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Is there a height risk for the lineout there? Someone like Frost is 3 inches taller.

Also would you be selecting a 6-2 bench for the Aussies just to be more physical?

This would be my 8+6 at the moment

1. Bell / Slipper

2. Pollard / Asiata

3. Alaalatoa / Tupou

4. Skelton / Frost

5. Hooper

6. Valetini

7. McReight / Tizzano

8. Wilson / Gleeson

I think Brial is another good shout at this point.

If so good for him, but I miss his analysis.

Also, in 2016 and 2017 the Springboks and Wallabies were historically weak; the Wallabies haven’t really recovered, but the Springboks have. That meant the All Blacks, and by extension B Barrett, had an armchair ride in the Rugby Championship. The confidence the B Barrett would’ve carried over from good Super Rugby form would’ve also helped.

The All Blacks are still a very good side, but after 2015 they have lacked the ability to consistently win the tight games. They have trouble unlocking the highly regimented modern defenses. The lack of a true playmaking 10 is a big part of the reason why.

Interesting coaching match up. The one year man, our very own Michael Cheika, against the three year man, Johann van Graan. Both inherited teams not in great shape. Will van Graan’s three years get up over Cheika’s one year wonder ? I shall be watching the game here on Stan,,,,,might even get up in the cold and dark night to watch live!