We got a head start on other nations and we never kicked on with quality of player and team performances and results. We should've been better for our early experiences...we were travelling the world going up against top nations in all sorts of lovely tournaments. At times we were competitive against some of the best. But now we are dead set rubbish. And look to celebrate a draw against bang average sides these days.
I think we look for excuses too much. It's a problem here in NZ.
Use to love watching the ferns 10 or so years ago - so aggressive, so desirable - well coached and proper mentality.
Just fun in games now. If you don't get culture right expect to keep dropping rankings irrespective of other nations coming through.
end of the day we are lowest ever ranked in our history. thats a sad fact.
I think we look for excuses too much. It's a problem here in NZ.
Use to love watching the ferns 10 or so years ago - so aggressive, so desirable - well coached and proper mentality.
Just fun in games now. If you don't get culture right expect to keep dropping rankings irrespective of other nations coming through.
end of the day we are lowest ever ranked in our history. thats a sad fact.