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What a cracking game to watch. Two packs as hard as teak smashing into each other on heavy ground. It was brutal physical intensity at times, but I really found this game fascinating. Carter's game management was the difference in the end to drive the Crusaders to the top of their conference...

Saw England vs Ire game and NZ'er game. England should have buried an overmatched Irish outfit who fought hard but didnt have much cohesion or help from their starting 9,10 pairing. England have a solid set-piece and their massive Tongan loose-head poach looks like he is on the other side of...

Understandably, there will be many efforts made by Hammett to win the PR battle now to recover Hurricane fan support. So, there will be more leaks to the media. A stronger coach would have eliminated cliques and secured the buy-in and support of his leadership at the start of the season.

McCaw is NOT resting before a critical game against the Blues. Not a chance. He only had two full games under his belt after the return from foot surgery, and has yet to get back into full form. As befits a quality 7, McCaw murders everyone in the Crusader and AB beep tests and has a motor that...

I not disagreeing with you except.. well something continues to gnaw away at me. Clearly players can be good leaders, supportive of team mates, good in the locker room and yet still not "follow" the letter of what is being laid down by Hammett. Henry himself encourages playing what is in...

Hore is part of the leadership group in the ABs (along with McCaw, Mealamu, Thorn, Carter, Smith, Muliaina), and Nonu has been the best 12 in the world and an outstanding performer for the ABs for the past three seasons. Neither have disciplinary issues within the AB set-up either on or off the...

I missed the exchange with Moore at the end. What did Genia say? Any lip readers?

Blues are creaking and face the Crusaders off a bye week, Reds may be hobbled with the loss of Digby and maybe Genia (groin?). It's dangerous at the top. Only Stormers look sound.

Phibbs should tell White to shove it and sit and wait for offers. He'll get them. A ready-made replacement for Burgess.

This could be a very costly loss for Red in terms of injuries. Changes the run in quite significantly.

Enjoying the game but disagree on ref. He has been inconsistent.

Of dubious decisions?... last penalty was very, very weak.

Higlanders are being given way too much respect. They are a decent, hard-working side but lack direction from the 10 spot. Tahs are equally as desperate. Apparently Ryan has damaged his A/C joint and is gone.

3. Barnes 2. TPN 1. Beale

Waratahs really impressed with their commitment in the 2nd half. They were outgunned but gave it their all. Uncontested scrums certainly helped, Barnes was a stabilizing influence and Beale was superb. O'Connor send-off unwarranted and it came just when Tahs were getting on top. I know we...

Still havent seen footage on headbutt that warranted a red. Waratahs really were pushing nicely. Beale outstanding.

Quite a good game and a great result for the Force in coming from behind. Very impressive from the Force, they are playing for each other and their coaching staff right until the end.

But Ben Smith was poor in defending a great individual try from David Smith. You cant miss those tackles at this level.

I find myself completely in agreement with Jay on this one.

Well, I fear I am going to "disappoint" you. I'm not biting.