KIWIS VIEW ON IAN FOSTERS COMMENTS

The rugby world is up in arms at the comments made by New Zealand All Blacks coach Ian Foster and some New Zealand rugby pundits over the so called "entertaining style " game the All Blacks play versus that of other nations like Ireland and South Africa.
In this episode of Inside Rugby as a Kiwi I give my views on this topic and encourage others to do the same in a respectful manner.
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[@wot4922]

Every player competing at this WC has to respected. They literally put their bodies on the line at every game 💚💛🇿🇦

[@groMMit1981]

Nope, not farrell

[@yogibear284]

Every decent person on the planet deserves respect. Its hypocritical that some of these answers are really offensive, after all, people are entitled to have their opinion about the game

[@groMMit1981]

Exactly, every decent person @@yogibear284

[@martinbisschoff988]

Spoken like a true balanced rugger lover Mark. Respect.

[@shiftylad9938]

Maybe Foster wants Ireland to open up against them. Ireland and SA was hands down the best game. It had absolutely everything

[@sports2hedz542]

I am sure if he asks nicely Farrell will oblige

[@terrymccarthy4571]

Fair play Mark . A true rugby person .

[@maxfortuin5359]

Springbok supporter here thanks every team need to play there own style of rugby win or lose 🇿🇦❤🏉 WE DID IT OUR WAY

[@seanspencer6727]

Great overview as always Mark, thanks for posting. I agree most rugby purists would agree that the SA v Ireland match was the best thus far.

[@ChrisTaylor-dz6nk]

Apart from the ref

[@victordastile5204]

​@@ChrisTaylor-dz6nkwhat about the ref🤔

[@potsie7778]

Best refereeing display of the tournament thus far no question. Please note northern hemisphere refs.

[@seanspencer6727]

I'd have to agree, the ref let the game flow, I think he did well.

[@clydebear6914]

As an Irish supporter I have to say it was one of the most intense games I've seen in years. Every single ruck, maul, lineout, breakdown looked like it could be a game changer. And what I loved most was the discipline by both teams. Not even a hint of a yellow card, just two teams going hell for leather within the laws of the game. Epic test match.

[@garyoconnor8421]

Well done mark on a honest view on the games ..from an Irish fan 💯👍🍀

[@MarkFraserGrant]

Mate you are a decent, balanced and respectful person. I am a Saffa and have always admired and respected the AB’s as the standard to aim for. May Rugby be the winner always and at all times ✊🏼

[@tonywalter2539]

And we respect SA too .... most kiwis do

[@rusellsolomon1228]

Hi Mark, I am a Springbok supporter from Cape Town, I really enjoy your insightful, level-headed, non bias content. I think we should take the comments from John Kerwin. Jeff Wilson and Ian Foster with a pinch of salt as they are the coach and ex-All-black players. There is a strong emotional connection to the black jersey which I can understand. At the end of the day, the results will show which is the most effective style of rugby. I wish the all blacks well in the campaign but can't help thinking they will not get past the quarter-finals precisely because of their style of rugby

[@nzfreeski]

well said, its like former bok players, Aussie players (well less so now), etc who always back their team. meaningless often.

[@seamus9750]

Me too

[@philchris3854]

Rubbish 😂

[@nzfreeski]

@@philchris3854 your comment or your ability to think? what's rubbish?

[@sideshowdamo]

Hi Mark Love your content Hello from Ireland and best wishes to every team/nation in this World Cup

[@brianmsahin]

Excellent video Mark. This banter is all part of the entertainment. Nobody should take it too seriously. 😁 I suppose some of the totally one sided games may have been boring but still we saw great tries and it's good to see developing teams on the world stage. And these players get valuable experience to bring home with them.

[@sports2hedz542]

The lower teams have been at a skill level I have never seen before. Amazing to see!

[@Alchemy4US]

Great insights thank you Mark. Tight games are probably so because of excellent D, in case of the SA - Ireland game. It was tough and awesome to watch. Sometimes fear brings out perceived arrogance and the wider and more open the mind the less fear there will be with more acceptance of others and their ways. Love your vlogs 😊

[@dunphyc3]

Ireland are the only team in the tournament that can play both styles to a world class standard. The ability to mix it up is what could get them over the line against any team.

[@Generative_Midi_]

No they're not.

[@barryholland8280]

France?

[@philchris3854]

Nah All Blacks above every team and that is a fact with statistics.

