Andhesaid says...

Smit - The Boks performance was shocking to say the least. Dont talk about fatigue being factor Nz and Aus played more or less the same amount of games yet look how well they finished the year.We played the same old style that we played all year, kick and chase and then try smash and run over everyone. Why can't our team see that kicking is not working and change tactics - why??...Guess what!! Ireland and France have watched and studied the videos of our game plan weeks ago and were ready for us.The Irish are good high ball catchers as they play Gaelic football from a young age, so are not afraid of the high balls. The Irish No15+14 even showed us a bit in the Lions tour that they were solid under the high ball...That kick and chase tactic is over used now, it worked for us during the tri nations but its effectiveness as our main attacking point is over. We need our backs to be more creative and run the ball more. You know it makes me think that if Carter was in the NZ team this year would we have beaten them? The Boks need to start using their brains as strength alone is not the answer. We have the players to do the job they just need to be shown how to do it.

Posted 02:49 29th November 2009