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I watched almost all of the games live (missed the first half of the Ba Baas v NZ game) and was disappointed with the overall performance of the Australian side. IMO the inside backs were average in both games, even with a forward pack going forward on Monday. The Samoans gave an insight into...
I would include J Walker in the backrow well ahead of Girdler. I also agree that the CHS no.4 Vatuvei who did not dominate may be off the pace. Lough is better suited to 6 or 8 IMHO. Although the ISA backrow was strong last Sunday, I thought Walker and Anderson were more effective than Lough...
Like many, I was relieved yesterday. I thought the game was very good with the boys from both sides giving it all. I think a few less excuses might stand the SJC in good stead this season.
In the fair dinkum department, Oakhill were very unlucky to lose. Some commentators on other threads...
I watched the Oakhill v Barker game. I didn't get a program but if Burland was the #13, I agree he played well. I also thought the Oakhill #7 and #1 went well. It was a shame to see the Barker #9 injured early. Not sure if these boys featured in representative games last year.