[@jamieoshea1681]

@@philchris3854wrong and wrong. Lmao

[@Mark-99999]

@@philchris3854 your thinking of the name not the team they have!! There 4th in the World Ireland are 1st!!!🥇

[@cosmic_diver]

Well said. There are plenty of other kiwis who aren't so kiwi centric or arrogant enough to criticise countries for their playing styles. Great to see other countries developing. The game is looking good, and France seem to be putting on a good world cup for the fans. Different styles make the game. Just like different cultures make the world.

[@tonywalter2539]

Totally bro

[@neilmontgomery3470]

I think the ABs have had some very easy matches which haven't stressed them and might cost them when they come up against a team which doesn't allow them to play to their strengths. That's exactly what South Africa did in the warm up game and France in the first game.

[@clydebear6914]

As an Irish supporter I just wanted to say how much I loved this vid and also to say we here in Ireland have nothing but the most massive respect for NZ rugby. You guys have been the standard markers for the ultimate way to play the game and we have learned so much from you. We now believe (without being big-headed knobs about it) that we have taken what we've learned from you and have taken it to another level in terms of accuracy, intensity, extreme drilling, awesome defence and hyper drilled attacking moves. You guys have been the gold standard in this regard in the last 10 years and we've used you to raise our game. We're far from perfect, but by jebus we're looking forward to a great game this Saturday. May the best team win lads. 🙂

[@dollytapara7259]

Now THIS IS HOW A TRUE RUGBY FAN SHOULD COMMENT. I truly admire every word you say. Many other teams I’m sure have done the same. Our All Blacks have inspired many many teams EVEN SCHOOLS. Young children 👧 wanted to play like the AllBlacks including the girls We girls in NZ would play rugby with. the boys at school. If we cried when they tackled us we weren’t allowed to play any more It was our choice Miss those days Thank you @ Clyde bear loved reading your comment.

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

@clydebear6914 you are my new hero mate. Thank you for making this comment. There has been too much Kiwi and Irish arrogance shown in the comments here at times on my channel, and to see you appear with nothing but respect, really shows how united we are as a global rugby community. Winning is one thing, winning with humility is another altogether and marks the difference between good and great in my books. You keep enjoying the rugby and thank you for being part of this community.

[@clydebear6914]

@@markphilpottinsidesport Cheers dude. Just looking forward to a fucking awesome game on Saturday night (your Sunday morning)! 😉

[@tonywalter2539]

We respect Ireland too... I live in the UK and we always get on well and respect is shown by both of us....always

[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

Hi Mark, thanks for your open minded video. I have to say this is the first time I have ever followed any sporting event on a social media platform. I was initially quite shocked at how much people are “winding each other up” and I too was drawn into it for a while. It’s like if someone throws a punch, you want to throw one back and harder, but at the end of the day, the match will be played and hopefully the best team will win. Ireland ☘💚🇮🇪 Hugs to everyone ☘💚🇮🇪

[@wikusstrydom5599]

Hi Mark. Spot on. I love NZ ( toured there a couple of times ) and I have never met an arrogant Kiwi supporter. It is a pity that commentators tend to “ stir the pot “. The same applies to the Ozzies. The supporters are great but their commentators suck. The result is that many South Africans perceive the Ozzies to be arrogant - not so ! Keep up the good work and may the best team win ! Greetings from a Springbok supporter.

[@shaneelbachoo2480]

Hi Mark. I appreciate you doing the video and as always, I appreciate your unbiased commentary and analysis. Looking forward to the quarter-finals.

[@Jason-yd6mn]

Aussie here - with the wallabies out - good luck to my kiwi cousins !

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Thanks mate, lets see how it goes.

[@nicolaslegrand9414]

Wow mate! Great observation, refreshing, sincere, impartial and respectful. I was losing hope listening and reading so many comments from Southern hemisphere self proclaimed pundits. Thank you for the refreshing perspective. From a French native speaker, born and raised in Melanesia, lived Down Under and enjoying the vibes coming from different horizons during this World Cup in my sunny south of France. Take care!

[@orlandosadie6283]

Hi Mark. The tropical rain sounds beautiful. Tries only adds to the spectacle but it does not define the quality or intensity of the game. Can we take it that those same people also think the 2011 WC final 8-7 win for NZ was a boring game? I am sure they had no complaints back then.

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

you handle the topic well, complimént ‼️👊🔥🥂

[@davidneiland9731]

Hi Mark, I couldn't agree more mate, I'm Irish & my top 3 matches were: Ireland 🇮🇪 v South Africa 🇿🇦 , Portugal 🇵🇹 v Georgia 🇬🇪 & Wow, what an entertaining match, Portugal 🇵🇹 v Fiji 🇫🇯.

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Can't disagree with that, thanks for making the comment.

[@paulkeogh3518]

I was glued to the screen for the entire game. I find a high level tactical match up intriguing in a way that an open running game often isn’t.

