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neilyweily says...

Hard to find a weak link in that ABs 22. It's solid, it's got great flair and just the right balance of experience. Could Cowan's inclusion signal the type of game they expect against Oz? The boks were regularly exploited around the edge of the breakdown and Cowan's defence will surely counter that threat.

Posted 15:56 29th July 2010

jmanngod says...

Trinats... just call me god.

I am not sure who McCall is? Nor do I know if Joubert is gay. But good luck Coz you guys are sure gonna need it.

Posted 08:33 28th July 2010

runnrugby says...

Rokocoko needs to start scoring tries. Im not sure but I think he's scored 2 tries in his last 16 tests for the AB's

Posted 23:43 27th July 2010

dylster says...

i think its a good move, cowan in your face, great defence, and then Weepu as an impact player as the Wallabies start to tire. i would get Weepu on early tho if i was Henry, 10 min into 2nd half.

And hoping for another Dagg cameo! although i think the Wallabies will be on to him and wont give him much space.

Posted 23:13 27th July 2010

Ripzy007 says...

On his last two tests Mils is still the best fullback in NZ but I do agree with the call to give Dagg a chance to start on the wing. The guy deserves to be in the starting 15. Then NZ will have 3 wing/fullback who are all decent under the highball and have a great kicking game

Posted 21:07 27th July 2010

Egdar says...

(Re: Lebo) Weepu looked strong, fast, skillful, aware and confident but not unfit. Maybe bring on Cowan for the last 20 but you should start with your strongest team.

Posted 19:35 27th July 2010

tuco says...

cowan wasn't "dropped"... he had a minor injury, that's why he was on the bench... and weepu has been aways cause of his daughter's birth... that's why they picked cowan, surely though weepu will get a good amount of minutes on the field...

dagg for rokocoko without a doubt

Posted 19:13 27th July 2010

rolf says...

Rocketman strikes again. great.

Posted 12:31 27th July 2010

payne1 says...

dagg deserves a start surely

Posted 12:18 27th July 2010

Lebo says...

Perhaps the coaches don't think that Weepu has the required fitness level to start against the Wallabies?

Posted 12:17 27th July 2010

Trinats says...

jmanngod:

The only point Craig Joubert has made, is that every time Australia play with him as person with the whistle (can't even call him a Ref) they are sure to get a sinbin or two (Three in one game !)

I reckon he was knocked back when he applied for Australian residency and is dirty ever since or is McCall's secret lover !!!

Posted 10:00 27th July 2010

BoDiddly says...

Surprised at Cowan's recall. I presume they want to see how well he responds to being dropped. Hopefully he's addressed his decision making issues after developing a habit of choosing the wrong option when moving the ball away from the breakdown. Lots of good young players coming through for the AB's, it's a pity on of them isn't an outstanding 9.

Tough call for Weepu after what was probably one of his best games in the black shirt.

Posted 08:02 27th July 2010

jmanngod says...

uh oh...SAffie ref with point to make?

Posted 07:10 27th July 2010

Egdar says...

Weird that, dropping the guy who played best in the last test to the bench, WEIRD!

Posted 07:08 27th July 2010

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