fun game to watch. Cant remember the last time the wallabies looked so dangerous in attack against the blacks. Link appears to be slowly re-programming a team that was so one dimensional under Deans.
The result is disappointing but I think the positives out-way the negatives. The Wallabies finally look like theyre starting to adapt to Link's game plan. The attack looks dangerous, but the defence still needs a lot of work
Loving our backline play at the moment. The Pack still needs some tinkering though. I think injecting the likes of Higgers, TPN, Fardy, MMM would give us a bit more of an edge.
Hooper is a massive talent, but i expect Pocock to take back the no.7 jersey next year. Hooper's generally pretty ineffective at the ruck area and its an area where the wallabies arent putting enough pressure on opposing teams. I still think Pocock is the most effective defender in the game and would help shore up our defence.
its pretty obvious that Robinson LP / Kepu TH is our strongest scrummaging front row. But for the time being I have no problem with Slipper starting as he does make a decent impact around the field and he is obviously a guy that Link sees as an integral part of his world cup plans. Today Slipper looked good at LH but seemed to struggl at TH.
Still have no faith in Alexander.
Great game from Simmons
I'll be interested to see whether Lilo starts from the bench in the next game. I really liked our 10/12/13 combo today and with Cooper kicking so well there might be an argument that Lilo can start from the bench next week.
Betham was ok, but he should make way for Tomane and Cummins
I thought the wallabies copped a few realy harsh calls when they were attacking the All Blacks' line with about 20 minutes to go. That use it or lose it call by Joubert was fuckin ridiculous.
Finally, i thought the All Blacks played great. They are unarguably the best in the world at the moment.