@MajorRage said in What makes Eden Park so special?:
It’s the home really, is all it’s go going for it.
Not a bad place but all the Euro and UK stadiums I’ve been too are better and more intimidating. It’s not a great stadium at all by global standards.
But it’s hard to beat anybody at home these days.
Very interesting to hear that you think UK stadiums are more intimidating, I would love to know which ones you've visited?
@Mr-Fish said in What makes Eden Park so special?:
The All Blacks play out of their skins to maintain the record.
It's the same reason why Ireland struggled to beat NZ for so long... The weight of history. Now that monkey's off their backs, it's a lot easier for them to win against the All Blacks (and of course the fact that Ireland are at arguably the strongest point in their history helps too). Similar story for Argentina - and it'll be the same when Scotland, Wales, Japan, Italy etc get a win.
Very interesting to think about. I suppose the weight of pride can give a team a whole new level of determination. Great point!
Hi all!
I hope you're doing well!
From an outsider's point of view (English) I've always been jealous of how the All Blacks have made Eden Park such a fortress. With the recent 50-game streak it made me think about why and how this stadium is so special.
I've made this video explaining why I think the stadium is such a hard place to go as an opposition. Please feel free to watch it, I hope you enjoy but I realise it won't be everyone's cup of tea!
Unfortenly I haven't had the privilege of visiting the stadium myself, so I would love to hear from people who have as to why the place is so great?
Look forward to the discussion
Thanks! 