KiwiM
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To be fair, we never knew if Luke was surplus until yesterday, and perhaps one test is a bit quick to anoint Ardie as a bck up at test level, even if I do suspect it .
Speak for yourself.
To be fair, we never knew if Luke was surplus until yesterday, and perhaps one test is a bit quick to anoint Ardie as a bck up at test level, even if I do suspect it .
How was BB's tackle on El Complaino? What a hit but somehow that is now 'illegal', lol. Thought the refs were pretty much spot on most of this game though.
Francois Louw back in SA, gotta say I'm surprised he didn't play in PE but maybe they thought he needed some extra time to recover from flying London-Brisbane-London a coupla weeks ago? If so there's some thinking there that's not immediately obvious to some of the other RC coaching staffs...
Perhaps such a system is only necessary when you employ wingers that can be tackled. You seen that fluffybunny run with the ball?^^^^^^^^ still not a fan of having two non-kicking wingers as IMO the two fullback system we've been using with great success these past ten or so years forces the opposition to think very carefully when & to where they kick. Sure Beaugan can drop back into the short-side wing position but I'd rather have him still up in the line to exploit any turnover that might occur. With Naholo & Ioane out there Pollard will kick long, they'll chase hard & try to isolate the targeted winger or pressure them into a low-percentage play, as they did in Wellywood.
Other than that it's a good side, I think Goodhue outside SBW could be very tasty.
The All Blacks wont underestimate the Bokke again and will perform their special HaKa (cut throat) that wil frighten the Bokke. Our beloved Springbokkie wont keep up with All Blacks speedy and awesomeness.
All Blacks by 53.
C'mon PB, I not sure if you trying to awaken the Mocker Gods, but I not sure they will fall for that!!
I'm surprised they didn't leave Kriel on the wing, thought he did an xcellent job of containing/ pressuring Ioane in Wellington.