Tri-Nations Game 2Half Time: South Africa 14 - All Blacks 3
Final Score: South Africa 28-All Blacks 19
So I'd have to say it was a very close game given the fact the All Blacks are without our best play maker and general in Dan Carter, given the fact that Luke McAlistair was thrown into the side at a moments notice -shouldn't we be doing the same with Dan? Well, if I was Henry I probably would. Thank goodness I'm not. Dan Carter is way too precious to be thrown into the cauldron of a meaningless Tri-Nations tournament - Well, maybe when they return to NZ.
The All blacks are not far off the pace of number 1 given the fact we are officially in our rebuilding phase. I do think its time we realised it. We need new depth for 2011. It matters not if we win or lose now. We are and always will be measured by the World Cup.
Tactical Review
Well, the ground was hard. The ball was oval. The altitude may have been higher and the Sun was shining. But does that mean the game of rugby changes ? Winning rugby is boring rugby. Its great when you score tries and move the ball wide - but it usually doesn't lead to winning. Nobody remembers second place - unless you're the All Blacks and you are reminded of it with every Australian and South African you meet.
Let's kick for territory. Why do we persist in this running game from our own 22m?
The Box kick was working very nicely when Weepu came on the field. Kick and Chase - this was the same strategy we used at our under 12 grade rugby games - 20 years ago! Has rugby changed that much or is it just that players get paid to play rather than WIN ?
How about we compete in the line outs - rather than let the Monsters of Matfield and Botha have such clean ball to setup their maul.
Changes for Durban - The rematch - I think we've learned our lesson, again.
Jimmy Cowan for Brendon Leonard
Cory Jane for Joe Rokocoko
Owen Franks for Neemia Tialata
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