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More likely that JOC (James O'Connor) will start at 10 if fit and Lolesio will come it at some point in the second stanza. Simone is a good choice being a specialist 12 and a decent sized lad.

I watched the game again today. We were competitive from beginning to end and actually our attack in the second half was very good with Paisami at 12. Our forwards were a little on the back foot but basically NZ took their opportunities and we did not. We coughed up the pill and missed tackles...

JOC (James O'Connor) becomes imperative, White too, to maintain a little experience. TK is not the answer. Most likely both Lolesio and Simone will be in the 23. I would start Simone in between JOC (James O'Connor) and Petaia with a view to Lolesio being introduced at some point at either 10 or 12 depending on how the game is...

No room for Petaia?

I reckon JOC (James O'Connor) 10 and Simone 12. Lolesio on the pine.

Simone is very skilful at 12 and is also a good kicking option. How is he defensively compared to To'omua?

3. Wilson 2. Hooper 1. Petaia

White was much better than Gordon.

Tell that to Richie M. and Beudy B. Both will be looking for him from this point on.

Someone suggesting that White be replaced and retaining Gordon? White has been massive. Our ruck base was much less organised yesterday, partly due to Gardners reluctance to ref it properly and most likely also because we missed Samus contribution here. Gordon looked truly lost when he came on...

Hanigan was fine. ISI not needed. Ill have to watch it again but its just the mindset that was missing this week. Too many missed tackles and coughed up pill. To'omua was a big loss. The defensive line went to crap when he left. For attack 10. Lolesio 12. JOC (James O'Connor). 13.Petaia. But what about defence?

Hodge HODGE Hodge. I think he should start at 15 next test. He needs to be on the park.

We may have two extra bodies on deck.

He looked up both times. He can fix that pretty easily.

This is going to be huge. I refuse to be drawn in to thinking we have a reasonable chance of a win. The scars of the past are deep. Win, draw or lose I will be happy with another committed performance.

I’m proud of you BMan. The cupboard is a little bare right now as far as seasoned locks go. I’m sure that Rennie will recall one for the Tri nations. Not sure who is left standing and is actually playing. I reckon Hosea will get up to speed quickly given game time.

It looks like we will have a definite speed advantage in the back three. Go wide and go often!

Wilson, Wright, Hanigan and LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) can all manage at 8.

Looks? No mate, just judging by their play of late. FF (Folau Fainga'a) doesn’t look like hes anywhere fit enough at the moment if last weeks game is anything to go by. BPA has looked pretty good in SRAU and he now gets his chance. Either Rennie fancies Uelese as a finisher or he may not be fit enough either in...

I’m guessing that Samu is injured or Rennie wants to take a look at the options.