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And what did McCabe and Fainga'a offer that was so much better?? I contend that Mortlock's experience should have pushed him ahead of at least one of these guys.

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He was ready to play in the semi. Passed fitness test etc. He asked to play - wanted to play. Who would you play in centre? McDonald or Tana? Not to mention that Mils actually played most of the Super season at fullback that year for the Blues from meory. The Blues won that year.

Hehe...I meant 2007. But Deans and Mitchell should have played Umaga in 2003 as well. One reason I was happy to see RD NOT get the AB job.

You don't like your National Anthem?

It's not that hard is it. Deans should have kept George Smith, Stirling Mortlock, maybe Phil Waugh and have Nathan Sharpe more involved. How many RWCs do you have to see before you realise that having that experience in your team is simply invaluable. Talent, training, preparation, money...

Hansen?

This?

Who bitched about people respecting the All Blacks?!?!? Actual quotes and references please....

I love both hakas.

The way Kaino has stood out in an outstanding pack could equally go in his favour. Kaino for my money.

Stephen Donald was actually first choice in 2009. Some of the current squad haven't had it easy either. Jerome Kaino, Piri Weepu, Ma'a Nonu have all been dropped and critisised about their game.

This just isn't true. Stephen Donald, Isaia Toeava (to date), Adam Thompson (to date), Marty Hollah, Caleb Ralph, Wyatt Crockett are just a few names which come to mind.

OK....let's get this straight. Spencer was never going to be nominated for the hitman of the year award but he wasn't hidden at FB or on the wing either......and his teams still won.

Bruce Ross has said a couple of times this year that Wallabies supporters have taken false hope from wins that meant not a lot in the grand scheme of things. The Hong Kong win and the French demolition last year glossed over the losses to England and Munster. The Reds Super season made some...

OK....just the way everybody stopped I thought the whistle had blown or something. I'll say it again though.....a BEAUTIFUL hit!!

That is an awesome hit!! No way that should get penalised!

Here is what Aussies are saying on Quade's FB page. Kiwis are actually defending him:

No - he didn't play 8 much, if at all in Super Rugby this year. Saili and Lowrey played there most of the season.

These guys time will come but some of you guys need to be a bit patient. Aussie really needs an NPC/Currie Cup comp.....