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Actually I find it funny that any player at an elite level, with all the training, coaching etc. can't tackle very well if at all. Ex Waratah Peter Hewet one of the worst I have seen in recent years and I think he played AUS A. WTF. Must note though that these players are usually great even...

Groucho, You've made some good points, seems I have a short memory - his kicking game was abysmal and very frustrating to watch (especially the little chip kicks) but I thought he played very well at 12 in terms of passing/ distribution, speed and tackling. With a bit of polishing he would be...

Richard Bands for the boks I think it was who scored a classic against the AB's fending off a feeble attempt by King Carlos.

Andy Sheridan may be another exception. Didn't he switch from flanker to prop? I agree very few make a successful transition.

Very underrated, wouldn't mind him @ flyhalf or inside centre but like Chambers may not be blooded in time unless there's a few injuries.

How did the big fella go in France?

I like that scenario

That's OK, I cop the Kiwi-baiting on a regular basis yet only ever been there on rugby tours from Oz teams.

Great news, hopefully they can repeat and improve on their efforts from RWC '07 and cause some upsets.

Probably the best draw we've had at any RWC not sure what our draw in 87' was like.

Looking forward to the Rebels front row hopefully Sommerville is not too far over the hill, but there will be some good battles.

No real obvious pool of death, Pool B maybe?

Not as absurd as Ryan Cross notching up 8 or so test caps, now that's an absolute joke.

Never said he was the best fullback, backline was based on size.

Size can be an advantage but I also think smaller players with a bit of ticker is just as effective eg. Horne, A.Fainga'a. If size is the preferred requirement then maybe the backline could be: 9. Genia 10. Cooper 11. Mitchell 12. Fainga'a 13. Chambers 14. Ioane 15. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)/ Beale 16. Giteau...

Tonga must be struggling if Lea'aetoa and Taufa are still playing.

I played in HSHS first rugby team way back in 1990 (when it was known as Grantham HS) that contested the Waratah Shield and there were only 2 players that had rugby experience. Our HPE teacher coached and introduced rugby to our school and was the brother of former Wallaby Steve Tuynman. We...

Like Nonu has recently, good to see these bigger centres distributing and showing some ball playing skills instead of just the old crash and bash.

Saw the pre game show, job well done Max!!!