I expected defeat yesterday against one of the best teams in Europe, but we were totally outclassed. For me the key issues were:
- Teamwork lacking: the back line look as if they don't know each other. Daly arguing with everyone, especially Le Roux
- Poor scrum-half play. Love Simmo for his tackling and pace, but he's been getting slower and slower at the base of the ruck. Hands on the ball, look around, wait for defence to get in place and ready, slow pass, lose yards
- Lack of power in the 2nd row. Been the case all year without Launch. Leads to poor yardage and poor clearing out
- Unbalanced back row: without a natural 7 we did not compete at the breakdown. I don't remember us winning any turnovers. Gave them quick ball.
- Poor execution/decisions.
Losing Daly, Le Roux, Simmo, Hughes could be an opportunity to reset the squad and refocus on team work.
Coaching issues clearly a big part of the lack of performance. We need the right man to fill the gap.