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Yeah it MAY be, but MacQueen tried out Larkham at 10 in the 1998 Tri-Nations, not in the knock-out phase of a World Cup! I think this is as calculated a decision as a man of Cheika's faculties is capable. He knows it's his last game if the Wallabies lose, and there is simply no chance they...

Look, there is no question that it would be great for Hooper to be 15cm taller and play at blindside or 8; but even as a somewhat non-traditional openside, his qualities are simply undeniable and he cannot be left out at this point. If you want to know who your most important player is, take on...

He is a superb player and a weapons grade fuckwit.

Garces, Poite, AND Skeen all in one game lol. Amazing. Now I'm torn, should I watch the game or just spend two hours repeatedly shutting my scrotum in a DVD case?

I'm a little concerned about Hodge going straight back in, considering how fragile his form tends to be. I'd start Petaia at 14 to add a bit of unpredictability and speed, with O'Connor on the bench at 23.

The Japanese play a stunningly polished form of rugby, that doesn't sacrifice attacking flair and exuberance in the name of error limitation. They have a huge, passionate fan base as well; we should try and get them involved in Super Rugby.

Isileli Nakajima. He was superb.

I love Scotland, and I was absolutely gutted when they crashed out of the last world cup courtesy of one of the all time great refereeing gaffes. Even the most ardent Scots fan couldn't walk away from that game without a smile on their face though. Superb performance from Japan and definitely...

EDIT: Never mind, I'm an idiot.

That failed clearance was Japan's first dumb mistake of the match.

Confused by a clearly Tongan man playing for Japan under the name 'Nakajima', I went looking for an explanation and found the passage below: (might be my new favourite player) As proud as Nakajima is of his Tongan heritage, you would be easily forgiven for believing he was Japanese just by...

Fukuoka :eek:

On form, Matsushima is one of two World XV players in the Japan team; the other is Shota Horie. He's got Dane Coles's running game and support play, Jeremy Paul's ball skills, and is as good in the set piece as any other hooker in the world.

Drua steal the lead, deep into the third half. Wtf is going on?

Genuinely among the worst I've seen.

3. Slipper 2. Dempsey 1. Kuridrani

I think my first choice back row in the absence of Cusack would be Valetini, McCaffrey and Samu.

Swain has been one of Canberra's best, but Enever has made a mountain of tackles, which has probably allowed his fellow forwards to stay a little fresher, and helped them make more run metres (and Samu to make a tonne of steals). I've been disappointed so far with Will Miller, and hope to see...

To'omua wasn't a bad 10 at the Brumbies, but he was a very limited 10. His style of play (direct, hard running and accurate, punishing defence) was complemented well by White/Prior at 9 and Lealiifano at 12. When he didn't have a creative 12 and a quick, cut-out passing 9 alongside him, the...

I think Lolesio is already rather a lot better than many seem to have realised. He gives the impression that he is mentally strong, which is a huge advantage for a young flyhalf. Kuenzle has the makings of a cracking first chair, but Lolesio can conduct the whole orchestra. I hope McKellar...