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I wouldnt say biggest problem - hard for any halves to perform going backwards all game. The forwards were shocking tonight.

To'omua was just as bad as Cooper though. I'm not sure what to do with the halves.

Horwill was best on field for me. Folau was next. Then daylight.

I understand NZ are dominating the breakdown but surely Nic White can clear quicker then that. He seems very slow - or NZ are superb as slowing every god damn ruck.

Palu was a fail... no better then Higgers or McCalman

Theres still 14mins left.. this is becoming embarrassing.

omg Beale made 2 good tackles.... TWO!!!

I call wallabies by 20+ The AB's will crumble... You heard it here first.

Actually Fardy was pretty screwed before he went off last week too.

Or Vaea.

Essentially the first half is going to be "Tah-ball" in my opinion. Whether Skelton and Palu will have the same impact at Test level that they do at super xv is my biggest concern, but I'm optimistic as Cheika has already proved us wrong about players like Mumm and Horwill.

Do the Boks play another test? Or do we and NZ just have an extra one with the Bled?

Cooper better have his kicking boots on!

I agree. Foley may have played his way out of contention and this up coming game will be make or break for Cooper. If Lilo is very good against Japan he may be taken and given game time against the USA. I don't think Cheika is going to take 3 half-backs - he clearly thinks Gits is capable...

Are you allowed to change the squad last minute and actually play the pooper? Now that would be hilarious.

My first thought was the same BUT If he's outperforming Mumm and Horwill at training then why not. Let's have a little faith in our coaching staff. His bigger body seem to fit the new game-plan. It's going to be very Tah-like in the forwards this time round. Big bodies hitting rucks and...

I disagree. I think its more of a tactical move then anything. The inclusion of Skelton and Palu and 6-2 split with Douglas on the bench indicates this. The other selections in Cooper over Foley, and To'omua over Gits is rewarding great performances and/or dropping poor performances...

The crazy thing about this selection for me, is once again the expectations are on the forwards to perform. Even with Quade Cooper in the team I'm more worried about the forwards and less worried about the backs. Which is crazy given last weeks performance where the forwards dominated and many...

Holly crap just noticed Douglas. Wtf. Hope Cheika is onto something, he must have been training the house down. Palu too - I hope he can step up. Same with Skelton but he as improved each game I feel, I hope that continues.

I never thought I'd say this, But I'd start with Hooper over Pocock. I think the All Blacks will attack out wider or very close to the ruck where their large forwards can get to the ruck quick and hard. They attacked the 10-12 channel last week thinking Foley and Gits are the weak-links (which...