So can the All Blacks reclaim the Rugby World Cup?

So can the All Blacks reclaim the Rugby World Cup? | RWC2023 Previews

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For the first time ever, the All Blacks aren't favourites for the Rugby World Cup. And yet, a perfectly-timed charge to win the Rugby Championship suggests perhaps they really should be. So why did the All Blacks underwhelm over the last few years, what have they put right, and can they go all the way in France this September?
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Written & researched by Robbie Owen, video edited by Will & Robbie Owen

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@hpphinatic 8 ай бұрын

I randomly found your channel a few months ago having never watched a full rugby game before. I fully plan on watching some games during this RWC solely thanks to your excellent coverage. Hilarious and informative!! Thanks so much!!

@paxwax1 8 ай бұрын

Don’t miss the ABs vs SA warmup at Twickenham, on Friday. Should be a cracker.

@dg4900 8 ай бұрын

Rugby is probably one of if not the greatest sport on earth. The eer changing ranking of the teams mean that at any point in a world cup cycle, your team may be playing amazingly and if not, it'll probably change quite quickly. The simple fact that almost any game can go either way based on how the teams are playing on a given day and the history of the game are 3 amazing reasons to give rugby a good go. You are in a great position here, you have the opportunity of your first ever proper rugby experience to be a world cup (and possibly one of the most entertaining and unpredictable world cups yet). So if I were you, I would really just enjoy the rugby, find some people to watch and talk with while watching, and try and make it through the graining stage of learning and understanding all the laws which everyone who didn't grow up watching rugby has gone through. Welcome to one of the world's best sports.

@brodericki4281 8 ай бұрын

Welcome my friend, you’ll no doubt enjoy your stay.

@brodericki4281 8 ай бұрын

@dg4900 Well said mate

@johndunne8141 8 ай бұрын

Thats absolutely not what a human would say

@stevenmcewen5459 8 ай бұрын

Couldn’t think of a better KZfaq recommendation after watching that 35-7 hammering.

@RazorMouth 8 ай бұрын

Warm ups, who cares.

@ABlokeCalledEntity 8 ай бұрын

@RazorMouth spoken like an real kiwi 😭

@RazorMouth 8 ай бұрын

@@ABlokeCalledEntity And what do you think the Harp in my photo means? 🤣

@zueschalmers8245 8 ай бұрын

@@RazorMouthcopium😭😂😂😂

@RazorMouth 8 ай бұрын

@@zueschalmers8245 Bless, when was the last time your team beat Ireland? 😂😂😂😂 Copium indeed 🤣

@rsouth1576 8 ай бұрын

This aged like an egg sammich inside car during summer

@kylerootman5847 8 ай бұрын

Sitting patiently waiting for a review of the thrashing South Africa gave New Zealand in the World Cup warm ups

@ninjaisamma 8 ай бұрын

Same

@randomize9642 8 ай бұрын

Same here mate!

@roryconway6746 8 ай бұрын

unfortunately he said he wouldn't do any warm up games

@lukeyydickeson2727 8 ай бұрын

Guess you will be waiting till they do it twice though or is it once in a blue moon 😂😂

@awciproperty1936 8 ай бұрын

Won't happen. Media blackout😅

@oliverflanagan6438 8 ай бұрын

"[Foster's] face only lools sincere when he is confused" is an absolutely genius burn...

@garethlloyd1815 8 ай бұрын

This aged quickly

@MrNimtiz 6 ай бұрын

How has it aged now? 0_0

@gabrielslater0505 8 ай бұрын

The timing of this after the match this evening is amazing

@bhyat 8 ай бұрын

Who else is here after the historic Springbok victory??

@ZanderSteyn 8 ай бұрын

Yes sir

@JaemanEdwards 8 ай бұрын

Cheap victory. Shows how desperate Saffa's are that they are celebrating this shallow win over a team down a man for a whole half and down to 13 at times in the first. Pathetic.

