Kevin77
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LOL Cyclo in trouble again
They’re so dismissiveLOL Cyclo in trouble again
LOL Cyclo in trouble again
They’re so dismissiveLOL Cyclo in trouble again
But problem for Sotutu is probably our best player is Ardie, who is at 8. I understand there is the Ardie should be 7 argument, but think perhaps if he is our best player, and he is playing 8, would you change it if not needed. I actually a little disppointed we haven't seen Sotutu at 6 maybe? He seems to have skills to go there or is defence a problem? Not sure as Rangi has never really run him there much has he?
Gee you AB supporters are harsh… it’s 1 all v a good side.
Bears out a lot of the popular thinking. You guys had exceptional players for 15 years and now things are returning to normal
Bears out a lot of the popular thinking. You guys had exceptional players for 15 years and now things are returning to normal
Maybe not normal for NZ but the reality is that NZ have dropped off a bit and a lot of other teams have finally got their shit together - particularly in Europe61% is not normal. I think that's the point. If Fozzie was tracking at 75% I don't think there would be as much of an upcry.
I know that's probably only 2 or 3 test wins but those 2 or 3 test wins are important. It's the difference between the first ever loss to Argentina, the first ever home loss to Ireland, getting 40 points put on you by France etc.
Maybe not normal for NZ but the reality is that NZ have dropped off a bit and a lot of other teams have finally got their shit together - particularly in Europe
I am terrified that the All Blacks have a huge reaction tomorrow and spank Ireland. Like the World Cup quarter final in 2019Agreed. This current crop for NZ is certainly not vintage and totally agree on the other teams. The issue is the ABs are being further held back by this coaching set up.
I am terrified that the All Blacks have a huge reaction tomorrow and spank Ireland. Like the World Cup quarter final in 2019
Sucks for you guys but is good for rugby.61% is not normal. I think that's the point. If Fozzie was tracking at 75% I don't think there would be as much of an upcry.
I know that's probably only 2 or 3 test wins but those 2 or 3 test wins are important. It's the difference between the first ever loss to Argentina, the first ever home loss to Ireland, getting 40 points put on you by France etc.
Love me some completely baseless speculationStill nothing in the media wrt Samisoni not even making the 23. I'm gunna speculate wildly that there's something happening that he and/ or management don't want public & that the media have agreed to keep it under wraps.
Fozzie judges players purely on how long they've been with the team, irrespective of performance in matches.Meanwhile arguably the best ball carrier in the squad doesn't make the 23 & it doesn't rate a mention.
The press in NZ are off Foster. If there is anything dodgy about it, they would have uncovered it by now or at least have written about it. I rate him highly too, but I think perhaps the media don't think it is a big storyMe too but it's hadly baseless @Dctarget - literally dozens of articles & thousands of words published & aired since Team was named & not one addressing Samisoni's omission. It doesn't add up. The truth is probably quite boring but the secrecy is most unusual where AB are concerned.
Edit: take the Hurld story on ScoBar: it's all based on him sitting out part of Tuesday's training & appearing to be struggling at Thursday's. Nek minnit he's in "serious doubt" of playing on Saturday & there's apparently a contingency plan for that eventuality. Meanwhile arguably the best ball carrier in the squad doesn't make the 23 & it doesn't rate a mention. I vote Yeah Nah.
I don't pod.LOL Cyclo in trouble again
Exclusive: All Blacks star ruled out for decider
One key All Black is thought to be in serious doubt for today's test.www.nzherald.co.nz
key All Black
Barrett carrying a shoulder niggle after injuring it on O'Mahony's head?