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Can anyone beat them?😉
Originally posted by Kiwi kidNo. Never in the history of the world have a national team stepped forward with so much brute strength, stamina, ball skills or intelligence.
Can anyone beat them?😉
Originally posted by therealchessfanaticthey know now close we got in june, no point in giving all our trick away before the quarter final of the world cup 😉
yeah i agree that no team can beat them but i would have liked to see ireland play them in the autumn internationals. We would have gave them a good game.
Originally posted by Kiwi kidNot at the moment, no.
Can anyone beat them?😉
Originally posted by CrowleyThey are so good its like they have an IVF breeding programe for rugby players.
Not at the moment, no.
It's amazing how much depth the New Zealanders have at the moment. Like my brother said a while ago - he can select 2, maybe 3 distinct teams of All Black players who will beat any of the national sides at the moment.
Originally posted by CrowleyThat's the big problem. Ireland have a superb first 15, but in a competition like the World Cup, you're going to pick up injuries. This doesn't matter to a squad like NZ but will absolutely kill Ireland's chances.
Not at the moment, no.
It's amazing how much depth the New Zealanders have at the moment. Like my brother said a while ago - he can select 2, maybe 3 distinct teams of All Black players who will beat any of the national sides at the moment.
Originally posted by RagnorakI really hope Ireland do well. I think at the moment they play the game as it should be played, good pace, tough uncompromising commitment and good team cohesion. The lack of overall depth may well work to their advantage if they do stay injury free. Finger crossed and good luck.
That's the big problem. Ireland have a superb first 15, but in a competition like the World Cup, you're going to pick up injuries. This doesn't matter to a squad like NZ but will absolutely kill Ireland's chances.
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