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We cannot do much about the back up props except to work on Faulkner, Cowan and Sio when he returns. The two Ben(n)s are know quantities but it has to be said that they have put some of the best scrums in the business to the sword at times. Scrummaging is an 8 man deal and we need our back 5 to...

3. Kuridrani 2. Phipps 1. McCalman

Hodgo can play all back 3 positions but so can McMahon I think. However, having Jones on the bench in place of Skelton would make sense as he is a 5/6 and maybe even 8(not sure at this level). Then Quade or To'omua could have been there. We are 2 injuries in the backs away from being exposed...

Obviously Cheika doesn't think Jones is the right fit at the moment. His debut against the French was a little underwhelming. We have Fardy and Higgers out and he is still not in the picture for a bench spot. Maybe he is carrying a niggle?

Hodgo to drop out of the 23 with Horwill and Skelton both capable at 6. McMahon to cover 7, but as we all know Hoops will play 80 unless we are streets ahead with 10 to go. Hope Higgers is back next week to give the back row balance. Having said that it's exciting to see McMahon get his first...

and the dream continues.............

Our centers and wingers don't shirk the tough stuff and their defense is pretty good. Kuridrani and Folau could give North some problems.

Through his performance on the weekend he has given a glimpse of what he can do. How and where he fits into the Wallabies setup remains to be seen. Cheika will not rush him in before time. If he's ready Cheika will play him. Kuridrani has established himself as one of the most exciting players...

These blokes are not there to look pretty in the press. His goal is to play at the highest level and to do it well. If we the fans cannot get excited about a young bloke who has literally burst onto the scene then there is something wrong. He has his doubters because of his size but it will be...

A couple of extra days of us knowing what we are facing can only help

We cannot seriously go into the test with Hooper, McMahon and Hodgson in the 23. We will be underpowered. One of them will miss out for Jones or maybe Horwill will be there as a 4/6?

It's good for Laurie to come down and run his eyes over the pack. He is the premier Australian forwards coach right now. Who is that packing down at 8?

That looks pretty good Bairdy. I might slide Genia in for White but I could live with either. Also Horne could start with Speight to come into the game in the second half but it's a 50/50.

I would think that would be good for us as North is not really a 13.

I reckon he sees a lot of Douglas in Horwill. Horwill is more skilled at lineout time but they are similar in a lot of ways.

I had posted that I think White should get the nod. However, in retrospect maybe it should be Genia. He needs game time to get back to his best(which is superior to Whites best) and test minutes are short between now and the RWC. Also the level of experience at the backend of the game needs to...

You go Uncle!!

I thought about the same thing when writing my post. How does the half back put the defense in two minds? They have to take them on occasionally. But he was sideways and even back sometimes with his couple of steps. I reckon it comes down to deciding what option you are going to take before...

There will be inevitable injuries and form slumps. 4 tests in 4 weeks plus training gives ample opportunity for players to jump up the pecking order.

I thought Nic White's service was noticeably quicker and minus the two side/back steps before giving the ball. Genia probably just needs time to get his confidence and decision making back in line. Genia is the most dangerous in attack, best in defense and the best under the high ball when...