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I'm more inclined to rely upon the stats done by 'stats gurus' on an American sports-media website, than from a Cantabrian stats guru's opinion piece on the NZ Herald - but hey, that's just me. Unless someone can persuade me otherwise, I still think McCaw's impact is dwindling

I hope they all sign on the dotted line

Yes he does lack impact. Considering the NZ backrow made at least 11 tackles each, and add to that the fact that there were at least two long periods in the match where France went through the phases, it's no surprise that McCaw's only contribution was tackling. Add to that, he carried 5...

It's just like Ewen has been saying in the media this week; the Irish will be all jovial, and friendly, and hospitable, or, in the case of you, @Baron or @BabyBlueElephant, act humble! Then bam, you knock us off on game day! It's not like a win against us or the Saffers is impossible; going...

Just watched the match, and what a tense, last 5 minutes. Trust the French to turn up for the All Blacks. Some concerns for Big Steve, regarding the average performance of the forward pack, considering they go up against the Poms this weekend. Carter, outplayed by some journeyman French out...

And now we have the sorry situation where our props are average at the scrum (an improvement), and no longer as great around the park. As you say, TWaS, it's not like we can dispose of our current props and pick the best scrummaging props who are eagerly awaiting in Oz, because the reality is...

That is a jinx if I've ever seen one

3. Moore 2. To'omua 1. Cummins

Diggers, Kimlin, Palmer, and maybe even Mitchell would threaten to make the 23 from France. From the Premiership, JOC (James O'Connor) (to our dismay), and Mumm as mentioned by BH. George Smith would get in to the 23 at least.

Agreed, watched the first 40-45 minutes of the match before getting a nap in for the Wales-SA match, and frankly the former was a very flat spectacle. Good result with the W, don't get me wrong, but I don't agree with other posters that it was a terrific game; still have to consider the fact...

Pyle is a great loosehead prospect with a ton of potential, but there's no need to clone him and debut him for the Wallabies more than once.

I hate to say I told you so, but you don't write off the French against NZ. I've yet to watch the match, but if the scores are anything to go by, it must've been a cracker.

What an offload by Fourie for the du Preez try!

because Rolland is a clown

Both teams counterattacking at will, and belting each other. Love it. What a half of rugby

Holy fuck, the Wallabies pack could learn a thing or two from this match. Both these forward packs are absolutely belting each other

Battleship try from a rolling maul 5m out. Score 6-17, 18 minutes gone. 1/2p adds 3 for a brekadown offence by van Der Merwe. 24 minutes gone, 9-17.

Very physical game, with Jiffy Jr subbed off permanently due to his shoulder, and L Williams in the concussion bin. Fair to say that the Saffers are winning the collisions and the breakdown thus far.

Brilliance from Habana in their half leads to the first try of the match.

Just tuned in, 3-3, 4 minutes gone. Also, the Welsh kit looks slick