@bhyat 8 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwards yep, feeling very desperate with our world cup trophy in hand

@JACKDANlELS777 8 ай бұрын

@JaemanEdwards Nz lost their players due to I'll discipline. If they didn't play against the rules they would have had 15 men😂😂 so sa pressure on nz caused nz to play against the rules and lose their players

@JACKDANlELS777 8 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwardsJist admit the boks were alot better than nz.

@olglez9230 8 ай бұрын

You never fail to impress with your outstanding coverage. I'm very happy to contribute financially as a patron. Thank you Squidge

@stephanstofberg8643 8 ай бұрын

This aged like milk...

@jonohaddow2594 8 ай бұрын

Please do a break down of the SA vs NZ game

@traversharty 8 ай бұрын

"unstoppable, unkillable" Springboks enter the chat.

@michnaas 8 ай бұрын

So after last night at Twickenham….

@JustJacoBee 8 ай бұрын

All I want is the All Blacks vs Springboks in the final. We haven't had that since 1995

@deltix7823 8 ай бұрын

Who's here after 35-7?

@JaemanEdwards 8 ай бұрын

Was that the one against a team with 14 players for the whole 2nd half and down to 13 at times in the first ?

@samanthaduncan8388 8 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwards and whose fault was that?

@JACKDANlELS777 8 ай бұрын

@@samanthaduncan8388Agreed they had 15 players and lost them due to I'll discipline

@JACKDANlELS777 8 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwardsNz own fault

@anepretorius7047 8 ай бұрын

Here after the SA vs NZL game😱😂

@brainftv 8 ай бұрын

35 - 7

@dombrandon3018 8 ай бұрын

Such great videos. Scraping low enough beneath the surface of what the average rugby knows and talking us through the good stuff.

@gibbogle 8 ай бұрын

It's pretty obvious that this was made before the Boks game. Chickens, counting, hatching ...

@tarigsharaiha1104 8 ай бұрын

Havent been this early since half the team didnt have battery charges

@kevinchore 8 ай бұрын

That mimicking of Grant Nisbett is classic Ardie Saveeea & Mapimpei😂

@JaemanEdwards 8 ай бұрын

Grant Nisbett is terrible. That's from a Kiwi.

@MattTooley-qx3mq 8 ай бұрын

Beautifully written and framed pre-world cup commentary. As a kiwi I was apprehensive about what you might say, but you were fair and balanced with what's not so good about the AB's currently , gave credit where its due and the 1987 point was really nice.

@ciaranoconnor4027 8 ай бұрын

Jordi Barrett actually looked like he was going to burst into tears.

@RatbagTCG 8 ай бұрын

Growing up in New Zealand on in 2000s and 2010s was a privilege I grew up with an All Blacks team that never seemed to loose And if we did loose is was just about front page news every time But I’ll never forget my dad would tell me when he was growing up.. things were different We would struggle The bled would pass back and fourth across the Tasman The last time Australia won the bledisloe cup is was barely 2 years old We would go into World Cups as the favourites every time but every time come up short I grew up watching the all blacks win back to back world cups He would always tell me that one day the rest of the world will catch up They’ll watch our film Dissect our plays Mimic our routines And when they do we will have been on top for so long we we won’t be ready for the challenge Which is starting to show now I’m confident when it comes to world cups We’re still the team to beat But I’m nervous as the competition isn’t as easy as it once was

@jadenphilander8799 8 ай бұрын

Your Dad should also know that before the 2000s. Boks were leading the ABs in wins.

@morbidclash 7 ай бұрын

And ex ab coaches and players are helping other teams

@jasonpickens9839 8 ай бұрын

Your analysis is amazing as always! You see so much that I never see. The rearranging 1332 stucture explains a lot as to why I was having a hard time spotting the pods.

