World Cup 2023.. “disaster”, “anxiety” and “humiliation” The New Zealand press destroys the “All Blacks” team

He suffered a crushing defeat two weeks before the World Cup (September 8 – October 28). All blacks They suffered the heaviest defeat in their history at Twickenham against a team Springboks (7-35). It should not have been the most comforting awakening for Ian Foster’s men, and the New Zealand press was not spared. Selected pieces.

They are honored when they deserve it, All blacks They also receive criticism commensurate with this praise when they are less good. And when it comes to flogging, the harshest blows are often dealt by the New Zealand press, which is as demanding of its leading team as possible.

It clearly didn’t take long for the harsh words to pour in after the defeat suffered by the Men in Black during their final World Cup warm-up match. world Cup. Eyes warning.

“Shrinking” All Blacks, “Great Concern”

Journalists and columnists from New Zealand Herald I didn’t particularly like their team’s performance against South Africa. “Injuries, cards and defeat shrinking the All Blacks lead to carnage,” Liam Napier wrote.

For his part, Gregor Paul mentioned “big concerns,” comparing the All Blacks to a ship that will ultimately not be built for the high seas after it underwent its first real test this year. The ship which now also has a “massive hole in its hull”…

“Back to reality”

We are not more generous in terms of location stuff.co.nz, Where the Twickenham slap is described as ‘A harsh return to reality’. The All Blacks, who were fairly convincing against the same Springboks during the Rugby Championship, did not appear to follow the same progression curve as their opponents.

And it doesn’t get any better when it comes down to it Note the performance of the players in the Silver Fernfor example, Beauden Barrett’s version was described as “disappointing”, and even his brother Scott received a 2…

A “humiliating” defeat.

The least we can say is that there is no cacophony of bells coming out of New Zealand in the wake of the fiasco. the site 1news.co.nz Qualifies the result as “A humiliating defeat” and “a shipwreck”. We can’t really blame them.

Regardless of the performance, the collateral damage suffered by the All Blacks could be as big a blow as the words in the press. Scott Barrett must now wait to see if he will be suspended for several matches after picking up two yellow cards. The fact that the second row didn’t get a straight red light will work to its advantage.

Tyrell Lomax, who suffered a deep cut above the knee, is sure to miss some games as well.

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