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Rugby World Cup 2015
RWC: New Zealand - Japan (16-09-2011)
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<blockquote data-quote="Shaggy" data-source="post: 448245" data-attributes="member: 43400"><p><span style="color: #222222"></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222">I totally get the desire for continuity in selection where possible, but I also get Graham Henry's desire to not unnecessarily risk crucial players like Carter if he's slightly injured, and to not show his hand too soon (the SBW experiment)</span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222">I disagree with the injuries/cross the bridge when you come to it remark too ... you can do something about it before it happens, by giving all of the players (the first choice and the backups) game time, so if they are needed, they are ready. </span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222">I get what you saying, but surely unselfish play resulting in tries for other players and bench player fitting in seamlessly into the team when they get their opportunities, are examples of a team playing as a cohesive unit on he field </span></p><p></p><p></p><p>Why are we even talking about Ranger, and Gear on this thread, when they aren't in the squad, and have no prospect of playing</p><p></p><p>... personally, I'm more concerned about the depth in the forwards, and how they'll perform against some of the bigger sides, than any combination of the backs they choose to put out, but if I was pick the backs to run out against the french (subject to fitness), it might be:</p><p></p><p>9/ Cowan</p><p>10/ Carter</p><p>11/ Kahui</p><p>12/ Nonu</p><p>13/ Smith</p><p>14/ Dagg</p><p>15/ Muliaina</p><p></p><p>Reserves</p><p></p><p>Weepu</p><p>Slade</p><p>SBW</p><p></p><p>... It wouldn't upset me too much if Jane, Toeava, Ellis etc are in the mix instead</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shaggy, post: 448245, member: 43400"] [COLOR=#222222] I totally get the desire for continuity in selection where possible, but I also get Graham Henry's desire to not unnecessarily risk crucial players like Carter if he's slightly injured, and to not show his hand too soon (the SBW experiment) I disagree with the injuries/cross the bridge when you come to it remark too ... you can do something about it before it happens, by giving all of the players (the first choice and the backups) game time, so if they are needed, they are ready. I get what you saying, but surely unselfish play resulting in tries for other players and bench player fitting in seamlessly into the team when they get their opportunities, are examples of a team playing as a cohesive unit on he field [/COLOR] Why are we even talking about Ranger, and Gear on this thread, when they aren't in the squad, and have no prospect of playing ... personally, I'm more concerned about the depth in the forwards, and how they'll perform against some of the bigger sides, than any combination of the backs they choose to put out, but if I was pick the backs to run out against the french (subject to fitness), it might be: 9/ Cowan 10/ Carter 11/ Kahui 12/ Nonu 13/ Smith 14/ Dagg 15/ Muliaina Reserves Weepu Slade SBW ... It wouldn't upset me too much if Jane, Toeava, Ellis etc are in the mix instead [/QUOTE]
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