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[2014 EOYT] Canada vs. Romania 22/11/14
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<blockquote data-quote="Kempistry" data-source="post: 692392" data-attributes="member: 70932"><p>Agree with many of the points being raised here, particularly the influence of 7s on the 15s team. Mixing the two doesn't seem optimal and I think many of the 7s players don't play hard in 15s as a result. They are very different games! I often hear about how good such and such 7s player is and when I see these guys in 15s they are unimpressive.</p><p></p><p>The weird and nonsensical road games don't help though I'd note that in some of Canada's wins their opponents were facing similar issues (Fiji, Tonga, Scotland).</p><p></p><p>In terms of the style of play I am just not sure if a loosey goosey style lends itself to a country in Canada's situation, particularly when we know that Canada will always be faced with mismatched lineups, odd game locations, lack of time practicing together etc. Doing the basics well and playing a bit tighter and more physical style might ensure a more consistent result in these situations. If you have to win 13-7 a lot then so be it. Having a ton of good outside backs and small fast loose forwards with no 10,12,1,2,3,4,5 just doesn't translate to wins.</p><p></p><p>Also I'm not sure why, but just watching various levels of Canadian rugby the culture seems to have erred towards a very loose and expansive style of game. Couldn't tell you why.</p><p></p><p>You seem a bit optimistic to me. I don't think Canada has much of a chance at beating Wales, Ireland, Argentina.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kempistry, post: 692392, member: 70932"] Agree with many of the points being raised here, particularly the influence of 7s on the 15s team. Mixing the two doesn't seem optimal and I think many of the 7s players don't play hard in 15s as a result. They are very different games! I often hear about how good such and such 7s player is and when I see these guys in 15s they are unimpressive. The weird and nonsensical road games don't help though I'd note that in some of Canada's wins their opponents were facing similar issues (Fiji, Tonga, Scotland). In terms of the style of play I am just not sure if a loosey goosey style lends itself to a country in Canada's situation, particularly when we know that Canada will always be faced with mismatched lineups, odd game locations, lack of time practicing together etc. Doing the basics well and playing a bit tighter and more physical style might ensure a more consistent result in these situations. If you have to win 13-7 a lot then so be it. Having a ton of good outside backs and small fast loose forwards with no 10,12,1,2,3,4,5 just doesn't translate to wins. Also I'm not sure why, but just watching various levels of Canadian rugby the culture seems to have erred towards a very loose and expansive style of game. Couldn't tell you why. You seem a bit optimistic to me. I don't think Canada has much of a chance at beating Wales, Ireland, Argentina. [/QUOTE]
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