[@Joshuagilchrist55]

I’m pretty sure he never used the words “boring”

[@williamforsyth-ye4rc]

He didn't! But only 'cause he can't spell or pronounce the word! He insuated it was "dull" which he can spell and pronounce........ single syllable words are within his skill set.........

[@Joshuagilchrist55]

@@williamforsyth-ye4rc okay mate. Good day to you.

[@poerava]

66,000 views Wooooowweeeee Well done brother Love your channel!! Would love to see more of the landscape of Cancun. Whats it like there?

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Thanks Bro........hot, hot and hot, here, thats it.

[@poerava]

@@markphilpottinsidesport Awesome bro ☀️

[@yasserwallaby5835]

I too enjoyed the games between the smaller nations - Georgia v portugal, Uruguay v namibia, japan v samoa. That's one great thing about the world cup: you get to see teams you don't normally see play.

[@jameshamilton7562]

Definitely best world cup yet

[@Sia_Meleni]

Thank you Mark, I appreciate your Respect for other nations rugby style and their traditions. I'm a Bok fan and I find no fault in how we play.

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Thanks for sharing.

[@johanvanzyl8479]

RSA VS IRE was certainly for connoisseurs and all the best game thus far. Close 2nd was the warm up SA vs AB's. the result of which clearly created serious mental illness in Mr Wilson's TV studio. Who is the Journo fool who attempted to blame the ref? and Jeff said nothing. In 60 yrs I have never experienced this degree of bad sportsmanship from NZ.

[@MarmiteTheDog]

You don't remember 2007 then? We had hoards of Kiwis in Bangkok after the ABs got knocked out early. It was great sport asking "So, what brings you to Bangkok?" as they left France early and moved their fortnight's holiday to Thailand. 😂

[@rieske2000]

The game was exciting but for connoisseurs?? I loved the Wakes Fiji game. Good luck from an AB supporter!

[@RNZN102939]

I am just so glad that Ireland won well done

[@sidknee4975]

I think it’s more to ruffle feathers however we’ve never looked so weak. I’m embarrassed by these guys and looked forward to Razor returning us to our former glory. BTW SA vs Ireland was a fantastic game.

[@sports2hedz542]

Oh I just picture Razor dissecting the Irish and I can't wait for it!

[@user-in9qo4yh1p]

Fozz in la la land Ireland will blitz the abs

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Thanks for your comment

[@vailima49aston99]

Talofa from Takanini south Auckland love your channel. Steelers and Blues fan

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Thanks very much

[@octopusfly]

Spot on, Mark. Those 3 men have their own reasons for their opinions, and good on them, and you, for sharing and engaging the conversation about rugby! Everyone is different and that's great! Mark, I see that you are enjoying this KZbin experience. Bravo! Do you have plans for your YT journey after the RWC? ~ An American in Korea 🇰🇷

[@tonywalter2539]

This is how most of us Kiwi people are not arrogant and we show respect generally.....that's our global reputation so I agree with this fellow Kiwi

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

There you go.

[@Dan1973100]

Bulls, Springbok Fan, thank you and share all your sentiments, may the best team win and respect in the name of Rugby

[@Dreyno]

Nobody wants to watch one side score a dozen tries with no opposition. Doesn’t matter who is racking up the score. It’s boring. And bizarrely the NZ v Italy game only had 2 minutes more ball in play time than Ireland v South Africa. 29 minutes. Hardly an example to aspire to. Ireland v France this year had 47 minutes ball in play time, by comparison.

[@nzfreeski]

I agree, but I don't think his (silly) comment meant that. On a side note, the arrogance came from pundits saying Bok v Ire "was the best pool game ever". really?

[@davidvickers8425]

All blacks coach does

[@vjmightyw]

I enjoyed the first 30 minutes between uruguay and New Zealand. They both match each other for those 30 minutes. After New Zealand ran away with the score I switch of the TV

[@Camcolito]

@@nzfreeski Has to be up there, how many great pool games has there been in World Cups anyway?

[@nzfreeski]

@@Camcolito plenty, ABs v SA in 2015 (20-18 thriller), Japan beating SA at the death, England v Wales 2015, Australia v SA in 1995, off the top of my head.

[@columkenn]

That Ireland v SA game was the best match I've seen in years.

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

It was a good one, thanks for the comment

[@firmfoundation7421]

Folks really need to get a grip and stop taking comments out of context. It seems that people get upset when someone makes a comment that doesn't match their own narrative. He's a coach who is playing high stakes and against formidable opposition. Us couch potatoes need to sit back and enjoy. Nobody is perfect and no matter who makes a comment in interviews there are keyboard warriors ready to criticise them and pull them down. Ian Foster is doing the best he can. I believe that and the best team will win on the day and onlythat day. There will be ups and downs. Good luck to all of these wonderful rugby teams. They are all amazing and our All Blacks are not too bad either.

