So will Scott Robertson revolutionise the All Blacks?

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In six day's time, the event we've all feared comes to pass: Scott Robertson plays his first game as All Black head coach. With a twenty-year dynasty coming to an end, who is Scott Robertson, what can expect from the All Blacks new style of play, and just how much winning can we expect them to do?
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[@randomlyfactual1943]

As a Springbok fan, Robertson coaching the All Blacks terrifies and excites me in equal measure. Bring it on 🐐

[@taraishot100]

Can’t wait until the rugby championship that’s were the All Blacks would truly be tested against the best our rivals the Bokks is always a good game

[@slayerbot1394]

Im more excited for NZ v SA now than during the Foster era Foster made it more of a dream to win against SA. Razor now makes it more believable 😂

[@kye9687]

I was about to comment the same thing. A Rassie Boks side vs a Robertson All Blacks head to head after that final is going to be huge

[@geoffreysmith49]

Rassie has been unparalleled in the past 6 years. I hope there is now a challenger. Looks like an exciting season with best of the 2 hemispheres colliding frequently. Love to see a resurrection in Oz as well.

[@naidoo307]

Good luck against the world champs even Razor won’t save them !😮

[@Alex55455]

I always found Razors greatest strength is how he is able to get the best out of every player in his squad especially the young and inexperienced players and also getting all the players to buy into his vision. I saw over and over again in the crusaders whenever a big name player got injured and some new young player who had barely played any Super Rugby came in start for the crusaders they would seamlessly slot in and play like they had playing Super Rugby for years. Watch out world because Razor doesn’t need all his big name players out there to win games. He creates champion teams rather than a team of individual champions.

[@nepiahemopo1702]

Nice.

[@6fucyoutube]

Crap

[@phillipsugwas]

22 win games.

[@thedr00]

I genuinely got emotional watching this, the thought that my beloved ABs could be playing heads up, intelligent rugby again brought a tear to my eye. Great job Squidge.

[@ReubenCooper]

Me too!! Chills up the spine. Bring back end of 09 - 16 era

[@MattBrowningNZ]

"fourth most popular folk parody breakdancer" 😂😂, great NZ pop culture reference 👏👏

[@jdilla8267]

Where's my Glasgow video squidge.?...where's my Glasgow video squidge? Where's my Glasgow video squidge?

[@katana723]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@CptRumcan]

😂😂, don't need a video to tell you Glasgow won when Willie got a concussion the prev week 😂😂

[@louiserasmus8421]

Watching that game hurt...but they were phenominal and deserved the win. Glasgow was awesome!

[@randomlyfactual1943]

​@@louiserasmus8421I mean, we just gotta love the Scots, amirite?

[@wouterroos2359]

Not coming.

[@n.stamm_]

According to Wikipedia, Robertson is a "rugby coach and breakdancer"! :D

[@fu8713]

Yip and the Poms have just been served lol ✊

[@kylelouer4323]

This is so good for the game. Just the question of whether or not the AB’s will shine under him is a huge talking point. And I think there will be a huge tv audience from all around the world watching to see what razors AB’s can and inevitably do

[@ToaPasefika]

True! Also it's not just about whether the All Blacks will shine under him, but how his innovative style, showcased in seven consecutive historic wins with the Crusaders, will make the All Blacks different and stand out from the rest. It's going to be exciting. Yeah, so the real thing to me is what their first game against England will be like, given that England has already played a few games while the All Blacks have not. Typically, the All Blacks' first match has always been against a lower-ranked team just to help the players get used to each other. But this weekend will be very interesting.

[@Robbybabes1988]

@@ToaPasefikaThey will make England look like a lower ranked team

[@bittersweet340]

He has a big interest in rugby league... over the years he's had the Melbourne Storm share coaching clinics... he's really big in cross-codes, soccer, basketball, NFL etc anything that can improve winning edge... and this video is right AB's been doing the same things for so long and if it was not for the public I don't think Razor would be the coach.

[@ToaPasefika]

@@bittersweet340 true dat dude!👍

[@JoinTheTemple]

I think Robertson is more of an existential threat than global warming.

