Posts by gt12

Not Surprised

I was surprised to see so many big-upping the team before kickoff, that should probably be mentioned. However, in the aftermath of that result,I think I sum up the mood here by saying that we aren't surprised.

gt12

July 9th, 2022

Is this the changing of the guard?

I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, simply because the Crusaders have history, quality across the park, a fantastic coaching team, and suffered from a lack of players for a significant amount of time in this game due to Scott Barrett stupidity

gt12

April 15th, 2022

Who do we build the team around?

It's obviously BBBR up front, and in the backs it's still Barrett. The key leadership pieces in place around them are Cane and Smith (if he holds on) and Whitelock is there and vital, but he's on the downhill and probably won't make the next WC.

gt12

November 16th, 2020

Choose both

Rather than revisiting the appointment process, I'd like to look at another problem with the current AB coaching panel that is starting to become apparent - they are too afraid to make the tough selection calls.

gt12

November 14th, 2020

No Japan?

I can't fathom how NZ rugby hasn't offered a 4 team plus pasifika set-up to Japan, including support to get them in the Rugby Championship. It's ridiculous.

gt12

October 1st, 2020