[@SuperGlamrock]

Absolutely agree 100%. Despite our opinions and forecasts on the day the 30 players + replacements will decide the result. The most honest and sporting fans I’ve ever encountered were Kiwis Ireland Abu 🇮🇪🇮🇪🏉👍🍻🍻

[@rorysullivan4913]

Agree, about paying too much attention to silly comments. Would love to Boks and ABs in the final. Bok supporter

[@Marty-zj7di]

@@rorysullivan4913 prefer to see an Ireland SA final.

[@potsie7778]

What about the water breaks. Since when has rugby been played in 4 quarters. Deliberate ploys to slow down play to be deemed as foal play and penalised accordingly

[@ierikopj]

Hi Mark, I like a movie that has a bit of everything (drama, thriller, action, romance etc) so I like watching a rugby game that has everything to be honest. And I think, France, Ireland and South Africa are developing there rugby to have a bit of everything, while the All Blacks likes just the action style of rugby according to Ian Foster's style of rugby. The problem with Fozzy's philosophy and current the All Blacks is that they don't know how to play what is front of them which is like the Crusader's philosophy. France and Ireland are doing that very well now.

[@Thap3l0]

As a South African...i didn't like the Match between Ireland vs the Springboks...u want to know why 🤔 ...South Africa lost 😮 😳...so yeah it wasn't great ...atleast the result of that match .

[@saren6538]

I loved it … u want to know why … Ireland won …

[@rorysullivan4913]

Draw 😂 would have been better.🎉

[@saren6538]

@@rorysullivan4913 na

[@manudola546]

Always love watching your videos ❤. Please do a preview for the next Fiji game if you have not done one. God bless, from Auckland, NZ.

[@paulmcmenamin205]

It is comments like this, Mark, that make your videos worthwhile.

[@jpmtlhead39]

Absolutely right. Its very good for the sport see these "underdogs" teams giving us Rugby fans very good and entertaining games. Nothing better for a true rugby fan than a game played until the last minute,with the playerd putting all their heart and souls for their Nation,but to the delight of us all rugby fans. Like you said, Portugal vs Georgia wonderful game,and again Portugal vs Fiji,what an Emotional game for the Portuguese.Contagious that emotion on their first victory in a world cup,and again on an awesome game played until second. Congratulations Brave Portugal.👏👏👏👍👍

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

THANKS for the comment

[@jpmtlhead39]

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[@jpmtlhead39]

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[@dollytapara7259]

I really don’t think Our All Blacks said that. I saw the comments made by IanFoster and the All Blacks and they said they enjoyed the game and how physical it was. Even the people in NZ are all saying how physical and nail biting the game and that they enjoyed it and can’t wait to see the Finals.

[@jensmoller497]

Hi Mark, Just letting you know that l have been watching your comentaries and like your unbiased coments. I am a SA supporter living in Australia with limited tv access to the live games. Keep it up.

[@EnergeticIguana]

I am with you although I am not a fan of these pundits that have more "toxic" views of other teams. There are a lot of these on all sides. That being said, I know I don't like it so I just steer clear of channels/broadcasters that take that angle. For that reason I am very thankful for channels exactly like Mark's who offer a more unbiased view. You can usually see in the comments as well as people that hang around here tend to be more respectful with comments. Thanks for the amazing work Mark.

[@dhirshg]

Great analysis mate - as a Bok fan I feel there has been too much bias from NZ pundits who are not willing to admit that the team is not as good as their teams of old. Also, France and NZ have been having fun and scoring tries in their sleep...and now suddenly you are in arm-wrestles against the two best defenses on the planet!!! Interesting comment about Kiwi DNA - sadly, running rugby doesn't win world cups as NZ found out between 1987 and 2011.

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Thanks for the comment mate.

[@thrusta100]

In 91 what were the Aussies then? Ridiculous comment

[@neilleefon6894]

I really enjoy your insightful opinions and analysis, I'm a Bok supporter, and really enjoy your sober and unbiased takes, I personally think Fossie is basically saying I'm leaving and can't handle the fact that Razor is replacing him so no more politically correctness from him like barring Razor from the ABS games or camp if what is being reported is correct, as for the 3 stooges Jeff, Ian and Mils, they just can't get to grips with the ABS not being the dominant force we all have come to expect, the All Blacks don't have the forward depth of yesteryear, also Ireland and the Boks set the Std now with France a close second or third so that leaves only 4th for them to occupy and their arrogance won't and can't let that sink in, long may it continue, long may it continue, it will as many a Star will be either calling it quits after the World Cup or opting for that last bug payday out in Japan, not to mention going staying in France in the Top 14, so further depleting their already thread bare stocks, that's my 2 cents, love your vids regards Neil Lee Fon (Kimberley, South Africa)

[@johnilbehonest]

That Irish vs SA game was the best game of the WC so far. Prob the best in years!

