Recent content by Istanbul

Whether it is Cheika or Foley or anyone else, I can’t accept the argument that is better to keep an under performer in a position until a better option comes along. If it is clear that a player or coach hasn’t got what it takes you need to make a call on them and make room to find the right...

How did my old mate Foley go? Let me guess - can’t put the loss on him, wasn’t our worst player, did more than enough to justify being picked for the next 10 tests. Nobody better than him coming through . blah blah... Foley needs to be on top of a solid list of players who are stamped “Never...

I get annoyed when people whine about refereeing decisions but how that wasn’t called a shoulder change is beyond me... I’m with Giteau, should have been a penalty try!

How’s this Foley at 10 thing working out for us? I know, I know - it wasn’t Foley’s fault, he was one of our best and there is nobody else out there to replace him.... I guess we if we just keep picking him and his pop gun kick it will turn around. We all love Foley and losing isn’t so bad....

I don't disagree with you, some calls were questionable but no real howlers. The issue for me is that it's up to the ref as to what needs to be called and what doesn't. Has to be consistent for both teams. I feel there were a lot of calls against the attacking team that could have been let go.

Is Semi Radradra eligible for wallabies and in any calculations? He seems to be playing good footy and Marika hasn't set the world on fire so far.

He didn't look great after full time

I think the referee has a fair amount of control over the quality of the game. Tonight was poorly reffed in my view. 50/50 calls against the attacking team, a lottery in the scrum - didn't make for a great spectacle. Admittedly skills were poor from both teams but I don't think the ref helped...

I thought DHP was pretty good tonight.

I wouldn't say Maddocks was out of his depth at this level, I think he had a good future but I did think he looked light and didn't have the physical presence needed. On the other wing I feel like Marika is not far off a great game but wasn't on song tonight

Hodges goal kick before halftime was a highlight. The Boks rolling maul for a try was well worked, but I'm struggling to pick 3 highlights from the game. Not trying to be negative but the game isn't in great shape. It was a good tough game tonight but not a lot of beautiful rugby.

Foley 10 = L Beale 10 = W

International player of the year - pick him for the next 5 years.

Thank Christ that's over - 80 minutes I'll never get back. Wins a win I guess but that was ugly!

They will run this at Foley