First a win is a win, so history will say. We done ABs !
But more was said about this AB team last week when they lost to the Boks.
The Aussies were duds, they were already on the beach, speedos and suntan lotion at the ready !
So the media will mostly post positive print on the [...]
Waitakere reader to Your Views: “There are obviously not enough good players in NZ. Perhaps if we merged with Australia, we would have enough players to form a competitive team for the upcoming world cup.”
Letter to Dominion Post: “For sale: One rugby coach, suitable for under-fives. Also for sale, 15 rugby players. Suitable for not [...]
The ‘ABs Backs’ rugby brains IQ class ranking..
The ‘A’ Class
Carter
Smith
Kahui
Muliaina
Jane
The ‘B’ Class
Toeava
Sivivatu
Rokocoko
Nonu
MacAlister
Donald
When the ABs back line has more “B” class players within it they look lost, lack leader ship, and lose confidence. This is the difference between and Henry lead coaching team and a Deans lead coaching team, Deans makes a judgement of players rugby IQ, [...]
Well after the dance, it was all down hill !
Well done Boks 3-0.
How did they do it ?
1) Kick to known ‘fubbles’ in the ABs back line.
2) Defend like the Greeks.
3) Take 3 points within 60m.
4) Play the new rules, by forcing mistakes in oppositions half.
5) Exploit the lineout advantage.
6) Played off a structured platform. [...]
Source: Robinson steers Stags to top of the table
Southland on top of the table ! What’s better for local rugby, than your provincial team leading the nation in the game for NZders !
A 14 team competition allows the right level of dilution of BEST players around the country so all have a chance to do well. [...]
Source: Fight brewing Over NZ Rugby Changes – John Alexander
The fans, teams and media love the new NPC (or ANZC) format. After years of the old NPC format falling way, its back with a vengeance.
But…
…”NZRU rugby manager Neil Sorensen said the biggest problem with the current 14 team format was fitting it into the shortened [...]