The All Blacks’ relative lack of forward power and the pressure on France were discussed on Rugby Weekly Extra.
DO NEW ZEALAND have the forward power to mix it with France in Friday night’s blockbuster World Cup opener? Or could the mounting pressure on the host nation become a debilitating factor as France seek their first ever World Cup triumph.
Kinsella said the All Blacks are a seasoned team, and looked to be getting the balance right until their 35-7 defeat to South Africa last month.“There’s so much experience in that New Zealand squad. It actually took me a few days to compile all the caps in every squad and the New Zealand squad is just over 1500 caps.
“So the backline has actually clicked more because the forwards have been more solid and delivered better ball but also because they have just been in the right order on the pitch.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Moefana replaces Danty for France's Rugby World Cup openerThe stage is set for Friday’s highly-anticipated match against New Zealand.
Read more »
Big Tech faces new legal duties as Brussels lists services bound by new rulesApple’s App Store and Google’s YouTube among those that will need to overhaul practices as EU competition law bites
Read more »
RTÉ announce new presenters for Six One and Nine O’Clock newsSharon Tobin will join David McCullagh on the Six One programme, while Ray Kennedy will team up with Sharon Ní Bheoláin for the Nine O’Clock broadcast
Read more »
Datalex appoints Jonathan Rockett as its new CEOJonathan Rockett, who is joining the travel software company from tech firm Ding, will replace Sean Corkery
Read more »
Gardai issue strange warning to drivers over animal problem on new Cork roadThe new stretch of road has already seen a number of vehicle collisions with deer
Read more »
New law removes potential obstacle to formal complaints about judges’ conduct of family law casesStatutory instrument signed by Minister concerns release of documents and information to complainants
Read more »