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On Lote’s try scoring record refered to above, of his 30 test tries, 10 of them came against tier 2 nations and further 6 against Scotland during an era of a very poor Scotland side. It doesn’t tell the whole story but it does put his try score if record in some context. He wasn’t a bad...

I guess there’s no hyperbole then, because no one has made that claim or point. They were quite inconsistent. Rogers wasn’t a regular starter. Wendell’s form was poor so much so he struggled to even make test day 22’s. Lote took a couple of seasons at least to learn how to hit a ruck properly...

Not in the worst category, but one that in my view had an adverse impact was when the ARU broke the bank to bring in Sailor, Medicare Matt, Lote etc. I thought that set a bad precedent. There were some signings that came thereafter that were flops in comparison to the big money they were on.

Well played sir. Some very shaky defence out wide for the Boks that was made to pay. Physicality was good from the ABs. Some of the attack was a bit scratchy but nonetheless some good tries and superb defence.

Agree he wasn't going to start given Squire was rested last weekend. But it would've been tempting to have him on the bench if he was fit. I like the bigger ball carriers against the Boks.

Or that the coaching, systems and culture down south seems to get these players to the next level better.

Hopefully Crotty can last the 80. Start him and Sonny and I wouldn't mind seeing Crotty and Laumape finish the test together.

Terrible news for Kriel and the Boks. He has had a superb year. Anyone else coming into the squad or just use the cover they've got?

I agree BH. It's been a issue for some time, probably since Palu left and even then there was hot debate about him and whether he was held on to for a season or two too many. Pocock being played at no.8 is not ideal either. McMahon was a terror in Bledisloe 2 and he, Hooper and Genia combined...

He's more a 7.5, high work rate and pretty good over the ball, good in the loose, but lacks that consistent power game to get over the gain line that you need from a number 8. I don't mind McMahon, but a more ideal situation would be to have him as a bench player providing impact and...

Let's not forget a few stills with arrows and captions that capture those few seconds that Latu is actually on his feet as opposed to leaning on bodies at the ruck (the reason for his penalties) :)

A point that made little sense.......... You seem to suggest that the growth of the game internationally will be mutually exclusive to Australia. I don't think that will be the case at all. Australia currently is and will continue to be an important player for international tours and touring...

Money does talk and that is why teams (OZ and SA) needed to be cut. This has nothing to do with the rights and wrongs of the Force being cut and that process specifically, but money has been a huge reason why it has come to this point. So it follows that if there is a further hit financially...

Love a good silver lining post :) Super rugby will go on next year and here's hoping for a more competitive season from all involved. Yes the conference system is dire, but a 15 team comp is a step in the right direction.

ABs still trying to find their best 23 in particular the right bench combination. In that 2011-15 period, the bench impact was excellent because we had genuine game breakers and quality that was good enough to start. B. Barrett was a key player off the bench and now he's a starter. When...

3. McMahon 2. Genia 1. Beale Kurindrani and Simmons in the next pack

A young fella like you baabaa, fresh from University should be well indoctrinated in that stuff

Rodda is a big unit and if he can match his size with workrate and physicality he will be a very good prospect for years to come. I noticed we threw to one on at least one occasion when Rodda was on the park.

I think he will be cited and suspended for one week. In doing so will miss the important clash for his beloved Hawkes Bay against Canterbury this coming weekend :)

And right on cue, a poster with a marooooon bear in the corner turns this into a provincial thing. Predictable as ever