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Or vindicating his selection ability in the first place.

Ben Smith to FB = no brainer. Ranger and Savea on the wings. I thought Coles did well.

Fuckin happy with that. The scrum rules need changing - who bloody knows who is infringing. French were better in the breakdown (cheated better getting away with using their hands) ABs take note. AB backs looked more dangerous.

Rene Ranger - boooompha

Retallick is a monster for the ABs in the tight, but the French are contesting the breakdown very well. Game could go either way at this stage.

French lead by 7-0 after two ABs trip over one another.

Question - why was my thread title changed from "All Blacks (Darkness) vs France"? to "New Zealand vs France" ? Don't I get to choose the title. What is wrong with the term "All Blacks" Delete "Darkness" if you wish, but why change All Blacks? I noticed, The Wallabies are called the...

Just starting a thread for later today. Nervous as hell about this one. I think the Frogs will be hungry for revenge following the WC Final. A lot of AB player have to have sudden form reversals.

Test teams - The French have a bloody good chance of knocking this AB side over All Blacks team to play France at Eden Park on Saturday, kick-off 7.35pm is:Israel Dagg, Ben Smith, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Julian Savea, Aaron Cruden, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read (c), Sam Cane, Liam Messam, Brodie...

HJ. Most wanted Ali Williams dropped, and I think he was pushed (when he retired). Thank God. There have been a few journos pissed off with Hansen somewhat (midseason) guaranteeing spots to players who have done the business for him before. Dagg is a good example. But their view on him is he...

Point taken, but kids don't know much of course.:) You want the best player for the position, not the flashiest best marketing prospect. I am coming around to him as the best option simply because I don't see a much better alternative. As for you wondering why Carter is given more rope than...

I had almost finished by 12 step Quadeitis program. I was right on the brink of recovery. But then he went and did this. Look in the background at 12.06 to 12.09

We lack depth at hooker (both really getting on) and at 12. In a few other positions there is a bit of drop down, but not too bad. There is some exciting new talent in there (Luatua, Sailli, Piutau). Hopefully the AB environment can refine their skills and give them some work-ons. I really...

No, end of year tour.

Forwards Hookers Dane Coles - Wellington (4) Andrew Hore - Taranaki (74) Keven Mealamu - Auckland (102) Props Ben Afeaki North Harbour Wyatt Crockett - Canterbury (11) Ben Franks - Hawke-s Bay (23) Owen Franks - Canterbury (45) Tony Woodcock - North Harbour (96) Locks Brodie Retallick -...

JOC (James O'Connor) is not the answer for the Wallabies at 10. He does not have the vision and awareness to play there. Quade has the right vision, but has other frailties. Tough spot for the Aussies because a great 10 makes a great side.

QC (Quade Cooper) just ended his international career.

Yeah, he carried on about the ref in the post-match, though somewhat more subdued. These illegal streams are great.

Do you actually enjoy rugby?

Fucking Highlanders pull out one big game out to screw up the Blues' season. Just what the Blues' did the Brumbies last season. Karma again.