@offitcock 8 ай бұрын

Amazing content on your channel man, you're enthusiasm for the game is contagious and really well explained analysis. Hopefully soon you'll get the stage and remuneration youve worked bloody hard for

@jackdutoit8707 8 ай бұрын

Serious doubts after last night…👀👀

@michaelkeegan9260 8 ай бұрын

How different would this video be if made 1 day later. The boks absolutely ripped them to shreds at twickers.

@LeToile9 8 ай бұрын

I look forward to your analysis of the recent Bok v NZ game at Twickenham

@JaemanEdwards 8 ай бұрын

15 vs 14 for the 2nd half and down to 13 at times in the first. Summary : If you have a player red carded you lose. End of.

@JACKDANlELS777 8 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwardsYeah don't play against the rules don't lose players ez as that

@baze30 8 ай бұрын

These video uploads must take some amount of work. Each segment and I mean every few seconds is a different cut insert. Incredible work and to string it altogether with a voice over in a consistent manner is incredible dedication. To think, this is the effort even before the world cup has even started. Hats off, raises pint

@bmcl364 8 ай бұрын

The other big development for me in terms of the ABs is that they went from having a world class super settled 12 and 13 in Nonu and Smith to kind of blah for years. They’ve now got, in Jordie and Reiko, I think a 12:13 balance which really helps to knit the team together.

@memene0 8 ай бұрын

yes, i agree with you, man do i miss Nonu and Smith they were probably the best combination of centers i ever saw playing the game. Barret and Ioane do look pretty good at the moment but they'll face some very impressives opponents: Danty/Fickou, Darlende/Am , Aki/Ringrose, or maybe Tuipulotu/Jones in an unexpected twist...

@ChrisBrown-or8ky 8 ай бұрын

Good call. Every NZ rwc final appearance, the centre pairing was compellingly good. I wouldn't put Barrett/Ioane in that group yet but they've been a key to the recent improvement

@andilentobekomadlala5227 8 ай бұрын

@@memene0the best for me was Conrad Smith and Tana umanga brutal on defense. Smith never missed a tackle his game was so simple , always put his wingers on selfless for years he was the best 13 in rugby . As for the skipper Tana he always finished a game like he had just come back from a war bruised and scared . Looked like a viking was as hard as nails on offense Tana was a wizard broke defensive lines for fun . That drop the shoulder side step into an offload to Conrad was a thing of beauty . Brilliant captain Brilliant human . As a pear they were telepathic they always new where the otherone was

@DeanMachine3333 8 ай бұрын

@@andilentobekomadlala5227 Yeah, it was pretty clear if you saw him after a game that he hadn't just been playing tiddlywinks right

@JaemanEdwards 8 ай бұрын

@@andilentobekomadlala5227Crazy you would have Tana Umaga over the GOAT 2nd five Ma'a Nonu

@MrMonteythecat 8 ай бұрын

That ending was poetic - beautiful video Squidge

@TimotheeFleury 8 ай бұрын

Hits differently after yesterday's route 😅

@JaemanEdwards 8 ай бұрын

Not really. If it was 15 v 15 it definitely would. You can't put much stock in a game where the All Blacks were down a man for a whole half and down to 13 at times in the first. Crowing about such a cheap victory is just typical of the desperate Saffa's.

@JACKDANlELS777 8 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwardsIt was 15v15 the all blacks lost their players due to I'll discipline. The boks pressure was too much penalty's were mounting and cards to be given. All blacks had 15 so no 15v15 South Africa would have won because nz had 15 and South Africa also 15

@johanjacobs9240 8 ай бұрын

This aged like a fine pint of milk!

@KickingTeeRugby 8 ай бұрын

Hey Squidge , just thought I’d mention you check out this evenings match

@alessandrogiovannone3742 8 ай бұрын

the springboks would like a word

@tinfoilhat6343 8 ай бұрын

As an all black fan, i appreciate the other nations putting them to the sword over the last few years. This forced change onto the all black system, allowing them to improve and be a threat at this RWC.

