Yup, the "special project" as he was named by the Henry coaching panel. Although I will point out that he was also the Blues' best player in Super 15 and has performed quite well in test rugby in his most recent performances on the end of year tour in 2010. Plus hes a favourite of mine so should definitely be picked.
That’s the thing which is most disheartening from a South African perspective is that despite winning it was the All Blacks who created and botched more than 5 try scoring opportunities while the Boks had and created nothing.
And I think thats why there hasn't been as great a negative reaction to the loss in New Zealand, since most fans of the game realise that the ABs actually looked pretty good despite losing, particular being without half of our full strength side. Who knows what would've happened had Fourie not saved two tries in the first 10 minutes, and Cowan's been properly awarded (interested to hear what you have to say on that ruling TT Boy).
Seems strange to bag the TMO as the correct decision was made but from my limited knowledge of the game, he shouldn’t be doing that and it sets a precedent which probably won’t be consistently followed.
Please say that to Somers - I have been campaigning against Guildford for a while. Unsecure under the high ball and poor hands. Even in the warm up he couldn't hold on to the catches that Jane was giving to him.
Good assessment I was concerned you were going to defend them.
I never thought Guildford should've made it, as I'd always thought that Sivivatu should be in the best XV, let alone the 30 man squad. Toeava's the reserve wing for this match, but as I say, strange that Dagg was left out completely. Vito's been pretty unconvincing - he reminds me of Pierre Spies, i.e. brilliant against weak sides when his team has momentum, but average under pressure.
Just watching the first half highlights. Shocking effort at tackling.
