Quarter Final 4 New Zealand vs Argentina

New Zealand should win this but didn't the Irish and the English say that too. Nothing is a given in knockout rugby and as Dwight Langenhoven says its about who wants it more today.

I think the loss of Carter for the All Blacks (ABs) is bordering on catastrophic which might not be felt so badly against the Puma's but should they meet the Boks or the Aussies as the ABs it is some what worry some.

We talk about form teams and for me the Puma's are one of the form teams of the tournament they may lament the injuries to key players and their game against England was one of those occasions that springs to mind. Let's not forget their tight five more so their scrum are a formidable outfit.

The conundrum for the Puma's is not the ABs explosive backline or tenacious loose trio or their tough as nails tight five its their fitness this ABs team can play rugby for 90 minutes if need be and with the same intensity in the first minute as in the last.

So I do feel whatever the score the last 20 minutes could well decide the outcome of this tie and I expect the ABs whether they leading or chasing then, to turn on the class and bring it home.

Slade instead of Carter does concern me and every other ABs supporter (for later in the tournament) I have to admit but they'll take today's game by a bold 15 or more.

Jade Christopher Bentley Adams (JCBA)

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