England can blunt Razor's debut

[@KanineMinor94]

Like Rassie, Razor has a deep understanding of what is required to get the best out of his players as it relates the style, culture, identity and DNA of rugby unique to his country. Of course there will be aspects of what made the Crusaders successful, imported to the ABs along with the tweaks necessary to adjust to the international game. Credit where credit's due, ABs rugby under Fozzie wasn't bad in absolute terms however it will be exciting to see a revitalised ABs team positioned to play closer to their potential. As a Kiwi, the possibilities for this team moving forward excite me. Go the ABs 🖤

[@Robbybabes1988]

We need a strong All Black side.

[@michaelrooks4030]

Abs under Foz wasn't bad ..really..beaten by Argentina first time.. Sydney and first ever home loss to Argentina..first abs coach to lose to 5 different nations..first ever home lost to Ireland and series lost to Ireland..biggest ever lost by any nation..south Africa..twice worst ever world ranking...4th and 5th...hate to see what could be worst bro ...4 years of hell it was 😂..

[@KanineMinor94]

@@michaelrooks4030 appreciate your knowledge and passion for the game. No doubt I was left dissapointed on many occasions under Fozzie. In saying that, very much excited to witness Razor's reign.

[@michaelrooks4030]

​@KanineMinor94 true that mate ...let's hope we begin with a 2 nil series against the poms ..enjoy bro ..cheers

[@Edgycoo]

Honestly i feel like England are going to get absolutely trounced here.

[@Jordan-mq4wj]

Nah as a kiwi I think the ABs will be rusty as hell so it'll be a close one

[@Edgycoo]

@@Jordan-mq4wj nah, not this time. Ive had 30 years of watching rusty game one starts. I spoke to the gods of rugby, its a lock, vintage rugby right out the gates.

[@chasey2327]

agree - 30+ pt wins

[@daleminchin1184]

Saffers are terrified that Razor is going to be able to bring the Crusaders success to this NZ team. That Foster was an albatross around the All Blacks neck. So it's no surprise that they're desperately hoping that England "blunt" Razor

[@Cssssssst]

Facts.

[@dantewalters5209]

Terrified? No, I want you to lose because I can't stand the All Blacks and their Cape Town fans, like you...

[@hannesbornman1045]

Lets first just establish whether Razor can actually bring the crusaders game to international level. Test rugby is not the same as franchise rugby.

[@dantewalters5209]

No, we don't like the All Blacks, that's why we want them to lose...

[@DavidSmith-yi8ou]

@@dantewalters5209 and we know why you don’t like them. 😂.

[@gerrycallaghan5519]

Still wouldn't fancy tackling Scott.

[@davidpearn2484]

Scott Gibbs probably the best rugby narrator out there.

[@douglasdejager8450]

Great to hear from Scott Gibs.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Catching up to AB historic dominance is the goal for the rest.

[@nzfreeski]

It’s no sense that the rankings don’t reset at WCs - it’s actually SA 1 and NZ 2

[@groenrizla2513]

No rankings are complicated and take alot of things into account over many games over the years.

[@JohanVenter-r3k]

That make sense

[@SteveWarlee]

​@@groenrizla2513 No, not over years.

[@SteveWarlee]

Of course, that would make sense. However, a great team can lose two games in a row against top tier teams, and be dropped three or four places. The old farts calculations are swayed by money

[@nzfreeski]

@@groenrizla2513 I get it but every 4 years at a WC should reset

[@Cssssssst]

Up the Mighty All Blacks.

[@LockedDownSpectator]

An important question was asked last year: has there ever been a bad All Blacks team? Exactly. England are gonna catch hands, here.

[@SteveWarlee]

Oh england, ur going to get pasted

[@clemfandango619]

Nah. ABs can't even paste the spuds now.

