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Should ABs play in Europe?
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:53 am
by Sandstorm
The only Test side that discourages selecting players who don’t play at home. A clear decline of the team since 2015.
Perhaps it’s time to catch up with the rest of the world and change this strategy?
Re: Should ABs play in Europe?
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:55 am
by Chilli
This thread has loads of potential.
Re: Should ABs play in Europe?
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:59 am
by Jb1981
If we need to change any strategy, it is coaching selection. We had become stale in the latter Hansen years and then chose to go with more of the same (a less talented more of the same).
Our eligibility rules are not the problem.
Re: Should ABs play in Europe?
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:59 am
by Not_Couch
Nah.
We prefer to play safely in a non Covid environment full of crowds in stadiums, but thanks for asking South Africa.
Re: Should ABs play in Europe?
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:01 am
by Lemoentjie
Good question, Sandy. Seems like saffers care more about the ABs returning to being a strong side than many NZers, who just want to moan at the coach.
Re: Should ABs play in Europe?
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:05 am
by Sandstorm
I just look at how much Faf has improved and how far Snecky and TJ has gone backwards recently. There must be a case here for change!
Re: Should ABs play in Europe?
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:13 am
by Not_Couch
Snecky and TJ have recently become father's, so that's probably got something to do with form lately, I mean it's tough being away from family in isolation with your team knowing your wife is at home by herself, while you are missing important moments in your life.
And they still need to quarantine when they get home.
Re: Should ABs play in Europe?
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:14 am
by Chilli
Sandstorm wrote: Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:05 am
I just look at how much Faf has improved and how far Snecky and TJ has gone backwards recently. There must be a case here for change!
It might toughen them up a bit too, as they have been found wanting physically by England, Australia and Argentina.
Rassie said that the Welsh were really tough and had bastards, they'd probably bully the All Blacks at this point in time as well.
Re: Should ABs play in Europe?
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:15 am
by Chilli
Not_Couch wrote: Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:13 am
Snecky and TJ have recently become father's, so that's probably got something to do with form lately, I mean it's tough being away from family in isolation with your team knowing your wife is at home by herself, while you are missing important moments in your life.
And they still need to quarantine when they get home.
Are you , Sir, suggesting that the All Blacks should have stayed away from this tournament?
Re: Should ABs play in Europe?
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:18 am
by Not_Couch
Chilli wrote: Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:15 am
Not_Couch wrote: Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:13 am
Snecky and TJ have recently become father's, so that's probably got something to do with form lately, I mean it's tough being away from family in isolation with your team knowing your wife is at home by herself, while you are missing important moments in your life.
And they still need to quarantine when they get home.
Are you , Sir, suggesting that the All Blacks should have stayed away from this tournament?
No, just the ones who have recent newborns.
That would include Beauden Barrett, TJ, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea and Richie Mounga.
We can easily replace them tho, we're not chickens