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Rugby World Cup 2015
[2015 RWC] Pool C: New Zealand vs. Namibia (24/09/2015)
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<blockquote data-quote="ABs2011" data-source="post: 749795" data-attributes="member: 57663"><p>I don't know man, I reckon the Hansen era has lifted our expectations of the AB team to a level never seen before. I mean, whats our record over the last couple seasons? It has to be up there or better than any other 2-year period in AB history. I get what you are saying, and perhaps the ABs have not looked great at times (OZ, Samoa, SA, Arg, etc etc), BUT, I truly believe they have largely been just doing what ever it takes to win over the last few games. I don't think they are foxing, I just don't think they have really put their foot down. They have made heaps of changes to their team game in game out, there are guys getting over injuries, and I don't think they have shown their full hand in terms of strategy etc (in fact it would be disappointing if they had).</p><p></p><p>Does this mean we WILL win the RWC? Of course not, its a tough comp, with heaps of teams that can contend. But the point I;m trying to make is that I am not concerned about how this team is tracking at this stage and am not reading to much into performances yet.</p><p></p><p>I will however be concerned if we do not start to field our best team, or close to it, from this point on. They need more time to get the combinations right IMO, particularly the 8,9 10 combo as well as DCs combos with the backs. </p><p></p><p>As for Argentina not being easy beats? You are 25 right? So that explains it. Cause the 80s 90s and even early 2000s Argentina were an easy beat for much of that time. They have improved out of site in the last 15 years or so.</p><p></p><p>I was at the game at Athletic park back in 97 where we won 93-8. Some of the best running rugby I've ever seen.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ABs2011, post: 749795, member: 57663"] I don't know man, I reckon the Hansen era has lifted our expectations of the AB team to a level never seen before. I mean, whats our record over the last couple seasons? It has to be up there or better than any other 2-year period in AB history. I get what you are saying, and perhaps the ABs have not looked great at times (OZ, Samoa, SA, Arg, etc etc), BUT, I truly believe they have largely been just doing what ever it takes to win over the last few games. I don't think they are foxing, I just don't think they have really put their foot down. They have made heaps of changes to their team game in game out, there are guys getting over injuries, and I don't think they have shown their full hand in terms of strategy etc (in fact it would be disappointing if they had). Does this mean we WILL win the RWC? Of course not, its a tough comp, with heaps of teams that can contend. But the point I;m trying to make is that I am not concerned about how this team is tracking at this stage and am not reading to much into performances yet. I will however be concerned if we do not start to field our best team, or close to it, from this point on. They need more time to get the combinations right IMO, particularly the 8,9 10 combo as well as DCs combos with the backs. As for Argentina not being easy beats? You are 25 right? So that explains it. Cause the 80s 90s and even early 2000s Argentina were an easy beat for much of that time. They have improved out of site in the last 15 years or so. I was at the game at Athletic park back in 97 where we won 93-8. Some of the best running rugby I've ever seen. [/QUOTE]
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