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[November Tests 2016 EOYT] Ireland vs. New Zealand (19/11/2016)
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<blockquote data-quote="bazwaz" data-source="post: 824366" data-attributes="member: 72036"><p>The Irish pack is looking very good...and i give them the edge over the NZ forwards...the Irish backs ( and forwards) were awesome defensively in Chicago as well so NZ will need to change things up offensively...and for that reason (call me a one eyed Chiefs supporter) but Cruden really needs to start at 10...we need to do more than just pass from side to side, that's fken boring and too easily read..</p><p></p><p>...one of the biggest criticisms in Chicago was we were too predictable ...Cruden will keep the Irish backs guessing...they won't be expecting him or his deft passing and strategical kicking game....he is arguably the form standoff after MOM masterclass performance against Italy not to mention 100% winning record of all the games he's started at 10 for the ABs...45 caps is nothing to be sneezed at...</p><p>...he has the vision not to mention superior leadership skills - World Champions NZ U20s side captain Manawatu and the Chiefs captain- leadership something that was also deemed to be lacking in Chicago..</p><p></p><p>Barret is good but i think Ireland have got his number...he has had two poor games in a row despite being named player of the year and may be showing signs of burnout.... so i would start him off the bench like in the good old days when we used to win everything with that configuration..</p><p></p><p>Dagg over Naholo for mine also and Savea on the other wing...Unlikely Reiko will start after only debuting against Italy but i would be tempted to use Iaone over Savea..</p><p></p><p>We have a problem in the centres as well with all the injuries which is particularly concerning so the Irish may be able to exploit us there...very bad timing for Crotty, Ngatai, Moala, SBW all to be out injured after Conrad Smith and Nonu have left as well...our centre stocks have never been so sorely tested...Fekitoa will definitely have to step up and have an absolute blinder this weekend...</p><p></p><p>Not much between the two sides TBH...the Irish play with a real passion and will have home advantage so it's going to be no walk in the park for NZ...lets hope Hansen gets the selections right for us..</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bazwaz, post: 824366, member: 72036"] The Irish pack is looking very good...and i give them the edge over the NZ forwards...the Irish backs ( and forwards) were awesome defensively in Chicago as well so NZ will need to change things up offensively...and for that reason (call me a one eyed Chiefs supporter) but Cruden really needs to start at 10...we need to do more than just pass from side to side, that's fken boring and too easily read.. ...one of the biggest criticisms in Chicago was we were too predictable ...Cruden will keep the Irish backs guessing...they won't be expecting him or his deft passing and strategical kicking game....he is arguably the form standoff after MOM masterclass performance against Italy not to mention 100% winning record of all the games he's started at 10 for the ABs...45 caps is nothing to be sneezed at... ...he has the vision not to mention superior leadership skills - World Champions NZ U20s side captain Manawatu and the Chiefs captain- leadership something that was also deemed to be lacking in Chicago.. Barret is good but i think Ireland have got his number...he has had two poor games in a row despite being named player of the year and may be showing signs of burnout.... so i would start him off the bench like in the good old days when we used to win everything with that configuration.. Dagg over Naholo for mine also and Savea on the other wing...Unlikely Reiko will start after only debuting against Italy but i would be tempted to use Iaone over Savea.. We have a problem in the centres as well with all the injuries which is particularly concerning so the Irish may be able to exploit us there...very bad timing for Crotty, Ngatai, Moala, SBW all to be out injured after Conrad Smith and Nonu have left as well...our centre stocks have never been so sorely tested...Fekitoa will definitely have to step up and have an absolute blinder this weekend... Not much between the two sides TBH...the Irish play with a real passion and will have home advantage so it's going to be no walk in the park for NZ...lets hope Hansen gets the selections right for us.. [/QUOTE]
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