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Tri Nations 2009-2011
Boks Vs Blacks
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<blockquote data-quote="Sneaki" data-source="post: 272990"><p>Some good signs from the AB's, I though Donald, Smith, Kaino and maybe Sivivatu stood out. But Nonu and Rokocoko just didn't look like threatening at all, it seemed like Joe was trying but he just isn't able to beat players as easily as he once could (see avatar). Leonard seemed totally out of his depth, Henry put a lot of pressure on him bringing him into a test away against SA, although he seems to have been around for a while I don't think he's played enough tests yet to be starting in a game like that. </p><p></p><p>Eaton and Weepu were disappointing off the bench as well, only Franks and Read made any sort of impact. What is Weepu thinking when he stands at the ruck for 30 seconds waiting for everyone to get ready? It's a bad habit of his, the resulting bullet pass at Eatons head followed by a suicidal infield pass lead to the decisive try to SA. He can be the best halfback in NZ when he's playing well but I'd rate Cowan over him at the moment, just because Cowan is less inclined to take unnecessary risks.</p><p></p><p>The lineout was awful once again, no wet conditions to blame this time for NZ. The scrum seemed to be fairly evenly matched though, when the AB's weren't giving away penalties.</p><p></p><p>I think the AB's have mostly themselves to blame for this loss. They looked potent enough on a couple of occasions when they had a chance to attack but were just always in the wrong position on the field. The Boks did well to keep them pinned back in their own half for most of the game, although really they looked lacking in imagination on attack. A few changes need to be made for Durban next week I think. Cowan should replace Leonard, possibly switch Rokocoko and Jane and bring in Evans on the bench instead of Eaton. Replacing Nonu with McAlister at 12 is a possiblity but it's probably a bit too risky.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sneaki, post: 272990"] Some good signs from the AB's, I though Donald, Smith, Kaino and maybe Sivivatu stood out. But Nonu and Rokocoko just didn't look like threatening at all, it seemed like Joe was trying but he just isn't able to beat players as easily as he once could (see avatar). Leonard seemed totally out of his depth, Henry put a lot of pressure on him bringing him into a test away against SA, although he seems to have been around for a while I don't think he's played enough tests yet to be starting in a game like that. Eaton and Weepu were disappointing off the bench as well, only Franks and Read made any sort of impact. What is Weepu thinking when he stands at the ruck for 30 seconds waiting for everyone to get ready? It's a bad habit of his, the resulting bullet pass at Eatons head followed by a suicidal infield pass lead to the decisive try to SA. He can be the best halfback in NZ when he's playing well but I'd rate Cowan over him at the moment, just because Cowan is less inclined to take unnecessary risks. The lineout was awful once again, no wet conditions to blame this time for NZ. The scrum seemed to be fairly evenly matched though, when the AB's weren't giving away penalties. I think the AB's have mostly themselves to blame for this loss. They looked potent enough on a couple of occasions when they had a chance to attack but were just always in the wrong position on the field. The Boks did well to keep them pinned back in their own half for most of the game, although really they looked lacking in imagination on attack. A few changes need to be made for Durban next week I think. Cowan should replace Leonard, possibly switch Rokocoko and Jane and bring in Evans on the bench instead of Eaton. Replacing Nonu with McAlister at 12 is a possiblity but it's probably a bit too risky. [/QUOTE]
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