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

It was a cracker, thanks for the comment

[@jasonwall5012]

World Rugby need to make a new competition for teir 2 nations. Like an Intercontinental cup, that could be a yearly or every 2 years. So they get more experience for the Rugby world Cup.

[@EugeneHuman-kl1vc]

Doesn't need to be a tournament of only 2nd tier, but i agree. These other country's must have televised games that the whole world can watch at least having a tour of sorts once per year. Example Fiji doing a tour playing games against a few country's, maybe Argentina, Japan, Romania and Italy. Then another team roughly same period doing their own tour like Portugal going around playing a few different country's like Australia, Georgia, Uruguay, Tonga and maybe South Africa. - This way they get to play a few other teams that they would also face when they get to a World cup and mix of 2nd and 1st Tier. Would also be nice to see England, South Africa, Ireland and New Zealand doing tours playing against Georgia, Samoa, Romania, Italy and Chili more often. Televising it... making it a game to watch. This way it's entertainment for people to go watch in Stadiums and live broadcast.

[@ramondrongonui1024]

I THINK THEY WERE JUST HAVING A DIG. MYSELF BEEN A AB FAN THAT GAME IN QUESTION WAS FOR ME FULLING IN LOVE WITH RUGBY AGAIN, THE GAME THEY PLAY IN HEAVEN...

[@woosherdooser357]

Just subbed, enjoyed your channel on this RWC 2023...

[@jaypunga8233]

Thanks Mark. For me this has been the best most entertaining World Cup. I have been absolutely impressed with the teams that are less experienced. France 🇫🇷 have put on an superb tournament. 🇳🇿💯👍🏽😊💥❤️

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Agree, France has done a fantastic job at hosting this RWC, and the spectators from all over the world combined with the French have made it special. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@unikittythegamer4515]

Hello, there’s no way you can say that Ireland v SA game was dull, as a Kiwi I was still glued to that screen. I guess the point IF, JK and JW are making is similar to the questions of the late 80s where viewing figures were dropping and people were losing interest. While the quality of the IRE/SA was extremely high, is the less open style of rugby as interesting when played with less skill and lower stakes? I don’t know the answer, but with English clubs going bust, and more than one union in financial trouble, we have to ask what will grow the game? Personally, I want to see both styles and teams that can transition between, it’s the variety that separates union from league.

[@rusellsolomon1228]

The All Blacks have once again proved me wrong. I salute a team that truly lifted themselves from the ashes and is soring . Congratulations on a near perfect all-round performance

[@gunner678]

I'm not a Kiwi and I think it was a bit of a dull match, but not boring as such. It was a bit predictable, but that was obviously going to be the case considering that they are a couple of the best teams in the world. There have been great matches throughout the contest, even with the less experienced sides. A great world cup all round.

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@johanbezuidenhout2919]

Thanks for Your honest review

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

You are welcome, and thank you for taking the time to comment

[@seanmartens8740]

You nailed it. It's probably just mind games. At this level I don't think it works as its doubtful people will be riled up or fooled.

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Pretty much so, thanks for the comment

[@user-dn6yp6ju1g]

Thanks for your video, Mark. ALWAYS much respect to the All Blacks - those comments just left a sour taste in my and my family's South African mouths.

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@waynekruger3832]

Thanks for your wise input.

[@igavinwood]

As a Kiwi living in the UK (reasons) I can say that the way rugby is viewed is different here. The DNA you spoke of makes a great difference to what is perceived as 'good' and I often have a quiet laugh at the various ways that rugby games are described by the pundits from different countries, including NZ. The other point I would agree with is that the pundits and coaches are definitely playing games based on the job they are paid to do. It's easy to spot in every country when you compare them. Still I am disappointed with the lack of integrity that this brings and would hope the likes JK and Goldie would wind back the rhetoric for the benefit of all. Remember a 'fair go' isn't just for those that pay you.

