France has recovered from going out in the quarter finals of their home tournament and when you have players throwing toys out of the cot for making the bench that’s a bit of a signal. In saying that I haven’t followed the French team closely for form. Might be wrong in which case I’ll have to accept the shame…but nz by 15.
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@Runt said in All Blacks v France:
Loose forward combo maybe not quite the best we could come up with but so hard to balance a trio with Savea in it, he has to be selected as one of the best we currently have but he's still not a 7 or an 8, Cane has been utilised superbly to balance this. Could be a glimpse of the future if Savea is subbed for Lakai... unlikely to be the plan though.
I'd have a lot more faith in the coaching group if that transpired around the 50th minute mark.
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@Billy-Tell said in All Blacks v France:
I reckon NZ is going to win and going to win well. Not sure France has recovered from going out in the quarter finals of their home tournament and when you have players throwing toys out of the cot for making the bench that’s a bit of a signal. In saying that I haven’t followed the French team closely for form. Might be wrong in which case I’ll have to accept the shame…but nz by 15.
What could be more French than them putting on a display with that internal turmoil?
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@mariner4life said in All Blacks v France:
Can I just say, I fucking love how deliciously French it is to go on strike because you were put on thr bench.
Bien jouè
Fuck this vingt trois hommes game idea!
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@Jet said in All Blacks v France:
The Camwagon is leaving the station mate. Jump on or be left on the platform with Victor Meldrew.
Choo Choo
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks v France:
Bloody hell, golden boy Beauden Barrett has had a pretty sweet ride over the last four years. Never sets the house on fire but seems to always squeeze himself in.
DMac should be starting after last week. Disappointing.
Beaudy will be the most capped All Black of all time at this rate!
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@antipodean
On the other hand this could be another 2004 Paree moment and I'll be there to witness it
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@Bones said in All Blacks v France:
DMac on at 55, BB to fullback. France to be totally flabbergasted by a pivot that is actually a pivot and can pass/kick accurately, combined with a fullback that actually looks to link with his support that they give up 30 points.
I'd prefer on at 41
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geez this coaching squad makes it hard to get on the razor bandwagon..
We’ve rewarded performance.
we rewarded form
It’s difficult not to play Ethan de Groot but the other two are playing great footy, as simple as that
“Cam’s been impressive hasn’t he? He’s taken his opportunities and we believe this is the match for himthen goes and sticks the two blokes that took their opportunities, played great footy and delivered probably their best test performances..
..on the bench
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@WillieTheWaiter Perhaps he wants to finish strongly?
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in All Blacks v France:
Jalibert spat out his dummy about being put on the bench so withdrew -
Matthieu reportedly told French coach Fabien Galthié not to pick him on the bench after missing out on a starting spot to face the All Blacks.
Thomas Ramos will start at first five-eighth from his usual position at 15, alongside halfback Antoine Dupont. Jalibert was on the bench against Japan was according to reports, didn’t want to face the All Blacks from the bench.
“Everyone has their own emotions and is free to share them,” Galthié said. “We need determination, strong players. Up until now he’s always given his best. He will continue with the national team, if he so chooses. It’s down to him to decide.”
When coaches / management / politicians pull out those sort of lines about someone it usually means the beginning of the end.
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@Billy-Tell said in All Blacks v France:
I reckon NZ is going to win and going to win well. Not sure France has recovered from going out in the quarter finals of their home tournament and when you have players throwing toys out of the cot for making the bench that’s a bit of a signal. In saying that I haven’t followed the French team closely for form. Might be wrong in which case I’ll have to accept the shame…but nz by 15.
Yes but it's France, they have been known to play better on bad form and when kicking out their coach...
