Yes and Spencer did that to perfection in the super 12 and last years NPC, he made the rest of the first fives in the Southern Hemisphere look stupid, including Mehrts!!! maybe if Mehrts had some decent game time he would have been able to prove that his defence and physical side of his game is up to it BUT HE HASNT!
Agreed, Merhts hasn’t had enough time to prove he is up to playing at the moment. Hopefully that changes as I still think that Spencer, who doesn’t seem to be able to step up a level from Super 12 very well, has yet to bring his A game in any of the internationals this year.
Also what happens if he gets injured, we haven’t tested any other combinations there and I think this needs to be done before the WC. Hence my suggestion of Mauger and Carter, tho I’m not sure who should play 10
Umm would that be the time that Spencer ran across field drew in the defence and then unleashed Rocokoco for his second try with a perfect inside pass?
Yes, It worked that time thanks to Rocokoco change the angles nicely but the majority of the time he ended up taking away the space from the rest of the backline. Watching some of the highlights last night proved to me that passing the ball beats the man, proved by Rocokoco's try in the corner.
No running sideways in that try!!
Carter's much better than Tuitupou, no point even going there!!
Have to agree that Umaga is having a shocker so far. Far from his best!!
And his tactical kicking was a bit average, I mean, why the fuck do you just kick the ball aimlessly into the middle of the field (right into the opposition arms) when you are on defence. Should you be trying to relieve the pressure and find touch??
Maybe you should ask Mehrts that, it is a hallmark of his game
Maybe they both need lessons!!
Heres and idea, how about no Cantabs! they (apart from maybe Jack) just aren't up to international standard.
It was the Canterbury/Otago (and Ali
) forwards that let us down against France. Who cares about the backs, the forwards are too lazy to give them decent ball anyway.
What!! No McCaw - I’m sorry but he is the man!!!
Yes Ali was crap!!
I’m not impressed with Oliver either! Virtually the same forward pack did a lot better against the Poms! Collectively I think they were pretty crap.
A few stand outs tho
- Collins was bloody good
- McCaw was his usual self - everywhere
- Jack played well
- B Thorn when he came on was bloody good
- Mealamu should start instead of Oliver every time
Here's what id like to see
the back three on the scrum as : Holah , Collins , McCaw
Never happen with Thorne as Captain! bugger it
I’m a Cantab man but the jury’s still out on Thorne for me!!
By the way, did you notice on test the nation last night the Cantabs were the most intelligent province??
