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Looking back at the weekend the positives that came out of the All Blacks 68-10 win over Italy for me were the way the new caps off the bench.Rieko Ioane, who came on and scored a try, Liam Coltman, and the first starts for full-back Damian McKenzie and lock Scott Barrett -- all of them came through the experience better for it.It is very, very hard to find anything positive to say about the way Italy played the game after they kicked everything away. I thought Italian rugby had progressed in the last 10 years but that was a step backwards. They didnt fire a shot. Sure, they scored a late try but that was off an All Blacks mistake.The All Blacks were good, and then got a little festive towards the end. I thought Steven Luatua had a really good game.For me, the big positive out of the game were the forwards; they fronted up and laid down the platform. I thought it was the best game Ive seen Wyatt Crockett play in an All Blacks jersey -- he was outstanding. He really got around, was full of energy and was devastating at scrum time.Im sure Crockett was reflecting on his experience there when he marked Martin Castrogiovanni in 2009 and made a personal statement and fair play to him. It was a really good performance and positive to see.And given that he had that opportunity, and put his hand up, and if you look at Joe Moody, who didnt quite put his hand up against Ireland, it will be interesting to see who gets the starting berth this week. You would have to say that Wyatt Crockett has done everything to say, pick me.Charlie Faumuina was another one, he was excellent around the field and got involved. Hes someone who hasnt quite cracked the starting position because Owen Franks is a reliable player and it is a tough call. The question is whether he will ever crack it if Franks isnt going to move.In regards to the Maori All Blacks, history has shown, even the All Blacks, that Munster is a really tough place to visit. Theyre a passionate crowd there and there would have been 90 percent red fans in the crowd. Thomond Park is one of those intimidating stadiums to play at.I want to acknowledge how well the Maoris did the haka and the tribute they made to Anthony Foley was a really touching moment. That was about taking New Zealand culture and putting it in a really positive light and that was fantastic to see.I know I copped a lot of criticism last week for what I said about the Chicago haka but I think a lot of it was misinterpreted from an article that appeared on another site. The point I was making was that it is like pulling the right club out when youre playing a round of golf - the choice of club fits the environment you are in. Ive got no doubt that Kapo O Pango should come out this weekend again because now is the time to bring it out.But at the same time the emotion has got to sit in behind it. And the passion. You dont deliver that haka and then not deliver on the field.I am absolutely 100 percent sure that the All Blacks will front up on Saturday and as I said last week, I think they will put 40 points on Ireland.Theres been a lot of talk about Ireland and how well they played, and they did play well. But, as we have said several times in this column, the only time the All Blacks lose is when they drop their standard. When they are on song there isnt a team on this planet can beat them.Im thinking theyll be on song at the weekend.A lot of All Blacks go through their careers without getting the opportunity for a second chance, but those who do get a second chance, especially against a team that has beaten them, well theres a real passion there. Like I mentioned earlier about Wyatt Crockett and Italy, thats obviously stuck with him.For me, it was any time we played England because we lost in 1993; the memory of that loss fuelled me. That memory stays with you throughout your whole career.There will be All Blacks hurting from that Ireland game and theyve got an opportunity two weeks later. You can right the wrong all in one fell swoop. Its set up for the All Blacks to do that and Im sure the passion is there.I know they parked their debrief for this week and Im sure there will be a lot of finger-pointing. Im 100 percent certain theyve got the right management, the right cattle and theyll come up with the right plan.Ireland keep making the noises that they are preparing for a backlash, and it will be coming. There is no doubt that Ireland were the better team on the day in Chicago and that is something the All Blacks will be wanting to put right.In their heart of hearts, the All Blacks know that man for man they are better. And they should have that self-belief. Take nothing away from Ireland, they created something special but I dont believe they are as good a team.History states that, this All Blacks team has just gone 18 Tests undefeated.Of course, England now have those 18 Tests in their sights. And you have got to say that Eddie Jones is making all the right noises. England do drink their own champagne at times. They win a few and then, to their own detriment, they start getting ahead of themselves.And what Eddie Jones is doing is levelling them, keeping their feet on the ground. Youre only that good after youre finished, or retired, and look back at your career. Youre never that good when youre doing it and theyve made a real statement; theyve had a series of wins and are tracking really well but if their egos allow them to theyll self-destruct.What Eddie Jones is doing is telling the guys to pull their heads in, keep their feet on the ground and telling them they are not as good as they think they are. 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Theres nothing short of that thats going to satisfy us.Some things to know as the Astros wrap the 2016 season.AWESOME ALTUVE: Altuve had another MVP-caliber season in 2016. He won the AL batting title for the second time in three seasons by hitting .338 and got his third straight 200-hit season with an AL-leading 216. He hit 42 doubles and stole 30 bases, and his five triples, 24 homers and 96 RBI were all career highs.The 26-year-old Altuve is the first second baseman to win multiple battiing titles since Rod Carew won five from 1969-75.ddddddddddddI just wonder how he can get any better, Luhnow said. Hes really done an unbelievable job of setting goals for himself and improving his game in every way that he possibly could. Hes one of the best players in the American League, the best players in the game and were just happy to have him here.KEUCHEL STRUGGLES: Ace Dallas Keuchel had a tough season a year after winning the AL Cy Young Award. The left-hander went 9-12 with a 4.55 ERA after finishing 2015 a career-best 20-8 with a 2.48 ERA. He looked sharper in August but was shut down after a start on Aug. 27 because of shoulder inflammation and didnt pitch again. Luhnow said he isnt worried about Keuchel and expects him to bounce back next season.CORREAS GROWTH: The top overall pick in the 2012 draft had a solid sophomore campaign after winning AL Rookie of the Year in 2015. He hit .274 with 20 homers and 96 RBI despite playing the last weeks of the season with a shoulder injury.Correa turned 22 in September, and the Astros are pleased with his development this season.Correa, though, is disappointed he failed to do more in 2016.Carlos Correa will probably never live up to his own expectations, Hinch said. Im not sure youre ever going to live up to the hype, but when the dust settles and we look back at this season, well look back at it as a growth season for him, as a productive season and a step in the right direction.RASMUS DONE IN HOUSTON? OF Colby Rasmus was Houstons highest-paid player this season, making $15.8 million, but batted just .206 in 107 games while dealing with various injuries. Rasmus is eligible for free agency, and although Luhnow wouldnt say definitively, he suggested Houston was unlikely to retain the 30-year-old.He still has value to major league teams and Im sure hell have an opportunity to sign somewhere, Luhnow said. But Im not sure how, or if, he fits into our plans at this point. ' ' '