@chrismouton1985 8 ай бұрын

And then they lose to a record score to the Springboks...Great video, though! :)

@isaacsmith969 8 ай бұрын

really enjoyed that one as an AB's fan, spot on. watching the team from this year to last one thing that really stands out is the variety in kicking game, where does this come into the attacking structure, is it built in or just another facet? Also the sly "Mapimpi" call out with relation to Nizbo's commentating was so good!

@JohnHirsch88 8 ай бұрын

The rumours of their demise has been perfectly aggerated

@emilcalder6818 8 ай бұрын

Squidge, what a great human being you are. Your videos give me comfort and solace just through your sheer amiable nature. You alos happen to make wonderful content. I sincerely hope you are having a great day you beautiful man

@elscruffomcscruffy8371 8 ай бұрын

The collective rugby world would like anyone BUT the All Blacks win the RWC. Time for a new team to win it for once

@marcuserwee1219 8 ай бұрын

Squidge, you always bring me to tears at the end of each video. Thank you to you and your team for your contributions to this game we all love.

@clawes2797 8 ай бұрын

He really didn't see yesterday's match-South Africa 35 vs 7 All Blacks.(let's go Bokke)

@JaemanEdwards 8 ай бұрын

Was that the one against 14 men for the whole 2nd half and down to 13 at times in the 1st ?

@JACKDANlELS777 8 ай бұрын

Yeah because nz had ill dicipline

@JACKDANlELS777 8 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwardsAlready covered it but Sa and ns had 14v14 and they scored 2 tries. They had less men due to I'll discipline their own fault for not abiding by the rules😮😂😂

@W0nderer 8 ай бұрын

Such good analysis. I really wish this was done after the Boks just smashed the All Blacks in an unprecedented win. The analysis would be fascinating. Its thrown the world cup even more wide open if that's possible.

@taraishot100 8 ай бұрын

One loss doesn’t mean they have no chance didn’t France lose to Scotland? All Blacks are still looking at their options I think the loss came at a good time better to lose before the World Cup than in it! Plus the AB’s already retained the Rugby Championship and Bledisloe yet again this year for the worse team ever in their history they’re still winning tittles

@cassiusclay8916 8 ай бұрын

@@taraishot100 Yeah if there was one trophy to miss this year, it was the Qatar Cup against SA

@JaemanEdwards 8 ай бұрын

God you Saffa's are deluded. It's almost like that first smashing the All Blacks gave them never happened and the Springboks won the Rugby Championship with ease. Ignorance is a prerequisite for a Saffa supporter.

@allthetime3000 8 ай бұрын

Writing from Aotearoa/New Zealand, this is so well done. The context and the analysis are spot on. Well done.

@tabou1 8 ай бұрын

thank you. Im French and will support our team, of course. But if we lose to the All Blacks, it will be OK. If we lose to anyone else, especially Ireland and the English, then it will be really depressing

@lockk132 8 ай бұрын

For God's sake don't lose to the English....probably your boys time to win I reckon

@crazycjk 8 ай бұрын

As an England fan, I struggle to see how we could beat the French team right now - you are playing on a level above! Allez les Bleus! Ireland on the other hand are extremely dangerous..

@maelmao 8 ай бұрын

Why would it be depressing to lose to Ireland ?

@vta2265 8 ай бұрын

@@crazycjkthat's what we thought in 2007

@tabou1 8 ай бұрын

@@maelmao too complicated to explain

@slogiacco 8 ай бұрын

Might want to redo this video after todays game…

@DirtyDawgSailing 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely superb analysis!

@Slipperygecko390 8 ай бұрын

As an ABs fan I'll be happy if we beat France in the opener, of course I'll be disappointed to get knocked out of the quarter but only 2 out of the top 5 teams right now are going to get through to the semi anyway so the odds are really stacked against everyone. But beating France in the opener will just be a classic game to win.

