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ugh its only 1 day into the pre-match build and already the kiwi cockiness is making me woozy. Of course NZ should be favourites, but the message seems pretty clear, if the All Blacks turn up, the wallabies aren't a chance. Don't get me wrong, I'm more than happy for us to be written off in...

3. Pocock 2. Fardy 1. Genia

One has to wonder whether we've peaked too early though. We seemed to hit our straps against England and then have been on a show descent since then. I'm worried that the Pool of Death will kill us yet.

Well I would argue that decisions in the final 5 minutes of a game are more critical (which I suppose is the thinking behind that rule in NBA). A team cant really complain about a bad decision in the first 10 minutes of the game, because they have the whole game to rectify the mistake. I'm...

Not that I'm overly confident of winning this game, but those injuries are concerning me a bit for the final more than this week. I think it's possible for us to get past Argentina without Pocock/Sio/Folau, but I can't see us beating NZ without them. I'd feel much more comfortable if they got...

If they're looking to review the TMO system after the World Cup, perhaps they should consider adopting a system similar to the NBA. The ability to refer to the TMO is restricted during the game (much like it is currently) and it's only in the final, say 5 minutes of the game they can review any...

this might have already been reported, but i just read that Sio's injury is apparently not as bad a first thought. still an outside chance of being available for this game.

defensive composure and discipline look to be weaknesses IMHO. Earlier this year we carved them up on counterattack and when we were able to give our backs good front foot ball. They look to have gone up a notch since then, but I think they'll still struggle to contain us. After their brilliant...

I think what has been proven by this debate is that both Foley and Cooper have their supporters/detractors that will defend/attack a mixed bag performance from that player. The truth actually lies somewhere in the middle.

It does seem that discussion about Cooper should be on a different thread. He's not going to be in the 15, and probably wont make the 23. Foley's performances in the Pool stage have solidified him as our 10 for a while, so those people who are trying the champion Cooper's cause should just chill...

Thank god Joubert wasnt able to refer that incident to the TMO otherwise they'd probably still be looking at it.

Im expecting nigel and barnes wiĺl both ref one of the semis. Ill wager we get barnes for this one

Japan: the only Northern Hemisphere rugby team capable of hanging with the South

Yes, if I'm not mistaken next Year's Rugby Championship will, for the first time ever, be contested by the world's top 4 sides.

I'm pretty happy that Australia has made it to the Semis because from my point of view anything less would have been a major disappointment. Whilst I'd really like to see us go all the way, if we were to bow out this weekend, I'd be pretty happy with our performance at the RWC. One concern for...

I suspect Argentina will be the popular choice among the NH fans from here. We could well see a repeat of 2011 where the All Blacks play a rematch against the team they beat in the pools.

Australia are now 9 from 10 in 2015! impressive!

Not sure why you'd drop Mitchell for Horne. Horne's played no rugby for weeks and Mitchell has been excellent.

I've said it many times this year - the Wallabies just aren't as good of a side without Pocock. Hooper is an amazing player, but he just doesn't dominate test rugby like Pocock.

Foley's performance was a mixed bag for me. Some really nice running and nailed the pressure kick at the end, but otherwise an off night.