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His commentary on Smith doesn't even mention Smith's speed of vision and speed of passing, which are the two characteristics that make him a cut above everyone else.

I expect quite a bit of experimentation/rotation over the whole of the tour. Barring injury we will play our best team against England, so if you want to find out what Cheik currently thinks is the best 23, wait for that announcement. In between we play France and Ireland. France are pretty...

Where's my google translate? I thought it might mean health, but that makes no sense to me either.

Qhe? Games not for a fortnight yet.

I watched a different game from a lot of other people last night. In the game I was watching: Izzy looks mentally tired to me, he just needs a break. But AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) needed a break too, and got it. If Beale could control himself it would have been just right for him last night. Alas, he can't; he...

I wouldn't be too concerned with the SA scrum. Just on scrummaging, and with the best players available the form guide with the Rugby Championship was: Argentina: When they get to the NH there are going to be some hugely surprised NH teams. Their scrum was an absolute standout and dished up all...

That's Cheika's way, and I'm a big fan. But, it took nearly a season and a half to turn the Waratahs around into the sort of team he wanted. He's had the Wallabies for a week; if he can turn it around in that time I'll be mighty surprised. My only hope is that for 70 minutes last time out the...

This morning at 3 am I left this thread and went to bed. I was up to date. Been flat out working all day so couldn't get to the site to catch up. Started about 8pm to catch up. TWO AND A HALF HOURS LATER (and I'm a quick reader) and I've just read the last post. How do you guys keep up with...

Don't hold your breath waiting.

Gagger was certainly right. This has now reached thermonuclear. I'm not sure if there are any further levels beyond thermonuclear but if there are this thread could eclipse all records previously held by the QC (Quade Cooper) thread.

One thing is now clear. The reason Link went to the airport with Patston rather than to go to training was due to her emotional state as a result of the stress she felt. From her own statements she was clearly very unwell and continues to be so. That's one interpretation. My interpretation is...

You must have chosen the wrong style page to not be able to see white. I chose to choose a style that officially describes me as "dull".

Lindommer, You must have chosen the wrong background to not be able to see white. I chose one to fit my personality - in the bottom left hand corner it describes my style as "dull".

Of all the million things I could do that would be the very last! NZ fans just have no concept of how they are seen by others outside the tent. From the justification of what was done to Ken Catchpole right through to the appalling behaviour of the NZ fans towards Quade Cooper, egged on by the...

Maybe it has something to do with weather conditions - very heavy evening dew in Durban? If so then a 5pm start may improve the handling; or then again, maybe not.

And the forecast for Saturday is for "Windy, with rain and drizzle". Quelle surprise! Whoever put the mocker gods on our RC program must think we need to play in the wet in preparation for the RWC. I think this makes SA even hotter favourites than they were before.

Both yellows were completely justified. Ant deliberately put himself on the wrong side to slow down the ball 5 metres out. That's what yellow cards were made for.

I agree. Endurance improves with age just as you lose those lightning reflexes and top end speed. I think at 125kg and some more endurance and experience he will be a first pick for the Wallabies in two years time.

Looking through the two team lists you'd have to think that the Rams would start warm favourites. The Perth Spirit winger, Brad Lacey, had a mare against Taqele and the Stars wingers fared little better against Taqele and McKenzie. Hollaway, Mafi and Roach have been outstanding in the pigs so QC (Quade Cooper)...