Bones7 says...

Payve's link deserves some more views I think! Hilarious! Strauss played like a man possessed when he came on, carrying hard constantly but Mealamu's turnovers and handling had a touch more class I thought. Just as well Strauss had a stormer though, I was so disappointed he didn't fire when he got his opportunities against England as I had championed him for some time. I would love to see Burden get a few run outs as well, he's a quality player. Elsewhere in the front row I thought Figallo played well but Owen Franks was outstanding, every hit he makes is so explosive. Sharpe was only marginally less clumsy than I've seen him before, whether that makes him better than Romano who also worked hard and was a lot more, ahem, sharp, I don't know. Timani when he wasn't bleeding everywhere was good as well with some good offloading. How Morne Steyn was the best 10 I have no idea. Apart from a crossfield kick that I'd expect any top level 10 to pull off when kicking to Habana and a 100% goalkicking record he did absolutely nothing. Carter and Hernandez weren't any worse but I suppose none really stood out.

Posted 16:09 20th August 2012

The_Claw says...

tweedledee49 .. Adam Ashley-Cooper played quite well, as always, but of course he was selected out of position - as always. The best fullback and also the best outside centre in Australia, for mine - and test after test they select him on the wing, where he gets no opportunity to do anything. Madness.

Posted 14:31 20th August 2012

carpelone says...

Ranters of the week.

FISH

Kiwikew

Makemesick

Jmangod.

Sportmanship and honourability are not with you.

Posted 14:05 20th August 2012

dangerous says...

Echo comments about Mealamu. Amazing turnovers, energy, support play. Still a rock at hooker.

Posted 13:38 20th August 2012

LeedsNick says...

Morne Steyn continues to hold the Boks back.... so keep picking him please!

Posted 12:52 20th August 2012

jonesy2 says...

thought robinson was good. him and franks had a good battle that franks won but not by much.

obviously laughed when i saw steyn's name there, comedy brilliance as usual planet rugby.

and im assuming that the hooker selection is a mistake which im sure you will fix imminently

Posted 12:40 20th August 2012

Houston_11 says...

Yeah I have to say I'm quite happy with the team pick here - pretty much bang on. The only one I'd maybe change would be Mealamu at hooker but it's a toss of a coin for that one to be honest... Strauss was awesome as well.

Posted 12:26 20th August 2012

powerplay says...

Didnt watch the other tests, so cant comment on them. However, Keven Mealamu played like a monster, he was definitely MoM!!! Legend!!!

Posted 11:54 20th August 2012

hobo says...

Agree with the side, Sharpe and Digby were the only Aussies who were close to getting a mention in this side.

Posted 10:52 20th August 2012