Wee pu reached a new level last night. So much so I'd say they have to keep him at 9 for 80. My read was that Cruden clicked. He belongs in the ABs. I'd say Nonu thinks so too by the way his body language with Cruden said 'you'll do son'.
I'd play Cruden with Slade benched, but Henry won't like the gamble I'd think and will just sub Cruden on if Slade wobbles.
It's coming together for the ABs, big time, but maybe just a little late we hope.
If Cooper plays well it will be on for young and old. If he doesn't we're stuffed sorry, Barnes isn't enough at 10 I fear and compensating at 12 won't be either.
Funny, for all the time and changes, same equation as Suncorp Bled. It all comes down to Genia and Cooper. Rembering that now we have to do it in front of 30,000 mental kiwis at Eden Park.
Now there's a broken hoodoo to salivate for.