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John Eales (66)
They might have their wires crossed then, this is from RugbyPass's instagram page.
Makes more sense than him having a sensational game and me completely missing it.
Bledisloe 2 at Eden Park 18/10/20
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They might have their wires crossed then, this is from RugbyPass's instagram page.
Makes more sense than him having a sensational game and me completely missing it.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Fox Sports and rugby.com.au both have him with 1 turnover, as well as 11 tackles (1 missed)...........
Although they differ with his carries - both list 8 carries, but the former has for 40 metres and the latter 25 metres, but both with 2 defenders beaten/tackle busts.
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Dick Tooth (41)
Hooper scored a cracking pilfer at the ruck towards the end of the first half. Both him and Samu had their heads at the bottom of every 3rd ruck as far as I could tell, Wilson got the ball running/linking gig this game, Samu got told to shift rocks and smash people.
Worked very well, and aside from some timing issues with jumpers, the lineout was alright. Several of the lost lineouts were from poor lifts, just not getting a good grip etc, a couple were not straight in the wind and one was just well read. Not really concerned there, FF (Folau Fainga'a) is usually on the money with the set piece and his skills around the field are far better than that spilled ball before halfway 99% of the time.
Simmons out - I'd like to see Swinton in, tbh. He's got the lineout height, and him coming on with 20 to go could be huge if he doesn't get red carded 14 seconds after coming on. He's not a proper 2nd row though. Hosea might be an option or Blyth? Anyone but Simmons.
Petaia - Maybe for Lolesio, I don't see much point bringing Lolesio on with 20 to go in Auckland, we'll either be right in it, or 30 down. Either way, i'd save him for Argentina or SA.
Petaia coming on with Swinton at 60mins...? Yeah that does me
Worked very well, and aside from some timing issues with jumpers, the lineout was alright. Several of the lost lineouts were from poor lifts, just not getting a good grip etc, a couple were not straight in the wind and one was just well read. Not really concerned there, FF (Folau Fainga'a) is usually on the money with the set piece and his skills around the field are far better than that spilled ball before halfway 99% of the time.
Simmons out - I'd like to see Swinton in, tbh. He's got the lineout height, and him coming on with 20 to go could be huge if he doesn't get red carded 14 seconds after coming on. He's not a proper 2nd row though. Hosea might be an option or Blyth? Anyone but Simmons.
Petaia - Maybe for Lolesio, I don't see much point bringing Lolesio on with 20 to go in Auckland, we'll either be right in it, or 30 down. Either way, i'd save him for Argentina or SA.
Petaia coming on with Swinton at 60mins...? Yeah that does me
My memory was my re-watch last night was one turnover won from diving on a loose ball.
I don't think we really had one clean breakdown steal all game. There were a couple of forced penalties and a couple of times our attempt to pilfer caused the ball to spill out that we then were able to dive on (like the final turnover when we were defending our line).
I don't think we really had one clean breakdown steal all game. There were a couple of forced penalties and a couple of times our attempt to pilfer caused the ball to spill out that we then were able to dive on (like the final turnover when we were defending our line).
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Mark Ella (57)
Before the game I preferred Uelese, but now that’s FF (Folau Fainga'a) has been given first crack I’d prefer he get a couple of tests. I’m not a fan of rotation/dropping someone who has won their spot after 1 game. I think it impacts negatively on both the player and team confidence as well as cohesion.
If you look at the particular move you are referring to, Fainga'a appeared to try and pull his pass back. This is a move he has executed without problem dozens of times with the Brumbies (without ever stuffing that I can remember) - but the difference there is that they would have practiced it an extra 1000 times and he is a lot more familiar with the runners.
When I saw it I assumed the runner wasn’t where he expects them to be. He tried to adjust, but it was too late. I assume that the hole runner actually got their line wrong because he did start to pass. Maybe I need to watch it again.
The other big criticism of FF (Folau Fainga'a) was his lineout throwing. Fair enough in a sense that it is the hookers number 1 job. However Samu was the only jumper with whom he has any experience. Fainga'a has shown before he can get rattled under pressure - so it is definitely something he needs to work on. But personally I’m prepared to cut some slack - if for no other reason than we need some consistency to improve our lineout and I don’t see Uelese as a significant step up.
Derpus
George Gregan (70)
Hoops got a proper pilfer (or maybe it was a forced penalty).
A forced penalty just before half time (which led to the lineout where Fainga'a dropped the ball and almost cost us a try).
Daugunu had a forced penalty and that was just about it.
We received 7 penalties, one was a no arms tackle on Hooper, a couple for slowing our ball down and I can't remember what else.
Joe Blow
Peter Sullivan (51)
At some point Uelese needs to be given a chance, just as FF (Folau Fainga'a) has been done. Uelese was the back up to Latu last year and played very well. FF (Folau Fainga'a) still unproven at this level. I agree that FF (Folau Fainga'a) should get another start, but if he has a similar performance this weekend he should be out of the 23 and BPA given a run.
There is no telling what sort of shape Latu is in. The bloke is rocks or diamonds, there is no middle ground. Hope hes diamonds at the moment!
There is no telling what sort of shape Latu is in. The bloke is rocks or diamonds, there is no middle ground. Hope hes diamonds at the moment!
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Mark Ella (57)
I really doubt Rennie is looking at it in those terms, but even if he was I don’t agree that would be the best way to approach it.
If Rennie was likely to drop Fainga'a I think he would have dragged him at half time rather than giving him an additional 20 minutes in the second half (where he was a fair bit better).
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John Eales (66)
Yeah thats sound logic to me, I want Uelese to start but think he'll stay on the bench.
It's funny, because "statistics" always sounds like something accurately measured and compiled.
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
Not necessarily, he seems like a coach that would stick with the game plan rather than make decisions on the fly.
Yeah, agreed, I didn't really explain it as I meant it. Fainga'a got the start last week and didn't really capitalise on it. I see it as being the only performance based changed that is likely for this week. I think that Latu will be one of the two internationals that come back, and if so he is certainly going to be in the 23. If Fainga'a had played the house down and made the position his own it would be a different story, but he didn't so I think he will want to see what Uelese brings.
Derpus
George Gregan (70)
Does a forced penalty not count as a turnover won?
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Given that the players have a nano second to decide what to do and this armchair critic has the luxury of a comfy couch to pontificate from, my take of the scenario is this:
Move goes according to plan but pesky opposition ruin Plan A by getting into position to smash the inside runner. FF (Folau Fainga'a) realises that he, not the intended receiver, is running into a hole. It's time to go to Plan B - hold onto the ball and hit the gap. BUT his arms have already started to deliver the inside pass.
Changing actions mid-action rarely works.
If only I was out there with all my wisdom and 20-20 hindsight. (I would have told Hodge to aim 2 inches further left as well)