@DeanMachine3333 8 ай бұрын

If it's like 2011, the French disagree. A bit different at home but in the end it doesn't really mean much. Not many remember how we smashed them in the pool game in 2011 and much less care.

@NowhereMan7 8 ай бұрын

@@DeanMachine3333 It isn't just a pool game, it is the opening game played by the host nation against the all time world cup favourites. It clearly going to be a banger of an occasion. You're like a pessimistic contrarian coming to tell anyone who's exited why they shouldn't be. Everyone already knows the game doesnt mean much in terms of the possible world cup winner. It will still be a great occasion. You might even like it if you try. Search deep down for the tiny bit of sunlight in your soul and just go along with the fun and enjoy it.

@elscruffomcscruffy8371 8 ай бұрын

And the kiwis already have their excuse ready: blame Ian Foster

@DeanMachine3333 8 ай бұрын

@@NowhereMan7totally agree, I'm really looking forward to it. It's shaping up perfectly to be the greatest World Cup yet!

@DeanMachine3333 8 ай бұрын

@@NowhereMan7Also I was at that 2011 pool game vs Franc and I very much enjoyed it. The tiny bit of sunlight in my soul shone bright that day

@anitkumar3270 8 ай бұрын

and then they get destoried by the boks

@samuelpalmer332 8 ай бұрын

Loving these videos and the standard of quality is just so good and you can tell how much effort and love is put into every one. Just hoping none of the titles about countries winning are correct apart from Ireland 😄

@gregcampbell2977 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant mate. Great work 👏

@khanyamgebisa3162 8 ай бұрын

This is definitely one of your best videos. So many nuances that aren’t obvious to the naked eye

@hammyjammies 8 ай бұрын

So...how we feeling about this now after that Saffas game?

@JaemanEdwards 8 ай бұрын

Nothings changed. It was an anomaly. Moral of the story. The team with 15 players on the pitch wins. If numbers are even, the All Blacks win easy.

@libertyavalanche 8 ай бұрын

And a second anamoly against France two weeks later? 😂😂😂😂 Anamoly. 😂😂😂😂

@JaemanEdwards 8 ай бұрын

@@libertyavalanche Yes that's against France the All Blacks greatest rivals. The Springboks are not on this level. They need an advantage.

@JACKDANlELS777 8 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwardsStastically the Boks have the highest win rate against nz than any other team😂😂

@vitascarosella4513 8 ай бұрын

Excellent as always. Looking forward to the Chile video and that mammoth opening game.

@Cpchurch87 8 ай бұрын

Looking forward to this one!

@lpdotcom100 8 ай бұрын

Loved the general bison quote. You deserve kudos for such niche references!

@maxhart7907 8 ай бұрын

Best analysis of the game, teams and tactics! Keep it up the great work.

@unathiburrow9791 8 ай бұрын

So the Boks just absolutely pumped the All Blacks

@chiku40 8 ай бұрын

A beautiful history and summary of the ABs legacy. Thank you.

@louisdumoulin9394 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I will only make it to Paris the 8th but, if you need any help while in France do not hesitate to ask. Somewhere to stay/work, something to eat, transport or just advices, I would be glad to help if I can.

@paxwax1 8 ай бұрын

Loved the Stephen Jones byline, classic.

@darrendoheny9768 8 ай бұрын

A man with more Twitter blocks than articles.

@Barney-Sempai 8 ай бұрын

Hi Squidge, love your content. I watched this video just before the Springboks vs. All-Blacks match yesterday, and I have to admit, seeing some of the analysis you put forward had me a tad worried. Needless to say, my blood runs Green and Gold, and after the massacre ended, I could breathe a sigh of relief...

@JaemanEdwards 8 ай бұрын

If the reverse happened, the massacre would have been so much worse.

@salemmurray711 8 ай бұрын

Thats probably the best way ive ever seen an ad integrated into a video.

