Tommy Smith in a radio interview today saying both Egypt and Belgium are "on paper a lot more difficult" than Iran, and emphasising the importance of winning that first game vs Iran. Dumb thing to say imo when Iran are higher ranked and it will only serve as motivation for them, that we openly think theyre a lot weaker than Egypt. Also, if we lose that first game then that's going to be really disheartening for the team when they are openly saying that the first game the easiest one.
imanixsupporter wrote:
Kiwis (at least used to) care more about justice and everyone getting a "fair go" more than most and, to me, a real Kiwi in Smith's circumstances would never accept selection in this squad, they'd know they didn't deserve it and the team would be better served by someone else being selected.
Fuck off.
Three for me, and two for them.
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De Vries looked really slow in his short cameo against Adelaide. Libby hasnt played for months. First warmup game in two and a half weeks. Baz is probably going to give his starting 11 as much time as possible in the two warmup games to get them properly in the grove as a unit. Doesnt give Libby or DV much time to get match fit.
You really need to have your playing 11 100% match fit for the first game. This is the WC. The pressure and pace will be at another level.
Thats why I would start Old as LB. Hes match fit and in great form. I would also play Randall. Him and Old have the pace to worry sides.
The Iran game is our biggest chance to get a result. No point in going all conservative defensive. Be positive and go at them
You really need to have your playing 11 100% match fit for the first game. This is the WC. The pressure and pace will be at another level.
Thats why I would start Old as LB. Hes match fit and in great form. I would also play Randall. Him and Old have the pace to worry sides.
The Iran game is our biggest chance to get a result. No point in going all conservative defensive. Be positive and go at them
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