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RWC: New Zealand - Tonga (09-09-2011, 20:30)
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<blockquote data-quote="ranger" data-source="post: 442419" data-attributes="member: 40555"><p>Yes. In New Zealand we have this wonderful thing called "the rugby channel". </p><p></p><p></p><p>When was the last time they didn't "Hold up" against the French? In '04 the Hayman lead All Blacks savaged the French scrum to such an extent that both props (Marconnet and De Villiers i think) feigned injuries to force uncontested scrums. Everyone sort of went quiet about the French scrum dominance for a few minutes, then it inexplicably fired up again and NZ were said to have the weaker scrum, Hayman wasnt that great etc.. </p><p></p><p>In the most recent meeting in 09, the All Blacks scored a push over try against the French (against the feed may i add). People kept quiet about the All Blacks weak scrummaging props for a while. Now you're telling me that Franks has to prove himself against this French 'benchmark' again?</p><p></p><p>Peoples minds work in odd ways. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Tonga'uiha has poor technique, but Courtney Lawes allows him to look good. Judge on the individual, not the pack. If you could get by on raw power alone Sheridan would be the best prop on the planet..</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I can answer that: All muscle, no technique, good workrate around the field however. Pretty much the guy you think Franks is. </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>...What?</p><p></p><p>The combination of poor english and crazy combines to form a cluster tornado of 'wtf'</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ranger, post: 442419, member: 40555"] Yes. In New Zealand we have this wonderful thing called "the rugby channel". When was the last time they didn't "Hold up" against the French? In '04 the Hayman lead All Blacks savaged the French scrum to such an extent that both props (Marconnet and De Villiers i think) feigned injuries to force uncontested scrums. Everyone sort of went quiet about the French scrum dominance for a few minutes, then it inexplicably fired up again and NZ were said to have the weaker scrum, Hayman wasnt that great etc.. In the most recent meeting in 09, the All Blacks scored a push over try against the French (against the feed may i add). People kept quiet about the All Blacks weak scrummaging props for a while. Now you're telling me that Franks has to prove himself against this French 'benchmark' again? Peoples minds work in odd ways. Tonga'uiha has poor technique, but Courtney Lawes allows him to look good. Judge on the individual, not the pack. If you could get by on raw power alone Sheridan would be the best prop on the planet.. I can answer that: All muscle, no technique, good workrate around the field however. Pretty much the guy you think Franks is. ...What? The combination of poor english and crazy combines to form a cluster tornado of 'wtf' [/QUOTE]
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