Rugby: Autumn Internationals

[amethal]

I agree that England need to focus on the 2011 cup, next years title is beyond them…

Mainly because it’s ours though

Yeah, the only thing that can stop the All Blacks is if they under-perform in a world cup semi-final or final, and when have they ever done that ....?

 

[Sidekick]

Yeah, the only thing that can stop the All Blacks is if they under-perform in a world cup semi-final or final, and when have they ever done that ....?

Don’t even get me started.. Suffice to say that this is the first time since the mid 90s that we’ve had a coach last more that 2 years. If any coach is going to build a world cup winning All Black team and ensure that they have the depth to avoid fatigue and poor performances at the business end of the tournament it’s Graham. And I reckon he’s done just that with this group. Any team selected from our top 20 can beat most teams.

Sure for Aussie, SA, England, France or maybe Ireland we’ll need the top 15, but for the rest it’s a case of what combination will unhinge the opposition the best.

 

[Dioltach]

Sidekick: You think you'll need your best 15 against England?! [Incredulous and bitter laughter]