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However the game has changed, but this gameplan still could work in modern rugby, just needs the right players to play it. For example, DMac. He is an excellent player with space and time, however you often don't get any, let alone one or the other. That's why he is so prosperous at 15, but has failed to convert that into form in the 10 jersey.

There is also a noteable lack of form, fitness, determination, and overall lacklustre skills in the bench. Luke Jacobson is quite possibly one of the worst All Blacks of all time, along with Sowakula. Not to disrespect him, as he is a premier rugby player, but he just cannot upskill into the international level like that. A bit similar to Akira Ioane. Another further comment is the backs on bench, particularly TJ Perenara and Sevu Reece/Mark Telea. They have all been below average. I hope TJP continues his mentor role with little to no game time, as I think he does have some good experience he could pass onto Ratima & Roigard. Sevu Reece and Mark Telea, who have come off of above average SRP seasons, have failed to make impacts on games. Telea is good on offense, rubbish on defense. Reece is okay on offense, good on defense. Really, neither of them shine to me. Somebody like Reiko Ioane or Emoni Narawa or Leicester Fainganuku would be preferable.

However, I will say that the ABs tight five group is being seriously underrated by some international fans, as their work against both the Argentinian and South African packs were enormous, holding their own and even dominating in parts of the game. Tamaiti Williams, Tupou Vaai, and Asafo Aumua have all been good, and Tosi is now finding his legs. They are lining up to be the best pack for the rest of the decade, especially considering their workrate around the park and set-piece work. These are the new multi-role tight fives that Foster and Hansen have been looking for, and Robertson is picking them up near their prime. All Razor has to do is find some backs (10 & 13 in particular) as well as loosies (7) to work around them.