All Blacks 2025
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@mariner4life said in All Blacks 2025:
the tight 5 looks good, and, more importantly, seems to have a bit of depth about it.
Giving credit where it’s due , maybe Jason Ryan does know his shit , after 3 years in the job( or whatever it’s been ) the results are there to see .
@kiwiinmelb said in All Blacks 2025:
@mariner4life said in All Blacks 2025:
the tight 5 looks good, and, more importantly, seems to have a bit of depth about it.
Giving credit where it’s due , maybe Jason Ryan does know his shit , after 3 years in the job( or whatever it’s been ) the results are there to see .
Now if they can fix the back row.... I'm hopeful that Wallace and Parker will help solve the puzzle
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Alternatively the 10 is giving him what he wants.
@mariner4life you have to wonder what his remit is, cos he must be doing what is asked otherwise why isn't he being reined in or dropped?
His tactical kicking has long appeared shite, but maybe he is doing what is.asked? Maybe he isn't.far off what they want/need?
But is surely something we are missing?
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Give DMac the reins and let him develop. I can't believe he wasn't given the keys after the Ireland game. Yes, he can be targeted, and teams often do so because they know if you shut him down, the Chiefs are going nowhere. But the ABs are not the Chiefs, and with the platform the ABs can now provide.....
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Give DMac the reins and let him develop. I can't believe he wasn't given the keys after the Ireland game. Yes, he can be targeted, and teams often do so because they know if you shut him down, the Chiefs are going nowhere. But the ABs are not the Chiefs, and with the platform the ABs can now provide.....
I think the plan for Dmac is to have him off the bench for final 30 minute impact - which was the previous coaches plan for 2019 (injured but that seems the plan) and 2023.
I’m not sure it is the best way to use him but u cant see them changing it.
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the best performance by a 10 on teh November tour? Dmac
the best performance by a 10 in 2025? Dmac.and yet here we are. shit's not changing boys.
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If Proctor misfires again this weekend where does that leave us for the Springboks?
Because, Wallabies aberration aside, I don't like the sound of Kriel, DDA and Esterhuizen running at Mr. Looks-Good-At-Super
@Wurzel said in All Blacks 2025:
If Proctor misfires again this weekend where does that leave us for the Springboks?
Because, Wallabies aberration aside, I don't like the sound of Kriel, DDA and Esterhuizen running at Mr. Looks-Good-At-Super
According to Mauss' analysis, it's not all his fault. He got sold down the river by Ardie for a try, and by BB getting smashed behind the gain line
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If Proctor misfires again this weekend where does that leave us for the Springboks?
Because, Wallabies aberration aside, I don't like the sound of Kriel, DDA and Esterhuizen running at Mr. Looks-Good-At-Super
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If Proctor misfires again this weekend where does that leave us for the Springboks?
Because, Wallabies aberration aside, I don't like the sound of Kriel, DDA and Esterhuizen running at Mr. Looks-Good-At-Super
@Wurzel said in All Blacks 2025:
If Proctor misfires again this weekend where does that leave us for the Springboks?
Because, Wallabies aberration aside, I don't like the sound of Kriel, DDA and Esterhuizen running at Mr. Looks-Good-At-Super
Maybe we should give him the ball then instead of fluffing around at 9 and 10. The best thing for Proctor right now would be an injury to Mr Kick the Ball Away.
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@nzzp said in All Blacks 2025:
@Wurzel said in All Blacks 2025:
Mr. Looks-Good-At-Super
Richie's a couple of years off
That’s Sir Richie, you show some god damn respect to our lord and saviour
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Paddy Tups with a fractured scull. Won’t see him again this year I suspect.
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Paddy Tups with a fractured scull. Won’t see him again this year I suspect.
@chchfanatic said in All Blacks 2025:
Paddy Tups with a fractured scull. Won’t see him again this year I suspect.
Ugh, he was doing a nice job off the bench too
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Paddy Tups with a fractured scull. Won’t see him again this year I suspect.
@chchfanatic that is big blow, he has found his groove in the ABs for the last 2 years
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Have to say things are heating up in SH rugby.
Australia looking better than they have in years. Argentina competitive.
AB forwards finally developing real strength after years of being sub par.
WC Australia 2027.
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Is it fair to say the current backline is the worst of the twenties? Just seems to have gone from bad to worse in the Razor era.
Luckily we have one of the strongest 1 to 6 this century and depth there too
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Billy Proctor's playing well enough not to be given the boot, but not well enough to convince anyone he's the long-term answer at 13.
Options there are thin. I am happy to give Billy Proctor another outing, but we'll need to see more accuracy and impact or else it will be Reiko Ioane in the 13 jersey to face the Boks.
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Is it fair to say the current backline is the worst of the twenties? Just seems to have gone from bad to worse in the Razor era.
Luckily we have one of the strongest 1 to 6 this century and depth there too
@brodean Jordie Barrett and Will Jordan are outstanding, so is Cam Roigard when he's fit. Options beyond that are rather thin.
I can't helping them we need to be a bit braver at picking backs who impress in Super Rugby and the NPC ahead of old staggers.
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Paddy Tups with a fractured scull. Won’t see him again this year I suspect.
@chchfanatic said in All Blacks 2025:
Paddy Tups with a fractured scull. Won’t see him again this year I suspect.
That's terrible news. He's done a great job this year.
Hopefully he willl see that doctor who healed Waisake Naholo's leg a few years ago and be back for the EOYT.
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Is it fair to say the current backline is the worst of the twenties? Just seems to have gone from bad to worse in the Razor era.
Luckily we have one of the strongest 1 to 6 this century and depth there too
@brodean said in All Blacks 2025:
Is it fair to say the current backline is the worst of the twenties? Just seems to have gone from bad to worse in the Razor era.
Luckily we have one of the strongest 1 to 6 this century and depth there too
Savea 7 , Sititi 8 and Roigard 9. You can just about make a case 1 to 9.
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@brodean said in All Blacks 2025:
Is it fair to say the current backline is the worst of the twenties? Just seems to have gone from bad to worse in the Razor era.
Luckily we have one of the strongest 1 to 6 this century and depth there too
Savea 7 , Sititi 8 and Roigard 9. You can just about make a case 1 to 9.
@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks 2025:
@brodean said in All Blacks 2025:
Is it fair to say the current backline is the worst of the twenties? Just seems to have gone from bad to worse in the Razor era.
Luckily we have one of the strongest 1 to 6 this century and depth there too
Savea 7 , Sititi 8 and Roigard 9. You can just about make a case 1 to 9.
Not even close to this century I'd say. Debatable even this decade.
