TRC: The All Blacks against the Springboks (version 98)

[Tim]

@98blueandgold Still tries hard, but not the same impact, probably not speed either. Really hope he's just trying to peak for the WC.

[kiwiinmelb]

@KiwiMurph said in TRC: The All Blacks against the Springboks (version 98):

@Machpants Rieko needs to catch the ball then he might be a chance of making some metres.

He is a bit out of form, lacks his usual confidence which is another concern

[Donsteppa]

I’d believe that we’re keeping our powder dry if I hadn’t seen the 2017 Lions series...

[akan004]

Has BBBR had a run yet?

[kev]

Early days. Mounga will settle in. Quality player.

[Kirwan]

@Toddy said in TRC: The All Blacks against the Springboks (version 98):

I reckon we'll come right in the second half. Good to see the Boks playing well. They've been missed.

The hope is that they emptied the tank in the first half building that pressure. Will depend on how good their bench is

[Frank]

Certain Bok forwards simply more powerful than anything we have.

[MN5]

@Tim said in TRC: The All Blacks against the Springboks (version 98):

@98blueandgold Still tries hard, but not the same impact, probably not speed either. Really hope he's just trying to peak for the WC.

Or it could be his dramatic Rodders/JC decline.

[Toddy]

Bloody lucky Jordie isn't playing

[No Quarter]

Have to take that halftime score. Very error-ridden half.

The positives:

• Defensive structure is good even if we've missed a few one-on-one tackles.
• Beauden. What. A. Player. Great at 10 last week and fantastic at the back tonight. Great to have him hitting form in a big year.

The negatives:
Too many to list. Very concerning that Mo'unga is struggling when the pack isn't dominating. He gets an easy ride at the Saders but this isn't the first time he's been like a deer in the headlights when the team is on the back foot. Annoying as I'd love to see Beauden at 15 with the extra space but we may just need him at 10.

Harsh to single him out though when the whole team has been pretty cake. Ben Smith started very poorly last year as well but then got his act together, hopefully he does the same this year but age is not on his side.

Looking for a much more disciplined 2nd half.

[taniwharugby]

Our Hurricane-Crusader-Blue-Crusader-Highlander-Blue-Hurricane backline as cohesive as anything

[Chris]

Pace of the game has gone up a level by the ABs

[kiwiinmelb]

This looks better

[Donsteppa]

Handling much better. Some laboured passes still, but at least they’re all being caught.

[jegga]

@kiwiinmelb said in TRC: The All Blacks against the Springboks (version 98):

This looks better

9 phases and going backwards like an Italian tank ?

[MN5]

@jegga said in TRC: The All Blacks against the Springboks (version 98):

@kiwiinmelb said in TRC: The All Blacks against the Springboks (version 98):

This looks better

9 phases and going backwards like an Italian tank ?

God damn you add some colour to otherwise dour posts my son.

[Toddy]

Why's Todd playing on the wing

[gt12]

That period of play highlights my concern.

Excellent SA defense.

[akan004]

Were the Boks ever onside?

[jegga]

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