Re the Black Ferns....this guy has no idea what he's talking about. Stop comparing women's rugby to mens for a start. This Irish team finished 3rd in the 6 nations this year, they beat Australia 36 - 10 last month. The Black Ferns still should and could have won this game but they didn't lose because of celebrity status... it's mainly from a lack of kicking for territory. The Northern hemisphere's domestic competitions are far more advanced than New Zealand's. When player's reach the national side, they have developed skills like kicking the ball. There's been articles recently about Black Fern's players only learning how to kick during play this year! Take a look at the Farah Palmer cup and Super Rugby Aupiki and you will see that kicking is virtually nonexistent. The NZR should encourage the provincial unions to work on their kicking skills within their teams, so that when players reach the top level it is second nature.
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Matt is right about the players association having a lot of power and being very self serving
Absolute madness not picking Henry! Southee out, Stead out!
Re the Black Ferns....this guy has no idea what he's talking about. Stop comparing women's rugby to mens for a start. This Irish team finished 3rd in the 6 nations this year, they beat Australia 36 - 10 last month.
The Black Ferns still should and could have won this game but they didn't lose because of celebrity status... it's mainly from a lack of kicking for territory.
The Northern hemisphere's domestic competitions are far more advanced than New Zealand's.
When player's reach the national side, they have developed skills like kicking the ball.
There's been articles recently about Black Fern's players only learning how to kick during play this year!
Take a look at the Farah Palmer cup and Super Rugby Aupiki and you will see that kicking is virtually nonexistent.
The NZR should encourage the provincial unions to work on their kicking skills within their teams, so that when players reach the top level it is second nature.
Hard to accept but good call.