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Individual assessments of each players performance is proving difficult. It is the teamwork in the first Bled that was most disappointing for mine. E.G. The first lineout; Was Simmons (caller) Moore (thrower) Hooper (catcher) or the lifter (?) responsible for such a let off in pressure...

So Simmons and McCalman get sent packing. Sio and Moore to the bench. Coleman to sink or swim against Retallick/ Whitelock.

Faaark. What a balls up. As usual I let the heart convince me that we were in with a crack. Then we lead 3-0. I can think of barely a positive. I gave Genia 3 points then was looking at the flimsiest reasons to give out the 2 and 1. 2 went to Slipper because he was an improvement on Sio...

3. Genia 2. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) 1. Slipper

Did Fardy have a major problem with Peyper in the England series?

I bashed my head against his fist type logic.

So you think change the gameplan but keep the personnel? Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

Fair point TBH. In changing the gameplan though, don't you look for personell that have particular strengths?

Is it a case of the locks being outnumbered at the breakdown? We have all seen Hooper on the wing alot plus Fardy in game 1. Is it team tactics that make the locks look poor (dominated)?

I'd keep Carter for workrate and lineout. What are his scrums like? Then need an enforcer / line bender. Is Coleman the next best after Douglas?

I agree with Blue's comment above. England dominated the tackle area in offense and defense. They have been both strong and disciplined. Our Achilles heel for years has been a rush defense. Who can remember all the hand wringing over Berrick Barnes' grubber kicks / short chip kicks inside...

Otije (?) is having a big game. Penalties have stuffed our momentum Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

I cannot see how it could be seriously considered. But in terms of eliminating cynical play, I think it could have a very positive effect. Too many other consequences for it to actually get any consideration. Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

Yes but it might have a positive effect on cynical penalties if the offending team's captain keeps getting put in the bin. Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

What about the wronged team in a yellow card incident getting to nominate which opposition player sits on the sideline. E.G. In the Ben Smith yellow card incident, the Wallabies nominate say Sam Whitelock to spend time in the bin.

Well done AB's better team won. Good gameplan, well executed. Bastards. Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

Heading down to the local rugby pub to beat the 1230 curfew. The good wife and I haven't decided yet if its bloody marys with the young or tea and toast with the old. I do feel confident but expect a tough strategic game with both teams trying to play hard without the ball. Lets hope Sir...

Not to mention Liam Gill.... Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

3. Fardy 2. Pocock 1. Genia