@stopmotionwizard460 8 ай бұрын

good luck mate keep up the more than excellent work

@Ftalbet 8 ай бұрын

Kia Ora Squidge! Thank you for the coverage, Here's hoping the boys in black succeed in France!

@Wolf-hh4rv 8 ай бұрын

People forget that until SA return to international rugby in 1992 it was the springboks that had by far the best results record. NZ had never one a series in SA whereas SA had won away series in NZ

@BassmentProductions 8 ай бұрын

no one cares

@davidfarmer3499 8 ай бұрын

all blacks toured SA in 1996 for a 3 test series which they won 2 - 1

@NemoNiemand497 8 ай бұрын

@@davidfarmer3499 you're funny and clueless. Read the comment again

@Wolf-hh4rv 8 ай бұрын

@@BassmentProductionsguy who made the video cares watch the first 2 mins of the video again. Springbok superior record…mmm… forgotten

@BassmentProductions 8 ай бұрын

@@Wolf-hh4rv you're living in the past, Marge. Stop living in the past

@alexandreseguret2196 8 ай бұрын

I’ve learned so much in this video 🤩🤩 thank you!!!

@asha6028 8 ай бұрын

I almost called you out for missing a very obvious Stephen Jones gag until I realised the newspaper was called "ruggerland" haha

@Noridaii 8 ай бұрын

That was an amazing review. Not going lie, it got me in my feels a bit.

@colepedrick5908 8 ай бұрын

DOG ON THE PIITTTCCCHHHH!!!

@Srioll 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate that at 3:38 you lined up the o in so with the O on the O2 logo.

@ihavenoquarrelwithyou3249 8 ай бұрын

High Land, Hard Rain! I'm not oblivious to that great t-shirt. Great video!

@overthrowaudio 8 ай бұрын

"The all blacks aren't heading into a world cup as favourites" - Erm every single bookmaker has them as favourites.

@andrechalmers 8 ай бұрын

A month ago it was different. It has changed...

@jukeboxtimebomber 8 ай бұрын

Quality, as always.

@CryptoSimplifiedTutorials 8 ай бұрын

What a great video! I had to watch it twice! You are a legend!

@thebourkec 8 ай бұрын

Lets go. been excited for this bad boy.

@hankgoldenshaft 8 ай бұрын

Brother you’ve got me believing (slightly). You are a great rugby mind, and an even better storyteller. Thank you so much mate.

@billyhangman8188 8 ай бұрын

🙂so are you ......uhhhhhmm still believing?

@hankgoldenshaft 8 ай бұрын

@@billyhangman8188 better to lose that game than at the knockout stages of the RWC. Enjoy you’re victory my modest friend

@billyhangman8188 8 ай бұрын

@@hankgoldenshaft I guess🤷‍♂️.. But losing like that doesn't help much does it? Also we demolished the Fuckin All blacks, I'd celebrate that even if they were playing for a can of coke in my backyard bro But hopefully this win means we're good and not that the all blacks are bad... Cause then we all screwed

@anthonymclaughlin9222 8 ай бұрын

Literally watched this right before the SA vs AB warm up match. Bloody yikes.

@DarthVizzle 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding video Squidge!

@wassum100 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Squidge!

@novix5692 8 ай бұрын

Sad kiwi face seeing them get pumped by the saffas lastnight

@clapclap09 8 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your outstanding coverage. I would love to get your thoughts. Were the ABs monstered by SA at Twickernam and couldn't get their phase play going, or were they holding a lot back?

@josephconradie5935 8 ай бұрын

To lose by a record margin I don't think they held back,the allblacks are a proud rugby team to carry that into the world cup doesn't make sense

@cassiusclay8916 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, can't see them holding back against springboks. Never a 'friendly' between them. Got swamped by boks at set piece, set the tempo and line speed was crazy in defence.

