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We are not good in the top 2 inches.

Australia collapse in the last 10. Who'd 'ave thunk it?

Meh, we deserve this shit. Crap support getting to that ruck.

Sit down everyone, but I think Shiggins might actually be right.

I have a sneaking suspicion we're going to have to amuse ourselves.

If that's the case, it'll be between Carter and Foley. I'd say the odds favour Foley, considering the pressure and prominence of his position.

I'm not surprised that Big Willy has been less impactful at this point of the season. He's young, only in his second pro season, and just played a crucial role for a team that played meaningful rugby for as long as it's possible to do so. Considering he also played against France, he's barely...

But if Hooper wins, he won't learn his lessons and start playing like a real 7. :rolleyes:

Robbo is always underdone in fitness. But he has been playing for the Rams in the NRC, so it won't be for lack of rugby.

3. Kuridrani 2. Hooper 1. Phipps

Except this is the IRB, so the bloke will be doing the RWC final.

At least that'd get Timmy out of the commentary box.

Along with the 85% of the squad. How that bears on the notion that he should be viewed as a kind candidate for phasing out before the RWC is beyond me.

Point is, continuity and experience matter. That needs to be balanced with pure talent. By all accounts, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) is one of the most respected members of the squad. Right now, he has more caps than the rest of the starting back line combined (I think). Until his game slides, replacing him is a fool's...

All Blacks: believe in the value of experience and excellence over the long-term. Wallabies fans: always eager to toss the classy veteran whose flaws they know for the next messiah. And we should know JOC (James O'Connor) is not the messiah. He's a very naughty boy.

A clever media agency is about to make a shitload of money.

That sucks. Say what you like about his line out throwing or constantly getting hurt, but the bloke puts his body on the line and sets a physical tone matched by few (or even none right now).

I might be up for that. Juggling a few things at the moment though, might be a Thursday call.

Or where you -- or the fans -- thought.

Awesome post, #1. Bonus points for the Leonard Cohen reference (although you almost lost them with that "Australian Fairy League" crap; no need for the homophobic undertones).