Chandler Cunningham-South tackle against the All Blacks was so insane it's going viral

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Sunday, 03 November 2024 at 20:55
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If you haven’t seen Chandler Cunningham-South’s jaw-dropping tackle against the All Blacks yet, where have you been? This moment has taken social media by storm, and it's easy to see why!
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One fan captured it perfectly: “CCS is a test match animal! He’s a class act for us every week at Quins, but somehow he finds another gear for England. He always looks like one of the most powerful guys on the pitch, no matter who’s standing in his way!”
Another fan chimed in with some serious praise: “This guy could be a cult hero! With his huge charisma and presence on the pitch at just 21, if he can stay fit and consistent, he’ll be the new Courtney Lawes!”
But it’s not just his raw power that’s turning heads. One comment highlighted an important detail: “The best part of this isn't just the power; it’s that his first response is to move across and hit the bloke picking up the knock-on into next week, just in case it went backwards!”
With performances like this, it’s clear that Chandler Cunningham-South is making a name for himself on the international stage!

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Ellis Genge (England)

Guardian 5/10: "Back from calf injury and gassed by Tele’a for first try. Embraced the blitz defence but beaten by Jordan too easily as well."
Telegraph 5/10: "Brutally targeted by the All Blacks for their opening tries by Tele’a and Jordan. Rule of thumb: don’t leave your prop exposed against All Black outside backs."

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Guardian 5/10: "First start at 32 and looked nervous, caught out at one ruck on his own 22 and charged down. Settled thereafter but not the statement showing he’d have liked."

Tommy Freeman (England)

Guardian 5/10: "Handling a bit shaky under the high ball early on but that improved. Not much of chance to show what he can do with the ball."
Telegraph 5/10: "A disappointing showing. His high-ball work is usually his calling card but was very poor here, helping New Zealand to dominate the early aerial exchanges."
Planet Rugby 5/10: "Not a great deal to say for a player who had a lot to deal with in Mark Tele’a and failed to really stamp his mark on the game."

 Samuela Tawake (FIji)

Rugby Pass 4/10: "Conceded an early scrum penalty which eventually resulted in Scotland’s first try of the match. Had a tough time at scrum time, which was part of Fiji’s undoing in an ill-disciplined affair."

 Tupou Vaa’i (New Zealand)

Rugby Pass 3/10: "One of the All Blacks best this year finally had on off day. An ankle tap on Maro Itoje helped save a bad situation in the first half.
"Took a massive shot from Cunningham-South and spilt the ball, the All Blacks conceded a penalty from the scrum. Dropped the pass with an open line ahead on what was probably a forward pass from Sititi, but nonetheless a possible try scoring moment. Pinged right on half-time for side maul entry. Off at 41."
Telegraph 5/10: "Received a thunderous welcome from Cunningham-South in the first half and spilled a Sititi pass which did ask too much of him. Limped off a minute into the second half.
Planet Rugby 5/10: "New Zealand had their lineout wobbles, while Vaa’i struggled to put it about physically. The lock also dropped a ball which he should have held with the tryline in his sight. "

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