All Blacks v Wales Test #3
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<p>Oh and excellent atmosphere in the Cake Tin :good:</p>
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Well done ABs. Always a tough game for the opposition when the series is sealed and it's been a "long" series. Brilliant coaching by Hansen and co to bring in some newbies that were hungry. <br><br>
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<p>Thought Moala went well and should hopefully get the nod over Seta for the rugby championship.</p>
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<p>Izzy and Ben from accounts looked awesome together.</p>
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<p>Dixon was real quiet. I'd say he'd be a bit gutted with that debut. Squire looked better (though it would be easier against a tiring team).</p>
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<p>Romano is no where near the impact lock that Tuipulotu is.</p>
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<p>2 missed tackles, 4 penalties and a YC. Rubbish night at the office for Cane. Maybe the pressure is getting to him.</p>
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<p>Pressure from the internet selectors?</p> -
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<p>One question from tonight is can a back 3 of NMS, Ben Smith and Dagg work? They are our three best options at the moment but they don't provide the balance.</p>
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<p>Coles?</p>
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<p>nothing, he just added fuck all, in stark contrast to his competitor PT.</p>
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<p><strong>fuck you are precious about Canterbury players</strong></p>
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<p>I would have had the same response if this kind of unfounded comments had been made about Auckland, Taranaki or Southland players.</p>
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<p>Edit: remember I responded to the negativity directed at BB? Naki hard.</p> -
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<p>I would have had the same response if this kind of unfounded comments had been made about Auckland, Taranaki or Southland players.</p>
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<p>Romano is okay. I just don't think he is very good with ball in hand. He goes into contact way too upright. If he could sort that out, he would be a far better player.</p> -
<p>unfounded? really? okay bud, what ever blows your hair back</p>
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<p>unfounded? really? okay bud, what ever blows your hair back</p>
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<p>It's not that I don't see his flaws. It's the "he added fuck all" comment I have a problem with. If he was that bad, he wouldn't be in the team.</p> -
<p>so what did he offer? talk me through it.</p>
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<p>What I saw was a guy who confirmed his place as the 4th lock in the squad. Errors and soft moments.</p> -
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<p>so what did he offer? talk me through it.</p>
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<p>What I saw was a guy who confirmed his place as the 4th lock in the squad. Errors and soft moments.</p>
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<p>I can't be bothered. You just want to argue. I don't.</p> -
<p>You started it mate! So you've got nothing.</p>
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<p>You'll note the fact I never said "Romano should never be there", you created that argument.</p> -
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<p>One question from tonight is can a back 3 of NMS, Ben Smith and Dagg work? They are our three best options at the moment but they don't provide the balance.</p>
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<p>Personally I've always thought Ben was a better winger so for me, that back three is perfect. I don't think we have to have a massive winger, and I've not seen enough from Savea or Naholo to usurp any of those three. Moala has to be a shoe in for 13 after today too. </p> -
<p>Aaron Smith, speed of movement, speed of thought, speed of pass, as influential as Dan and Richie now. Tremendous.</p>
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<p>Personally I've always thought Ben was a better winger so for me, that back three is perfect. I don't think we have to have a massive winger, and I've not seen enough from Savea or Naholo to usurp any of those three. Moala has to be a shoe in for 13 after today too. </p>
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<p>If you pick Moala at 13 you definitely don't need a power winger. I like Moala on the bench with a Ngatai-Crotty combo but Moala was very good today.</p> -
<p>Why dont the ABs just put out a team of Smiths and Barretts.</p>
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<p>Has BB cemented his place at 1st Five Eight ? He ran the backline perfectly tonight and his kicks were longer than usual.</p>
<p>Ofa T has surprised me. He was solid in the scrums and won a turnover ball among three Welsh players. Not bad for a debut.</p>
<p>Can't judge Dixon vs Squire as the latter was facing a tiring team but he was impressive with his hard, straight running.</p>
<p>Faumuina scrummed strongly too. I hope the NZRFU will keep him after the Lions series.</p>
<p>Moala looked far better than Fekitoa and Tamanivalu. A bit too eager at times but I like his physicality.</p> -
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<p>If you pick Moala at 13 you definitely don't need a power winger. I like Moala on the bench with a Ngatai-Crotty combo but Moala was very good today.</p>
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<p>When (if) SBW and Ngatai are available, I'd say Crotty will be goneski. (even though he is solid enough)</p>
