All Blacks v France Test 3

[antipodean]

Look at the alternative suggested by the clamouring halfwits; if a player is slightly impeded by a referee, are you going to stop and play a scrum? How easy would that be to game? Just run into the ref and flail your arms about like you're playing association football.

Serin was never going to get to DMac. Lacey would have needed to be a portal into another dimension.

[cgrant]

@duluth said in All Blacks v France Test 3:

@cgrant

Pretty sure it was 13

Goodhue at 12, Smith wing & Barrett fullback

This is an indication of what Hansen plans for R. Ioane and J. Barrett. The simple solution would have been to slot Barrett in midfield as a replacement for SBW. But it did not happen.
Hi Bones, does this make you change your mind ?

[Crucial]

@cgrant said in All Blacks v France Test 3:

@duluth said in All Blacks v France Test 3:

@cgrant

Pretty sure it was 13

Goodhue at 12, Smith wing & Barrett fullback

This is an indication of what Hansen plans for R. Ioane and J. Barrett. The simple solution would have been to slot Barrett in midfield as a replacement for SBW. But it did not happen.
Hi Bones, does this make you change your mind ?

Only in the TSF world that thinks JB can play anywhere in the backline just because.

I'd be pretty certain that injury scenarios are practised at trainings given that we now select the 23 based on impact rather than purely on cover.

They will have fiddled with scenarios and it looks like there was an organised plan based on what situation was happening on the field. Reiko, JB and BFA all moved around to different spots at different times. If someone had to cover deep for kicks it was usually JB and BFA. If we had the ball then two of the three would be up in the line with one running support depending on where they identified the opportunities.

I think we are seeing a new coaching take on using subs that is far more organised than just man for man change.

[ACT Crusader]

@crucial it certainty shifts around. Naholo has even slotted into the midfield during a test match following a substitution.

I think Ioane is only going to cover in emergencies rather than a strategic option there. I think they would’ve planned to have SBW and Goodhue play the 80 given both have had splinters this far in the series.

[Bones]

@cgrant said in All Blacks v France Test 3:

@duluth said in All Blacks v France Test 3:

@cgrant

Pretty sure it was 13

Goodhue at 12, Smith wing & Barrett fullback

This is an indication of what Hansen plans for R. Ioane and J. Barrett. The simple solution would have been to slot Barrett in midfield as a replacement for SBW. But it did not happen.
Hi Bones, does this make you change your mind ?

About as much as TJ Perenara covering wing or DMac covering halfback. Fuck while we're at it, Kaino is a lock, right?

[JK]

Just watching 1014 on sky sport and they analysis they do on the play patterns is farken good. Really interesting review of the series v France

[Stargazer]

@jk Damn, I missed it again. Why does Sky never broadcast a replay of this programme? There are several replays of the Breakdown, but I can't find one single replay of 1014.

[JK]

@stargazer said in All Blacks v France Test 3:

@jk Damn, I missed it again. Why does Sky never broadcast a replay of this programme? There are several replays of the Breakdown, but I can't find one single replay of 1014.

I know! I misssed the first couple minutes and searched for a replay but didn’t find grrr

Was very good

[Bones]

@jk @Stargazer pm me for a link I can't figure out how to send a pm!

[JK]

Have pm mate so should be a chat message there

Maybe could post link here?

[Machpants]

@jk yes please, I searched for it on Sunday nothing came up for recording so I thought the series was over grrrrr

[JK]

There is a non official episode on YouTube but it’s post first test. Will watch it later today but super keen to get hold of last nights one all really good to compare the play across all 3 tests

[JK]

First and 2nd test analysis on links below

Havent watched these two yet so not sure if up to the same standard as last nights which impressed me much.

Hopefully will get last nights episode.

[Chris B.]

@wreck-diver said in All Blacks v France Test 3:

Did it have any bearing on the result, NO. They still would have lost by 40.

Yep - the whinging about the adversity suffered by the French - which basically amounted to an unlucky yellow card and a bit of ref shepherding - is way over the top.

On the back of those two events they suffered two defeats that would have been the heaviest in AB history if sustained by us.

You've got to be able to overcome a bit of adversity!

[Rapido]

@jk
Thanks. I had watched the first show on sky and liked it, but had forgotten about it.

Just watched the test 2 review above. Fucking brilliant, better than the first show I watched. Excellent analysis of back field defence and impact of playing with 14 men. Also very interesting comparison of how NZ play at the back compared to France (if they had 15).

Good work those guys. Making a very positive contribution.

[Kirwan]

They just popped up on the Sky Highlights apps as well, I was impressed. Interesting to listen to

[Stargazer]

Good news for ferners who'd like to watch the 1014 show; there will be several replays on Sky:

Tonight (Wednesday):
Rugby Channel @ 6.00pm
Sky Sport 1 @ 11.00pm

Tomorrow:
Sky Sport 1 @ 9.30am
Rugby Channel @ 2.00pm
Rugby Channel @ 7.00pm
Sky Sport 1 @ 9.00pm

Friday:
Rugby Channel @ 1.30pm

etc etc

[Stargazer]

Two clips from last night have been posted on twitter:

[JK]

Man I just love their analysis!

[JK]

@stargazer said in All Blacks v France Test 3:

Good news for ferners who'd like to watch the 1014 show; there will be several replays on Sky:
Tonight (Wednesday):
Rugby Channel @ 6.00pm
Sky Sport 1 @ 11.00pm
Tomorrow:
Sky Sport 1 @ 9.30am
Rugby Channel @ 2.00pm
Rugby Channel @ 7.00pm
Sky Sport 1 @ 9.00pm
Friday:
Rugby Channel @ 1.30pm
etc etc

Awesome! Was nothing in the guide about it