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The Accountant back at fullback? Dagg finally shifted to the wing? No midfield shenanigans? That is an acceptable lineup.

Lizard wrote:Pretty hard to argue with that.

Crockett's 50th test. He's not lost one since his 12th.

To take this a step further, Crockett has never lost a test he's started in. Indeed, he has a 95.91% winning record over his test career! If the All Blacks win on Saturday it'll creep up to 96%. That must surely be some kind of record?

If Ben is back at fullback where he probably should be is Dagg the best option at right wing? Would have liked to see Jane get another run down that sideline.

J Dory wrote:If Ben is back at fullback where he probably should be is Dagg the best option at right wing? Would have liked to see Jane get another run down that sideline.

I'm a huge fan of Jane, but, as 33 year old outside back, his time has passed. As for whether Dagg is the best choice, he's a safe option for now. If everyone were available, then I'd imagine Milner-Skudder would've been on the right wing the whole time with Smith at fullback and Dagg on the bench.

zer0 wrote:

Lizard wrote:Pretty hard to argue with that.

Crockett's 50th test. He's not lost one since his 12th.

To take this a step further, Crockett has never lost a test he's started in. Indeed, he has a 95.91% winning record over his test career! If the All Blacks win on Saturday it'll creep up to 96%. That must surely be some kind of record?

Piutau has a 100% record over 17 tests. That is the most tests without a loss or draw.

Of players with more than 17 caps,
John Gallagher leads the way with 97.22% in 18 (17 wins, 1 draw)

Of players with more than 18 caps, Crockett is the leader on 96.93% (47 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw)

This is counting draws as a half win for calculating %. If you calculate wins/tests only, Boric, TKB and Perenara are all 95-96% off 20-24 tests and Kipper drops beneath them to 94.4%.

In respect of never losing a test started in, Crockett has started 24, but Cruden has 25 starts without a loss (1 draw).

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Wallabies team to face the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday night, 5:35pm AEST

1. Scott Sio (19 Tests)

2. Stephen Moore (106 Tests)

3. Sekope Kepu (67 Tests)

4. Kane Douglas (24 Tests)

5. Adam Coleman (1 Test)

6. Scott Fardy (34 Tests)

7. Michael Hooper (55 Tests)

8. David Pocock (57 Tests)

9. Will Genia (67 Tests)

10. Quade Cooper (58 Tests)

11. Dane Haylett-Petty (4 Tests)

12. Bernard Foley (31 Tests)

13. Samu Kerevi (2 Tests)

14. Adam Ashley-Cooper (115 Tests)

15. Israel Folau (42 Tests)

Reserves

16. Tatafu Polota-Nau

17. James Slipper

18. Allan Ala’alatoa

19. Dean Mumm

20. Will Skelton

21. Tevita Kuridrani

22. Reece Hodge

23. Nick Phipps

They're either utterly fucked, or will surprise and lose by 1 or 2. No middle ground.

Also, I predict Cooper will be booed. I also predict night will follow day.

Does Cheika still have no clue at all what he is doing with his locks?

cashead wrote:Also, I predict Cooper will be booed. I also predict night will follow day.

No one will recognise him sporting that beard.

J Dory wrote:

cashead wrote:Also, I predict Cooper will be booed. I also predict night will follow day.

No one will recognise him sporting that beard.

He won't hear the booing anyway, what with the torrential rain and gale force winds.

When ex-players of the caliber of, erm, Clyde Rathbone are calling you out, you know you have issues.

http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/intern ... All-Blacks

He reckons only Folau and Pocock would make an ANZAC XV, which is hard to argue against other than to say that on current form those two might struggle.

Piss off Fardy, you fucking nothing.

How's this lineout. It's like the worst days of Anton Oliver throwing to Eales, but in a good way.

How's this lineout. It's like the worst days of Anton Oliver throwing to Eales, but in a good way.

ABs need to watch for a card now, a few penalties in our own half.

Barrett's pace is such a weapon.

Shame about his goal kicking.

Some of the ABs passing hasn't been as slick. Just needs to be a bit silkier.

We should just pin them in their half. Their lineout is shot.

Australian scrum creaking, but they've won 2 penalties and a free kick from 4 scrums.

That bloke has a howitzer for a boot. Moore is rubbish.

Our kicking from hand has been below average.

That lock is a bellend.

Bit frustrating. NZ clearly the better side, but missed a couple of opportunities to log points.