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Check out the impressive NZ Schoolboys forward pack
By RugbyPass
Last week we brought you the monstrous NZ Schoolboys backline, this time we're having a look at the equally gigantic forwards.
This frighteningly large and talented group of youngsters are in the squad to take on Australia in the upcoming trans-Tasman test match, which New Zealand has had a mortgage on for the last five seasons.
Already many of these kids have been scouted and signed by provincial unions, with an eye to develop them further into Super Rugby players of the future. So it's worth having a glimpse into the pathways of the next top stars of the NZ game.
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The New Zealand performance in the return fixture in 2016 was filthy. A lot of Irish supporters were pretty shocked by it, viewed it as de facto cheating just to avoid another defeat.
Also shocked by the abuse to Ireland, captain, vice-captain and spectators after the full time whistle in Paris defeat, last match.
Sledging is sledging, but that happens during the game and targetting spectators should be completely out of bounds.
The Irish public used to enjoy these matches, even in defeat. Now they are necessary but unpleasant, because NZ apparently cannot accept or respect successful challengers.
Go to commentsThanks for the analysis Nick, thought provoking as usual. Couple of queries though, in the pic where you've circled Williams bind , I'm pretty sure it shows Stuart's knee on the ground, surely that's a NZ penalty? Also having had the chance to watch it again the All Black scrum seeems to improve after halftime, but before either England or the All Blacks replace their props. Not sure if that was the result of Tuipolutu coming on or some halftime tips. Either way this is only Williams second international season, so he'll be better for the experience.
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