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[RWC2019][Semi-Final 1] England vs. New Zealand (26/10/2019)
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<blockquote data-quote="spartan32" data-source="post: 973036" data-attributes="member: 72322"><p>So I've actually starting paying some attention to what NZ are looking to do, and I apologise if this has already been mentioned.</p><p></p><p>by throwing in a third lock, they now have 4 line out jumping options to England's 2 1/2 (Curry). This of course slightly limits their speed around the pitch and possibly effects what happens at the breakdown, but let's be honest NZ are pretty handy at every position round the field so it's not much of a sacrifice. What it does do is nullify an element of England's kicking game strategy. If, as some have suggested, we look to play territory with kicks and ensure that it lands in row G, preventing the dreaded NZ quick counter, we then have to complete against twice the number of jumpers at the line and this will almost certainly lead to NZ getting the ball back nearly every time, allowing them possession and another chance to attack. </p><p></p><p>Then there is the issue of NZ attacking kicks and line outs. With an extra lock you have added power in the driving maul, and again more chance of winning the line out in the first place. </p><p></p><p>of course EJ could have played Laws at 6 and had Kruis on the pitch as well to match NZ, but that would have taken away the great attacking/defensive work Undercurry can muster. As much as Laws is a big hitter, he gets through no where near as much work as Curry or Underhill, and with all the running threats NZ have I think Jones is right to put them out. </p><p></p><p>so what do England do? NZ have set themselves up perfectly to absorb the England game plan as it stands, without having to sacrifice much at all. So either or backline play out of their skins, like men possessed, and punish NZ at every opportunity for not having a proper 6 on the field, while our line out achieves the impossible and wins while seriously outnumbered (very Battle of Britain). </p><p></p><p>Or</p><p></p><p>We do the unexpected. Something hither to unseen. A completely new plan that involves running the ball, utilising the playmaker we have all over the field, retaining possession and only kicking when necessary. Take the line out of the equation. No preset driving mauls and set pieces for the extra lock to have impact in. Just one more slow lumbering tree with which to generate mismatches against. </p><p></p><p>Who knows what EJ has planned but it's going to be mighty interesting. After all, he knew that NZ were going to play 3 locks before he announced his side so could have changed it up. The man clearly has a plan, but what is it, and will it work?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spartan32, post: 973036, member: 72322"] So I’ve actually starting paying some attention to what NZ are looking to do, and I apologise if this has already been mentioned. by throwing in a third lock, they now have 4 line out jumping options to England’s 2 1/2 (Curry). This of course slightly limits their speed around the pitch and possibly effects what happens at the breakdown, but let’s be honest NZ are pretty handy at every position round the field so it’s not much of a sacrifice. What it does do is nullify an element of England’s kicking game strategy. If, as some have suggested, we look to play territory with kicks and ensure that it lands in row G, preventing the dreaded NZ quick counter, we then have to complete against twice the number of jumpers at the line and this will almost certainly lead to NZ getting the ball back nearly every time, allowing them possession and another chance to attack. Then there is the issue of NZ attacking kicks and line outs. With an extra lock you have added power in the driving maul, and again more chance of winning the line out in the first place. of course EJ could have played Laws at 6 and had Kruis on the pitch as well to match NZ, but that would have taken away the great attacking/defensive work Undercurry can muster. As much as Laws is a big hitter, he gets through no where near as much work as Curry or Underhill, and with all the running threats NZ have I think Jones is right to put them out. so what do England do? NZ have set themselves up perfectly to absorb the England game plan as it stands, without having to sacrifice much at all. So either or backline play out of their skins, like men possessed, and punish NZ at every opportunity for not having a proper 6 on the field, while our line out achieves the impossible and wins while seriously outnumbered (very Battle of Britain). Or We do the unexpected. Something hither to unseen. A completely new plan that involves running the ball, utilising the playmaker we have all over the field, retaining possession and only kicking when necessary. Take the line out of the equation. No preset driving mauls and set pieces for the extra lock to have impact in. Just one more slow lumbering tree with which to generate mismatches against. Who knows what EJ has planned but it’s going to be mighty interesting. After all, he knew that NZ were going to play 3 locks before he announced his side so could have changed it up. The man clearly has a plan, but what is it, and will it work? [/QUOTE]
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