I didn't say it was a failure, I was implying that we would not have played well if we only win by 10 points.
Argentina really shouldn't be a threat to us in our own backyard at our strong hold.
... yes, well it's knock out from here on in isn't it ... maybe if the All Blacks won by 10 points, it might indicate that the Pumas will have played well, and that they are a better team than some people are suggesting, rather than the All Blacks playing poorly.
We are a team capable of putting a lot of points on Argentina, we should put a lot of points on them.
They will have put pressure on themselves to put a good performance on in every game from here on out.
Winning by 10 wont be a good performance, one of SA or Aus will be licking their lips if we only win by 10.
Argentina were average in Pool Play
I'm sure the All Blacks are a team that could POTENTIALLY put a lot of points on a number of sides, and i'm not advocating that they accept mediocre performances, merely that game margins tend to tighten up a bit at the business end of the tournament, and that talk of large margins IMO, aren't likely to happen.
... as for whether it's a good performance or not, it doesn't matter, providing its a win (and that's by no means a foregone conclusion) ... the winning teams have a week to address any playing issues that need addressing.
... Australia and South Africa have their own worries, not the least, that only one can progress to the next stage, and I seriously doubt that they'll be licking their lips at the prospect of playing the ABs (if they get through) regardless of what the final margin may be.
... I don't agree that Argentina were average in pool play either ... they probably should have won their match against England, they closed out Scotland in atrocious whether conditions, and they played well against Georgia and Romania, when you compare how England and Scotland did against those teams.
Argentina are paying $1.95 for a +28.5 point head start at the NZ TAB.
If your so confident it will be close than cash up. I'm not so sure I think that sounds pretty risky and about good odds.
Argentina aren't a threat, I don't think we need to worry we will win. Most probably convincingly.
Edit Don't try to bring previous world cup's in to the equation, stop being pessimistic.
Henry being so great should have this covered.
I'll be just as happy as the next All Black fan if they win by a large margin, and I don't see how predicting an All Black win by 12 - 18 points is being pessimistic, it's merely acknowledging that Argentina, and Quarter finals rugby, are a step up from what the ABs have faced in this tournament previously.
... If I had the cash, and I was in NZ, i'd probably take those odds, but, whether i'm right or you're right, won't matter as far as i'm concerned ... either way, the ABs will be in the semifinals
good to see some Argentinians on here leading up to next years four nations....is that what its being called? do we know?
