@Mattasaurus I'd say it is a tactic given how often him or Tom R would be stationed wide for the blues.

@Tim said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:
No point putting Ioane on the wing if you can't get the ball there.

A continuation of MacDonald's remarkably effective tactic of putting the loose forwards on the wing that he used against the Saders.

Love is not better than Zarn

Perofeta hooks another, 6-8 30 mins

Great pick up by Numia

@Duluth said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:

Love is not better than Zarn

Love should stick to rucks, that was an appalling pass to Japan.

Jeez there's some silly shit going on, calm down boys

I understand it's undesirable weather, but fuck me there is a distinct inability to draw and pass here.

@Frank if your pack is working together I think it works better.

@Frank said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:

@Tim said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:
No point putting Ioane on the wing if you can't get the ball there.

A continuation of MacDonald's remarkably effective tactic of putting the loose forwards on the wing that he used against the Saders.

I think you right.. i just don't think its the best use of him....

8-6 to NZ XV after 31min.

@Victor-Meldrew said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:

Great pick up by Numia

And then a complete failure to feed the space.

@Duluth just let Love get through a game or two before making that sort of judgement. He hasn’t played all year remember.

Nice Du Plessis

Good tackle, and great turn over by Kirifi

Jesus missed touch, amateur hour

Geez Numia.

I would have swapped some of the bench (eg Harmon) for some of the starters.

@Stargazer said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:

Geez Numia.

Has he played at this level before? Seems overawed or something, usually excellent handling and vision for a prop.

@Canes4life from a very good low tackle from Strange

Should we be really worried that both McDonald and Holland are in the ABs coaching setup next year.