I think what he was getting at , is that Schoolboys tend to "play wots in front of them" more than the pro's. If they are on their goal line and see a chance, they will often take it on rather than kicking away for safety.
As to the Tahs.. if you can't see that they are paralysed by fear when they play, nothing I say will convince you.
Your reference to the Tahs franchise having Schoolboy competitions..Not could be further from the truth, the closest they come is that they get some little Schoolboy teams do a parade before their first game each year. They run no competitions.
Thank you ILTW, it's precisely what I meant.
It takes fitness, skills and courage to play this way and not be overcome with the fear of "what can go wrong here?" when these opportunities arise.
The Crusaders have been the global role models for backing themselves and taking risks for years.
They run it from turnovers inside their own 22, even when they're exhausted, instead of kicking it out.
They do it time and again so it becomes the norm rather than the exception.
There is no secret here. Sometimes 100% of Crusaders training sessions are dedicated to the whole team conducting lung busting length of the field counter attacking drills.
Don't BS yourself Waratah apologists and make excuses, it can be done. Please also stop getting so excited when the Waratahs actually attempt it on rare occasions.
When the game is lost, don't pretend that you're witnessing courage and daring from the Waratahs when they then start throwing the ball around......where was that courage and daring when the game was there for the taking earlier?
What's most concerning for all Wallaby supporters is that it's this Crusader style of rugby that the All Blacks are now striving to play.
Who honestly thinks Barnes could fit into the No 10 spot with the All Blacks and keep up with their pace and intensity of play?
