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[RWC2023 SF1] Argentina vs New Zealand (20/10/2023)
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<blockquote data-quote="SteveAustin794582" data-source="post: 1159687" data-attributes="member: 78884"><p>I think running out the rested players is the smart and best move here. They played exceptionally well in the games they have had together, and I think in these knock-out games, fresher beats better. Additionally, if we win, then as you say, we turn up to the final fresher than south africa, so that would be massive in the last ten minutes.</p><p></p><p>Fresher beats better I feel is corroborated by my belief that even if Ireland had shaved it in the last game, they were so out on their feet for the final few minutes, that they would not have been able to go all the way to the 80th minute of the final without resting their players.</p><p></p><p>Argentina will attempt to take the "B-team" selection as a personal insult and hype themselves up for the game even more, but even if they try that, our players will be fresher, so it won't get them too far.</p><p></p><p>I also think the fact that Argentina has beaten us twice recently, including at home, is better for us than them. We won't be taking them lightly, and the selected NZ team will know that this game has to be won against formidable opposition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SteveAustin794582, post: 1159687, member: 78884"] I think running out the rested players is the smart and best move here. They played exceptionally well in the games they have had together, and I think in these knock-out games, fresher beats better. Additionally, if we win, then as you say, we turn up to the final fresher than south africa, so that would be massive in the last ten minutes. Fresher beats better I feel is corroborated by my belief that even if Ireland had shaved it in the last game, they were so out on their feet for the final few minutes, that they would not have been able to go all the way to the 80th minute of the final without resting their players. Argentina will attempt to take the "B-team" selection as a personal insult and hype themselves up for the game even more, but even if they try that, our players will be fresher, so it won't get them too far. I also think the fact that Argentina has beaten us twice recently, including at home, is better for us than them. We won't be taking them lightly, and the selected NZ team will know that this game has to be won against formidable opposition. [/QUOTE]
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