@vineshnaidoo9402 8 ай бұрын

Been waiting for this!!!!!

@johnmartin7370 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant as usual Thanks.

@sumboi2321 8 ай бұрын

Meanwhile, the Boks have just beaten them 35-7. The biggest loss that the ABs have ever had

@JaemanEdwards 8 ай бұрын

Amazing to think that 30 points is the biggest losing margin. The All Blacks have put on over 50 pts against every international team but the British Lions.

@julianheta984 8 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwards Yeah their last biggest defeat was also against South Africa (17-0) in 1928. Almost a century later, thier biggest losing margin is pushed to 28 points.

@JaemanEdwards 8 ай бұрын

@@julianheta984 Wow. 17 points ? Was that it ? That's just pure dominantion.

@iamnutty8471 8 ай бұрын

lol maybe you should have waited a extra day !

@ChrisBrown-or8ky 8 ай бұрын

My take is that Ireland and NZ have the best XVs on the planet, but France and SA have the best squads of 50. If nz and/or Ireland can avoid injuries or suspensions, they'll be very difficult to beat, but the attrition of the rwc will provide the French and Boks a great shot. Cannot wait for this tournament

@michaelarmstrong126 8 ай бұрын

It’s a good take. The French and South African production lines are crazy

@rorybessell8280 8 ай бұрын

Not sure I agree, an NZ A team would beat most sides in the world and all other A teams on paper I'd say. Only areas that are missing in depth are in the centres, scrum halves and maybe props. Otherwise, there are some seriously world class players who would make any side in the world who have been left out

@natnut2008 8 ай бұрын

South Africa will need all their 50 after surviving Ireland, Scotland and Tonga week after week in Pool B. Whoever makes it out of Group B has the reward of meeting either France or NZ in the quarters. Doubt Ireland nor S Africa will have their full complement of 1st choice XV after Group B has completed their round robin.

@daratheprofessional1827 8 ай бұрын

@rorybessell8280 Is the A team not New Zealand Maori ? Munster second team have beaten them and the South Africa A team so its not that straightforward but the talent in New Zealand is absolutely ridiculous.

@rorybessell8280 8 ай бұрын

@@daratheprofessional1827 Well firstly, no. The Māori All Blacks are exactly what they're called, a team of Māori people, not necessarily the second team as people will be eligible for NZ but not the MABs. I was also not meaning the actual A team, but a hypothetical second string XV seeing as we were talking about main squad depth

@neilpieterse9614 8 ай бұрын

How far the AB will progress depends alot on how the referees interpret their constand off the ball nonsence

@MistaNoble 8 ай бұрын

Dang it bro, made me goosebump with that outro!!

@Erwanca 8 ай бұрын

Crazy how a year ago France was coming as the favorite to this opening game and now how the tables have turned, NZ looks much more as a top contender than ever Rugby goes so fast

@ciaranoconnor4027 8 ай бұрын

That's if you believe the hype and spin surrounding NZ's "reversal of fortunes". Some of us believe the emperor isn't wearing any clothes. If you think you can turn a pigs arse into Marilyn Monroe on a rugby field in 12 months I've some magic beans to sell you.

@joedennehy386 8 ай бұрын

France are favourites, we have no expectation of the abs this rwc. Just hope they play well

@ciaranoconnor4027 8 ай бұрын

@@joedennehy386 Au contraire mon ami. NZ are the favourites with ALL the bookies. The expectation is on them whether you like to admit it or not. No pressure.

@richardscanlan3419 8 ай бұрын

The bookies can say what they like - kiwis don't have them as favorites. France/Ire/SA,in that order.@@ciaranoconnor4027

@davidradovanovich8428 8 ай бұрын

@@ciaranoconnor4027 pressure always on NZ. However with three finals appearances and being 0-3. Playing at home and having great form over recent years, surely places more or at least just as much pressure on France. Let’s not forget the hastily heralded best player in the world