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RWC: New Zealand - Japan (16-09-2011)
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<blockquote data-quote="Larksea" data-source="post: 448138" data-attributes="member: 43875"><p>still some un-answered questions in the NZ backline and in some cases a scenario where they maybe have too many options.</p><p></p><p>I don't think Jane has secured his wing spot but if anything he's very safe under the high ball and he's been ok overall on defense but he never made much impact on attack against Japan which is a worry. I said before the game I expected him to have a big game and he needed one, he didn't have one.</p><p></p><p>Mills should be back at 15, Carter at 10, Cowan at 9 it really all comes down to that right wing spot.</p><p></p><p>Dagg you would say is just as effective with the high ball and defense but for sure he would offer more on attack than Jane currently so the coaches could be tempted to run him there, they have before on the left wing but a 15 should be happy either side if not Kahui can swap sides at the drop of a hat.</p><p></p><p>It's been a bit of a surprise not to see Guildford involved at all. No he didn't have such a good game against Aussie, still a bit of a shame. Zac is such a good player that when things are going his way he makes a very positive impact on the game with his superb work ethic and ability to run off Carter and find holes or run around the park following the ball and pop up as an extra man to create overlaps. It just may be now that he has found himself behind Jane and Toeava in the pecking order and may not get a chance unless there is an injury.</p><p></p><p>One thing I'd really like to see is Hore in the starting 15, he is one guy who can win turnovers in the current squad and his work in the tight is up with the best in the world, he's not the ball carrier Mealamu is but he will be involved in more rucks and tackled ball and he's more likely to make a turnover than McCaw or Thompson.</p><p></p><p>Either way the AB's will field what they see as their best lineup against france, they will see each game as a must win and the import thing to improve each game.</p><p></p><p>top team?</p><p>1, woodcock</p><p>2, Hore/Mealamu</p><p>3, Owen Franks</p><p>4, Thorn</p><p>5, Whitelock</p><p>6, Kaino</p><p>7, McCaw,</p><p>8, Vito</p><p>9, Cowan</p><p>10, Carter</p><p>11, Kahui</p><p>12, nonu</p><p>13, Smith</p><p>14, jane</p><p>15, Mills</p><p></p><p>16, Hore/Mealamu. 17, Ben Franks. 18, Boric/Williams. 19, Thompson. 20, Weepu. 21, Slade. 22, Williams/Dagg</p><p></p><p>If I were coach I would start Boric at 5 and consider my options at 14. maybe Start Williams and have Dagg in 22 as cover. Williams is a very good player and I'd like to see him involved but at the same time Dagg is awesome in the 22 role and can destroy teams in the last 20min. To have them both involved and preserve Nonu at 12 that would require SBW to start at 14. I don't see him having major issues there on defense Mills will help out with Kahui Rock Solid on the other side and It's not like Williams is a butterfingers - he has great hands, he's tall and reads well on defense. The other option obviously being to start Dagg on the wing with SBW in 22.</p><p></p><p>Have to wait and see <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larksea, post: 448138, member: 43875"] still some un-answered questions in the NZ backline and in some cases a scenario where they maybe have too many options. I don't think Jane has secured his wing spot but if anything he's very safe under the high ball and he's been ok overall on defense but he never made much impact on attack against Japan which is a worry. I said before the game I expected him to have a big game and he needed one, he didn't have one. Mills should be back at 15, Carter at 10, Cowan at 9 it really all comes down to that right wing spot. Dagg you would say is just as effective with the high ball and defense but for sure he would offer more on attack than Jane currently so the coaches could be tempted to run him there, they have before on the left wing but a 15 should be happy either side if not Kahui can swap sides at the drop of a hat. It's been a bit of a surprise not to see Guildford involved at all. No he didn't have such a good game against Aussie, still a bit of a shame. Zac is such a good player that when things are going his way he makes a very positive impact on the game with his superb work ethic and ability to run off Carter and find holes or run around the park following the ball and pop up as an extra man to create overlaps. It just may be now that he has found himself behind Jane and Toeava in the pecking order and may not get a chance unless there is an injury. One thing I'd really like to see is Hore in the starting 15, he is one guy who can win turnovers in the current squad and his work in the tight is up with the best in the world, he's not the ball carrier Mealamu is but he will be involved in more rucks and tackled ball and he's more likely to make a turnover than McCaw or Thompson. Either way the AB's will field what they see as their best lineup against france, they will see each game as a must win and the import thing to improve each game. top team? 1, woodcock 2, Hore/Mealamu 3, Owen Franks 4, Thorn 5, Whitelock 6, Kaino 7, McCaw, 8, Vito 9, Cowan 10, Carter 11, Kahui 12, nonu 13, Smith 14, jane 15, Mills 16, Hore/Mealamu. 17, Ben Franks. 18, Boric/Williams. 19, Thompson. 20, Weepu. 21, Slade. 22, Williams/Dagg If I were coach I would start Boric at 5 and consider my options at 14. maybe Start Williams and have Dagg in 22 as cover. Williams is a very good player and I'd like to see him involved but at the same time Dagg is awesome in the 22 role and can destroy teams in the last 20min. To have them both involved and preserve Nonu at 12 that would require SBW to start at 14. I don't see him having major issues there on defense Mills will help out with Kahui Rock Solid on the other side and It's not like Williams is a butterfingers - he has great hands, he's tall and reads well on defense. The other option obviously being to start Dagg on the wing with SBW in 22. Have to wait and see :) [/QUOTE]
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