[@taraishot100]

World rugby will fear the All Blacks once more mark my words

[@MA-ik7ys]

agree bro. Nz is excited.

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

What happens if the All Blacks lose a few matches?

[@MA-ik7ys]

@@elscruffomcscruffy8371 wont happen so dont care.

[@Lesssvav]

The world never stopped fearing the AB’s 😂 think about it, the so called “worst All Blacks coach ever” defeated the RWC favourites Ireland and then only lost by a point in the final with 14 men v “the best SAF team ever”😂 AB’s are destroying everyone now lol

[@phillipsugwas]

Try "respect" instead of "fear". ABs have always been respected in the main. Teams relish the challenge. If they play for their country instead of for " the jersey"- that will serve them best. But for the sake of respect" stop the ejit public dance routines"= embarassing in the extreme. Rugby is too serious for that

[@user-dm6fg8co1x]

We are blessed with so many amazing coaches right now.

[@randomlyfactual1943]

Razor, Rassie, Farrel, Borthwick, Smith, to name a few

[@IncredibleMet]

@@randomlyfactual1943Jones. You forgot Jones.

[@mungoblizzard6114]

@@IncredibleMetCan’t forget the man Eddie Jones

[@user-dm6fg8co1x]

@@mungoblizzard6114 nah

[@nepiahemopo1702]

Foster. 😂

[@ss2gora0]

God damn i sure hope Sky sport or some tosser corporation doesn't block this video, that would be a travesty.

[@ae_marika.9551]

Thanks for the flattery, but ABs like the Boks the current French, Irish and English teams need forward dominance for success. I blame Hansen and Fosters opting for lighter mobile forwards for up-tempo rugby. But Razor and Ryan have signalled they want size and power targeting the contact either side of the ball. This excites me especially the two 145kg props of Tosi and Williams, and the Savea clone Sititi who is at 115kg instead of Savea's 100kg. Size and power upfront is the key for any team. Thanks Razor and Ryan for recognising this.

[@Jayybarr]

The selection of tosi makes me really optimistic that they are going the right direction that international rugby going. That lad is an absolute unit of a man. Former number 8 turned prop is the perfect mixture of physicality and skill.

[@camwells9726]

I guess in the past is was recognising we could blow our opponents off the park with an up tempo game and it was successful, Then we had a shift in what our opponents were up to and we were slow to adapt

[@mungoblizzard6114]

Physicality and brutality in the contact area is where we’ve been lacking in the last few years Good to see some big boys coming through - there’s one more big prop, Saula Mau (24yrs), for the Highlanders - also 6’5 145kgs who I think Jason will eventually call up in the next couple years

[@ae_marika.9551]

@@camwells9726 2017 Lions, Hansen and Foster should have known that up-tempo is only achieved by forward dominance. While the rest of the world based their game on upsized power forwards, what did Hansen and Foster do? They Followed blindly their own doctrine. Credit to the Boks they are true to their DNA, power and size. It's not until 2024 the ABs have caught up and realised it's about power and size to win the contact either side of the ball 🤦 FFSs. All Hansen and Foster needed to do was look at our DNA, for 120 years ABs were built on Power forwards.

[@ae_marika.9551]

@@mungoblizzard6114 I saw Mau this year and was hoping him and Tosi would make it. Yep Mau in the futur for sure. That's going to be our advantage. Antonio set the standard being 150kg. 120kg and 130kg props are to small now. We are blessed with the Polynesian race who can build 150kg athletes with mobility, skill, fintess, power and aggression on the regular. Exciting for our forwards.

[@wayneshilcock3027]

One thing you haven't touched on and a bit unfair to Ian Foster I think is the 2015 All Blacks was the most dominant team since the invincibles almost one hundred years ago. When the 2015 World Cup was over, more than half that team retired or went overseas and one year after that almost everyone else. How do you create another team out of that and still keep the high standard they set for the next team, even with Steve Hanson in charge up to the 2019 World Cup it couldn't be done. In my opinion, every other international team would have gone through utter turmoil with many loses before they found their feet again. It's taken the All Blacks almost ten years to find this new skin after shedding the old one and since that time everyone else has made significant gains to challenge the All Blacks consistently. So I wouldn't blame Ian Foster for the lack of performance, he's done a great job, World Cup Final 2023(Not bad I think) and set another stepping stone for Scott Robertson to spring up from.

