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He (BD) feels the same way

Pocock out. I guess this an opportunity for Hooper and Gill but we are way down on experience up front. Can Sharpe, Moore and Robinson lead the pack around? It will be interesting if nothing else. I doubt we can win this test so we should be putting out a team in view of beating both SA and...

There is a lot of peole coming down hard on Deans, including myself. I would be very interested to hear what Bob Dwyer or Link think about this. The latter probably will not have much to say because of his own aspirations. Maybe Rod McQueen would have a valid opinion?

Most were surprised when Samo was selected in the squad. Even more were taken aback when he was selected in the 22. I have to give it to Deans here, he needed experience and grunt with Horwill and Palu out and Samo gave him both. I would keep Samo there until Palu returns. He did not take a...

It is not as though we are the only team to rely on X-factor. NZ have Dagg, Carter and SBW. Some would argue Nonu, Gear, Smith X 2 have it as well. It's more often referred to as having multiple threats. We normally have 4-5 in our backline and it has often got us home in games where our pack...

That's where his connection with QC (Quade Cooper) comes in. Also having Barnes at 12 would offer an alternative first receiver. The line was not being organised. I cannot believe that they were not fit enough to re-group. The pace of the game was not extraordinary. Mind you the ABS applied a huge amount of...

Yes, Timani took a step up and will probably keep going in the right direction.

Samo has biceps bigger than Genias head that's pretty impressive?

He looked to be cruising. A couple of times when he was second into the breakdown he just leaned onto it and we conceded the ball. He needs to use that bulk, get angry and start throwing some opposition players around. I should not single him out because the AB forwards were basically able to do...

I am not the biggest fan but we really missed Palu tonight. He does the hard yards up the middle and contests the ball very well in the tight, cleaning out all the while. There was a distinct lack of cohesion with our forwards. Sharpie had a good test and the rest were OK in parts. Kepu and...

3.Sharpe 2.Ioane 1.Sharpe AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)

Good show by the Pumas. Not a bad first up effort at all. SA looked a little rusty, as did all 4 teams today.

and on the few occasions when he did get the ball away from the base quickly we looked dangerous and made some yards. That is our go............fast recycling. Genia had a poor test. The Quade/Genia partnership cannot be understated either

genia,cooper,ioane,barnes,AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper),mitchell,beale should have been in Sydney and must be next week. Both props were crap in general play and at scrumtime. When is Palmer available?

Kurtley should ask for refund

12 is Fainga'as best position no doubt. Needs to have a huge game to keep SBW quiet and needs to be careful about rushing out of the line. They will be expecting it. If he can nail Sonny B a few times early on it will help to get the Wobs going in the right direction. If there was ever a test...

He is originally one of yours and we are working hard to break some of his old habits, but do not fear, he is coming around.

Ath. is Robbie Deans and I claim my Gr.&G coozie pack.

seems as though GH doesn't think much of Deans selections http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/the-rugby-championship/sir-graham-henry-says-hes-pleased-australia-have-not-selected-quade-cooper-for-bledisloe-cup-opener/story-e6frf4qc-1226452116931 mind you he has never previously been a fan of...

Looking at the two sides on paper, us without Horwill, JOC (James O'Connor), QC (Quade Cooper), Palu etc etc and the recent history of the two sides....the Darkness should be embarrassed if we get within 30 points of them!