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[2014 TRC] New Zealand v Australia in Auckland (23/08/2014)
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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 666612" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>What exactly did McCaw do that was "Superman like"? Obviously I will have to watch the match again, as I don't think he stood out at all (at least compared to the two locks and Coles). He did force a turnover (or 2?) at the breakdown, but I would expect any international class 7 to be able to do that on a regular basis. He was penalised twice (once rather harshly in my opinion), but was at risk of being penalised another 4-5 times for "hinging" around the breakdown (coming in from the back then illegally going around the side of the Australian defenders and flopping in the general direction of the ball). He got away with it, but he won't get away with it very often. He made a couple of big errors on defense too. He missed a crucial tackle on Folau (before Jane? high tackled him), and was along with Aaron Smith responsible for Hooper's try (he was directly in front of Hooper at the start, but didn't have the pace to keep up with him). It was certainly a good solid performance from him (silly yellow card aside) - I would be happy if he performed to that level every week - but he was hardly a standout in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>Anyways.... Disappointing to hear that Crotty has been ruled out for 4 weeks with a broken jaw. He may not have even featured in the 23 even if fit (as Nonu is expected back for the next test), but it would have been good to see him get another chance.</p><p></p><p>Sad to see Pat McCabe has suffered another neck injury (or re-inflamed his old injury?). If I was him I would seriously consider retirement, as I'm not sure it is worth the risk continuing to play....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 666612, member: 24910"] What exactly did McCaw do that was "Superman like"? Obviously I will have to watch the match again, as I don't think he stood out at all (at least compared to the two locks and Coles). He did force a turnover (or 2?) at the breakdown, but I would expect any international class 7 to be able to do that on a regular basis. He was penalised twice (once rather harshly in my opinion), but was at risk of being penalised another 4-5 times for "hinging" around the breakdown (coming in from the back then illegally going around the side of the Australian defenders and flopping in the general direction of the ball). He got away with it, but he won't get away with it very often. He made a couple of big errors on defense too. He missed a crucial tackle on Folau (before Jane? high tackled him), and was along with Aaron Smith responsible for Hooper's try (he was directly in front of Hooper at the start, but didn't have the pace to keep up with him). It was certainly a good solid performance from him (silly yellow card aside) - I would be happy if he performed to that level every week - but he was hardly a standout in my opinion. Anyways.... Disappointing to hear that Crotty has been ruled out for 4 weeks with a broken jaw. He may not have even featured in the 23 even if fit (as Nonu is expected back for the next test), but it would have been good to see him get another chance. Sad to see Pat McCabe has suffered another neck injury (or re-inflamed his old injury?). If I was him I would seriously consider retirement, as I'm not sure it is worth the risk continuing to play.... [/QUOTE]
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