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Rugby World Cup 2015
[2015 RWC] Pool C: New Zealand vs. Tonga (09/10/2015)
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<blockquote data-quote="Mcfadden" data-source="post: 757355" data-attributes="member: 72865"><p>I'm happy with that performance - not in the sense that it was totally complete and perfect, but the boys showed better execution, took on the line with more physicality and confidence, and I just felt they did more things well compared to other weeks. Some of that is the style of the match I think. We respond better when our opposition actually has a go, tries to attack quickly, and basically engages in the sort of rugby you see in this part of the world. </p><p></p><p>dan Carters performance should shut a few people up. It was perhaps his best kicking display I've seen in ages. Not just goal kicking but the length on some of those placement kicks were phenomenal IMO. Let's just hope he can carry that on in the quarter final. I think Carter needed this type of game to get his confidence back up. With respect to Georgia and Namibia, they played a different brand of footy which is very stop-start. That is very hard to be perfect against for any backline player. </p><p></p><p>Aaron Smith was a bit slow at the base of the ruck at times I reckon. However, that's just an observation, not an advocacy for someone else to start. The other two are even slower. </p><p></p><p>Very happy with Sam Cane, Milner Skudder, and Maa Nonu, thought they all did very well. Congrats to Nonu on reaching 100 and scoring a fitting try. I thought Cane performed just as well as McCaw would have in his absence, involving himself in attacking opportunities, tackling his heart out, etc. And Skudder? Well to me that seals it. I think he should start on one wing, and people will disagree no doubt but Savea on the other. I'm not convinced Hansen will leave Julian out, I reckon he'll back him. Naholo got an awkward pass when he knocked it, but I don't think he's having quite the impact of Skudder.</p><p></p><p>Tongas defence held strong for a good portion of the match and they deserve recognition. I'm so happy and grateful they engaged in a positive brand of rugby. </p><p></p><p>Guttered for Woodcock. While I did advocate another player to start our KO games, I did feel Tony's inclusion would still be important. Obviously a proven performer at World Cups and a great servant to New Zealand rugby over the last few years.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mcfadden, post: 757355, member: 72865"] I'm happy with that performance - not in the sense that it was totally complete and perfect, but the boys showed better execution, took on the line with more physicality and confidence, and I just felt they did more things well compared to other weeks. Some of that is the style of the match I think. We respond better when our opposition actually has a go, tries to attack quickly, and basically engages in the sort of rugby you see in this part of the world. dan Carters performance should shut a few people up. It was perhaps his best kicking display I've seen in ages. Not just goal kicking but the length on some of those placement kicks were phenomenal IMO. Let's just hope he can carry that on in the quarter final. I think Carter needed this type of game to get his confidence back up. With respect to Georgia and Namibia, they played a different brand of footy which is very stop-start. That is very hard to be perfect against for any backline player. Aaron Smith was a bit slow at the base of the ruck at times I reckon. However, that's just an observation, not an advocacy for someone else to start. The other two are even slower. Very happy with Sam Cane, Milner Skudder, and Maa Nonu, thought they all did very well. Congrats to Nonu on reaching 100 and scoring a fitting try. I thought Cane performed just as well as McCaw would have in his absence, involving himself in attacking opportunities, tackling his heart out, etc. And Skudder? Well to me that seals it. I think he should start on one wing, and people will disagree no doubt but Savea on the other. I'm not convinced Hansen will leave Julian out, I reckon he'll back him. Naholo got an awkward pass when he knocked it, but I don't think he's having quite the impact of Skudder. Tongas defence held strong for a good portion of the match and they deserve recognition. I'm so happy and grateful they engaged in a positive brand of rugby. Guttered for Woodcock. While I did advocate another player to start our KO games, I did feel Tony's inclusion would still be important. Obviously a proven performer at World Cups and a great servant to New Zealand rugby over the last few years. [/QUOTE]
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