[@nepiahemopo1702]

Indeed. He has quite big shoes to fill now that you put it that way.

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

Well said! It will be interesting how the NZ rugby world reacts if the All Blacks struggle or lose as they can't handle losing. Will the same pressure and criticism be applied?

[@wayneshilcock3027]

@@elscruffomcscruffy8371 I think we can handle losing. Even though we really don't like it, but I think we're more realistic now. Most of the major nations have caught up. Will be interesting to see in the coming years how Scott Roberson shapes this team to his own style of play. As for the same pressure and criticism, I don't think that will change any time soon. If we lose under Scott Robertson, it will be very interesting how the public reacts. Many people slammed Ian Foster in an appalling way, I dear say they will be silent if Scott Robertson starts losing games. But I do hold high hopes for this team though.

[@wayneshilcock3027]

@@nepiahemopo1702 I know, is easy from the sidelines, vastly different when is just you they all look at if things go wrong.

[@bobm8303]

and he coached through the pandemic and lockdowns. Pretty difficult to run a high performance programme when the only training is a walk around the neighbourhood.

[@Sealbag]

Your analysis is truly astounding.

[@seanbutler7503]

Nobody educates better or inspires more love for the game than Squidge Rugby.

[@Benboy1980]

I’m English and I really miss the ABs from the Ritchie McCaw and Dan Carter era. I think the Boks are amazing and are deserved world champs, but I miss the free flow of the Kiwis with their outrageous passes, crazy handling and ballsy end to end runs. I don’t get the same buzz with the Boks. Bring it on Scotty!

[@Thudsrayz]

Great vid! Definitely gonna watch for this in ABs. Possibly might add the set piece dominance. Very reliable scrum and lineout under Razor which provided for that freer style around the field

[@danerobertson9551]

Man, your re-previews are supreme - best videos ever Squidge!

[@h8evil685]

You the Man Squidge... Great Analogy.

[@ionwerks]

Finally! Gave up following the ABs the moment Foster was appointed, an utterly absurd decision - anyone could see. Looking forward to seeing what Razor can do to restore their mana.

[@actiaint]

Give it up: all you aholes who wouldnt give Foster a break cost us the cup. Over it!

[@Ijbvfknnn]

Restore there mana?? They literally just made the World Cup final buddy

[@BigBoyGames-ke1hq]

Amen to that, and I'm not even religious :)

[@AbeHopwood]

ABs didn't get bad, it's just that other teams decided to finally get good. You're still top 5 in the world and made it to a final ffs. Beat one of the strongest ireland sides ever who'd beat SA, the winners of the world cup, at the beginning of the tournament. Rugby fans just don't know what they're talking about anymore

[@fredkelly6953]

Being a kiwi we're inundated with a lot of Razor shit but no one's actually shown us what are some likely tactics and strategies. In not being a Crusader fan all we saw was them winning another Super so this was very informative ands some good indicators on what we could be seeing from the new coach.

[@seantuohy3100]

Wonderful analysis

[@jl2457]

Awesome analysis. Very Fair.

[@tabou1]

thank you for this fabulous analysis (like all of your videos)

[@troyevans3000]

Really well done!

[@Moneyalmenial]

Undefeated ad placements always get me

[@BigBoyGames-ke1hq]

Phenomenal deep dive Squidge

[@samuelprescott7426]

This video hurt me as a Chiefs fan but filled me with joy as an All Blacks fan.

[@paperfoxradio]

Amazing - thank you 🙏

[@joshuacooper7205]

"about to win 162% of their games", that's hilarious, I busted out laughing. Good one Squidge!

[@brengray2453]

Brilliant analysis!

[@puppysoda7062]

Fantastic, informative, honest opinion of the style of a coach Wicked smart analysis….plus never knew about Brazil being coached by Razor!

