All Blacks' Triumph Masks Deeper Issues: Kieran Read Sounds the Alarm
Kieran Read, the legendary former captain of the All Blacks, has raised serious concerns about the team’s performance under new head coach Scott Robertson. Despite an emphatic 42-10 victory over Argentina that kick-started their Rugby Championship campaign, Read insists that the All Blacks are still "a long way off" from where they need to be.
His comments come ahead of their crucial upcoming matches against the formidable Springboks, a team renowned for their physicality and tactical discipline.
Dominant First Half, But What About the Rest?
While the All Blacks dominated Argentina at Eden Park, Read was quick to point out that this success was largely confined to the first 40 minutes. He emphasized that while the team executed basic strategies like their kicking game well, there were still significant lapses, particularly in the second half.
"They got it right for 40 minutes," Read said, but he remains unconvinced that this performance will hold up against stronger opposition like South Africa.
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