I used to think that you were a fan of J-Raz, now I'm thinking your feelings go beyond that. You really do need to get some fresh air and reassess this obsession with a man who's affection will never be yours. I know that sounds insensitive, but we must realistically frame the situation.
Now, onto the rugby. I dealt with the issue of 2012 is detail numerous times. Each and every time your credibility is carried away on a stretcher and put on end of life care.
2012 vs 2018
TRIES
- New Zealand 18/33
- South Africa 12/21
- Argentina 7/18
- Australia 7/16
CLEAN BREAKS
- New Zealand 45/107
- South Africa 19/64
- Argentina 18/72
- Australia 14/77
CARRIES
- New Zealand 574/860
- Australia 568/733
- South Africa 506/658
- Argentina 433/717
METRES CARRIED
- New Zealand 2541/3508
- South Africa 1723/2185
- Australia 1669/2453
- Argentina 1458/2575
DEFENDERS BEATEN
- New Zealand 101/198
- South Africa 71/121
- Argentina 69/153
- Australia 64/137
TACKLES WON%
- New Zealand 91.4%, 85.7%
- South Africa 90.0%, 85.5%
- Australia 86.9%, 80.9%
- Argentina 86.0%, 81.0%
The comparison between the 2012 and 2018 RC reveals that the game as a whole has changed. You repeatedly compare numbers between years without providing context for those numbers. In 2012 New Zealand scored three less tries than the 2018 Boks and fifteen fewer than their 2018 side. Attack numbers across the board have increased whilst defence has decreased. The breakdown numbers also show that the rucks are contested far less intensely than before.
Here's an interesting thing: Meyer's 2013 Boks were better than the All Blacks for metres carried, clean breaks etc. In fact, the Boks comfortably bettered the rest of the competition for clean breaks and finished one try less than New Zealand. Can J-Raz achieve that? He has the benefit of an easier schedule than a full RC.
2015 vs 2019We can compare the Aussie tests for either year. We may begin by comparing lineups.
Australia: The Aussies were able to feature Folau, AAC, Giteau and an in form Genia. They also had Pocock on the bench. This is already a stronger Aussie side, one who later went on quite a stretch of terrifying offence, not the limp side since 2017 which has been the least productive attacking Wallaby side in over 40 years!
South Africa: The Boks relied on Marcel Coetzee at 7 in 2015. They also had Damian, which proved to be a deathblow to the final result. Literally. It was more experimental in that Kriel played his first game at 13, and this on his debut. Overall, I'd say the Bok wings were better in 2015, but you have argued they were old, fat and useless. In fact, if you are to be consistent in your views, you must yourself conclude that the 2018 personnel is better, therefore Meyer is at a disadvantage. He certainly didn't have the services of Andre to dominate the opposition, or a Frans!
STATISTICSDo keep in mind that the Boks played in Suncorp Stadium, the venue with the third worst Bok record in Bok history. J-Raz played at home, at altitude. Was it really that much better? I don't think so. You claim to have found "proof" that J-Raz is a better coach, but none exists.
Better luck next time old man.