[@user-qz2bw4of4t]

So interesting to see who wins the Rugby World Cup this year. I think Ireland have a strong chance to beat the ABs. Their pressure game is amazing. The South Africa v Ireland Game was so impressive from both teams. Pressure cooker rugby where other sides would have melted. Including sadly, the ABs if I'm thinking of their warm-up match against the Boks and Game 1 v Le Bleus. As a die/try hard AB fan, the only thing I'm grateful for is Jordie Barrett returning to midfield where he has been great in combo with Ioane. And Shannon Frizell back at 6 offers grunt and brute game the ABs need. Swap between Frizell and Scott Barrett at the 6 for lineout, grunt options. Would love to see Ardie continue as captain with Cane on the bench or perhaps out of the 23. Front row stocks are low with tighthead Lomax recovering from the 30 stitches in his leg wound and De Groot silly boy antics with tackle technique. Poor front row, you go home. .. ah well. Bring on Razor for 24.

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Can't disagree with much of what's been written here. Thanks for making the comment

[@user-qz2bw4of4t]

@@markphilpottinsidesport Thank you. I am not a rugby expert - just a hack like many of us. I worked as a sports reporter for a little while in NZ in the mid 2000's. In the Bay of Plenty - Highlights were covering games when the Bay of Plenty won the Ranfurly Shield in 2004 and the NZ Maori beat the Lions at Rotorua in 2005. Some good memories of grassroots and NPC rugby!!

[@moniquebotha9905]

Thanks so much for this Mark - made me feel a lot better after hearing their comments initially. I don't have a problem with Fozzy - he's the coach and Rassie equally plays mind games, i do however Jeff and the Sir's comments are short-sighted and unnecessary . The real question should be if your preference is open rugby, you should rather ask yourself why you can't play that against an Ireland or SA? I'm a big Kiwi Supporter, and know that Jeff and Sir are not a general teflection of NZ rugby opinions

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Your last sentence rings very true, thanks for the comment.

[@gregbassett8252]

Bravely said. I believe every word you spoke. The French game today was as entertaining as SA v Ire. Watching these top players on tv a good thinking coach of younger players could easily utilise the different moves, tactics to enhance their youngsters skills.

[@theuntalentedone3527]

I can watch any team play any way as long as it’s played at an extremely high level in all aspects of the game.

[@cleanadnz]

Great comments Mark 👌

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Thank you very much.

[@user-eg3xf7sl4x]

Thanks Mark for the balance..from bok supporter .always respected kiwi rugby and the reservedness of their fans but " The Breakdown". Wow. 😮

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Thanks for the appreciation mate.

[@normanboxshall-smith9157]

Ireland 😊 Cape Town

[@seamus9750]

Me too 🇿🇦🇮🇪

[@phil23915]

That's not boring, one sided games are boring ,you need to work hard to score,outline your opening,not scoring tries wlly nilly, you can watch sevens for that,even sevens get boring after a while.

[@Cssssssst]

Why everyone looking into everything more than it needs to 🙄

[@davidradovanovich8428]

From AB supporter Ireland are a great team playing great rugby for a few years now. The top 23 are in sync like clockwork but that has come at the expense of exposure of other players. Reminds me of the great Australian teams with Eales, Larkham and Gregan luckily they never got injured in games that mattered.

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Thanks for the comment mate.

[@karlernstbuddenbrock371]

Thank you. You restore my faith in Kiwis. I have no time for JK's prejudice.

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

HA HA,....thanks for the comment

[@patrickshiels9382]

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[@yogibear284]

I'll laugh my arse off if the Kiwis win the world cup!! And Mr Philpott, can you answer this question honestly for me please, do you receive any financial reward of any description for making these videos and posting on KZbin??

[@antonvermeulen7204]

Great content there. Keep it up

[@gavinshaw6732]

Love your work Mark.

[@ianabrahamson785]

All us rugby fundis can under stand the friendly banter, but when beating a non rugby nation goes to ones head is a bit stupid. Injuries at the top level is a concern and must be avoided. My personal opinion as from now Ireland, Springboks, France, All Blacks all have an equal chance of taking the cup, But there is always the chance of an upset which spices things up abit.

[@seamus9750]

BS from those commentators...just trying to divert attention to themselves....

[@kidMclean]

Great content, new subscription for me

[@katatonickiwi8310]

The main thing that frustrates me in World Cup years is trying to adjust rules months out from the big event. The southern hemmisphere rugby agreed to run new rules to try and speed up and increase ball in play time. Shot clock on kicks, shot clock on rucks and line outs, the DELIBERATE foul play Red card, the 20 minute upgraded red card, the bunker reviews. The Bunker system has been introduced poorly in the World Cup so far imho. The bunker is essentially reff'ing the game rather than "investigate serious, clear and obvious incidents of dangerous play"(the actual wording used), causing more delays. A lot of these things did noticeably speed up and cause more "time in play" rugby. However I think World rugby should have pushed these initiatives next year, rather than a few months out from a world cup, then only use the shot clock on goal kicking, and poorly institute the bunker system, which in my mind has been woeful. I really think these guys are just frustrated with World Rugby. Also, they have opinions, they are allowed to like a certain type of style. Just like everyone else. If you don't agree, that's fine, no one says you need to. End of the day their opinions don't mean squat to World Rugby, passionate or not. Personally, for me the Ireland/Bok game was a classic TEST match. You couldn't have asked for a better example of 2 teams at the peak of their powers. Good luck to all the quarter finalists, may the best teams win.