[@user-fl6bv5ec6q]

TOP SHELF WELL DONE

[@DennisSmakIver]

First time I've bothered watching a squarespace add... That was actually funny Bro 😂

[@a.a.h.s.2345]

20:40 Squidge doing Steiner Math at the end there 😭😂

[@stillamsyeu]

637 AB tests, not 367. I was like, wtf??

[@max_trackz]

As a loyal Crusaders fan, feels gr8 to see our highlights from previous years ❤🖤 may have lost this season but indeed a big win for NZ All Blacks 💯💯💯

[@ferdiewright6784]

I come to these videos only for the square space ads

[@pacanukeha]

nicely done.

[@miikeneville9744]

Yup..you nailed it !

[@shaneglover9583]

Bro. You flatter us. Edit: Never comment before watching. Great analysis

[@bingleification]

Excellent synopsis

[@gondil07]

I can't believe there's going to be more rugby!!

[@dimetilldeath]

Wow. A squidge video that actually covers the All Blacks

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

More to World Rugby than the All Blacks

[@canesno1fan]

True, but he never covers them. They're generally considered a fairly storied, successful and important part

[@Sealbag]

Be positive

[@roleinc7204]

Haha kia ora brother! Slick ad you slotted in there! =D Awesome analysis. Really looking forward to seeing the boys play England. It will be a hell of a test for a new team. England know how to win. Hardened mentally tough cohesive team against a newly coached team who are having their first match... this will be one of the most challenging games in an intensely difficult season. I hope Razor isn't too conservative in his selections. Let some of the new bloods put their hands up! Anyway, great video. Subscribed.

[@nepiahemopo1702]

Much of the team are seasoned ABs along with members who have twisted test rugby. He's effectively taking over from where Foster left. I wish him well.

[@roleinc7204]

​@@nepiahemopo1702 ;) I know the situation bro. That's why I chose to say 'newly coached'. Change can be challenging for even seasoned professionals, especially in something as intense as test match rugby. But I'm sure they'll all handle the jandal! Still, England are going to be tough as nails!

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

Razor is one smart guy bringing Wayne Smith back into the fold at the start of his coaching reign with the ABs. Can't wait for the Poms.

[@strickystrickland5065]

Bravo 🎊 🎉

[@honahwikeepa2115]

AB dominance was built upon forward dominance. Brutal physical intimidating dominance. It's been missing for a while.

[@MrCravendish]

Very interesting, really in depth analysis. I am scared as an Englishman 😂 but i think we've a chance in these tests purely because it's a new coach, new system for them. It's going to be a fascinating test series. How long has Razor signed on for? I hope he isn't judged too harshly on his forst year

[@jrock8336]

I am really excited to see what Mounga adds to his website now that Razor is coaching the AB's!!!

[@Mencey-mp5um]

Absolutely fantastic analysis. There will be a decade of All Black dominance IMHO

[@robertparkes3235]

We will see

[@user-vz6vz4rt3u]

Very interesting and puts more anticipation for the summer series. Amazing, though rebuilding is going through Wales and Australia,not at present powerhouses, Boks and Kiwis are also in new development. This video displays a fair bit of what we may expect from the ABs, and, believe it or not, Boks are going to be showing some new tactical schemes as well.

[@gjreedy9526]

😂 I Hope opposition coaches don’t watch your videos, your analysis is so on point. I feel like secrets unlocked. So good.

[@rodeo4786]

Like borthwick

[@lemonorangegrape999]

Haven’t even finished the video but yes Yes he will

[@Forest9528]

The only thing stopping me betting on a clean sweep of NZ this year by the boks is that Razor is untested in Test rugby Either he can't make the step up from club level or he's gonna be locking horns with Rassie as the greatest coach in the modern game

[@randomlyfactual1943]

Yeah there are some things in his favour and a few of them not. You hit the nail on the head with him being untested in Test rugby. However, so was Rassie and Jacques and they didn't do too badly 😅 In his favour though, I don't think there is another coach on this planet that can get as much out of a backline. Scott Robertson isn't good, he isn't great, he is bloody EPIC at it. To counter that though, we must also keep in mind that Razor has to build a team and that can take time. Expecting too much can be really burdensome. Whatever the outcome, I'm here for it. As a South African, there are very few people in the rugby world I am more excited to see coach (and terrified of playing against) than him and he is widely respected here. Can his flair handle our Bomb squad? Can our tactical kicking trump their blistering handling? Will our forward game or their backline game prevail? I have no clue, but I am stoked to find out.

