A Tale of Two Tests

TEST A

Metres Run: 578

Kicks (Hand): 18

Passes: 200

Runs: 169

Possession: 61%

Territory: 66%

Clean Breaks: 22

Defenders Beaten: 36

Offload: 18

Rucks: 112/116 (95%)

Mauls: 5/6 (83%)

Turnovers Conceded: 13

Scrums: 5/7 (71%)

Lineouts: 17/20 (85%)

Tackles: 58/90 (64%)

Penalties: 11

Red Cards: 0

Yellow Cards: 1

Free Kicks Conceded: 1

TEST B

Metres Run: 455

Kicks (Hand): 29

Passes: 174

Runs: 142

Possession: 53%

Territory: 57%

Clean Breaks: 13

Defenders Beaten: 23

Offload: 17

Rucks: 99/104 (95%)

Mauls: 9/9 (100%)

Turnovers Conceded: 17

Scrums: 3/3 (100%)

Lineouts: 15/18 (83%)

Tackles: 129/147 (88%)

Penalties: 8

Red Cards: 0

Yellow Cards: 0

Free Kicks Conceded: 0

Tackles: 58/90 (64%)

Just remember the total tackle attempts were 122. So it's 90/122. (90 made, 32 missed) for 74% success .

Mozart said there was in total 87 tackle attempts and he gave the total misses as well.  However, I have to agree partly with you here.   The actual figures were 120 tackles attempted with 32 missed and the real figure was consequently -

32 x 100 divided by 120  =  26,67 missed tackle ratio.

Not good enough though - that figure should never be below 85% at  worst.  The real problem was iro backline tackles ( missed tackle ratio 33,3%) coupled with ball possession losses.  Another problem is the fact that the Pumas ran circles around players and the real situation is that there were too many such cases with the result that the tackle stats do not reflect the magnitude of the problem.  

Easy error to make in a rush, I've done it myself. Mozart's number was before the final update to the stats. It's good to wait 12-24 hours after a game before quoting stats as they are continually revised throughout that period.

Yes, tackles stand out. For the most part it was more productive though. More accurate.