[@Warr3331]

I would love to put more in a kicking game. It suits the northern rugbyteams that’s why I get my moneys worth watching the running rugbyleague game it’s more exciting explosive may the best kicking team win in the world mug cup hahaha👀🥊👍

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Thank you for the comment

[@vanessamay3689]

Thank you for this take on those comments. I never watch their take on the games even though I respect Mils. Have enjoyed Eggchaser and Kiwilads.😊

[@fawltyoldboybasil.2178]

Really enjoy your podcasts. As you say, these pundits are paid to engage the public. John Kirwin is one of the least arrogant sports people I have seen on TV over the years - 6 decades of it.

[@davos4268]

ABs can show Ireland how to play the game this coming weekend!

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Works both ways, thanks for making the comment

[@nicholaswoodward8191]

Thank you!

[@riyaadrhoda3990]

Foster said that the way they played against Namibia and Uruguay is the way rugby should be played? What is so exciting to see one team putting on a cricket score over another team? If you look at the quality of the match between Ireland and SA then it was really exciting. It's like seeing Mike Tyson beating up an average light weight is more exciting than Tyson vs Holyfield.

[@theooberholzer3734]

Great post!

[@YeshuaisEMET]

Thanks uncle Mark!

[@mlisto7367]

Give this man (Mark) a Bells

[@richardparnell7584]

Hi Mark. New Zealand is famous for its 2 degree's of separation. I too grew up playing rugby, but realise I wasn't a team player. However I enjoyed the game and enjoyed talking with a family friend called Russell Pettirgrew. My mum is a close friend with his Wife. If you are asking yourself who is Russell Pettirgrew then what I will tell you will be meaningless. Russell was heavy involved in New Zealand Rugby. I was lucky enough to talk to him at his home in Napier many time about is favourite subject. He was on the board of the NZRU. What Foster and the other ex All Blacks are talking about games being too slow and not spectator friendly. It is a NZRU talking point. It is something expressed over many years by the NZRU as a concern raised regarding the future of the game. Rugby has declined around the world in popularity and not just in New Zealand many years ago. Russell told me that the view of the NZRU was that the game needed to change if it was to expand. His explanation was that the 15 aside game was in danger of being passed in popularity by the 7s format of the game or even touch rugby. It was Russell's board who went to the IRB and said if the game of 15s was to survive in the professional area then it needs to change. That lead to rule changes to transform the game into what we currently have. The discussion is the product known as Rugby and selling it to the next generation. Sir Graham Henry spoke about it in 2007 but it was talked about before he came out and said it. The problem is 7s survives because spectacles love tries. If you want to pay your players you need to sell tickets. Diehard fans like yourself care about who wins, but if you are going to pay the bills in the modern professional format you need to sell tickets and that means attracting more than just the diehards. Foster and all the ABs would have been told this by ever NZRU board and staff member since the 1990s at least. I heard this from Russell many years ago. With the 15s game in decline again the discussion has to be raised again. It's not just their own point of view. I don't see they are being arrogant. If we go back to low scoring games or uneven games won by who could slow the game the best or could draw the foul the best and had the best kicker then it will struggle to attract viewers just like test cricket does in every other country apart from England and Australia. The 1day cricket or 20/20 format has more revenue generated for cricket than test cricket does and Jeff Wilson would be well aware of this more than anyone else on that panel having played both codes professionally for his country. It's about $$$$.

[@devogunasekara2219]

