Has anyone been watching so far ?
Last weekend the All Blacks edged England by a point. I didn't see the game, so all i know is England had a try disallowed that would have won them the game. Did the All blacks deserve a win ?
Wales beat Australia by three in what i'm assuming must have been a dire game simply on account of the 9-6 scoreline.
Ireland beat Argentina 28-17.
Next weekend we play the All Blacks, England play Japan and Wales take on South Africa
The Ireland Argentina game was very close up until about the hour mark. I think we were just fitter and our bench made a good impact on the game - Leavy and McGrath in particular.
There was plenty to be concerned about though - the main thing in my mind is whether the mileage has caught up with Rory Best.
Best played as though his body wasn't ready for the game. His throws were short / low on too many occasions, which to me indicates a tiredness/weakness is the shoulders and neck.
I didn't think Stander had a particularly good outing either but i think he'll start again next weekend.
Last weekend the All Blacks edged England by a point. I didn't see the game, so all i know is England had a try disallowed that would have won them the game. Did the All blacks deserve a win ?
Wales beat Australia by three in what i'm assuming must have been a dire game simply on account of the 9-6 scoreline.
Ireland beat Argentina 28-17.
Next weekend we play the All Blacks, England play Japan and Wales take on South Africa
The Ireland Argentina game was very close up until about the hour mark. I think we were just fitter and our bench made a good impact on the game - Leavy and McGrath in particular.
There was plenty to be concerned about though - the main thing in my mind is whether the mileage has caught up with Rory Best.
Best played as though his body wasn't ready for the game. His throws were short / low on too many occasions, which to me indicates a tiredness/weakness is the shoulders and neck.
I didn't think Stander had a particularly good outing either but i think he'll start again next weekend.