[@owenjames2243]

Remember Ian Foster is a CAVEMAN of a coach hanging off Hansens coattails, Razor and his assistants is a breath of fresh air for the All Blacks

[@MrBreakdownBoy]

Just too little talent in Wales. Their "golden generation" has been close but always fallen short at the big moments outside the six nations where they had great success for a time. Now with all the oldies gone, they need to rebuild from scratch.

[@johncraig9011]

Hey Scott, u bloody legend.

[@DrissZyanisorrybutyourtimeisfi]

23 all blacks > 23 england. Razor > borthwick.

[@ultrapilpo]

Great build up! I'm hyped!

[@hannesbornman1045]

Is there a single English player you would pick over their opposite number in the ABs team? Nope. Its going to be a thrashing

[@NiahTunui]

Why does the guy being interviewed look like he's busting to go to the bathroom.

[@gtestastretta1]

True 😂

[@chasey2327]

'the guy being interviewed' ....u dont follow rugby do u lad. thats scotty gibbs

[@MoonHoax-md6mp]

NZ vs England: NZ by 12 (weak English front row and NZ home advantage) Australia vs Wales: Australia by 9 (Australian home advantage and more dangerous backs) Boks vs Ireland: Ireland by 7 (Bok poor selection of backrow Kolisi and Kwagga are lightweights, will miss strong ball carries like Duane,Jasper Evan and Elrigh. Faf and Siya Kolisi and RG are not in form. Size and Form count at the end of the day. Argentina vs France: Argentina by 9 (France 2nd Team will not be up to it) .

[@chasey2327]

Will Stuart isn't test class and we've struggled since Genge and Sinckler lost form. Need a rampaging Genge back jack!

[@Adambomb748]

England going to get smashed 2:15

[@chrisbossman1978]

I predict the AB's battering England in both games, Australia/Wales is tough to call as they are both in a very bad place, and Ireland going down marginally against the Boks by a point or two

[@St_AngusYoung]

The All Blacks "battered" England by 1 point. You might want to hang onto your day job.

[@siphelele8]

Morgan Morse and Morgan Morris are two different people

[@clemfandango619]

Is English Gibbs' first language?

[@WenzelMartini]

..wie Mors nou met die Rugby Oom?

[@Chondro_2]

Brilliant insights gents, loving the show

[@matai2437]

caught ya😆

[@noelmuller7592]

Yes Zels love it man

[@MoonHoax-md6mp]

The English front row is extremely weak send will be decimated by the AB's. The fact that Jack Willis is not selected is a disgrace. The AB's by 10.

[@chasey2327]

Will Stuart ain't up to test level and Dan needs 60 mins

[@Robbybabes1988]

Sorry Scot, the English forwards will be taught a rugby lesson, they are not up for whats coming.

[@poerava]

Staunch AB’s fan here. England will win one of the two. I’m guessing the first one.

[@laurieclark6652]

Ive been very impressed with the ABs coaches & their messages around clarity & the way they want to play. Razor is the absolute best @ bringing a group together, connecting with them on a personal level & getting the best out of them in a short period of time (think of that BaaBaas team he coached against a pretty stacked ABs XV & won back in 2022). This will be one of their better first up performances we have seen for years im thinking. ABs 2-0

[@poerava]

@@laurieclark6652 you make some good points. I hope so.

[@nzfreeski]

Ireland heavy weight? Never past a qtr?

[@Mo-yd8xc]

They're definitely no lightweight

[@nz.co_2332]

​@Mo-yd8xc until they win a World cup there still light weight brother respectively

[@expressoevangelism80]

@@nz.co_2332France have never won a World Cup, but they are definitely seriously skilled players from time to time, whereas Australia have won it a couple of times, and they are not rating on the scale anywhere. Perhaps you might reconsider your southern hemisphere mindset.

[@nz.co_2332]

@@expressoevangelism80 not today buddy when you catch the Southern Hemisphere teams don't worry buddy 1 day 👍

[@Mo-yd8xc]

@@nz.co_2332 so the only heavyweights are SA, NZ, Inglan & Australia (who couldn't make it out of the pool stages)?