KEY POINTS:
The All Blacks need to win against South Africa this weekend in Christchurch. How do you think the All Blacks will go against South Africa?
Here is a selection of Your Views:
Jerry (Wellington)
John G of Melbourne: McAlister was playing out of position at centre in Melbourne and centre is one of the hardest positions defensively. He wasn't up to it, but that doesn't reflect negatively on his ability to play 12. Mauger gave away a poor intercept vs SA and against Aus he put the ball out on the full (with no pressure on him mind) which gave the Wallabies an attacking lineout that lead directly to one of their tries. He's not exactly in sparkling form. Also, in case you haven't noticed, Mauger is also heading overseas after the World Cup.
Dudley (Tutukaka, Whangarei)
I think so long as the ABs put their mind to it and Carter doesn't think about the World Cup. We will win for sure just got to have a strong scrum, and a solid midfield with carter on top form. AB's will win by about 20 points.
Mr Leahy
The media should leave Carter alone. As long as he peaks for the world cup that's all that matters. We should be underplaying ourselves and talking up the Aussies. We are all very thick.
Paul
I am getting increasingly worried seeing Masoe and Thorne in this ABs squad. It may be too late now but I think we could be a better unit. If we replaced these two with Lauaki and Holah we would be complete. Lauaki is a wrecking machine and Holah the obvious specialist back up for McCaw. Holah is the most hard done by and yet the most committed NZ rugby player out there. Possibly the second best 7 in the world. There are a few that could be disappointed at not being in this team, and a few that should feel very lucky they are. How about Angus McDonald for the lock/blindside position? He was awesome in the Churchill cup for the Maori. These thoughts aside - we should easily win this weekend and take the cup home later this year.
Effin Joke
What a joke. Everyone is talking up South Africa for World Cup glory, but they have never stopped to ask themselves one simple question: When was the last time South Africa beat the All Blacks outside the republic? Answer: 1998, Athletic Park (if my memory serves me correctly). We're such a nation of worry worts. But we need to sort our act out if we expect to win. Bob Dwyer's right. We have been steadily playing worse since 2005. Let's hope Henry and co have an ace up their sleeves.
Quincy (Wellington)
I wish all members of All Black squad to get prepared as if you are going to play at the World Cup. I hope they (some players) start to stop accusing their coaches for not being selected to play in these current games.
Like in my job, I am always prepared to go out there and give presentations to public audiences even if it is not likely to happen because of so many of us to select from.
Lots injuries are happening and I guess what your leaders are doing is to make sure you are all in your best. You never know when Jerry Collins or Dan Carter, etc, is injured at the World Cup, then you will realise why Henry is doing the rotation system. Do not be discourage for not playing enough games, but look on the bright side, and learn from there. We do not want to get into a situation where NZRU recalls Tana back! Guys, we believe in Black! Remember, it's also an honour to be on the standby!
Neil
Does anyone seriously believe MacAlister, Toeava and Muliaina are the best in their positions? We have lost two World Cups due to the Auckland media pushing their parochial barrow and saddling us with Spencer and Kelleher. Mils is a contender for centre with Smith but surely MacDonald is our best fullback, and really, is Howlett still up to AB standard? If these guys were not from Auckland, they wouldn't even be in the squad.
All Black Fanatic
The All Blacks will trounce the would-be third-string Bok team this week and there is very little if anything that they can do about it. Carter will begin to find the form that everyone knows that he has which will carve them up, dazzle us and having Toeava playing, that just cements that very fact. South African teams have major problems closing this young man down. He is the Lauaki of the back line a human wrecking machine. Then next week we will hammer the life out of Aussie. That's just they way it is.
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