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[2016 Rugby Championship] South Africa v New Zealand (08/10/2016)
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<blockquote data-quote="Larksea" data-source="post: 819832" data-attributes="member: 43875"><p>IMO The springboks don't need to adopt running rugby to beat the All Blacks.</p><p></p><p>If I were springbok coach my gameplan vs. All Blacks would revolve around. Just the basics, long version would be novel like!</p><p></p><p>#1 priority, improved fitness.80+ minute effort required. Starts at super rugby level. Even place a bigger emphasis on fitness for selection. Get the message through to players.</p><p>- First Rate defense in general, better rushing defense requires higher levels of fitness. They clearly are not there, gave the AB's too much space. </p><p>- Smart tactical kicking. It was too poor and inconsistent against the AB's. Not just that but before a good kick you need to draw up 2 of the 4 key ball returners (Barrett, Smith, Dagg, naholo - I dont include Savea, generally hes not so much of a threat returning kicks, Savea would actually be the primary target for kicks, if its his ball and he has to retreat to get it, that's a good kick, Naholo & NMS are good targets too but they require pressure becuase if they do get space they have more potential to exploit it). and 1 of the two players drawn up needs to be Barrett or Smith. Not just keeping kicks in play but with this tactic the AB's will take less quick throws.</p><p>- Genuinely chase and pressure the kicks in an organized and meticulous manor.</p><p>- Forwards pushing the advantage line in organized channels, keep up with support players bound to drive over the advantage line. Target areas away from defenders like Kaino, Cane or Tuipulotu who tend to stop stuff dead in its tracks.. or look to commit them and just secure ball then look to push over the line with them tied up at the previous Ruck. Quick ball against splintered defense goes to faster backs right at the ruck or short on the open side to get past the line through gaps to exploit space.</p><p>- Pressure the lineouts, traditionally the bokke have been their best against the All Blacks when they pressure the lineout. 2009's success for the bokke was basically all about lineouts. no excuses that is an area SA need to better the All Blacks at.</p><p>- The other traditional match winning area for the Bokke is, you guessed it. Intercepts... Requires an organized defense as mentioned earlier. Backs that are well drilled in swooping in on the passes and loose forwards/locks who are good at providing cover defense.</p><p>- Obvious but have to tick this box, penalties and drop goals. Anything within 50-55m has to become 3 points. Attempt both drop goals and dummy/fake drop goals to create gaps.</p><p></p><p>IMO this combination of tactics is totally valid for SA to use. I don't believe its a case of NZ just being so good now these tactics aren't valid. I think SA have just lost their edge in some of these key areas through the loss of some key players, key coaching & selection choices.</p><p></p><p>I honestly without bias and with no intention of disrespect think the idea of SA matching or beating the All Blacks on an even keel at running rugby is basically near on zero. It would require a total change in philosophy and start from school/u20 Rugby & coaching/training at that level and breed it all the way through. Not some half arsed effort made valid because one super rugby team does ok using it...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larksea, post: 819832, member: 43875"] IMO The springboks don't need to adopt running rugby to beat the All Blacks. If I were springbok coach my gameplan vs. All Blacks would revolve around. Just the basics, long version would be novel like! #1 priority, improved fitness.80+ minute effort required. Starts at super rugby level. Even place a bigger emphasis on fitness for selection. Get the message through to players. - First Rate defense in general, better rushing defense requires higher levels of fitness. They clearly are not there, gave the AB's too much space. - Smart tactical kicking. It was too poor and inconsistent against the AB's. Not just that but before a good kick you need to draw up 2 of the 4 key ball returners (Barrett, Smith, Dagg, naholo - I dont include Savea, generally hes not so much of a threat returning kicks, Savea would actually be the primary target for kicks, if its his ball and he has to retreat to get it, that's a good kick, Naholo & NMS are good targets too but they require pressure becuase if they do get space they have more potential to exploit it). and 1 of the two players drawn up needs to be Barrett or Smith. Not just keeping kicks in play but with this tactic the AB's will take less quick throws. - Genuinely chase and pressure the kicks in an organized and meticulous manor. - Forwards pushing the advantage line in organized channels, keep up with support players bound to drive over the advantage line. Target areas away from defenders like Kaino, Cane or Tuipulotu who tend to stop stuff dead in its tracks.. or look to commit them and just secure ball then look to push over the line with them tied up at the previous Ruck. Quick ball against splintered defense goes to faster backs right at the ruck or short on the open side to get past the line through gaps to exploit space. - Pressure the lineouts, traditionally the bokke have been their best against the All Blacks when they pressure the lineout. 2009's success for the bokke was basically all about lineouts. no excuses that is an area SA need to better the All Blacks at. - The other traditional match winning area for the Bokke is, you guessed it. Intercepts... Requires an organized defense as mentioned earlier. Backs that are well drilled in swooping in on the passes and loose forwards/locks who are good at providing cover defense. - Obvious but have to tick this box, penalties and drop goals. Anything within 50-55m has to become 3 points. Attempt both drop goals and dummy/fake drop goals to create gaps. IMO this combination of tactics is totally valid for SA to use. I don't believe its a case of NZ just being so good now these tactics aren't valid. I think SA have just lost their edge in some of these key areas through the loss of some key players, key coaching & selection choices. I honestly without bias and with no intention of disrespect think the idea of SA matching or beating the All Blacks on an even keel at running rugby is basically near on zero. It would require a total change in philosophy and start from school/u20 Rugby & coaching/training at that level and breed it all the way through. Not some half arsed effort made valid because one super rugby team does ok using it... [/QUOTE]
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