Rugby – New Zealand – All Blacks train at 14 in case of red card
To anticipate outnumbering passes that have already cost them dearly, All Blacks coach Ian Foster explained the scheduling of training sessions as his team learns how to manage a member’s eventual expulsion. More and more rugby matches are ending in 14v15, after receiving a red card for foul play. All Blacks coach Ian Foster has made it clear that he anticipates this situation. Therefore, his men trained regularly outnumbered in order to avoid the possibility of eventual expulsion. Last week, he was sent back to the locker room by Brody Retalk in his second row (30, 81 caps), during a session so the rest of the squad can work on a bigger count. “We’ve learned in the past two years that facing Australians at just 14 isn’t easy”New Zealand’s chief sportsman said. In particular, he must remember From last year’s setback (22-24), in Brisbane, although the two teams ended up with one less player. In Perth in 2019, Scott Barrett was kicked out of the second row for a high offense and his partners finally gave up. A major setback (47-26).. Ian Foster, All Blacks coach Ian Foster “Your team’s adaptability often depends more on how your opponent plays than your own strategy” In 2017, in the series that pitted them against the British and Irish Lions, Sonny Bill Williams meanwhile received a red card in the 25th minute For dangerous contact the buildings were bent in the second test (24-22). “Australia is a fast team that changes the game quickly after disagreements and can easily get you in trouble with that,” Foster said. Maybe the French didn’t play that way. “ In fact, during the last test between Wallab and France (33-30), in Brisbane, last Saturday, the Wallabies found themselves one player less, from fifth place after Marika Corupetti interfered against Anthony Gillonch, It is considered illegal immediately and after viewing The video, which was provided by the referee, Mr O’Keefe, was finally overturned in the Disciplinary Committee. Read also The Hour of Regret and Promises for the Blues after the tour in Australia The Australians still won the meeting and series, but the event, far from isolated, so inspired the New Zealand technical staff. Foster continued: “So we are working on all possible scenarios, because your team’s ability to adapt often depends more on your opponent’s playing style than your own strategy.” New Zealand will host the first Test of the Bledisloe Cup on August 7 at Eden Park in Auckland. The Rugby Championship (the Southern Hemisphere Nations Championship between South Africa, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand) takes place from August 14 to October 2. Read also rugby news