They need to use the ball up the middle. No point putting Ioane on the wing if you can't get the ball there.
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All Blacks XV
@Frank said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:
There's at least 3 or 4 Japanese players in that Japan team.
I counted, I think it's almost 50% with the reserves, but much less with the starting 15
@Tim said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:
They need to use the ball up the middle. No point putting Ioane on the wing if you can't get the ball there.
and just as we say that...... lol
@frugby said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:
This is dreaful. Same issue the Blues have, going too wide too early. Reckon Razor takes plenty of control, but if Leon runs the attack, we might not be home free.
I hope Macmillan sticks around. I really rate him. Hes been a tonic for the Chiefs, and I am hoping he may find his way into Razor's set up given time.
@Steven-Harris about time he did something.
@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.
@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 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....
@Victor-Meldrew said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:
Great pick up by Numia
And then a complete failure to feed the space.
@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.
@nostrildamus said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:
I would have swapped some of the bench (eg Harmon) for some of the starters.
I think that's generally the idea of the bench, yeah
Weber is so slow getting the ball out. Our backs are under pressure before they even get the ball.
@Canes4life said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:
Should we be really worried that both McDonald and Holland are in the ABs coaching setup next year.
No. Otherwise we'll have reincarnations of all the Foster threads.
@Canes4life said in Japan XV v All Blacks XV:
Weber is so slow getting the ball out. Our backs are under pressure before they even get the ball.
The number of times he has to change his mind cos he takes so long to decide in the 1st place.... ruck clean outs not helping but he should be better