Murray Mexted on the All Blacks' 35-20 win over the Springboks
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2023
- Legendary All Blacks loose forward Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, covering off New Zealand's impressive 35-20 victory over the Springboks at Mount Smart Stadium over the weekend.
Mex shares his thoughts on the performance with a focus on the loose forwards, the comeback of the South Africans and the All Blacks dropping off in the second half, and much more.
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Depending on which table you read our starting pack weight in total was 4 kilos less than the africans. Our 5 forward replacements matched to their equivalents actually weighed 10k more. ( mostly down to one T. Willliams).
Noticed that myself and thought well our boy's must be big as well.
They showed the forward packs weight at the start of the game on Sat. AB's were 1kg heaver then the Bok's starting pack.
Kwagga Smith certainly lowered the average weight.
The official ab and bok websites listed SA pack as 910 kg, and ABs at 902kg. On TV the graphic was SA 911, NZ 913kg. But not a lot in it. The giant saffer is a myth
Not a lot in it at all..All Black forwards are just as big. Black is a slimming colour as well, put the boks in All Black attire they would look smaller.
"When men were men". Great comment from Murray. Oh how I miss those times.
"The psychic energy has shifted"
@@joedennehy386 100% 😀😀😀
One game at a time. But it is an improvement from the last few years.
No side can lose players like McCaw and 'the others' and not be seriously compromised. Transition from then to now takes several years, not several months. The Mc Caw glory days came at a price. Some great followers were held back at the expense of it. Many became disillusioned and went off-shore. To make real champions, you must be prepared to go the hard yards, and to take some good hidings. Fozz was left in a pretty shit place after Shag and his heroes retired. He's been to those hard places and won through. Respect to him.
I agree to a greater extent,our tactics of not kicking away possession nullified the Springboks lineout options,, again a very encouraging performance, One that doesn't make us become one eyed,but appreciative of the whole coaching team and the confidence that's becoming infectious in this All Black squad.i have always been a fan of Beaudene and the double role play with Richie was superb..I would like to see the same confidence in Shannon, Will , Damian, Scott happening with Rieko and Caleb
Caleb is mud. Needs to go back to Secondary school level rugby. Those boys will show him how to play rugby
Frizell reminded me of Jerry Collins over the weekend. Great performance by the all blacks , boks needed to lose this one...we need to up our intensity and focus for a full 80 if we want to retain the Webb Ellis.
All the best to NZ . See you guys in the finals 🎉
Collins, and maybe reminded us of Kaino too.
Yup, it’s been a while since we’ve had a 6 that can hold court like Jerome and Jerry did.
@@user-wv4xc1us6u it's true...I'm glad you guys have someone that can take the opposition to the gutters. I honestly feel that it's been missing from your game.
Took the words out of my mouht...For a moment i thought Jerry came back. RIP to the big man.
It was a fantastic match and a great result for the ABs. I think congratulations are in order because they played very well for most of the game and they were the better team.
I think it’s also worth saying that they backed up an excellent performance in Argentina with one at home.
I think the All Blacks would also be really pleased with how Shannon Frizzell came through this game because depth at 6 has been concern since Jerome Kaino last played.
I think if we look at it objectively too we can probably also agree that the Springbok plan of sending players ahead to NZ largely backfired. Most of the players who went ahead looked undercooked and took a while to get into the game. They might have been better off having played some more rugby the previous week. That’s said you have to give the points to the ABs management this week.
However, the margins at this level is small. It’s good to see the ABs are on the right trajectory and looking good come World Cup time. The only disappointment is that world rugby didn’t produce a better draw for the tournament.
Still would like to see Jacobson,Roigard,Stevenson get a run.I googled the weights and man for man NZ were heavier and had 3 of the top 4 heaviest players which makes me wonder why people always say huge SA huge French when often we are heavier
It’s better for us that they think that mate.
There is no greater fan of Luke Jacobsen than me. But Frizzel has nailed the 6 spot. And no one in the world would drop Ardie. Except me probably Ardie is way too small for number 8. But no one will say it. So he us hooked in.
Idiots just repeat what the Man on the Telly says.
These people get to vote in 3 months...
God help us all...
Good analysis Murray ..Q, is it worth risking players like Will , Beauden, Richie ( take a bow mate you found your D mojo ) Jordy , Frizell , Scott Barrett, Sam Cane , Brodie etc to win the second Boks clash ? France just 2 weeks later ? They proved a point at Mt Smart , wouldn't it make good sense to rest them and bring in the newbies for the last Boks match ? The France match will be huge ..
