All Blacks Rugby: 2012 Season Player Ratings

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Published: December 3, 2012

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The All Blacks have been the dominant team of world rugby yet again in 2012. With their season having drawn to a close, it's now time to rate each players performance.

 

Israel Dagg: 7.5/10

 Dagg looked dangerous every time he touched the ball, was lethal on the counterattack and very good under the high ball. He was also outstanding in clearing the ball under pressure which got the All Blacks out of many tight spots.

 

Cory Jane: 8/10

 Jane was absolutely outstanding all year and didn’t have a bad game. He was dangerous with the ball in space and crossed for seven tries. Under the high ball, he is the best in the world and almost single-handedly diffused the Springboks kick and chase tactics in Dunedin.

 

Julian Savea: 7/10

 Savea made a huge impact in his rookie international season. Big, fast and powerful, he was a handful for defenders and constantly made inroads. He touched down for 12 tries in his nine matches, showing exceptional finishing ability and ending the year as the world’s leading try scorer for 2012. He still needs work under the high ball, but other than that it was hard not to like the beginnings of what could be a very good career.

 

Hosea Gear: 6.5/10

 He didn’t do a great deal wrong, looking good when he got his opportunities. He is devastating with ball in hand, possessing a similar combination of physical attributes as Savea, and he scored a memorable try against Ireland. Gear always looked for work and despite only scoring one try, was involved in many others.

 

Zac Guildford: 4.5/10

 He played the first two tests of the season, but Guildford failed to impress and didn’t regain his place for the Rugby Championship.

 

Ben Smith: 6.5/10

 He has somewhat filled ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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