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For me, this match is "crunch time" for Israel Folau. This 'under-performing celebrity' needs to "shape up or ship out"!! His kicking is very ordinary (as it was when he played AFL), he runs without purpose or confidence, and he is an 'easy target' for most opposing teams. He is either scared...

Given that many on this forum have advised that Cheika is the best (Australian) coach available to coach the current Wallabies, I have to assume that the 15 starting players Cheika has chosen, represent the best available, (in each position), to take on the All Blacks tomorrow. I therefore wish...

I know we all (well those of us on this forum who are "True Blue Aussies"), wish the Wallaroos all the best against the Black Ferns!!..... C'mon girls, you can do it!!

Scoey reminded us that this is a "two-horse race". I wouldn't put money on the Wallabies this Saturday, nor would I put money on the All Blacks, (because I never back a Wallabies opponent)! I do, however, believe we have a chance to win this. It's not always the best horse that wins a race...

A bigger upset in the last 12 months: Australia's Daria Gavrilova thrashing world #1, Angelique Kerber, 6-3, 6-1 in the Quarter Final of the Hong Kong Open, last Friday!

On the topic of players and their best positions: My mate "Richo" called in for a chat three weeks ago. (I've mentioned Richo before, he is a former Wallaby and former Kangaroo, and has a very good insight into the 'modern game of Rugby')! Richo's suggestions were: Haylett Petty and Folau should...

Brumby Runner, given that my post was made some time ago, when Cheika was standing down Wallaby squad members to "learn how to better contribute to the Wallaby ethos, or to learn how to get fit, or to learn how to run faster", I thought that Pulver should "do a Cheika on Cheika", and stand him...

Sam's not injured, so presumably 'he is being rested', BJ!

Brumby Runner, we now know what a "huge turnaround" looks like! Great to see Sammy get a try after celebrating his 27th birthday yesterday!!

Can I ask our South African contributors the same question that I asked an All Blacks supporter earlier tonight: Does the Springbok management apply the same "Fly-in-fly-out" regime as the Wallabies management does when selecting players?

waiopehu oldboy, as I am an "observer of the game", rather than a "student of the game", can you please tell me if the All Blacks practice a "fly-in-fly-out" regime with their players, like the Wallabies do?!

Brumby Runner, I'd like to add one name to your list: Michael Cheika!

It's great to have Quade "back where he belongs", but, more importantly, back where he is appreciated!!

Much obliged, Highlander!

It was suggested to me this morning in a 'phone call, that if we lose this match with the Springboks, it will equal the Wallabies worst ever run of consecutive losses (7), achieved under Eddie Jones! Is this correct?

Yes, they missed Sam Carter!!!!

Man up, HJ. The men in gold have (marginally), and so must you!!

Yes, HO, the Black half-back has been running the scrums!

I can't believe the number of All black FORWARD PASSES these three guys in blue and white have missed!! Is it not time for full-time (well paid) referees?!! What's that you say, we already have them? Oh, sorry.

Only the good ones, Torpedo!