The Silver Fern

@snowy

Well that was a forgettable 2 weeks display by the ABS. What I can't understand is why play the best fullback on the wing, why is ALB not given more chances, Aaron Smith is out of form, TJ should've started with TTT on the bench. Every team runs at our 10/12 axes, cause we do not have a big hitting 6 like a Jerry Collins (rip) or Jerome Kaino. Its all good having forwards that pass and run like backs, but do your core duties first and foremost. Sam Whitelock looks old and tired, same with Read and Franks. Who is our defensive and attacking coaches? We've leaked more tries than usual and our attack is so predictable. One swallow doesn't make a summer, but geez bring back Wayne Smith, and please Steve Hansen pick Akira Ioane. And one last thing: I do not see any evidence of our much vaunted conditioning. Rant over GO THE MIGHTY ALL BLACKS. Sorry one last rant: IF I EVER SEE ANOTHER BOX KICK IN MY LIFETIME I WILL CHOKE SLAM MYSELF As you were.

@mariner4life Agree with you mariner, just say it...Akira we don't like your attitude end of.

@crucial Agree

My 2cents worth from the game. The ref were pants, all French refs are. BB brought his kicking boots to BA, don't forget it there son. Our scrum was impressive, more of the same...Owen Franks :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_winking_eye: you need to step up. How good was Ardie ??? This could just be the solution to our no.8 problem. On the downside: I think Codie needs a rest. Handling ERRRROOORRS and poor decision making.. But the RC is in the bag, just go and beat the boks.

@booboo Agree, I would've picked him but for the travelling, we missed him against the argies though.

@mg Harris, Ofa. Perry, Pat T, Ardie, TJ, Richie, ALB

Would like to see this 23 vs boks.

• BFA
  Naholo
  Goodhue
  SBW
  Reiko
  BB
  AS
  Read
  Cane
  Frizzel
  Sam W
  SB
  Owen
  Codie (needs a rest but we need him to deliver against boks)
  Mr T

I would've been more nervous if these okes were available for the Argies: Marcos Ayerza(prop), Juan Figalo(prop), Facunda Isa(No.8), Marcelo Bosch(Centre) and Juan Imhoff(Wing)

Date: Saturday, September 29
Venue: Jose Amalfitani Stadium, Buenos Aires
Kick-off: 19.40 (22.40 GMT; 11.40 NZ time Sunday, September 30)
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)
Assistant referees: Jaco Peyper (South Africa), Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa)
TMO: David Grashoff (England)
Anybody nervous about this lot?

@crazy-horse Hopefully next week against boks

Hoped to see SBW/Goodhue combo vs Pumas. Good team considering injuries and R&R.

@pukunui And selecting the best side would help. ALB is a 12 and not a 13. Ben Smith is the best 15 so pick him there.

@mn5

@bones Nerves

@mg First time poster

New here on the TSF. Always read the forums, first poster timer.