Scott Robertson, mastermind of the All Blacks, is banking on Jordie Barrett's insider knowledge to dismantle Ireland in their upcoming encounter. Barrett, who briefly turned out for Leinster, is back with the All Blacks after his stint in Ireland, ready to exploit his acquired intel against many of his former teammates.
During his six-month sojourn with Leinster, Barrett was not just playing; he was studying, soaking up the tactics and strategies that make the Irish tick. Now, as he prepares to face them, his insights from that time could be pivotal. Robertson, clearly impressed by Barrett's depth of understanding, noted,
"Jordie's pretty special. You get players in your team that are coaches before they are coaches. He studies the game, studies the opposition, his memory on people’s statistics and who play and where they play,"
highlighting Barrett's analytical prowess.
Aside from Barrett's contributions, Robertson is also drawing on the painful memories of past clashes, particularly the All Blacks' upset loss to Ireland at Soldier Field. "It was a pretty historic day wasn’t it? You reflect back. You don’t want to be that team but it’s happened now and you accept it," Robertson reflected, emphasizing the importance of learning from such defeats to refine their game plan.
As New Zealand gears up for a demanding Grand Slam tour, starting with Ireland, Robertson is acutely aware of the challenges ahead. The Irish team, lauded for their tactical acumen and resilience, will be a formidable opponent. "Ireland have got a hell of a team. They’re really, really well coached team with a lot of high cohesion. They will take you deep into the phase count, they play, they kick well, they’ve just got a good all-round game. They’ve got some world-class players in there that you’ve got to respect," he admitted.
The upcoming games are not just another series for the All Blacks, but a shot at redemption and a testament to their enduring dominance in world rugby. With Scotland, England, and Wales awaiting, the stakes couldn't be higher. "We’re going for a Grand Slam, opportunities like this don’t come around that often and when they do you’ve got to take them," asserted Robertson, setting the tone for a thrilling rugby showdown.
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Scott Robertson, mastermind of the All Blacks, is banking on Jordie Barrett's insider knowledge to dismantle Ireland in their upcoming encounter. Barrett, who briefly turned out for Leinster, is back with the All Blacks after his stint in Ireland, ready to exploit his acquired intel against many of his former teammates.
During his six-month sojourn with Leinster, Barrett was not just playing; he was studying, soaking up the tactics and strategies that make the Irish tick. Now, as he prepares to face them, his insights from that time could be pivotal. Robertson, clearly impressed by Barrett's depth of understanding, noted,
"Jordie's pretty special. You get players in your team that are coaches before they are coaches. He studies the game, studies the opposition, his memory on people’s statistics and who play and where they play,"
highlighting Barrett's analytical prowess.Aside from Barrett's contributions, Robertson is also drawing on the painful memories of past clashes, particularly the All Blacks' upset loss to Ireland at Soldier Field. "It was a pretty historic day wasn’t it? You reflect back. You don’t want to be that team but it’s happened now and you accept it," Robertson reflected, emphasizing the importance of learning from such defeats to refine their game plan.
As New Zealand gears up for a demanding Grand Slam tour, starting with Ireland, Robertson is acutely aware of the challenges ahead. The Irish team, lauded for their tactical acumen and resilience, will be a formidable opponent. "Ireland have got a hell of a team. They’re really, really well coached team with a lot of high cohesion. They will take you deep into the phase count, they play, they kick well, they’ve just got a good all-round game. They’ve got some world-class players in there that you’ve got to respect," he admitted.
The upcoming games are not just another series for the All Blacks, but a shot at redemption and a testament to their enduring dominance in world rugby. With Scotland, England, and Wales awaiting, the stakes couldn't be higher. "We’re going for a Grand Slam, opportunities like this don’t come around that often and when they do you’ve got to take them," asserted Robertson, setting the tone for a thrilling rugby showdown.