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[RWC2019][Semi-Final 1] England vs. New Zealand (26/10/2019)
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<blockquote data-quote="Mr Ruggleby" data-source="post: 973079" data-attributes="member: 41553"><p>Seen a few things said and written here and elsewhere about NZ picking four jumpers to counter our kicking game. I don't think that's actually the reason. Our kicking game is focused on keeping ball in play and competing with our wingers, meaning lineouts aren't often the result of our kicks. What I think NZ are planning to do is establish a running threat in the wide channels (much like the Aussies) which will lead us to play our wingers flatter and leave Daly (an average positional 15 at the best of times) with acres of space to cover. If they then get Mo'unga and Barrett linking up out of the back with some "wiper" kicks to the corner early on, then England will be under immense pressure, throwing in 5-10m out from our line with two real jumpers vs four. </p><p></p><p>I also think S.Barrett has been picked for some extra defensive ballast to counter the power game of our forwards and force us to play out of the back earlier in the game, where I expect Ardie and Taylor to be waiting to try and pilfer in the wide channels.</p><p></p><p>I think it will be a fascinating game with both coaches having some special plays/tactics to pull out of the bag on the day. If both teams play to 100% of their potential then I think England really do have a shot. Unfortunately, that rarely happens in Semi-finals/Finals, so I expect the wise old heads of Whitelock, Read and Smith to make the difference in a tight contest.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mr Ruggleby, post: 973079, member: 41553"] Seen a few things said and written here and elsewhere about NZ picking four jumpers to counter our kicking game. I don't think that's actually the reason. Our kicking game is focused on keeping ball in play and competing with our wingers, meaning lineouts aren't often the result of our kicks. What I think NZ are planning to do is establish a running threat in the wide channels (much like the Aussies) which will lead us to play our wingers flatter and leave Daly (an average positional 15 at the best of times) with acres of space to cover. If they then get Mo'unga and Barrett linking up out of the back with some "wiper" kicks to the corner early on, then England will be under immense pressure, throwing in 5-10m out from our line with two real jumpers vs four. I also think S.Barrett has been picked for some extra defensive ballast to counter the power game of our forwards and force us to play out of the back earlier in the game, where I expect Ardie and Taylor to be waiting to try and pilfer in the wide channels. I think it will be a fascinating game with both coaches having some special plays/tactics to pull out of the bag on the day. If both teams play to 100% of their potential then I think England really do have a shot. Unfortunately, that rarely happens in Semi-finals/Finals, so I expect the wise old heads of Whitelock, Read and Smith to make the difference in a tight contest. [/QUOTE]
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