Games come down to small margins. A few changes in possession make a massive difference. Would love to see stats on the recovery of possession from kicks by each side against the time of the match. Felt the ABs recovered everything for 20 minutes then spilt a few after that.
So true. So much has been read into the Boks being the champions (off their win in the 19 World Cup, where they earlier lost to the AB’s). I feel any of the top 5-6 teams can beat each other on any given day
AB's blow hot and cold, but their Hot far outweighs their cold
Now a kicking game is okay but when the Boks kick it is not okay lol
Nice to hear Mexted sound a wee bit less dour. The glory days of McCaw's ABs came at a stiff price. Transitioning from their roost ruling, for so long, was bound to cause huge set-backs. Glory at all costs is fine, until you empty the tank, only to discover some of the best followers have gone off-shore because their aspirations of being ABs was nullified. Transitioning from those times was always going to take years, instead of months. Glory makes fans fickle, because they need their fix. No fix = big rattle... Fozz had plenty to fix. Looks to me like he has the right coaches on-board, and some bloody good men to give New Zealanders what they crave; their glory fix. Bloody well done Fozz& Co. Bloody well done Samuel Cane and your 2023 All Blacks...from a old bugger Irish supporter.
Well played ABs. You did deserve the win and that was an electric start. I'd just like to remind their supporters that the Boks played about 10 min of rugby, scored 20 points and left 11 points on the park. And the WC isn't won in July. Good luck, we'll see you in France.
And you don't have to win every match in the tournament to pick up the trophy eh?
@@stevenbissett correct, but you have to win the important ones. Like the ABs found out in the 2019 Semi.😏😏
@@stevenbissett haha,beautiful burn;))
@morneviljoen4789 You may find pleasure in participating in a Mexican Standoff but Kiwis are proud of the fact that the All Blacks have never lost a pool game at a RWC.
@@stevenbissett agreed - but that record will be under severe pressure with us playing the froigs in pool play.
Frizzell was outstanding but it can't be expected in every game, sport's so fickle but as long as at least a handful of the team perform brilliantly they're always in with a chance
Thing is, it will be expected every game. NZ rugby fans that can be very fickle. Just look at Jules, for example. The NZ rugby public should be ashamed of themselves there.
Bowdy played a blinder in both tests so far at fullback...
I agree with ya Muzzy...
We finished with two tries in a row and only gave away one at the end due to a speculative kick in our own 22 chasing the bonus point. We finished well this game.
Marty use the studio camera available, and lash out, and buy Mex a zoom computer. This is not a podcast
Agreed we missed Sam in the rucks second half
We try our best to be under-dogs; I do get it, so the fall won't be to hard on our mental health.
All Blacks to win it all. ✌️
The actual starting props for the boks are Frans, OX Nche and Trevor Nyakane. The other 2 are making a return soon. Look at all the scrums last year to get an idea.
Does Murray Mexted still believe that we have a 100% chance of losing the world cup since the announcement of the new ABs coach for next year?
Good stuff. I love listening to big muzza talk rugby. He knows his stuff. Shame he's not involved with the TV anymore I suppose he isn't pc enough
the All Blacks won that game in the first 20 minutes. Bit confused why most of the Springbok forward substitutes didn't start the game?
But if you did that then you wouldn't have a bomb squad you would have lesser players coming off the bench theres pros and cons to everything
Before you can win two games you first must win one. A great game with some outstanding play by both sides.
The fist 20min was sublime AB Rugby.
I feel for Mr Etzebeth who played under extremely difficult circumstances, yet gave his all for his coveted jersey.
Aye. Better Eben played and got some out of his system. He put himself and his clan in a better place by playing . He is a man.
70,000 punters at Twickenham, Murray?? It’s 82,000 full, I think you’ll find.
99k at the MCG next week
I don't get why everyone says the South African forwards are so big etc. when NZ pack weight was heavier - even Wallabies had a bigger pack than us so does France, Ireland etc. let start getting these facts right. otherwise well done to All Blacks - played the way the Springboks say they anticipated, however were clearly unprepared to answer. Disappointed with Boks but hopefully they now start giving other players in the squad a go as some picked on Saturday dint cover themselves in glory.
True its rubbish NZ had 3 of the 4 heaviest players
One swallow doesn't make a Summer yes... and we know what happens in the tortois / hare tale.....watch the Boks! Don't write them off...or actually, please do, so we can come out again and surprise the World!
According to Skys pack weights the ABs were 919kg and the Boks were 918kgs . Whitelocks inclusion would add another 10kgs .
