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[EOYT] Japan vs. New Zealand. 02/11/13
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<blockquote data-quote="steblin" data-source="post: 603241" data-attributes="member: 70129"><p>I think everyones summed it up pretty well, bit of a 'meh' game. Definatley think the winner in terms of the AB's was Piutau, he was just hungry for it and made the most of his opportunity. He also has the advantage over others like Halai in that he can play fullback as well.</p><p></p><p>I know it was a lot of changes, and I know it wasn't the best weather for it ... but I was hoping for a much more cohesive performance from the AB's, I mean these are all squad players, its not like they've not played together before.</p><p></p><p>Thought Halai did ok, didn't see too much of the ball, and when he tried its like sometimes he was forcing the issue, trying to outpace defenders and throwing skeptical passes back inside, but the boy is obviously a talent.</p><p></p><p>I like Saili, but I thought he was pretty anonymous, just don't think hes ready for this stage yet. Hopefully the next two years working with Nonu will help bring him on.</p><p></p><p>Was hoping for a 'look at me' game from Luatua, but went under the radar, couple of nice steals at the rucks, just got through the dirty work, which probably will stand him in good stead with the coaches.</p><p></p><p>The AB's scrum was poor as well, why wasn't Coles striking the ball? That happened a few times, the pack got no push and it just led to a mess.</p><p></p><p>Nice to see Carter and Richie get through some good graft.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="steblin, post: 603241, member: 70129"] I think everyones summed it up pretty well, bit of a 'meh' game. Definatley think the winner in terms of the AB's was Piutau, he was just hungry for it and made the most of his opportunity. He also has the advantage over others like Halai in that he can play fullback as well. I know it was a lot of changes, and I know it wasn't the best weather for it ... but I was hoping for a much more cohesive performance from the AB's, I mean these are all squad players, its not like they've not played together before. Thought Halai did ok, didn't see too much of the ball, and when he tried its like sometimes he was forcing the issue, trying to outpace defenders and throwing skeptical passes back inside, but the boy is obviously a talent. I like Saili, but I thought he was pretty anonymous, just don't think hes ready for this stage yet. Hopefully the next two years working with Nonu will help bring him on. Was hoping for a 'look at me' game from Luatua, but went under the radar, couple of nice steals at the rucks, just got through the dirty work, which probably will stand him in good stead with the coaches. The AB's scrum was poor as well, why wasn't Coles striking the ball? That happened a few times, the pack got no push and it just led to a mess. Nice to see Carter and Richie get through some good graft. [/QUOTE]
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