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I wonder if NZ or the RSA had a serious contender in winter sports, would the same happen?

Yeah, what are YOU going to do about it? ;)

That's a good line! Daz is probably right though.

I don't think he'll be starting, unless it is one of those Deans pet-picks. Personally, I'd like to see 12. Angaa 13. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper).

But he did?

Really? I agree with Dagg on the bench; says a lot about his talent that he only played 1 game but still showed enough.

There's no smoke without fire. It's not like people have been paid off by Horne so that we'll keep talking him up; he's a very talented footballer, with sever injury problems but massive potential. For those of us that have seen him in his peak form so far, there's a lot to crow about. He's...

I actually thought this game reminded me a lot of Robbie Deans' first game against NZ as coach when we beat them in Sydney.

The tackle rate and shorts problem make him seem a lot like rugby's Nathan Hindmarsh.

I think he probably told them to kick for possession more in the second half to keep NZ at their own end. But Henry's speech probably went along the lines of "They want to play a tight grinder game? Two can play at that!".

Hate is a very strong word.

Can't wait to see these two packs go head to head. Even thought the NZ pack may be considered depowered, they're always immense. For once it seems Deans has picked the biggest, meanest, ugliest and strongest forward pack in the land.

Jono Jenkins and Jarrod Saffy in the same backrow? Sounds good to me.

Just pack as many scrums as possible. And keep him away from backs strategy... ;)

It's a lot easier to lead the charge at 12 than 13.

Couldn't catch Beale last year, but he didn't leave him for dead. I was impressed (and surprised, TBH).

Perhaps the players ability to utilise their S&C on the field has changed?

I though this too, but then last international season he seemed to get a sort of second wind. Still shows more passion than the Fox team in my opinion.

All the old tricks. Ban the team from showering so they have an authentic smell (very English). Bakkies style winking and blowing kisses at the opposition. Can we pick Steve Waugh in the side to throw out the odd paralysing sledge?