The Ozzies will be very strong if longstanding injured guys return.
Berrick will be good, Vaainga will attractive if the pack doesn’t perform and Mortlock is still unavailable.

Quade Cooper…I’d tell him to sign or FO! As an open side flank, he’s a feast/smorgasbord because he dances sideways. You only have to catch him a couple of times. But he obviously has some smarts.

Seems Deans like Faingaa but I think he will keep Barnes instead, makes covering 10 and 12 easier…and he can kick.

Mortlock look old and slow before his injury, I just can see him bringing anything more to the team, mentor maybe but not keeping another player out of the squad.

I saw an article on Rodzilla earlier this year where they were singing his praises, if he lost his baby fat and replaced it with a little muscle he should be fine!

Ioane looks like he will miss EOYT, another full shoulder Reco on the cards.
Will Chambers is another I hope is fit for the EOYT, has the size and speed to make a worldclass 13 given time.

I know Rodzilla has signed for the Rebels, will be interesting to see how he goes.
I haven’t heard much of him, but if he has developed he would be a welcome addition to the Wallabies to support Robinson and Alexander.
There are a lot of good young props coming through (Daley, Slipper, Kepu) but they look more like prospects for 2015, none are the complete package as yet.

If Giteau moves to 12 who do you think will cover the bench? Would Deans have Barnes and Faingaa there, or will one get the chop from the 22?

Sheesh, you think Mortlock actually expect to get back into the team at any stage? Is Ioane out till next year or will he be available for the EOYT?

Gits seemed to have got some form back…or should that be understanding of his #10 and looked good again. I agree, they will be a nice backline in 2011!

Any talk of Rodzilla getting back for next year? I hear they call him Rockzilla as he has turned in a more than useful prop overseas.

While 15 is Ashley-Cooper’s primary spot, I am looking forward to him getting a long stay in the 13 position (with Mortlock, Ioane and Horne all longterm injuries).
It took him a couple years to develop into a worldclass fullback, and I think he can easily do the same with consistent game time at outside centre.

Not to worry, I know how irritating it can be when work interferes with blogging! I suppose until the injured players get back it is just about as good as it can get.

They looked okish in their last outing but Quade was sorely missed, he does make the backline cook.

I’m not sure how strongly Quade is considering the offer.
To me it just sounds like a lot of grandstanding from both his manager (to up his ARU offer) and from the NRL (showing they can reverse the tide of League stars heading to Rugby for the big bucks).

Sorry about the slow responses, not getting a lot of free time this morning.

Yeah, I am not sure either. The Boks may come up with a big one to restore pride or just fall flat! Will have to see if PDivvie will make any required changes but I expect to see more of Spies and Habana which will NOT improve the team. If Juan Smith is not playing then you will have to back the Wallabies.

What changes are they talking about for the Wallabies, Quade back but what else?

Also, what is the latest on Quade? Did they just leave it all till they get back? Still can’t believe he is even considering it.

Saturday’s loss to the ABs will either have steeled the Boks or crushed their spirit.
I am praying it’s the latter

Confident about the weekend?

The whinger should take some responsibility for his own career.
- Don’t want to be 2nd scrummy choice behind Kockett at the Sharks? Move franchise.
- Don’t want to learn how to play flyhalf? Then don’t. But then don’t be surprised if you find yourself on the outer, behind a guy happy to play anywhere for his Bok jersey.

Bad player management………..started by “13-0″ Muir at the Sharks.

5 starts at scrum-half
7 starts at flyhalf
4 starts at full-back
27 sub appearances
6 tries
107 points

and a 70% winning record.

I don’t think he could’ve hoped for much better, if his goal-kicking under pressure was better he could’ve been the long term Bok 10 but it isn’t so he isn’t. Even if he were to retire now he can consider it a good test career but I wouldn’t be surprised to see him in a Bok shirt again once FDP retires.