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Ha! So, did you struggle to grasp that he wrote such a note in drunken disappointment? And that's your "Exhibit 1". But, please go on. Cite any evidence you have that any Wallaby supporter, incl. Barbarian is "deserting his country." Any non-juvenile response will be appreciated by this...

Could be, but it wont. What chance would the Wallabies have if Burgess was selected to play at 10 against Dan Carter? If simply wouldn't really matter who you picked up front to toil away to secure ball. Essentially, that's what France have done.

WTF! On what basis are you asserting that any Wallaby supported is deserting his country? That comment is simply asinine.

AB side. Henry makes some big calls leaving Cowan and Mils out of the match day 22 completely. Whitelock gets the nod over Williams as the middle jumper. When Read comes back, Henry will have his starting XV with Kahui and Jane on the wings and SBW coming off he bench for impact, and Slade...

Yes, I was so surprised that I didn't read that Hansen said "We think the selection of Parra at 10 means that France really wants to throw this game but they have a few very fine players in the side which suggest they still want to look at a few players. We are going to try and humiliate these...

The depth of talent in French rugby is extraordinary and yet Lievremont constantly plays players out of position. If he had genuine concerns about Trinh Duc's form at 10, he would play him against the ABs so he could try to forge combinations with his ever changing No.9 and center pairings...

Ireland will not fall down against Russia or an Italian side that has no outside half. The Irish scrum can hold its own against Italy with Ross at TH. As such, it now seems that Ireland will face Wales in the Qtrs over whom they have had a very strong record in the past 12 to 15 years...

There were enough minutes on the clock for Aus to score the 3 points and then go for the try knowing they would receive the ball directly from the re-start. No matter what way you look at it, the smart thing for Horwill to do was to take the 3 pts and then have that opportunity to win knowing...

Lievremont has fueled distrust in the squad since the tournaments started by criticizing players in the press. I have heard from French mates who are friends with some of the squad players that few players have respect for his leadership of the national squad. It's hearsay but consistent with...

Irrespective of how far the Wallabies go in the comp, I feel that O’Neill will quickly turn his attention to ensuring that the Lions Tour in 2 yrs time is a financial success which he probably regards as being the tru measure of his legacy to Australian rugby (leaving with the till filled, and...

There is still that horrible vulnerability upfront that enables teams to manage Australia of a game, but Dean's non-selection of a back-up to Pocock hurt. Its probably irrelevant to point out that Ireland too had no 7 in the side tonight, yet still found a way to dominate the breakdown. I...

Ireland offered a fabulous, focussed performance for the occasion and the Irish back-row in particular dominated. O'Brien and Ferris were sensational. I'm eating several servings of that pie and that not enjoying any. It tastes truly awful.

Your powers of observation enthrall us all again. May I suggest a dose of good grace in defeat?

Congratulations to Ireland. They thoroughly deserved their victory and their pack, back-row in particular dominated in a fabulous performance. To the Irish posters here, I applaud you and your unerring conviction in your countrymen. 'Potogold', 'theDubs' and other Irish posters whose...

Ireland playing the ref better at the breakdown, and flooding the collision with numbers. Aus need to drive the ball up the middle to gain control of this game. If O'Gara comes on early as I suspect, ball will rain down on Cooper from on high. I really want Beale back there on Irish ball.

I will be quick to applaud through gritted teeth if Ireland proves me wrong, but I'll have greater concerns than giving Ireland there due if that comes to pass.

Ireland couldn't generate quick ball against the US, and now they have no genuine No.7 in their side. I'm not fretting about Pocock's absence.

Can you tell us the last time ireland beat anyone ranked higher than them away from home, or the last time they beat a SH team in the SH?

But when has Irish provincial success (with players rested to target the HEC while the English and French get flogged to compete in their more attritional domestic comps) ever translated to success in the Test arena? You have won one 6N championships (or 5Ns/4Ns) since 1950. One! Yes, Ireland...

Question to the Irish on this thread. I feel that you're contribution and comments have been well-argued for the most part but I'm not getting this SOB thing. Yes, he is a fine player but so many posts seem to smack of desperately seeking acknowledgement that he is the most fabulous player...