[@andrewlawson573]

How many Rugby Championships does Rassie have out of how many years?

[@randomlyfactual1943]

@@andrewlawson573 if you are inferring what I think you are, then that is a very myopic view. Rassie took control of the Springboks after one of their worst years ever. They lost 57-0 to NZ and 57-14 at home. Lost 9 out of 13 tests. Even lost to Italy Springboks were becoming minnows. Rassie took them in his first season to beating the All Blacks in New Zealand. Won the 2019 RC. Then came COVID and say what you will, no team in rugby was hit harder than South Africa - we literally did not even get to play in the Ruby Championship. We went a year and a half with no tests. Judging based on your metric is really harsh. Also, success is always going to be judged by World Cups. That is the be-all end-all.

[@fu8713]

😂😂😂😂 this clown 105 test matches All blacks won 62 Springboks won 39 So calm down little bro could barely beat them when they had 14 players 😂😂😂 The audacity lol and no food poisoning 🤔😅🤣

[@Forcez89]

@@andrewlawson573springboks show up every 4 years. Granted they do it for the big one but between those years they’re trash

[@anelasibhoko467]

"Brazil stands out like a solar panel roof in a right-wing neighbourhood on Robertson's CV." 🤣

[@kokorice123]

Ina Fosters team was peaking in the WC so it won't be suprising if the ABs becomes stronger this year

[@rodeo4786]

He did get us to the WC final and very nearly did it now foster is the old testament Robertson is the new testament

[@superpromoterenwerem1596]

I loved this. I will say this: This might just be THEEE most dangerous, ruthless, clinical, and dominant team the likes we have never seen before and will never see again.

[@roryblake3232]

"might"

[@rolandrutihinda1207]

Great video as always Squidge. I think the rugby community appreciate more KZbinrs such as yourself adding different voices to the game. I have a question. You talk about this "Multi-Position" rugby Razor has coached previously and most likely will apply to the ABs. What do you think of the omission of Hoskins Sotutu? He's probably, from a skill set POV not positionally (apart from Ardie I suppose) the most multi functional forward that NZ has. I think I understand the reasons defensively for not calling him up. But I would have imagined a coach as creative as Razor would have loved to work with him. Any thoughts?

[@xeno9671]

I'm pretty sure it's his attitude or smth

[@deeps2169]

Hit the notification harder than a Michael Hooper tackle.

[@kooswabeke]

I find one of his strengths is that his teams are always there when it really matters.

[@Silvius.2]

This fluid all on the move rugby at defending and attacking. Suport suport and giving ball played always differently options its a must for AB rugby. Opposite getting ball - get carrier down. I your AB carrier its on ground immediately support. Thats why every player its same important and move open ways.

[@joshuageraldbutler8037]

Sometime would love to hear your thoughts on Bath Rugby!

[@MrOliverwoods]

Yes

[@randyschwaggins]

I've seen a lot of AB fans complaining because Robertson has picked a Crusaders dominated squad at a time when the Crusaders are not playing well. But surely that is largely because they are no longer being coached by Robertson? As an England fan I am expecting a blackwash in NZ...I'll be happy if we can remain competitive.

[@andysurfer318]

I agree

[@craigrichardsoncraigrichar4648]

They going to kick ass! Again…😩

[@joepunk90]

"the blackness"! Have you been following the alternative rugby commentary? Love it. Wayne Smith deserves a mention for setting the platform for Henry. Robertson has had 9 days with his full squad; it will be interesting to see how his style evolves up to RWC2027, i'm just not sure that is enough time to fully implement a system onto a team.

[@AlexAnder-oz6eg]

if he can't no one else can he's the man his records speaks for it's self no one else is better than him in Super Rugby

[@kjlovescoffee]

5:18 I laughed out loud 😂

[@albieapiatawebsitebuilder7872]

Nice analysis, i played both union and league, your commentary and analysis is on point!