But you can't have 9 men in your pack
@@gerardbenson1844 Funny !! Whitelock locks with Retallack and Barrett moves to 6 or is rested.
Marx is bigger than bongi and will start. Siya is bigger than kwagga and will start. Psdt is bigger than mostert and will start. Can make an argument for vermeulen as well
The ABs had 3 of the 4 heaviest players on the field
Surely we go retallick and whitelock starting with Barrett on the bench. Then cane, savea and Frizell with Jacobson on the bench.
This would be how we could start our own bomb squad.
Mexted gives off old man Simpson yelling at the sky vibes
Kirsty on the breakdown might be more your speed.
Turns you on?
Maybe, but in general terms he’s a classy analyst. One of best in NZ, and not afraid of controversy - thus Sky currently ignoring those talents.
Lots old men getting offended for Murray in here 🤣🤣🤣 he's a dinosaur, mmm yeah, kirsty is my speed she can ride all night long 💀
Frizell dominated the Boks like they were women at a bar.
ref was ok, but the missed forward pass to kolbys try, 2' kwagga smith was clearly offside at the ruck, the ref just let him score the try, but then not even go up stairs? pretty pathetic
Yeah that Kolbe pass was defo forward. The Touchie Angus Gardner needs to read up on the forward pass rules ..especially after his Super Final effort..
Quade Coopers pass in the Argie game was even worse..as a player for many years, I don't understand how these Refs and Touchies miss these blatant forward Passes!!!!
@@raf4992 way back they changed the rules to 'forward out of the hand' that has always been a myth, but they did change it to that because it was too hard for them(too lazy) it was from point 'a' to point 'b' , no longer. the kwaga try just annoyed me even more tho.
What about the neck role from one of the new Zealanders? Some how, you missed that. Nevermind an absolute shit show at the breakdown. Having said this the all blacks deserved to win
Thats pass was never forward. Zthey played the aeriel view it was backwards
@@Andy-bf8os and yes you are right because as people have said, the ref 'let it go more' but i saw rieko get smashed high in the ruck by a s.a player( but here in lies the problem so many high shots in games not reported) if we did we would not even have a game.
Papalii doesn't have it for test rugby.
Don’t think he’s ever had two games back to back and in the same position. Once he gets regular time he will.
agree💯
I'll give him props he didn't shy away.
Even Frizell I was never really impressed with him until the last 2 games he's usually a hot cold person would like to see Jacobson get a run
@@maffrose dreaming.
Sorry Murray, not so sure about your scrums (hands on the turf, collapsed shoulders) obstruction in the loose not rolling out of the way. Boks were not good. Japans players not up to standard, match fit, Exebet nursing an injury. Careful. We are not gone. Better to be the underdog and not peak too soon.
80 minutes worth. Nothing else can win the RWC.
this getting binned for every high hit is a bit annoying... one of those hits was not dirty play the guy ran into him and made head contact, he had nowhere to go...wasn't a tackle let alone high tackle as far as I'm concerned...won't be able to do anything on the field in another few years...
Most of don’t go to Twickenham or Paris Murray….. boomer ;)
S.A. played shhhhhhittt ...All Blacks played well for 20min the rest was not great.. a few better ref calls and better decisions by the boks and they won the game.. I will be concerned if I am an All Black.. In the past you would have won with 30 + points with a shit show like the boks put up in the first half... That was not the best bok squad.. Inform players wasnt even playing this game.. That was pretty much the best team you could have put on the park.
That was your best possible side the coach said dont lie we have far better players than SA that didnt even play DMac,Stevenson,Narawa,Leicester,Roigard etc that's a deadly backline its not our top side dream on
Springboks did not play bad, very bad refereeing again and illegal tactics used by AB but never panelized for it. So how much money was paid to Whitehouse and the French stupid?
Agreed, scrums elbows and hands on the turf (watch last try scoring try for AB’). AB’s not rolling away in the loose lying on the wrong side) Our catching and kicking were well below standard. Very easy to fix up.
sour grapes eh? lol
Springboks played very bad coughing up the ball and turning over possession constantly in first 20, which was coupled with some ref calls that could have easily gone the other way.(scrum penalty for knees briefly touching the ground jumps to mind) Momentum maintained at key times put the ABs 17-0 up after 16mins. SA then went 20-18 the over the rest of the game despite needing to chase the game.
Oh refs ZZZZZzzzzz
Yes we missed Cane 2nd half.
Jacobson should be loosie coming on.
Better impact, better under pressure that Dalton.
Agree - on all points.