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Agree. But I think it's easier to get someone fit than it is to make them a hard bastard. I really don't get the Hooper love. Taking a look at the ruck analysis ForceFan had on the home page just before the RWC Final, what exactly does Hooper bring to the table that is so irreplaceable or unique?

Would the All Blacks have won the RWC without Carter? Maybe. But IMO with the benefit of hindsight, it would be a big gamble to take.

I reckon Christian played his best rugby at 10 just a couple of years ago before that broken ankle prior to the Lions tour. I have no idea why the Brumbies have never stuck with that combo of him at 10 with To'omua at 12. Vaea is a guy who I was pumping big time as well before his health issues...

Kepu was very lucky indeed. I saw this at the time and thought it looked bad - watching it again confirmed it. Could easily have been a yellow. Head high tackle on NMS and then continues doing something once on the ground. I think it's about 10sec in...

So I never read the whole story but only saw the headlines - did the ARU gamble and lose $300K on that final? And if so - are you guys pretty cool with that?

I really like Grant Fox - seems like a great guy. Has a few nice things to say about the Walkabies in here too. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/veitch-on-sport/audio/grant-fox-they-were-absolutely-outstanding/

Smith and Laidlaw as running backs?!? NMS would be magic but maybe a little small. Actually, Fekitoa and Naholo would be pretty useful as well.

Fuck me - talk about putting the knockers on us. Fuck.

If you read my posts you'd see that I've called a lot of the stuff from some AB supporters shit. My defence is of any of the claims of 'arrogance' etc frim anyone in the actual AB camp. Personally, I enjoy the memes etc like badabing posted but won't post it myself out of an irrational fear...

You already have a newspaper that does it well enough for everyone don't you?

Cheers Pfitzy. There's no doubt that a lot of AB fans are nervous as fuck - as we would be about any opponent we would be against in the RWC final, as were in the quarter and the semi. Yep - there are some dick-head supporters out there bragging and bullshitting, I can cop that and agree...

LMAO - I actually, genuinely LOL'd

In fact, watch the video - you can't say that Hansen does anything but show respect for the Wallabies and heap praise on them. http://m.nzherald.co.nz/national/news/video.cfm?c_id=1503075&gal_cid=1503075&gallery_id=155394

Why not quote everything he said? "Yeah, they've had a few bumps and adversity, but what I think Australia have done in the last 12 months, they've really had a look at themselves and made some really good changes. "They have got real clarity in how they want to play the game. Michael Cheika...

So there is nothing from this RWC (which is what we are talking about) to back up this 'arrogance' claim :)

LOL - well it is shit really. Where is the evidence for this apparent arrogance from Hansen?

What a load of shit

Very hip there bro ;)

ABs named: 15. Ben Smith 14. Nehe Milner-Skudder 13. Conrad Smith 12. Ma'a Nonu 11. Julian Savea 10. Daniel Carter 9. Aaron Smith 8. Kieran Read 7. Richie McCaw (c) 6. Jerome Kaino 5. Sam Whitelock 4. Brodie Retallick 3. Owen Franks 2. Dane Coles 1. Joe Moody Reserves: Keven Mealamu, Ben...

It's funny isn't it? I know I'm a die-hard ABs fan but I just don't see this cockiness or arrogance that some here seem to think is so prevalent in the AB camp?!