[@franciscobizzaro]

He better deliver considering the hype holy sh!t

[@royphair9676]

The key to the tactics he uses is the of loads

[@StarLeo_]

For a very long time here in New Zealand, Mounga was seen as a phenomenal, maybe best fly half in super rugby, but then he played for the all blacks he was never nearly that good. This video has shown to me actually why that was the case for so long. Great job Squidge!

[@apnira10]

It’s called the “Canterbury diamond”. Ball carrier, support either side, sweeper in behind. Simple

[@roryblake3232]

I feel for England

[@stephenbaxter5804]

As a NZ'er i cant wait to see the dominance that Jason Ryan can cook up with such a massive forward pack. The likes of Tosi, Williams, De Groot, and Taukei'aho should give us parity with some of the larger South African packs. But our loose trio needs the beef too.

[@JT-oo7sd]

Vern Cotter and Joe Schmidt are excellent coaches.

[@joedennehy386]

Great video, hard to know if you're serious, foster was the 2nd worst coach for us was Laurie Mains 1992 to 1995. Ironically both of them had their last game as a losing world cup finalist. I think Razor is a great coach, but England have a great opportunity on this tour, especially the 1st test. Can't wait

[@Formakiwi]

All I can say is, he better, given the phenomenal amount of hype and expectation he's operating under.

[@hanoitripper1809]

Glasgow squidge! Glasgow! 🔥

[@g2gbyehi]

URC final video, please 🙏

[@vahorgan]

I have always said he should be the NZ coach, now I wonder if he is one of those brilliant coaches that should stick to club rugby? But I just can’t see that being the case, hes just so damn good at winning.

[@randomlyfactual1943]

Obviously test rugby and club rugby are not the same. Both are demanding, but in different ways. A club rugby coach has a lot of game time, but has to deal with a lot of fatigue and injuries. A national coach has the advantage of picking the freshest and fittest guys but they get a lot less game time, meaning a lot less time to find their best setup. There is some precedent here too and it isn't very rosy: Robbie Deans is obviously another coach who was ridiculously effective at the Crusaders. When he went over to coach Australia, we all were licking our lips to see how he would do. And...it wasn't all that great. I mean, not disastrous, but definitely not what you were expecting from a guy who dominated Super Rugby the way he did. With just a 2011 Tri Nations title and a Bronze medal in the World Cup to show for his five years as head coach of the Wallabies, it does feel a bit underwhelming. Did we expect too much of him? Were the rigours of test rugby too much for him? Or was the timing of him taking over the reigns simply off, considering they were going through a rebuilding phase? Hard to tell.

[@Jo3M]

​@@randomlyfactual1943I hear Robbie wasn't very popular with senior players, I can't see the same response from razor who everyone seems to love

[@nepiahemopo1702]

The "private school" culture mentality taken abit far. 😢 The "tale wagging the dog". Deans didn't have to deal with in NZ.

[@randomlyfactual1943]

@@Jo3M This is true. I mean this was a long time ago, but I still remember Robbie Deans and Graham Henry having a rather heated rivalry. Was the dislike towards Dean's because of Henry, or was there something deeper at work? My guess is that in NZ, the clubs are supposed to serve the All Blacks first, even at the cost of the clubs themselves. And because Deans was running a huge franchise, maybe he didn't like it as much and probably had more than a couple butting of the heads with NZ rugby head honchos. You are right about Razor, he certainly does seem more appreciated by the NZ coaches and players. One thing is key though; his success as an All Black coach will largely be down to his relationship with the franchise bosses and if he can get them to buy into his vision. *Edited because autocorrect inserts apostrophes at will*

[@iallso1]

It will be interesting to see if he can get the same buy-in from players from franchises other than the Crusaders. This is perhaps the answer to the burning question (certainly here in NZ) as to why Sotutu hasn't made the squad. It will also be interesting to see what changes, if any, other countries make to counter the threat, if the ABs are playing like the Crusaders on steroids.

