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All or Nothing: New Zealand All Blacks Episode Four: Five Steps (2018– ) Online

All or Nothing: New Zealand All Blacks Episode Four: Five Steps (2018– ) Online
Original Title :
Episode Four: Five Steps
Genre :
TV Episode / Reality TV / Sport
Year :
2018–
Cast :
Taika Waititi,Beauden Barrett,Scott Barrett
Type :
TV Episode
Time :
39min
Rating :
8.2/10
All or Nothing: New Zealand All Blacks Episode Four: Five Steps (2018– ) Online

With Vice-captain Ben Smith on sabbatical, star player Beauden Barrett steps into this coveted leadership position in a game against Argentina, taking place in Barrett's hometown. Will Argentina's formidable scrum and the pressure of being a hometown hero prove too much for the All Blacks and the best rugby player in the world?
Episode credited cast:
Taika Waititi Taika Waititi - Himself - Narrator
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Beauden Barrett Beauden Barrett - Himself
Scott Barrett Scott Barrett - Himself
Sam Cane Sam Cane - Himself
Dane Coles Dane Coles - Himself
Wyatt Crockett Wyatt Crockett - Himself
Mike Cron Mike Cron - Himself
Israel Dagg Israel Dagg - Himself
Vaea Fifita Vaea Fifita - Himself
Ian Foster Ian Foster - Himself
Nic Gill Nic Gill - Himself
Steve Hansen Steve Hansen - Himself
Neil Holdom Neil Holdom - Himself
Rieko Ioane Rieko Ioane - Himself
Jerome Kaino Jerome Kaino - Himself

Defensive Scrums: Nothing tests the collective mettle of a Forward pack like a defensive scrum near their own goal-line - with the opposition feeding the scrum. The attacking team, within short distance of scoring, have two options - to try and push the defensive Forward pack back into their in-goal and force the ball down for a try, or to launch an attack through their backline. Teams rehearse these scoring moves repeatedly at training, and the attacking team will always be disappointed if unable to come away with points. Conversely, from a defensive perspective, being able to repel the opposition's attack with a dominant scrum, will often result in winning possession back and is a big morale-booster.

Offside penalty: When a side is awarded a penalty, depending on field position, they may opt to take a scrum, particularly if close to the opposition's goal-line and if the Captain feels his forwards have the ascendancy. Other options are to kick for points, kick the ball out with the ensuing throw into a lineout, or to take a quick tap and run.

Kick-Off: Play restarts after each scoring play with a drop-kick from half-way, by the non-scoring team. the team's designated kicker will take a drop-kick from half-way, which his team will chase to try and win possession. The kick must go 10 metres, or the opposition will be awarded a scrum on half-way.

Bledisloe Cup Stats: The All Blacks incredible run of success against the Australians dates back to 2003, when the Wallabies last held the Bledisloe Cup. During this dominant period, the two sides have met 42 times in Bledisloe Cup matches, with the All Blacks winning 32 times, the Australians just 8 times, with 2 draws.

Bledisloe Cup Capacity: The Bledisloe Cup allegedly holds 40 cans or bottles of beer and has become a tradition for the winning team to drink out of.

World Rugby Player of the Year: The World Rugby Awards are given out annually by World Rugby, the worldwide governing body for Rugby Union, recognising major achievement in the sport, from teams, individuals, referees, coaches and administrators. They were first awarded in 2001, with Australia winning the International Team of the Year and Ireland's Keith Wood winning International Player of the Year.

Taranaki: The region of Taranaki is named after the mountain that dominates the area with one of the most symmetrical volcanoes in the world - Mount Taranaki. The region is extremely fertile due to regular rainfall and rich volcanic soil. Taranaki is often described as the Garden of New Zealand, due to the spectacular gardens which feature in festivals. The area relies primarily on dairy farming, and there are oil and gas fields in the region, both on and off-shore. Taranaki also offers some of New Zealand's best surfing locations.

Powhiri: The powhiri is a central part of Maori protocol, and is a ceremony of welcome involving speeches, dancing, singing and hongi (the act of pressing noses together). While traditionally used to welcome visitors on to a marae (the sacred space usually in front of Maori meeting houses) the ceremony is also commonly seen in everyday New Zealand life. Powhiri can occur anywhere that tangata whenua (hosts) wish to formally greet manuhiri (visitors).

Joe Moody: A formidable scrummager who is immensely strong and skilful, Joe Moody has an impressive wrestling background that helps him in the dark places of the front row. He won a bronze medal in the Junior Commonwealth Games and several senior wrestling titles in his younger years. In 2015, Moody missed selection for the Rugby World Cup, but due to injuries was called up to the All Blacks squad. Moody replaced Wyatt Crockett during the Quarter-Final win against France, started the Semi-Final victory against South Africa and again started the Final against Australia, where the All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup.

Yarrow Stadium: This is the fourth All Blacks Test match to be played at Yarrow Stadium. The All Blacks last played there in June 2013, defeating France 24-9.

The Pumas: The Argentinian Rugby team are known as 'Los Pumas'. The nickname was acquired when a South African newspaper reporter mistook the jaguar emblem on the players' chests for a puma. The name has stuck with the team despite the fact that a jaguar still adorns the crest of the Argentine jerseys.

Hands In The Ruck: The purpose of a ruck is to allow players to compete for the ball which is on the ground and in the field of play. A ruck is considered to be formed when at least one player from each team are in contact, on their feet and over the ball when it is on the ground. Additional players can join the ruck from their side but must be bound onto one of their own players, or opposition. Players are not allowed to handle the ball during a ruck but can collectively use their feet or drive over the top of the ball, making it available to be cleared. Players that leave their feet must attempt to roll away, especially if they are blocking access to the ball. Failure to roll away can result in a penalty being awarded to the opposition.

Conversion: When a try or penalty try is scored (worth 5 points), it gives that team the right to attempt a conversion (worth 2 points), which may be taken as a place-kick or drop-kick. The team's designated goal-kicker must take the kick in the field of play, in a line from where the try was awarded, parallel to the touchlines. The ball is placed directly onto a kicking tee with the ball pointing towards the goal-posts. The kicker must take the kick within 90 seconds from the time the try was awarded, even if the ball rolls over and has to be placed again. The goal-kicker's team, must stay behind the ball while the conversion is taken. The opposition are allowed to try to run and charge the kick down, but can't commence their attempts until the goal-kicker starts moving towards the ball.

Fair Challenge Contesting the ball in the air: The Referee will call 'play on' or something similar if it is deemed that two players are both in realistic position to compete in the air to catch a ball.

Playing the ball on the ground: When a player is caught up in a ruck and have left their feet, their main priority is to roll clear. On some occasions this may not be possible however if the player is trapped by other bodies. If the player is off their feet at a ruck they may not play at the ball with any part of their body, especially their hands. The sanction for this is a penalty, or if it is deemed to have been a deliberate act of foul play, a yellow card may be issued.