All Blacks v Springboks
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@taniwharugby Can understand not going for a DG - that makes sense as that approach has worked in the past. Think they need a more flexible approach to the goal-kicking though.
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@victor-meldrew said in All Blacks v Springboks:
@shadowtrooper said in All Blacks v Springboks:
That was I didn't get. It became pretty obvious early on BB was having a shocker from the tee, so why not change the kicker? DMac - or hell even get the pimply giraffe to earn his keep FFS!
This was the real issue. You wonder what thought Read gave to changing the kicker.
Does Read actually have any input into this in reality though? I would think it is decided between the kickers.
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@victor-meldrew said in All Blacks v Springboks:
@taniwharugby Can understand not going for a DG - that makes sense as that approach has worked in the past. Think they need a more flexible approach to the goal-kicking though.
We had multiple opportunities to go for the DG before the full time hooter sounded, meaning even if we missed we'd get the ball back.
I think from that position it was a braindead decision to go for the try. And I say try, because we were highly unlikely to get a penalty go our way at that stage unless it was an extremely obvious one.
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Regarding Barrett's goal kicking costing the ABs a test, the only other game I can think of is the 3rd test vs the Lions. He kicked 2/4. Ironically, BB was 6/6 in the 1st test and 7/10 in the 2nd test in that series. That sums up his inconsistency.
The Chicago loss can't be blamed on goal kicking. Outplayed and outscored in tries.
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@bovidae said in All Blacks v Springboks:
Regarding Barrett's goal kicking costing the ABs a test, the only other game I can think of is the 3rd test vs the Lions. He kicked 2/4. Ironically, BB was 6/6 in the 1st test and 7/10 in the 2nd test in that series. That sums up his inconsistency.
The Chicago loss can't be blamed on goal kicking. Outplayed and outscored in tries.
He's had a couple of shockers for the Hurricanes as well hasn't he?
2015 final springs to mind
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@bovidae said in All Blacks v Springboks:
The Chicago loss can't be blamed on goal kicking. Outplayed and outscored in tries.
Agreed. A confluence of issues; hubris, injuries, opponent playing very well. Kicking was the least of our issues.
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So we are treating this somewhat as an imperfect storm? Took quite a few things going wrong to end up here. Or quite a bit going right if you take a SA perspective!
Brings some spice to it all, gives us areas to really focus on... esp what plans B, C etc should involve. A bit crazy when we genuinely think it's easier to score a try than build pressure for a penalty or take a droppie.
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I'm not too fussed at the result as it was a cracking test and the reason I love rugby. Hard tackling commitment and passion shown by both teams.
I wouldn't change much apart from working our why BB is a bit hopeless under proper pressure.
He carves up when we are dominating and looks the reason he is two times WPOTY but under proper pressure he hasn't stood up and taken control like Dan would have once he learnt to deal with pressure
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@paekakboyz perfect storm or an anomoly...looking at the stats, we had them everywhere but the scoreboard, when usually it is us that win with less ball and territory.
Certainly makes the next game against them much, much more intriguing.
This game has given them self belief, but you could argue we are still a much better team, so will they be able to replicate thier accuracy and intensity on defence, while also expecting us to crumble under the pressure again, and BB have another off night with the boot.
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@nevorian said in All Blacks v Springboks:
@sammyc Maybe Westpac stadium is his bogey kicking ground then?
to his credit on Saturday he did kick a pearler from the sideline which many other kickers would have struggled with
No, he often kicks sideline pearlers at Westpac. Keeping them low in the wind, sometimes even fading right instead of hooking left.
He just isn't consistent. He can kick the difficult ones but miss the easier ones. This observation is mostly based on just a dataset of conversions.
It's harder to get an idea how he is with his penalties beyond the 22m as the Canes just don't take them.
The issue, for me, with an inconsistent kicker is; does it effect the tactical decisions by the captain on whether to go for the posts or plug the corners. Both the Canes and the All Blacks are fairly one dimensional and always turn down the 3. So, i don't think it is a tactical quandry for the captain. But, i'm not that comfortable with this approach. But maybe the game has moved ahead of my 1980/90s test match upbringing.
As for Berauden's techique. I do wonder if his Caketin approach means he doesn't have a consistent swing. Does he alter his desired trajectory (and even fade) often for the wind. This has been mentioned before as a theory on this site by someone else.
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@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Springboks:
This game has given them self belief, but you could argue we are still a much better team, so will they be able to replicate thier accuracy and intensity on defence, while also expecting us to crumble under the pressure again, and BB have another off night with the boot.
Loftus means penalties from 60 m are on the cards. You know SA will take them so we have to expect more long range attempts at goal.
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@bovidae Assuming JB plays, he takes long ones anyway doesnt he?
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@taniwharugby For the Canes, but a different mindset in SR. It shouldn't matter at altitude, your regular kicker should have the distance.
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@bovidae said in All Blacks v Springboks:
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Springboks:
This game has given them self belief, but you could argue we are still a much better team, so will they be able to replicate thier accuracy and intensity on defence, while also expecting us to crumble under the pressure again, and BB have another off night with the boot.
Loftus means penalties from 60 m are on the cards. You know SA will take them so we have to expect more long range attempts at goal.
True. I'm looking forward to this game even more. Should ask some really tough questions of our tactical approach.
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@rapido said in All Blacks v Springboks:
@mn5 said in All Blacks v Springboks:
Latest rankings. Cab someone explain how these work ? Full credit to S.A. but surely one won doesn't guarantee a jump of two spots?
why not?
I thought it was done over a few games?
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@mn5 said in All Blacks v Springboks:
Latest rankings. Cab someone explain how these work ? Full credit to S.A. but surely one won doesn't guarantee a jump of two spots?
It's based on the difference between the two teams and the added difficulty of playing away. Helps that Australia dropped.
@rapido said in All Blacks v Springboks:
@bovidae said in All Blacks v Springboks:
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Springboks:
This game has given them self belief, but you could argue we are still a much better team, so will they be able to replicate thier accuracy and intensity on defence, while also expecting us to crumble under the pressure again, and BB have another off night with the boot.
Loftus means penalties from 60 m are on the cards. You know SA will take them so we have to expect more long range attempts at goal.
True. I'm looking forward to this game even more. Should ask some really tough questions of our tactical approach.
Jordie to kick long range. Sorted.
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@antipodean said in All Blacks v Springboks:
Jordie to kick long range. Sorted.
yea, relying on JB composure, what could possibly go wrong?