[@henrymilleruk100]

Eeeeesh big old challenge for England, if not this weekend by the time they come to Twickenham

[@TrueBlueKangaroo]

I cannot tell you how long I've been waiting for dmac to be coached under razor, because he already was after he got headhunted for the barbarians under razor. We saw how that went, and I can't wait to see one of my favourite players hit his peak with proper recognition.

[@kpnz01]

watching these videos to see who else is using squarespace according to Squidge as much as his rugby ip reckons

[@DMmmmmmmmmmm]

There has to be a Glasgow video surely to goodness! One of the greatest run ins and a final for the ages. Don’t let us down squidge!

[@taraishot100]

Nothing compared to the crusaders 7 championships in a row settle down

[@bkitch5755]

This guy took blackadders team of a winless eight years and first season of super rugby won the thing and never lost , in developing two teams and leaving a good bunch of youth

[@MakingMoneyyy857]

Big impact forward dominant early game. Loose forwards are awarded more trys than any other position. Its hard to come back after 3 try lead in just 20min.

[@miguelangel3254]

13:20 it was almost like they were playing with less players

[@iamnutty8471]

another preview video by squidge will it follow his curse! most time he types a team pre game they crash!

[@Shendersonsports3003]

Nobody is ready for Razor's return to Brazil post all blacks career! He's had at least 11 years to practice Portuguese on Duolingo

[@brettg4784]

Robertson is under massive pressure, bad start will bring untold additional pressure, little depth in some positions especially 10 and locks

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

Will be interesting to see the reaction of the Kiwi public if a few losses happen. And none of this 'shock loss' crap. A team is allowed to lose the a better team at home without it being 'a shock'

[@kensylvina5404]

Damn, every time you mention Reece you send him to the burn unit ( like him sending them to the ED).

[@michaelelliott6016]

Can we get a Scotland Canada preview

[@scotthastie7342]

While the Scott Robertson AB's was something every crusaders fan has been braying for since 2019, I think the real dark horse of this world cup cycle will be the wallabies. If anyone can make something of them it will be joe schmidt. Will make for fascinating rugby championships over the next few years

[@barneyboy2008]

Ya dreamin mate. They need to buy some tight forwards from South Africa.

[@HighBoss]

Schmidt is a genius but it's gonna be more like Robertson coaching Brazil lol

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

​@barneyboy2008 the Kiwi experts are already stressing about a 'back five' issue for the All Blacks. Back five, as in, locks and loose forwards

[@barneyboy2008]

@@elscruffomcscruffy8371 loose forwards are fine, it's just the mix. Locks an issue, but there are some that will come on over the next couple of years. Fabian Holland is one. Darry looks ok. Vai'i and Lord haven't really come on.

[@NiahTunui]

The depth in the squad this year is massive especially the front row With 2 145kg props coming through, probably 6-7 world class props to choose from now. 3 world class locks. a ridiculously stacked backrow easily 8 players who could slot in. 9 will be strong when the young superstar Roigard returns Dmack at 10, world class centers, insanely stacked depth in the outside backs It's looking stronger than ever even with the big losses of aaron smith, mounga etc

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

Great depth, but if the All Blacks lose the excuses will come flowing out

[@user-eq9jv5uf7d]

@@elscruffomcscruffy8371 Have the day off why don't ya Scruff, you're like a broken record mate.

[@notenoughstones3873]

NZ have a very talented squad but 3 world class locks? Only one lock has actually proven himself at test level and even Barrett would barely crack the top 5 in the world in his position. The other 2 locks are still very green and are an enormous step down from Whitelock and Retallick. IMO I think lock is a real potential weakness. I also don't agree that the backrow is that stacked. Again there are only a couple there who have actually played consistently at test level. Lots of talent for sure but still with a lot to prove. England games will be a good test as they are better stocked at lock and loose forward with more players with proven quality IMO so can make a better assessment after those games. Just very wary of people getting too excited about a relatively inexperienced squad, even though it has a lot of potential, and then being disappointed if things don't go smoothly the first few games.

[@matthewphillips6403]

Not a criticism at all, absolutely loved the video. But just a genuine question as the video was more focused on Razor’s attacking style, how do you the all blacks will set up on defence /what can we expect from a defensive point of view on Saturday?