First, Thank You Mark for your informative and very insightful videos on the All Blacks previews and reviews of the RWC pool matches. I'm a die-hard All Blacks fan since the '70's. I grew up playing rugby, in the backline through high school, in Sri Lanka and currently reside in California. I found this episode of your video, apologizing to a South African, a rather weak one, though I understand, you wanted to express your personal position regarding Ian Foster's recent comments. I too, would agree with you about the Irish v South Africa match. It was a nail-biting encounter, but it's not the type of rugby I would watch every weekend! One reason there are so many All Blacks fans throughout the world, is related to the type of rugby that is in the DNA (of all New Zealanders) and the All Blacks , the fast, open, attacking and free flowing style, where all fifteen players are engaged in the match, moving the ball across the pitch. I can understand why some fans would take offense to Foster's comments. The irony of this though, is that it comes from a South African. Rassie Erasmus, who is in charge of the Boks, be it from the background, is such an outspoken and controversial character. He has a loose tongue and is second only to crazy Eddie Jones! One of the major points that Coach Foster, Sir John and Jeff Wilson made was that during the Irish v South African match there was only 27 or 29 minutes of ball in play for the whole 80 minutes of rugby. Rather disappointing, wouldn't you agree? In the future, Rugby will lose a great deal of support it has from its world wide audience, if the game moves to the grinding, slow paced forward oriented style. Some referees are wasting further time trying to even coach 'second tier' teams on how to scrum down! This might all be related to what the media has labeled 'unconscious bias.' Lastly, who doesn't enjoy watching a beautifully constructed try? I understand that Namibia, Italy and Uruguay were weak opponents against the All Blacks, but watching the boys, keeping to the script, reacting to what was presented to them, playing 'go forward' footy, produced some exceptional rugby, many highlight reel moves of pure 'poetry in motion' moments! GO ALL BLACKS, bring home the Webb Ellis Cup to the land of the long white cloud!! Cheers.

[@charliebannon5489]

Hi Mark, Excellent video. Irish man here. I wouldn't worry about Ian Foster's comments. It's just mind games. If he wasn't worried about facing Ireland (potentially) in a quarter final, he wouldn't have made these comments. So I wonder, have Ireland got into his head? Would you like to make a video on this question? "Zombie" by The Cranberries, become a new anthem for Irish rugby,..."In your head".

[@rorysullivan4913]

Don't like the word Zombie

[@barneyboy2008]

He's a muppet that we'll soon be rid of.

[@samgreer8274]

Ireland vs the Boks was a good close game. As a kiwi, I understand why Wilson, Korean and Foster feel that way but we too have had those types of boring games as well. Yeah a little bit arrogant from those guys.

[@deeglencairn2598]

good analysis Mark and enjoy your views. I tend to agree with you however I think Foster has said what needed to be said. One of the problems rugby has is it is now entertainment and as such is up against other sports in high demand so the product needs to be attractive to fans & sponsors. Look what T20 has done to the cricket product. The other problem is the over officiating which turns off many people, not sure how this grey area can be improved. Anyway enjoyed the post and keep up the good work. Go the AB’s 💪

[@williamforsyth-ye4rc]

"it needed to be said!" By whom, for whose benefit? All he proved was his ignorance and state of deep denial! Only Kiwis and the few hundred Aussies still watching union think "their style of rugby" is superior to real Rugby! That's why The Wallys are on the way home already, and the AB"s team manager has already booked the team buses to take them to the airport, after they get humped in the QF's.........This I know, because I'm staying in the same hotel, and the hotel management are offering cheap deals after the QF final whistle.........So your team's players and management don't share your "optimism/belief"

[@skisikivou8624]

Hoping for a north/ south hemispheres clash in the group's A& B quarterfinals clashes. Ireland Vs ABs nd France Vs Boks. Go rugby.

[@andreduvenhage5524]

Thanks Mark for a balanced perspective! As a South African I can agree that we have a specific style of Rugby. I think the AB is going to win against Ireland! Your perspective? May be the ABs and the Springboks will meet again. Thanks for sound analysis. As a Professor in politics, I agree that a there is a lot of politics and strategy at play. Fossie is good, but at a difficult spot.... Greetings from Potchefstroom

[@colincorn8678]

I think this is a weaker team than 2019 against a much stronger Ireland.I see it going the latters way,although Hugh Bladen who i met a day ago said he is worried about the ABs

[@saren6538]

You think … you’ll never beat the Irish … you’ll never beat the fkn Irish ☘️

[@donnachamcgowan]

Bla Bla Bla Ireland are the team to beat .Ireland will win 🏆 the world Cup..... AB are arrogant period...

[@MusMasi]

I have my doubts about the ABs vs Ireland but thanks for the thought.

[@kevoreilly6557]

You hope the AB beat Ireland 😁..see you In the final

[@fuzyboy45]

rewatch 95 world cup low scoring but incredible

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Thanks for your comment

[@henrydownes6301]

Lovely Gentleman well said Sir 🙂

[@colinfuller6361]

Storm in a tea cup, it really does trigger some people though! I find it interesting though that comments particularly from South Africans assume that comments from these guys are representative of all NZers. I watched the game between Ireland and South Africa, it was not boring and the reason I say that is it was over in a heart beat because it was so enthralling.

[@adamkennedyripon]

Well said.