Just a quick summary of the first weekend of Internationals. New Zealand squeezed out a victory over the Irish, the Wallabies smashed the English, the Boks did the Scotts, the Argies did the Welsh, - Basically it was a great weekend for Southern Hempishphere rugby- the problem, all the games were at home - could be a different story if all the games where in the UK (or more specifically France).
Didn't see the Argentina game, and only parts of the Boks game - but as normal Percy Montgomery scored the majority of points. Once Habana returns they might be a little more dynamic.
The Wallabies England first half was a great game of football - big forward clashes, and ugly backs play- just how I like it. Old Varndelle looks the goods, but came up with some rediculous plays to ruin moves that showed a lot of promise. Bernie Larkham kept Australia in the game by being the puppet master.
The second half Enlgand lost its impetus - the Wallabies tackled their little hearts out and then super Chris Latham finished the game off nicely. In the end I think the only thing we will remember from this game was Rodzilla's debut. Look out this week for Cordingley starting the test- could spell the end for one G Gregan.
Tbe Irish were damm good last weekend, and the Blacks were quite terrible. I can't understand the Luke Mcallister thing - don't New Zealanders want to win the World Cup? They have Gopperth in the wings - come on.
The biggest thing to take away from this game was Odriscol - OMG - he is still the best. I haven't seen him play since the world cup, but he was perfect on Saturday. every touch he made a break/something happen. Its a shame he isn't chiming into the Wallabies backline in a world cup winning team.
I think the Blacks will distroy the Irish this week - which is a pity, cause they were so solid last week.
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